2025 FILM PROGRAM

The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings together breathtaking cinematography, inspiring narratives, and the world’s most daring athletes and explorers. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure on the Elks Theatre big screen.

TONIGHT
​GRANITE
​Monday, April 21
Doors 5:30 | Films Start 6:30

The Granite program kicks off the festival with a dynamic lineup of seven films, four of which are under 10 minutes long. These stories highlight athletes and explorers pushing the limits of human potential:
  • Anytime – Utah (Tour Edit) – A new era of female freeride mountain biking.
  • Ian – The inspiring journey of a 72-year-old climber.
  • For Winter (Tour Edit) – National Geographic explorer Alison Criscitiello’s ascent of Mt. Logan.
  • 2 Legs is 2 Easy – A skier born with bone cancer in his left leg defies expectations.
  • House of Bliss – A breathtaking ride with an Icelandic surfer.
  • Ice Waterfalls (Tour Edit) – A professional kayaker navigates melting ice cap rivers.
  • A Team Sport – Triple Crown ultra-runner Courtney Dauwalter pushes endurance to the limit.

TOMORROW
​SANDSTONE
​Tuesday, April 22
​Doors 5:30 | Films Start 6:30

The excitement continues on Tuesday with the Sandstone program, featuring seven films that blend adventure, culture, and storytelling. The longest film in this set runs 33 minutes, ensuring a high-energy, immersive experience:
  • The Streif – Fabio Wibmer prepares for an intense ski race.
  • River Mama – A touching story of a lifelong raft guide and her teenage goth daughter.
  • 109 Below – A gripping look at volunteer rescuers (Winner: 2024 Best Film – Adventure).
  • Keep It Burning – A daring free ascent of Eternal Flame 33.
  • Welcome to the Pit – The creation of Yellowknife’s first and only rope tow.
  • Dolomites (Tour Edit) – High-adrenaline mountain biking in the Dolomites.
  • Undammed – An indigenous women's mission to restore endangered fish populations.

2025 Sponsors

This support brings world-class films, thrilling outdoor stories, and community-driven experience to the Black Hills. Thank you for making this festival an unforgettable event!

Live @ The Dahl: Where We Live

Where We Live
Saturday, April 12
​Doors 6pm

An inspiring evening celebrating the beauty of being present, the responsibility we share for our planet, and the connections that bind us as neighbors and stewards of our community.

​Toadstool Jamboree & Friends will open the festival with a powerful evening of drum groups, flute performances, and spoken word, weaving together passages from The Bear. This night is about grounding us in reflection, resilience, and the interconnectedness of our stories.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE RAPID CITY ARTS COUNCIL

The Rapid City Arts Council staff and Board of Directors thanks the City of Rapid City for continuously supporting our mission and the arts. The generosity of our many volunteers, donors, and members drives our mission to champion inclusive, innovative and inspiring arts opportunities to enrich the communities we serve.  Additional support comes from the South Dakota Community Foundation, Black Hills Community Foundation, and the South Dakota Arts Council with funds from the State of South Dakota through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Dahl Arts Center is a municipal facility of the City of Rapid City and is managed by the Rapid City Arts Council on behalf of the Rapid City community.
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