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The VIMFF 2024 and Best of VIMFF are now over.

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IN-PERSON
Saturday Nov 16
7:00pm
Centennial Theatre
Our Alpine Climbing Show is set to inspire – watch rescue teams battle raging storms, witness pioneering women on new alpine routes, and hear the legendary Jim Donini discuss why, in the mountains, survival is never guaranteed.
IN-PERSON
Saturday Nov 16
7:00pm
Rio Theatre
Discover the stories of scientists working tirelessly to help us all, inviting us to learn and re-establish our respect for the natural world and its ancient history – from the seemingly limitless oceans, to the intricacy of the forests.
IN-PERSON
Sunday Nov 17
7:00pm
Rio Theatre
Big mountains require big commitment. Experience their cold embrace through films that delve into pioneering expeditions, explore climbers’ motivations, and reveal the breathtaking challenges of steep mountain gullies.
IN-PERSON
Sunday Nov 17
2:00pm
Rio Theatre
Experience an afternoon of thrilling feats with daring highliners, record-shattering ultra-runners, and awe-inspiring free riders. Dive into epic Antarctic adventures and legendary climbs, and witness extreme challenges and inspiring personal journeys!
IN-PERSON
Monday Nov 18
7:00pm
Rio Theatre
Feel it all! The bonds of friendship tested on faraway peaks, pushing personal limits on mountain trails, and finding an escape from oppression by teaching others to ski.
IN-PERSON
Tuesday Nov 19
7:00pm
Rio Theatre
The rush of adrenaline as the kayak drops, the shortness of breath at the top of the ridge. From the rivers of the Karakoram to the summit of Mt Logan, these films will inspire, educate and leave you wanting to explore your own limits.

Best of Films

The Best of VIMFF highlights the best films from our festivals over the past year. Enjoy mountain stories ranging from poignant intimate tales to mind-blowing adventures. Three collections will showcase the best of climbing, biking, and stories from BC.

The Present

An epic 18,000-kilometer ride for Huntington's disease from Mexico to Patagonia.

Two Tone

A visual cycling experiment with two riders in different off-season conditions with the only solution being to adapt.

Keepers of the Land

In the heart of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, one Nation is reclaiming the power they held for millennia.

þetta Reddast

Explore the rise of Iceland's mountain bike scene as advocates face environmental, social, and political challenges.

The Great Divide

This family finally begins their 'now or never' journey, crossing the Great Divide.

Slides on the Mountain

Talon and Riki, two brothers from the Lil’wat Nation, decide to ski Ts’zil and set off to learn the skills they need to ride the mountain safely.

The Balkans Mirage: A Journey on Wheels

Two friends, armed with their cameras, stop at nothing to immortalize every moment of their bikepacking adventure.

Yamnuska: The Ragged Edge

Follow two modern day adventurers as they embark on a rock climbing journey through time on one of Canada’s most iconic climbing cliffs.

Cross Countries

An action-packed, immersive visual journey of some of the world’s most spectacular mountain bike trails.

Ready Or Not

What started as a fun way to get biker Steve Vanderhoek back out after an injury in 2022, quickly turned into a passion project for this husband and wife team.

Tequio Trails

International mountain bikers join forces with the Indigenous people of rural Oaxaca.

Mataperra

A climber aspires to become the first Cuban to conquer three legendary ascents.

Red Rock Revolution

A story about Jorge and Joanne Urioste and their development of some of the most classic routes in Red Rock Canyon.

Chasing Kasper

After the unexpected loss of pro skier Dave Treadway, mountain biking helps soothe the grief for Tessa and her son.

On Fire In Ice

A man suffering from chronic pain finds solace in frigid waters.

Renaissance

A ballet dancer finds her true expression through rediscovering her passion for movement in the mountains.

Hope

Documenting Anna Hazlett's journey to send Prinzip Hoffnung (E9/10, 8b/+) in Bürs, Austria.

Weweni Bimibatoo – Running Gently

Running helps Melissa Arnott reconnect with herself, her culture and her relationship with the land.

Racing for the Next 7

Indigenous Women Outdoors prepares for an enduro race but they aren’t racing for themselves. They are thinking of the next seven generations coming after them.

Soundscape

Erik Weihenmayer, a blind athlete ascends a massive alpine rock face in the Sierra Nevada.

Escape and Embrace

A documentary capturing the life-altering odyssey of a young woman who defied oppression in Iran.
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