Mountain Film in Calgary 2020

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Location

1) What are the locations of the shows?

Bella Concert Hall, Mt Royal University
January 15-19, 2020
Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW, Calgary T3E 7N5

Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, ROZSA CENTRE, University of Calgary
January 23-26, 2020
206 University Court NW, Calgary.

2) Best bet for Parking

Mt Royal University: Parking is free on Sundays!

Public parking lots include Lot 6A, Lot 7 (includes disability parking) and East Gate Parkade

University of Calgary.Parking  is expensive, especially the short term lots. The best option is to use the Arts Parkade.

From 24th Avenue N.W., turn right on University Gate and park in the Art Parkade. Either cross at street level or us the Plus 15 to reach The Rozsa Centre and Theatre.

The Programs

1) Are the programs at Mt Royal & UoC the same?

The programs are the same at both Mt Royal and the University of Calgary. We will show both the Blue and Red programs as alternating programs.

2) What is the difference between the Blue and Red Programs?

Due to the number of films being shown, we offer two different programs, these are designated as either Blue or Red. Each program will show a unique set of films. The Blue and Red programs will be shown on alternate days.

3) Are the programs shown in Calgary the same as the A & B programs shown in Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival in November?

Our Blue and Red programs are not the same as the A & B programs that were shown in Banff in November. The Festival in Banff features about 80 films over 9 days. In Calgary, we will show about 18 films chosen from the overall Banff World Tour selection.

4) What are the starting times for the programs?
  • Wednesday & Thursday Jan 15/16 shows at Mt Royal start at 7:00 pm
  • All other evening shows start at 7:30 pm.
  • Sunday evening show starts at 7:00 pm.
  • Matinee performances start at 1:00 pm.

 

5) What is the length of the program?

Generally the length of the program is about 3 hours, which includes a 20 minute break.

6) How many films are there in each show?

At each screening we will approximately 6-8 films which feature inspirational tales from around the globe, high adrenaline films and everything in between.

7) On which nights will each program be shown?

Red Program January 2020

MRU-Wednesday Jan 15, Friday Jan 17, Saturday Evening  Jan 18, Sunday Matinee Jan 19,

UoC– Thursday Jan 23, Saturday Matinee Jan 25, Sunday Evening Jan 26.

Blue Program January 2020

MRU-Thursday Jan 16, Saturday Matinee Jan 18, Sunday Evening Jan 19.

UoC-Friday Jan 24, Saturday Evening Jan 25 and Sunday Matinee Jan 26.

 

Tickets

1) Can l have tickets mailed to me?

Yes, there is a $6.00 charge for mailing tickets. Tickets will only be mailed out until December 31st, 2019. Mailed tickets CANNOT be exchanged.

2) Where do l pick up my ticket(s)?

Tickets purchased online can be picked from the Box Office. The Box Office opens one hour before the start of the show.

3) What do l need to pick up my tickets?

At the Will Call/ Box Office, simply present the electronic PayPal receipt you received when you purchased your tickets online.

4) What if l misplaced my PayPal receipt?

No problem, we have the name of the person who purchased the tickets  at our Box Office at the theatre. Be prepared to provide ID.

5) Is it possible to transfer tickets to other people?

Tickets may be transferred to other people. At the Box Office, simply present  a copy of the PayPal receipt that was emailed to the person who made the original purchase.

6) Is it possible to exchange tickets for another show?
  • Depending on the circumstances, tickets may be exchanged for another show.
  • This can only be done for tickets purchased online.
  • Tickets that were purchased at MEC or were mailed to you CANNOT be exchanged.
  • Please send a request to tickets@mountainfilm.ca  (see our contact  information).
  • These new tickets will be held at the box office for pickup on the day of the show.
  • A $7.00 fee service fee will be charged  for any ticket changes.
7) Are the films suitable for children?

The content of the films is determined by the filmmakers, and may include course language, drug use and frightening events.  Generally, we recommend that the films are suitable for children 12 years and older. However, we encourage you to check out the film’s classification.

7) Can l sell any extra tickets at the door?

If the shows are sold out, there might be a chance for you to sell your extra tickets at the door. Unfortunately we cannot take tickets back into our own ticket inventory.

General

1) Is there disabled access?

Yes.

Please contact us to ensure we can make the Front of House staff aware of your request.

2) Where else does the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour go to?

Click on the links below to see where the festival goes to around Canada and the world:

Canada
www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/worldtour/canada

USA
www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/worldtour/usa

Rest of World
www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/worldtour/international

How to Buy Your Tickets

Due to their popularity, our screenings tend to sell out every year. So don't delay! How to buy your tickets:

 
Tickets purchased online can either be mailed (after Nov 6th for a shipping fee ) or picked up on the day of the performance, at the appropriate theatre Box Office/Will Call , which opens one hour before the performance..

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are the programs shown in Calgary the same as the in Banff Mountain Film Festival in November?
  • What is the difference between the Blue and Red Programs?
  • What is the starting time for the program?
  • How many films are there in each show?
  • What is the length of the program?
  • See all FAQs here

40 years of Mountain Films in Calgary

The first time we showed the mountain film in Calgary was in 1980. We showed 4 films that we had rented from various Canadian libraries. In addition we started bringing international mountaineering and adventure speakers. Over the next twenty years we brought in over 50 speakers.
By 1982 we started to show the Best of the Banff Mountain Film Festival films at the University of Calgary Science Theatre 148.
Now, forty years later, we show two unique programs over thirteen screening as we continue to bring you the best mountain and adventure films. That is the passion of Mountain Film - Calgary.