Telluride Mountainfilm Festival | Mountain Lodge Telluride

A Legacy of Adventure & Inspiration

Since 1979, the Mountainfilm Festival has been a celebration of adventure, activism, and inspiring storytelling. Held annually over Memorial Day weekend in the picturesque mountain town of Telluride, Colorado, the festival brings together filmmakers, adventurers, and activists to share compelling documentaries and films that showcase the indomitable human spirit.

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Festival Schedule Summary

Thursday, May 23

Evening Events

8:00 PM - Woodwell Climate Research Center Party (Smuggler's Brew Pub) - Free Event

8:30 PM - Local Legends & Steep Thrills Shorts (Base Camp) - Free Event

Friday, May 24

Morning Events

10:00 AM - Tribute to David Breashears (Sheridan Opera House) - Free Event

11:00 AM - Peoplehood Gather (Ah Haa School for the Arts) - Free Event

Afternoon Events

1:00 PM - The North Face Free Range (Elks Park) - Free Event

2:30 PM - Exploration and the Power to Transcend (High Camp)

2:30 PM - Global POV Shorts (Masons)

2:30 PM - Call Me Dancer (Sheridan Opera House)

4:00 PM - Telluride Arts Art Walk: Mountainfilm Edition (Main Street) - Free Event

Evening Events

5:00 PM - DocTalk - Mountainfilm Industry Guest Welcome Celebration (Ah Haa School for the Arts) - Restricted Access

5:30 PM - Skywalkers: A Love Story (High Camp)

5:45 PM - Wild Shorts (The Bill)

8:30 PM - Water and Ice Shorts (High Camp)

8:30 PM - Ashima (Palm)

8:30 PM - One With The Whale (Sheridan Opera House)

8:45 PM - Queendom (Masons)

Saturday, May 25

Morning Events

8:00 AM - Coffee Talks at Various Locations - Free Events

9:00 AM - Political Panel: Fate of our Democracy (Sheridan Opera House)

9:30 AM - Global POV Shorts (The Bill)

Afternoon Events

12:00 PM - Nature Connection Pitch (Sheridan Opera House)

12:15 PM - Sugarcane (The Bill)

2:45 PM - Wild Shorts (Masons)

3:00 PM - Southwest Stories Shorts (The Bill)

Evening Events

5:45 PM - Originals Shorts (Sheridan Opera House)

6:00 PM - We Can Be Heroes (The Bill)

8:15 PM - Indomitable Spirit Shorts (Masons)

8:30 PM - Copa 71 (Sheridan Opera House)

8:30 PM - Dirt and Rock Shorts (Base Camp) - Free Event

Sunday, May 26

Morning Events

8:00 AM - Coffee Talks at Various Locations - Free Events

9:30 AM - Ashima (High Camp)

10:00 AM - 399: Queen of the Tetons (Palm)

Afternoon Events

12:15 PM - The Long and Short of It Shorts (The Bill)

1:00 PM - Odysseys Shorts (High Camp)

1:00 PM - Originals Shorts (Palm)

2:45 PM - Indigenous Storytellers Shorts (Masons)

3:00 PM - Fearless Expeditions (Sheridan Opera House)

3:00 PM - Canary (The Bill)

Evening Events

5:45 PM - Queendom (Sheridan Opera House)

7:00 PM - Sneak Peek (High Camp)

7:30 PM - The Nature Conservancy Party (The Last Dollar Saloon) - Free Event

8:30 PM - Southwest Stories Shorts (Sheridan Opera House)

8:30 PM - Changemakers Shorts (The Bill)

Monday, May 27

Morning Events

8:00 AM - What Now? (Sheridan Opera House) - Free Event

9:00 AM - The Long and Short of It Shorts (Palm)

Afternoon Events

12:00 PM - Dirt and Rock Shorts (High Camp)

12:00 PM - Kids Kino Shorts (Palm)

1:00 PM - Closing Picnic & Awards Ceremony (Town Park)

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Things to do Around Festival Time

While you're in town for the festival, explore the beauty and charm of Telluride:

Explore Downtown Telluride: Discover local shops, galleries, and cafes.

Ride the Gondola: Enjoy a scenic ride between Mountain Village and downtown Telluride.

Hiking & Nature Walks: Bear Creek Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Jud Wiebe Trail offer stunning views.

Relax at the Hot Springs: Unwind at nearby hot springs.

Adventure Sports: Mountain biking, paragliding, and rock climbing are available for adrenaline seekers.

Local Breweries Tour: Visit Telluride Brewing Company and other local craft beer makers.

Stay at Mountain Lodge

Address: 457 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO 81435

Mountain Lodge is the perfect retreat to complement your festival experience. Conveniently located a gondola ride away from the festivities, our lodge offers a quiet escape while still being just a short shuttle ride or walk from the gondola that brings you right back to the heart of the action.

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