LOS ANGELES, September 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Film Festival Flix today announced the Finalists for the 2019 Mountain & Adventure Film Festival Gathering. These outstanding motion pictures will be presented live at our outdoor MAFF Gathering September 27th – 29th in Big Bear, CA, USA, Shady Cove Group Campgrounds on Keller Peak.
"I was really impressed by the overall quality of the films submitted this year. We had a really high percentage of films featuring people of color, women and many levels of ability. That was exciting to see," shares Festival Programming Director and Channel Curator, James Edward Mills.
There we will host a two-night watch party featuring 24 of the best films from more than 100 entries. For more information about the 2019 MAFF Gathering visit: https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/maff-gathering/
Friday September 27th | 7:30pm – 11:30pm | Climbing Films
Presented in Collaboration with the Vertical Life Film Channel and Climbing Magazine
- "Free Flow" - Directed by Paul Diffley
- "Parasol Peak" - Directed by Johannes Altzetmüller, Jeb Hardwick
- "Dead Last" - Directed by Dylan H. Brown
- "From Zero to Kilimanjaro" - Directed by Morgan Bertacca
- "Ngumu" - Directed by Olly Pemberton
- "This is HERstory" - Directed by Igor Hristov
- "The Pathan Project" - Directed by Broust Guillaume
- "Hers to Take" - Directed by Annie Martin
- "Wetter Stein Ridge" - Directed by Jakob Schweighofer
- "Adaptive" - Directed by Taylor Zann
Saturday September 28th | 7:30pm – 11:30pm | Adventure Life Films
Presented in Association with the Lake Arrowhead Film Festival
- "Love, Trails, & Dinosaurs" - Directed by Alex Oliver
- "Good Morning" - Directed by Maxime Moulin, Antoine Frious, Richard Permin
- "Safety to Nome" – Directed by Jonathan Hunwick, Kenton Gilchrist
- "3 Days" – Directed by Julie Sharbutt
- "Welcome to Gwichyaa Zhee" – Directed by Greg Balkin, Len Necefer
- "Morning" – Directed by Corey Rich
- "Life on the Edge" – Directed by Saritha Roberts
- "The Running Pastor" – Directed by Tim Kemple
- "Convergence" – Directed by Jeremy Roberts
- "Broken" – Directed by Simon Perkins
- "The Rio Caqueta" – Directed by Tyler Lee
- "All 4 One – The Tandem Tour Story" – Directed by Adam Miller
- "High Passes" – Directed by Cosima Barzini
- "The Movement" – Directed by Tim Kemple, Anson Fogel
The 2019 MAFF Gathering is Presented by Film Festival Flix with support from Arc'Teryx LaBrea, Yeti, The Joy Trip Project, Rim of the World Climbing Club, Lake Arrowhead Film Festival, Climbing Magazine, Earth Play Retreats, Yoga Squirrels, and Yoga Slackers.
Audiences who cannot attend the live MAFF Gathering and lovers of Mountain & Adventure Films can still be inspired throughout the year on the Mountain & Adventure Film Channel exclusively on Film Festival Flix. Many of the 89 Finalist Films will available throughout the year, streaming, on-demand, 24 hours a day, from any computer, smart phone, tablet, or internet connected TV. Viewers can watch and vote for their favorite films with a subscription or channel pass. Film categories on the Mountain & Adventure Film Channel include Climbing & Mountaineering, Bicycling, Paddling, Skiing and Snowboarding, Free Flight, Slacklining, Skateboarding, Surfing, Running and Hiking, Angler, Exploration and Adventure, Environmental Conservation, and Cultural. To learn more and to activate a free trial visit https://filmfestivalflix.com/festival/maff/
ABOUT THE MAFF GATHERING
The MAFF Gathering is a 3 day "gateway" festival connecting outdoor enthusiasts and the outdoor curious. Drawing from our lifetime of experiences and connections, we're offering access to education, friendships, instruction, and resources to inspire and power your outdoor adventures! Attendees can campout for the weekend or join us for a day. Hang in the campground or explore the surrounding areas which offer access to climbing, slacklining, yoga in the forest, hiking, trail running, mountain biking, lake swimming, and downhill skateboarding. In the campground enjoy music, friendship, eating, drinking, and of course, watch awe-inspiring films after dark!
ABOUT FILM FESTIVAL FLIX
FILM FESTIVAL FLIX is a digital content platform that was founded with the mission to connect quality niche market and special interest films with interested audiences. The platform provides its proprietary technology, distribution, and marketing services to film festivals, media brands, and niche market distributors helping them to overcome traditional marketing obstacles standing in the way of reaching a greater audience. http://www.FilmFestivalFlix.com
SOURCE Film Festival Flix
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