Film Fest from Kendal Mountain Festival
Sponsored by Dryrobe
Blue Earth Summit and Kendal Mountain Festival join forces to host the Blue Earth Film Fest, a celebration of adventure, nature, and the powerful role of film in shaping a better world.
Kendal Mountain Festival Director Steve Scott will host a specially curated programme of short films ahead of their official debut at Kendal, offering Blue Earth audiences a unique preview of stories that inspire, challenge, and connect us to people and planet.
Alongside the screenings, audiences will enjoy live filmmaker conversations and guest speakers, bringing personal journeys and urgent environmental issues to life on stage.
Programme Highlights
Big Walls and Bedtime stories featuring live on stage Leo Houlding with Film Director Menna Wakeford: as part of their year of education through adventure, professional climber Leo shares his favourite place with his favourite people. From homeschooling at 2000ft to portaledge snow ball fights - Jackson and Freya scale the Muir Wall on El Capitan, supported by Mum, Jess and dad, Leo.
BOGS | The Magic of Peat: An eye-opening portrait of the hidden power of peatlands, featuring live on stage the film's Director Charlie Bush.
Mother River: Devin Brown’s journey to become the first Black woman to kayak the Mississippi River.
The Crux of Juggling: A heartfelt exploration of climbing, parenting, and passion in Spain’s Albarracín.
Hellbent: A vérité lens on America’s wild horse crisis.
Meije - worldwide premiere: A daring journey into bold new mountain frontiers.
New Terrain - worldwide premiere: Exploring innovation and courage at the edge of adventure.
There and Back Again: Bárbara Hernández Huerta’s Double Channel Swim
Quote
“This is a brilliant opportunity to bring Kendal’s spirit of storytelling to Blue Earth audiences. We’re excited to share films that inspire, challenge, and connect people through adventure and the environment.”
— Steve Scott, Festival Director, Kendal Mountain Festival
Event Info
Food and Drink Available in the Woolwich Works Courtyard
Film Festival will be screened in the Blue Earth "Main Room"