Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour screens in Coeur d'Alene

A selection of mountain-sports, adventure and culture films from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will screen at the Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene Jan. 23–25, bringing international storytelling and local fundraising to Kootenai County audiences.

The touring program, part of a 50-year celebration of the Banff Centre, will show a mix of award winners and short and feature-length entries, including Best Day Ever, Mandala and Robson. Organizers say the World Tour reaches thousands of viewers worldwide and aims to pair striking outdoor cinematography with community engagement.

Locally, the screenings carry an added public health benefit: a portion of ticket proceeds will support the Kroc Center’s Third Grade Swim program, an initiative designed to ensure elementary students learn to swim. Expanding swim instruction is a direct investment in child safety and water competency for a community where lakes, rivers and backyard pools are part of everyday life.

The festival’s blend of adventure film and philanthropy highlights broader issues around access and equity in recreational programming. Swim lessons and aquatic instruction can be costly or logistically difficult for some families; by directing funds from cultural events to the Kroc Center program, organizers are funneling entertainment dollars into a prevention-oriented service that aims to reach elementary-aged children who might otherwise miss formal water-safety training.

Mountain Fever Productions and the Kroc Center are handling local showtimes and ticket sales; residents can find screening times and purchase information on the Kroc Center event page and through Mountain Fever’s booking channels. The single-site engagement offers viewers a chance to see award-winning films on the big screen while contributing to a neighborhood program with tangible health outcomes.

For Kootenai County arts patrons and families alike, the screenings provide both recreation and a chance to support a locally focused public health effort. Attending the festival can be a way to introduce children to outdoor culture, support the Kroc Center’s swim outreach and keep dollars circulating within the Coeur d’Alene community.

Check the Kroc Center event page or Mountain Fever Productions for specific showtimes and ticketing details. The screenings run Jan. 23–25 and represent an opportunity to enjoy world-class mountain film while helping ensure more local children gain life-saving swim skills.