Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Telluride Mountainfilm 2008


The 30th Mountainfilm in Telluride, Colorado will be held on May 23 - 26. This is a four-day experience that draws athletes, artists, and activists from around the world. The wide range of short and feature length films aims to inspire and challenge the audience. Mountainfilm in Telluride seeks to explore critical and compelling issues the world is facing while showcasing the art of documentary and filmmaking.


A few highlights from the upcoming lineup of non-film events include:
“Moving Mountains Symposium on Water”
“Tribute to the Late Sir Edmund Hillary” hosted by David Breashears
“Foreign Policy Roundtable, Hot Spots Around the World” with Christiane Amanpour, Richard Holbrooke, Roger Cohen and Samantha Power
“The Village Green,” a discussion Ashton Hayes, England, and its efforts to be carbon neutral


Big names in the world of travel, art, adventure, and environmental awareness will grace the event. Early bird tickets are on sale until May 1. For more information please visit mountainfilm.org.

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