Chippewa Valley Nordic Presents BANFF Film Festival

Award-winning outdoor films coming to Eau Claire's Pablo Center

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:00am

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph with blurred, silhouetted figures and outdoor gear in a warm, earthy color palette, conceptually representing the immersive experience of the Banff Film Festival.The Banff Film Festival's touring program brings the spirit of outdoor adventure to Eau Claire, celebrating the natural world through award-winning short films.Eau Claire Today

The Chippewa Valley Nordic Ski Team is hosting the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour, which will bring a selection of the best award-winning outdoor adventure films to the Pablo Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Sunday, April 12th.

Why it matters

The Banff Film Festival is one of the most prestigious showcases of outdoor and adventure films, attracting a loyal following of outdoor enthusiasts. Hosting the touring program in Eau Claire provides the local community with access to these inspiring films that celebrate the spirit of adventure and the natural world.

The details

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour features a curated selection of short films chosen from over 400 entries submitted to the annual festival competition. The films cover a wide range of outdoor activities and environmental themes, from extreme sports to conservation efforts.

  • The event will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3pm.
  • Tickets are $25 for the general public, $12 for students, and $5 for UWEC students.

The players

Chippewa Valley Nordic Ski Team

A local ski club that is hosting the Banff Film Festival screening at the Pablo Center.

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival

An annual film festival held in Banff, Canada that celebrates outdoor adventure and environmental films.

Pablo Center at the Confluence

The venue in Eau Claire, Wisconsin where the Banff Film Festival screening will take place.

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The takeaway

This event provides the Eau Claire community with a unique opportunity to experience the thrill and wonder of the outdoors through the lens of award-winning filmmakers at the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival.