Eastern Sierra Mountain Film Festival

10/07/2024

The Eastern Sierra Mountain Film Festival 2024 Winners!!!!
We thank all the donors and participants that made the screenings an inspiring evening!

Jury Award Best Documentary Feature
YAMNUSKA: THE RAGGED EDGE
Dir. John Price

Audience Award Best Documentary Feature
A GOOD WOLF
Dir. Ramey Newell

Jury Award Best Documentary Short
CHASING TIME
Dir. Jeff Orlowski-Yang & Sarah Keo

09/23/2024

CRAGGIN' FILMS on Thurs Oct 3 at 7pm. You wont want to miss this series of 3 Films that spot light Rock Climbing from around the world. Tickets are Free and all screenings start at7pm at the USFS Auditorium 2510 Main St.

YAMNUSKA: THE RAGGED EDGE
Dir. John Price
Follow modern-day adventurers Vikki Weldon and Quentin Roberts as they embark on a climbing journey through time, celebrating the rich history of one of Canada’s most iconic cliffs, Mount Yamnuska.

JAMROCK:The Birth of Jamaican Rock Climbing
Dir. Gareth Leah
"Jamrock" follows the remarkable journey of Kai Lightner, a 12-time national climbing champion and the visionary founder of "Climb for Change." The film delves into the heart of Jamaica's emerging climbing community, where passion and determination thrive despite limited resources and recognition. As a sport historically dominated by white individuals, Kai seeks to challenge stereotypes and foster inclusivity by bringing the thrill of rock climbing to a diverse range of enthusiasts.

IAN
Dir. Matt Raimondo
"IAN" is a short cinematic portrayal of the incredible 72-year-old Australian rockclimber Ian Elliott. Defying age stereotypes, Ian’s technical skills, strength, and endurance shatter societal norms and highlight the extraordinary potential of older athletes.

09/13/2024

Our closing night film A GOOD WOLF Oct 5 at 7pm at USFS Auditorium.

Tickets are Free. Donations are appreciated.

A Good Wolf examines a 40-year conflict over a single tract of land adjacent to Denali National Park — a volatile struggle between state and federal authorities, fur trappers and wildlife advocates and competing human interests on public lands. Armed with thorough data, biologists and activists bring a new proposal to state authorities, hoping to regain protections for wolves near the park boundary. However, local trappers are adamantly opposed. Hanging in the balance are some of America’s most iconic animals and wild places.

“A Good Wolf” is a feature-length (92 min) documentary film examining a 40-year conflict over a single tract of land adjacent to Denali National Park—a…

09/10/2024

Eastern Sierra Mountain Film Festival 2024 line-up Announced!

Our Opening Night Film Oct 2nd at 7pm Ashima - Director Kenji Tsukamoto

A year in the life of 13-year-old elite rock climber Ashima Shiraishi as she balances fame, career, and trying to be a regular kid.

Location - USFS Auditorium 2510 Main St.
All tickets are Free! Donations are appreciated.

for more info https://www.easternsierraarts.org/esmff

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06/30/2024

Eastern Sierra Mountain Film Festival final deadline is on Monday July 1st.

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We are looking for Documentary Feature and Short films about Mountain Culture, Action Adventure Sports, the Environment, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights and the Lifestyle of Mountain Culture Living.

10/09/2023

Congratulations to Directors Rebecca Landsberry-Baker (Muscogee Creek) and Joe Peeler for winning the Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature for BAD PRESS, their politically thrilling documentary that inspired and educated the audiences in a truly visceral way.

10/08/2023

Congratulations to the Pablo Durana for the AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE 2023 NO LEGS. ALL HEART.

You captivated the audience with your spellbinding and inspirational storytelling.

10/07/2023

Thank you A LITTLE LIFE Director Eric Bissell and Editor David Fitzpatrick for the Fabulous Q&A after your screening. The audiences loved your film and were very engaged and inspired.

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10/05/2023

Opening night Q&A with Bad Press (R to L) Co-Director Joe Peeler and Producer Conrad Beilharz. Such an engaging and eye opening Q&A. Thank you to everyone who came and contributed. What an amazing film and Q&A!

Thank you Bishop Twin Theatre for letting us screen there!

Tonight's Craggin Shorts at 7pm includes a Q&A with filmmaker Eric Bissell of the film A Little Life!

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10/03/2023

Last chance to purchase your VIP pass to the Eastern Sierra Mountain Film Festival. Passes end sales at 5pm tomorrow Oct 4th before our opening screening. Don't miss out on this immense saving. 5 screening for the price of 4 at the online price.... Such a Deeeeal!

5 screenings of some of the best Documentary Features and Shorts on the festival circuit that are outdoor adventure, environmental, and human rights themed.

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10/01/2023

Eastern Sierra Mountain Film Festival SHORTS BLOCK 2 on Sat. Oct 7 @ 4pm at the Edison Theatre.

ENVIRONMENTAL & MOUNTAIN CULTURE SHORTS - A mixture of shorts from around the world that are Environmental and Mountain Culture themed. Some of the best shorts on the film festival circuit!

PADDLE TRIBAL WATERS
Dir. Paul Robert Wolf Wilson, Rush Sturges
Run Time 9 Mins
When the largest dam removal project in history begins, a group of indigenous youth learn to whitewater kayak in hopes of becoming the first people to paddle the restored river from source to sea.

CALL IN THE CRÈCHE
Dir. Tim Guthrie
Run Time 9 Mins
A mini-doc about a crèche in Paparoa, New Zealand, focused on saving an iconic species of kiwi, and how that relates to protecting the entire ecosystem.

SHIRAMPARI: LEGACIES OF THE RIVER
Dir. Lucía Flórez
Run Time 16 Mins
In one of the most remote places in the Peruvian Amazon, an Ashéninka boy must overcome his fears and catch a giant catfish using only a hook to start his journey as an adult.

PYTHON HUNTRESS
Dir. Nicholas Orris, Matt Deblinger
Run Time 19 Mins
A glimpse into the life of Donna Kalil, an environmentalist who spends her nights patrolling the Florida Everglades in search of the Burmese Python–an invasive apex predator that has devastated local wildlife. Learn about the problem with pythons and why for Donna, fulfilling her job responsibilities does not always come easy.

TRANSCENDENCE
Dir. Michelle Smith
Run Time 30 Mins
After suffered a devastating accident in the mountains that began his journey as an adaptive athlete. This film follows his path from recovery to the cutting edge of adaptive climbing, working his way up to an epic first ascent in Washington’s North Cascades with legendary mountain guide Mark Allen.

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