Be inspired by incredible adventure films coming to the North East in 2024

February 5, 20243 Mins Read

High octane action is promised at this year's Banff Mountain Film Festival, showing in Yarm and Whitley Bay <i>(Image: BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL)</i> — High octane action is promised at this year’s Banff Mountain Film Festival, showing in Yarm and Whitley Bay *(Image: BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL)*

Thrilling advenure films are coming to the big screen at two North East venues.

With extreme skiing, mountain biking, climbing and more, the Banff Mountain Film Festival features two new collections of gripping action films from remote regions of the globe.

Audiences will witness extreme journeys, intrepid characters and stunning landscapes, from the comfort of a cinema seat.

The Northern Echo: High octane action is promised at this year's the Banff Mountain Film Festival, showing in Yarm and — The Northern Echo: High octane action is promised at this year’s the Banff Mountain Film Festival, showing in Yarm and

“Get ready for an inspirational night of adventure from the wildest corners of the planet,” said tour director Nell Teasdale.

“With intrepid athletes, spectacular cinematography and a big dose of adrenaline, the Banff Mountain Film Festival stars the best new films from the world’s top adventure filmmakers. Plus, we guarantee you’ll be inspired to have an adventure of your own as well.”

There are two different film programmes to choose from and as well as white-knuckle films, each event features a free prize draw for outdoorsy goodies from the tour’s partners.

The film festival will be visiting the Princess Alexandra Auditorium, in Yarm, on February 24 and September 14 and Whitley Bay Playhouse, on February 22 and 23.

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Banff tour films are chosen from hundreds of entries into the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, which is held every November in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Now in its 15th year, the UK and Ireland tour will visit over 50 locations in spring and autumn 2024.

For more information and to book tickets, see www.banff-uk.com.