2013 Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2013 Adventure Film Festival
October 3-5, 2013 * Boulder, Colorado
On October 3-5 at the 2013 Adventure Film Festival premiere in Boulder,
Colorado, unite with friends, family, artists, athletes and activists to celebrate the
core essence of human existence. Revel in pure happiness while traversing the
snowy Alps on foot and skis. Experience the miracle of sight as two eye-surgeons
and a Boulder-based mountaineer/filmmaker bring eye care to the war-torn Duk
County in South Sudan. Discover the true risk, commitment and adventure that
drew the first Americans to the summit of Everest. Spend nine months on a
remote and uninhabited island in Norway, living in a cabin of driftwood and
surfing epic arctic waves. Through the craftsmanship of award-winning
filmmakers and passionate storytellers, explore the far-flung reaches of the
Earth and access deeper levels of internal wisdom drawn from pure adventure.
Presented by Patagonia and Flatirons Subaru, this three-day festival premieres a
powerful collection of 33 insightful and award-winning outdoor and
environmental films that share the spirit of adventure at the Boulder Theater,
Bohemian Biergarten and Neptune Mountaineering. The weekend festivities also
include a Community Night kick-off party Thursday at Patagonia Boulder with
film previews, music, snacks and New Belgium Beer. Photo Exhibit at Amante
(Walnut). Film For All: The New Landscape of Visual Media, a two-day Outside
Adventure Film School at Impact HUB with world class filmmakers and
photographers. Colorado Flood Relief fundraiser for Rocky Mountain Rescue.
Family & Kid’s Film Festival, panel discussions, special appearances, capoeira
performance, massive gear giveaways, after party at Shine, and much more.
Adventure Film’s compelling line-up was handpicked by a dedicated, Boulderbased selection committee from over 200 entries submitted from 11 different
countries. With the support of filmmakers, sponsors, non-profits, partners,
volunteers—all adventurers—Adventure Film Festival will feature the 2013
award winners on a World Tour that reached 18,000 people last year in several
major US cities, Chile, Nepal and Australia.
ABOUT ADVENTURE FILM
Adventure Film was created in 2004 by the legendary climber Jonny Copp
(1974-2009), as well as, adventurers, filmmakers and artists wishing to spread
the creativity, enthusiasm, and activism inherent to outdoor adventure.
Adventure Film celebrates, supports and ties in with those who wish to inspire
and fire the creative kilns of transformation and awareness.
“Adventure Film gives people the opportunity to celebrate the fantastic and, even
more importantly, the true stories of people and passion. It encourages you to
make your own legends.” ~ Founder Jonny Copp
NON-PROFIT PARTNERS
Adventure Film supports non-profit organizations that share the same values
and are active locally and globally in progressive community initiatives:
For more information, schedule and tickets visit: www.adventurefilm.org
MEDIA CONTACT
Abbey Smith
Public Relations Director
303.503.9077
[email protected]
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