The Banff Film Festival has become a local tradition over the past 25 years, and with multiple stops in Idaho this year, including one in Idaho falls, it's an event you won't want to miss.
Held at the Colonial Theater in downtown Idaho Falls, the festival offers three nights of films made by amateurs from all over, centering around topics like outdoor adventures, different cultures and more.
Rick Williams does media relations for the Nordic Ski Patrol which is hosting the festival in Idaho Falls. He’s seen the festival grow over the years.
"26 years ago, we would do one night of these films, and then we had such a huge response we added another night, and then we'd sell out two nights, and now we're doing three nights," Williams said.
Williams says this film festival is for more than outdoor enthusiasts.
"No matter what your outdoor pursuit or love is, you'll see the best films the world has to offer," Williams said. "There will be something for you."
Funds raised through the festival go back to supporting education and ski safety in the area.
"There's over 40 grants that we've provided in the last 22 years, and those grants have totaled $108,000 that we've provided back to the community from the Banff Mountain Film Festivals," Williams said.
Williams invites everyone to come out and show their support.
"It is the social event of the season for the outdoor community, plus, it supports all the local school and trail-building community," Williams said. "The proceeds from the Banff Mountain Film Festival go back into the community."
The festival is this Thursday through Saturday with showings starting at 7 p.m. each day. For more information, visit Idaho Falls Nordic Ski Patrol's website.