LAST WORDS YOUR FESTIVAL FEEDBACK
I go to the film tour to be inspired and reminded of why I need to get off my ass. Please blow my mind! As an active ‘senior’, more than ever I appreciate being inspired by those who simply acknowledge their limitations and do it anyway. I have been inspired by every world tour event. I tend to most appreciate the films that, instead of showing off ego-based sports achievements, showcase the true inner grit and human experience – often in relation to the natural environment – that are the essence of any great achievement. This is honestly the best film festival I have ever attended. I laugh, I cry, I immediately go home and plan BIG trips. Last year after attending the World Tour, I planned a one-month hiking excursion in Patagonia! Grandpa saw the #BanffFilmFestival, now thinks I should solo the Triple. Yes! #bestgrandpaever Brought boyfriend. Told him if he didn’t like it, I’d find a new boyfriend. He loved it; I will keep him. The filmmakers are incredible; the athletes are hilariously human and super-human at the same time. Thank you for my annual dose of inspiration! I have been stressed out about school for weeks, but this made it all better!
YOU LOVE ALEX Went to your recent screening in Stockport, UK. It was amazing – especially Alex Honnold! Again! Makes you think about human psychology and how amazing we can all be. Head still giddy after watching no-rope Alex Honnold cling to a Yosemite rock face 1000-plus feet up with just three fingers and two toes!
YOU’RE PEEVED This was my fourth year watching in Victoria. This year, I took a friend who is ten years old. When we left, I said I was a little disappointed with the lack of women in the movies. She said it was because girls don’t do those sorts of things. Sad that her thoughts were reinforced by tonight’s show. I’ll be back, but where are the gals doing amazing things?” 42
Banff Mountain Film Festival 2013 / 2014
Enjoyed the film fest last night in the beautiful Blue Mountains, Australia! Only criticism! More chick flicks pleeeese! I just love watching the guys, don’t get me wrong, BUT what about the gals! No women in the films other than spectators. Hmmm. Mind you, most of the characters were suicidal, self-centered egomaniacs, so maybe not a bad thing.
YOU BRING THE FAMILY I have gone the last 16 years. I can always remember how many years, because the first year I nursed my newborn son in the back row, and now he’s 16! I just love how the festival feels like a family night in, even though you’re sitting in a theatre far from home, and beside someone you just met, but can’t quite remember their name. I have been attending the Banff Film Festival for as long as I can remember, cliché but true. My father began to take me to the shows at the age of three. I brought my nine-year old and I think he will never forget the films, especially Gimp Monkeys. Inspiring is an understatement. Banff Film Festival tonight. Three hours of adventure sports vids with my girl and two great friends from climbing Aconcagua.
#EWWW! @RebeccaMercia Heading to The Banff Mountain Film Festival tonight! Today is soaked in awesome sauce. @BanffMtnFests @rebeccamercia Mmmmmmm. Awesome sauce! Yummy! @RebeccaMercia @BanffMtnFests It was indeed tasty awesome sauce!!! Except for the part with @casandjonesy and the needle and the toe. #Ewww @casandjonesy @RebeccaMercia @BanffMtnFests The toe was that bad was it? #shockedindignation @RebeccaMercia @casandjonesy @BanffMtnFests There may have been a little vom as I just thought about it again. #EpicOuch
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