The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival celebrates mountain literature and film, bringing together filmmakers, writers, publishers, editors, photographers, athletes, adventurers, and – of course – readers. Featuring film screenings, guest speakers, readings, seminars, and book signings, the Festival offers a wide spectrum of experiences for the mountain enthusiast. Other activities include the Mountain Film Festival World Tour, the Mountain Photo Essay Competition, Mountain and Wilderness Writing Program, Mountain Photography Residency and the Adventure Filmmakers’ Workshop. The Festival takes place on the campus of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity each year in Banff Alberta, Canada.

As a key program of Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, the Book Competition is an internationally recognized literary competition that celebrates mountain literature in all its forms. Over $20,000 in cash is awarded annually with 8 awards selected by an international jury of writers, adventurers and editors.  The short list of category award winners eligible for the Grand Prize is announced in October every year.

The Book Competition is an internationally recognized literary competition that celebrates mountain literature in all its forms.

Must submit entry forms and reading copies for each title.

This competition has not yet listed it's awards.

Website: https://www.banffcentre.ca/banff-mountain-book-competition

Managing Organization: Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

Contact:

banffmountainbooks@banffcentre.ca

Eligibility:
Prizes will be awarded in  various categories. Please note that in all categories, with the exception of Mountain Image, only English editions are eligible for the award.

The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival celebrates mountain literature and film, bringing together filmmakers, writers, publishers, editors, photographers, athletes, adventurers, and – of course – readers. Featuring film screenings, guest speakers, readings, seminars, and book signings, the Festival offers a wide spectrum of experiences for the mountain enthusiast. Other activities include the Mountain Film Festival World Tour, the Mountain Photo Essay Competition, Mountain and Wilderness Writing Program, Mountain Photography Residency and the Adventure Filmmakers’ Workshop. The Festival takes place on the campus of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity each year in Banff Alberta, Canada.

As a key program of Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, the Book Competition is an internationally recognized literary competition that celebrates mountain literature in all its forms. Over $20,000 in cash is awarded annually with 8 awards selected by an international jury of writers, adventurers and editors.  The short list of category award winners eligible for the Grand Prize is announced in October every year.

The Book Competition is an internationally recognized literary competition that celebrates mountain literature in all its forms.

Must submit entry forms and reading copies for each title.

This competition has not yet listed it's awards.

Website: https://www.banffcentre.ca/banff-mountain-book-competition

Managing Organization: Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

Contact:

banffmountainbooks@banffcentre.ca

Entry Fee:

Eligibility:
Prizes will be awarded in  various categories. Please note that in all categories, with the exception of Mountain Image, only English editions are eligible for the award.

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