WHAT WE DO

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 some of the most-loved short films from the festival. We present programs around the globe, hosted by a wide array of organizations in communities large and small, reaching audiences from Little Rock to London, Boulder to Brazil and Anchorage to Australia.

Mountainfilm For Students

We aim to educate and inspire beyond theater audiences. We connect with schools locally, regionally and around the world, offering free programming to K-12 public schools by presenting 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 to inspire audiences to create a better world. 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 to a promising early-career filmmaker, offering mentorship support, networking opportunities, a $2,000 cash prize and a trip to Mountainfilm as a festival guest. This year, we are proud to support Soviet Ukraine-born, NYC-based filmmaker Alina Simone 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 at festival events and through our app and website. We encourage you to take action and make a difference!