Moonlighter Film Camp - From Concept to Completion
Banff Centre’s Moonlighter Film Camp empowers women filmmakers to develop adventure and mountain films through expert-led workshops, mentorship, and hands-on collaboration from concept to completion.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 (Application deadline) | October 23–26, 2026 (Program dates)
Funding Amounts: Program fee: $1,317.75 CAD before scholarships; most participants pay $657.57 CAD after scholarship; Indigenous Canadian applicants pay $0.
Summary: Intensive, in-person program for women filmmakers to advance adventure/mountain film projects through workshops, mentorship, and hands-on collaboration.
Key Information: Applicants must identify as women, be 18+, and have at least one professionally screened film.
Description
This intensive, four-day residential program is designed for women filmmakers aiming to develop their skills and projects in the adventure and mountain film genre. Hosted at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, the camp features expert-led workshops, mentorship, and collaborative activities covering narrative building, pitch decks, production, fundraising, marketing, and distribution. Participants benefit from immersive, on-campus lodging and meals, shared creative spaces, and a supportive peer community. The program is highly competitive and encourages applications from women of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.
