(Boone, NC) - The 13th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival is returning to Boone, NC. Located near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone is one of many towns on the tour schedule. The "best of the festival" world tour features the world's best films on the environment, culture, and mountain adventure. These films have been chosen among hundreds of entries from countries all over the world.
This year's screenings have been selected to entertain, educate, and inspire you. Be sure to watch the jaw dropping action highlighted in this year's trailer.
Trailer for the 2008-2009 Banff Mountain Film Festival
Ticket and Show Time Information
Date: Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 Time: 7:30 pm Where: Farthing Auditorium on the campus of Appalachian State University Cost: Advance tickets for each night are $9 ($7 for students). All tickets at the door if available are $12.00.
Tickets for this popular event sell out quickly, so buying your tickets early is suggested.
Box office hours are Monday through Friday; 10:00 am - 5:00 pm ET. For ticket sales please call 1-800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046. Online ticket sales are also available through the Farthing Auditorium web site.
Located at 139 South Depot Street in Boone, NC. Please call l-828-262-5111 for more information.
More Movies On This Year's Tour
"Red Gold" People's Choice Award 2008-2009 Banff Film Festival
"Red Gold" Movie Trailer At the headwaters of the two largest remaining sockeye salmon runs on the planet, a proposed mine may require the largest dam ever constructed to contain the toxic runoff. Native, commercial, and sport fishermen oppose the proposed Pebble Mine, while mine officials argue the case for development. At stake is a unique way of life that would not exist if the salmon didn't return with Bristol Bay's tide.
"The Last Nomads" Grand Prize 2008-2009 Banff Film Festival
"The Last Nomads" Movie Trailer For many years, Ian Mackenzie has trekked through the shredded remnants of the Borneo rainforest, dedicating his life to documenting the nomadic Penan people. Searching for the only remaining hunting and gathering Penan, he fears he will see the last glimpse of a vulnerable and ancient people he has come to care about so deeply.
"Mountain Town: The Cowboy and the Park Goddess"
"Mountain Town: The Cowboy and the Park Goddess" Movie Trailer Isabelle Fallardeau is a young woman whose passion for snowboarding and penchant for power tools has led her to a career as one of the world’s only female terrain park builders. Mac Smith is a lifelong rancher, environmentalist and ski patrolman who experienced personal tragedy and triumph while leading the development of Aspen’s Highlands Bowl.
Banff Mountain Film Festival Partners, Sponsors, and Vendors
Banff Film Festival is Presented By Footsloggers Outdoor and Travel Outfitters. For 13 years, Footsloggers has partnered with ASU's Outdoor Programs to bring the screening to Boone.
