Chamonix Film Festival

Chamonix Film Festival: Mountain Cinema at its Peak

The Chamonix Film Festival was born in 2021 from the desire to create a benchmark cinematic event in the world's cradle of alpinism. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, a town that has witnessed the birth of summit conquests and boasts an exceptional mountain heritage, offers an ideal natural and historical setting for a festival dedicated to mountain and adventure films.

In just a few editions, the festival has established itself as a must-attend event for directors, mountaineers, and lovers of the big screen. The rigorous selection favors films that question humanity's relationship with the mountains, explore the limits of human adventure, and raise awareness about environmental issues.

Screenings in Iconic Locations

The heart of the festival beats at the Le Vox cinema, a historic Chamonix venue hosting the main screenings and premieres. PlanB, a creative hotel transformed into the festival's base camp, offers workshops, meetings with directors, and autograph sessions at the Galerie Café des Aiguilles.

Open-Air Screenings at Parc Couttet

On Friday and Saturday evenings, Parc Couttet transforms into an open-air cinema with free screenings accessible to all. These open-air sessions, set in a green haven facing the Aiguilles de Chamonix, offer a unique cinematic experience that attracts a large, family audience.

A Festival Rooted in Mountain Culture

Beyond screenings, the Chamonix Film Festival offers a rich program of debates and meetings with mountaineers, directors, and explorers. Mountain excursions allow participants to experience the landscapes that inspire the films presented. The festival also welcomes international submissions via the FilmFreeway platform, opening its program to talents from around the world.

A Launchpad for Mountain Cinema

The Chamonix Film Festival positions itself as a launchpad for works celebrating the mountains in all their forms: expedition documentaries, climbing films, portraits of mountaineers, contemplative works on landscapes, and productions focused on climate change in alpine environments. Each year, the selection includes a majority of French premieres, confirming the festival's role in disseminating mountain cinema.