VIMFF "Best of the Fest" Film Screening

When: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: Doors open at 6pm, films start at 7pm
Where: Hope Cinema
Cost: $22/ticket
(Children must be accompanied by a guardian)
For more information or questions, please contact Tunde
at tmurphy@hopemountain.org or 604-869-1274
Join Hope Mountain Centre for a screening of the “Best of the Fest” from Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. This evening of exciting outdoor films from around the world at the Hope Cinema includes films spanning hiking, rock and ice climbing, skiing, paddling, mountain biking, and more.
This event is an annual fundraiser supporting our local charity the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning.
Be sure to arrive at 6pm to snag the best seats, grab some snacks from the concession, check out our guest exhibitors, bid on the silent auction items, as well as purchase 50/50 tickets.
Huge THANK YOU to all our sponsors for making this event possible!
Gold Sponsors:
Itinerary:
Friday, April 25, 2025
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06:00PM – Doors open - silent auction item bidding, exhibitor tables, 50/50 ticket sales, concession
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06:45PM – Opening remarks
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07:00PM – Film screening starts
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08:10PM – Intermission, door prize winners announced, last chance to bid on auction items
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09:40PM – Closing remarks, silent auction winners announced
Be aware that times are approximate! Start and end times may vary.
Where to buy tickets:
Ticket Policy:
If purchasing online, please pick up your physical ticket(s) at the ticket sales booth. Your ticket(s) will be held until 6:45PM on the day of the show. After that, your ticket(s) may be released to others for purchase at the door.
We do not offer refunds, but you may sell or give away your ticket to someone else.
All ticket sales help our organization provide outdoor education and recreation programs for everyone. Thank you for your support!
ONLINE:
IN PERSON: cash only
Blue Moose Coffee House
322 Wallace Street, Hope, BC
and
800 3rd Avenue, Hope, BC
Film line up:
Oasis - USA /4min./
Director: Amon Barker Producer: Rory Hibbler
Key Cast: Reed Boggs
Oasis is an exploration into the spirit of freeride mountain biking.
A Team Sport - USA /15min./
Director: Alexis Berg, Julien Raison
Key Cast: Courtney Dauwalter, Kevin Schmidt, Bob Krar, Mike Ambrose
Ultra-runner Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. Continuing to shatter records, in 2023 she became the first person ever to win the Triple Crown of Ultra-running (winning three iconic 100+mile races back-to-back in one Summer). But who is the team behind Courtney and her remarkable success?
2 Legs 2 Easy - USA /6min./
Director: Tamara Susa
Key Cast: Steve Karczewski
Mountain town culture is all about highlighting the ones that are the most adventurous and inspire others to push their limits in their outdoorsy lives. In Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, specifically in the Roaring Fork Valley, one resident stands out as an inspiration to many.
Beyond the Green Veil - Canada, Vancouver Island /26min./
Director: Drew Austin, Elena Jean
Key Cast: Michael Darling, Chris Rubens, Timmy Taussig
Beyond the Green Veil sets to explore the juxtaposition between backcountry recreation and the access the logging industry provides. Most outdoor enthusiasts are also environmentalists, caring deeply for the natural world and the locations. However, access to these spots is dictated by a necessary but destructive logging industry.
Beyond the Salish - Canada, Vancouver Island /18min./
Director/Key Cast: Richard Chen, William Chong
Two kayakers take on a once-in-a-lifetime journey off the Pacific Coast of Vancouver Island, breaching into relentless waves, unpredictable weather, and the uncharted depths of their own fears.
Generations - USA /6min./
Director: Ben Dann, Key Cast: Cam Zink
Cam Zink, 2X Red Bull Rampage winner and Jackson Hole athlete, and his crew at Sensus R.A.D Trails have crafted one of the best jump trails in Teton County at Jackson Hole’s Bike Park. Big jumps and technical features highlight this pro-style expert trail, aptly named Deer Jump. Zink’s childhood dream of a trail like this has become a reality for the next generation of mountain bikers in Jackson Hole.
The Beginning - Canada, Squamish /19min./
Director/Producer: JCristobal Ruiz
Key Cast: Alenka Mali
Alenka Mali, grew up immersed in the outdoors, guided by her parents, both acclaimed climbers. From the Patagonian landscapes to the Alps, her childhood was filled with climbing, camping, and adventure. After moving to Squamish, Canada, to live with her father, she embraced freeride snowboarding, dedicating her life to the sport.
Her partner, Spencer introduced her to the world of BASE jumping, sparking a new dream for Alenka - to combine her passions by attempting a snowboard BASE jump off Goat Mountain in Squamish, BC.
The Warm Up - Canada, Squamish /7min./
Director: Vince Lapointe
Key Cast: Claire Johnstone, Ugo Nwachuku
An ego-filled boulderer slowly slips into madness as he fails to send what was supposed to be a warm up climb. The outdoor-sport world has often become too serious for it's own good; it's time we reset balance and absurdity into the mix. After all, these are recreational sports!
Exhibitors:
Merch for Sale:
We're so grateful to have the fabulous Sabine Keil aka The Muddy Bean Pottery back again this year, selling her gorgeous pottery work including HBC Trail mugs, as well as some of our HMCOL merchandise including HBC Trail maps, guidebooks, and activewear.
Silent Auction/Door prizes
Huge THANK YOU to all the wonderful donors of items up for grabs at the silent auction!
If you would like to donate items for our silent auction please email kperezdeleon@hopemountain.org
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Two night mid week stay in a 6 person standard cabin donated by Manning Park Resort
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$500 of gift cards to Shell gas stations donated by Randy of Hope's Canyon Shell on Old Hope Princeton Highway
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Wooden side table made and donated by our Board Treasurer Mike Millar
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$400 gift certificate towards a trip from Top Water Guide Services Ltd
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Photography session from Hannah Van Werkhoven Photography
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Wooden salad and serving bowls made and donated by Gerry Wiebe of Whiskeyjack Wood Turning Inc
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One entry for Sasquatch Ultra Trail Race and one entry to Coldwater Classic Trail Run or XC Bike from Heads or Trails
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Pair of snowshoes donated by Hope Outdoors
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10 Pass to the Hope Recreation Centre
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Charcuterie gift basket donated by Amy de Groot Real Estate Advisor
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One year subscription to the Hope Standard newspaper donated by the Hope Standard/Black Press Media
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Sugar cookie basket from NomNom Cookies
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Haircut from Mighty Fraser Barber Company
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Goodies from Valley Helicopters
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Gift Basket donated by Save-on Foods
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Haircut from Mighty Fraser Barber Company
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2x Bird Blitz registrations (a weekend of birding and camping) - donated by Hope Mountain Centre
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Books from Baker's Books
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Item from Mt. Waddington Outdoors
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4 pack of Maple3 water
Bids open when doors open at 6pm on event day. Final bidding takes place at the end of the intermission. Winners will be announced at the end of the films (apprx 9:40pm). Please ensure you stick around to pick up and pay for your items!