Welcome to the 11th Annual Rossland Mountain Film Festival proudly supported by the members of Rossland’s community branch of the Nelson & District Credit Union. The Festival will take place over 4 days from November 18th-21nd. Thank you to the community and enjoy the celebration of film and mountain culture.
Opening Gala presented by Teck Trail Operations
Thursday November 18th
Ross Thompson Room at the Prestige
Doors 6pm, Films 7pm
Music, Glass of wine and appetizers
Feature Film: Mount St. Elias
Silent Art Auction with proceeds going to the Trail F.A.I.R. Society
$35 *No Minors*
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Drift Izakaya Film Selections
Select films shown at Drift Izakaya Wednesday to Saturday Evenings
Wednesday 7:30pm: Monkey See Monkey Do - 4 Climbing film shorts
Thursday 7:30pm: NWD 10 - Dust and Bones
Friday 5:30 & 8 pm: Like A Lion
Saturday 5:30pm: Black Winter, 600"; 8pm: Let It Ride: The Craig Kelly Story
Sorry *no minors*
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Mountain Culture Photo Exhibit
Rouge Gallery
Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-1pm
Cost: Free
See the Kootenays through the still lens of photographers. This exhibit will display the latest still works from local shutterbugs all weekend. Select photos will be available for sale during the festival.
Friday All Ages Show
Friday November 19 5-7pm at the Miners' Hall
$10, $7 under 19
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Friday Late Show
Friday November 19 7:30 pm at The Miners' Hall
Action packed mountain culture films
Music by: Blackberry Wood
$20 *NO MINORS*
ID required
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Under 19 Film Festival
Saturday November 20 12-3pm Miners' Hall
Cost: $3 at the door
Emerging filmmakers under 19 showcase their work in this afternoon all ages event. Pre-screening open panel discussion on 'The role of technology in youth’s lives' and live music performance during intermission.
Workshop - Journey of an Adventure film maker with Christian Begin
Saturday November 20, 10am -12 noon Booty’s Den, Rock Cut Pub
Cost: $20
Filmmakers’ workshop with Christian Begin, a filmmaker with 20 years experience. Come learn in this interactive workshop about the technical aspects and the personal drive required to make a successful career in filmmaking. Amassing quite the curriculum vitae over the years, he was recently nominated for best cinematography and best documentary for Cart of Darkness.
Showcase Films
Signatures - Saturday, 1pm at the Flying Steamshovel
Cost: by donation
*no minors*
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Finding Farley - Saturday, 3pm at the Miners' Hall
Banff Film Festival People's Choice 2009
Cost: FREE
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Saturday 3-5pm at The Rock Cut Pub
Cost: by donation
Saturday All Ages Show - Environmental Films
Saturday, November 20 5pm at the Miners' Hall
Cost: $10, $7 under 19
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Saturday Late Night Show
Doors open 7:30pm at the Miners' Hall
Action packed mountain culture films
Music by BC/DC
Cost: $25
*no minors* ID required
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Sunday Slideshow & Special Guest: Barry Blanchard
Slideshow presentation: Under "my mountain life"
Introduction by "Summit of Excellence Award" recipient Don Vockeroth
2pm Ross Thompson Room at The Prestige
Cost $10
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Sunday Showcase Films
Sunday 12-3pm at The Rock Cut Pub
Cost: by donation
Eye Trip - Sunday 8pm at The Flying Steamshovel
Cost: by donation
