WHAT WE DO

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MOUNTAINFILM’S MISSION Mountainfilm uses the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.

MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR After the festival each year, Mountainfilm on Tour hits the road showcasing the best-loved short films from the festival. Mountainfilm on Tour events are hosted by a wide array of organizations in communities large and small, reaching audiences around the world.

MOUNTAINFILM FOR STUDENTS We aim to educate and inspire beyond theater audiences. Connecting with schools locally, regionally and around the world, we offer free programming to K-12 public schools based on informative, fun and imaginative films.

MOUNTAINFILM COMMITMENT GRANTS & EMERGING FILMMAKER FELLOWSHIP Every year, we award Commitment Grants of up to $5,000 to filmmakers telling stories that support our mission. Our Commitment Grant focuses on supporting documentary filmmakers in the production and post-production stages. A myriad of grantee projects have premiered over the past decade at the festival — keep an eye out for this year’s recipients.

Mountainfilm also awards an Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship each year to a promising early-career filmmaker, offering mentorship, support, networking opportunities and $2,000 cash. This year, we are proud to have Brooklyn-based filmmaker Fiz Olajide as our Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship recipient.

TAKE ACTION Mountainfilm strives to go beyond inspiration to promote action. One way to do that is to facilitate connections between Mountainfilm audiences and the causes espoused by our filmmakers and speakers. Take Action offers a platform for audience members to learn about and support nonprofit organizations through our app and website.