New Zealand Mountain Film Festival – Film appreciation out in nature!

Southern New Zealand houses some spectacular natural beauty, which has made it one of the best adventure capitals and nature-lovers’ paradises in the world. Nestled in the beautiful Queenstown area, nature-enthusiasts will find a superb range of Queenstown hotel accommodation to choose from. Offering stylish modern apartments with modern amenities is the Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview – a quality New Zealand Queenstown hotel to stay at when visiting the area. Independent movie lovers will love the visual offerings of the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival, when the exquisite rugged terrain of the southern alpine region is translated onto the big screen. Participants and movie-lovers will enjoy the international and local adventure film prizes, which will snag them prizes of over USD 3000 in cash! Enjoy live music, check out some great winning film previews, and be awed at the glittering awards night. Get international film perspectives from solid names in the field such as Cory Richards from the US, Blair Smith from NZ, and Cas and Jonesy, two charismatic Australian explorers who chronicled their famous walk from Antarctica to the South Pole and back, a gruelling 89-day trek. Be inspired by some fantastic workshops and purchase some fabulous outdoor gear at the trade show. Check out the riveting art exhibition and enjoy a huge array of exciting giveaways. Or, simply show up and soak in the camaraderie and schmooze with a wide offering of local and international film talent, all within the magnificent southern alpine mountains of New Zealand!