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2024 Mountainfilm on Tour Nov 1 & 2 at WaterColor

August 12, 2024 by SoWal Staff

The 24th Annual Mountainfilm on Tour returns to the WaterColor Marina Park Amphitheater! The 2-night outdoor film festival is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and motivating audiences about issues that matter.

Each year Mountainfilm on Tour travels around the globe featuring a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and enlightening documentary short films selected from the best-loved films from the annual festival in Telluride. The films selected for the show will explore themes connected to the Mountainfilm mission of exploring cultures, preserving environments, and promoting adventure. The amphitheater offers a breathtaking outdoor setting for these moving films with a starry backdrop to enhance the unfolding clips of thought-provoking films. A Mountainfilm presenter will guide the audience through the program providing insight on the films, filmmakers and subjects.

Lodging Packages with Mountainfilm on Tour tickets are also available at the following hotels:

Please email MFILM@stjoe.com for additional information or questions about the event. Mountainfilm on Tour at WaterColor is a rain or shine event. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Please note:

-Bring a blanket or low-back chair(s) for seating (maximum 30 inch height restriction applies and will be enforced).There will be a designated section in the back for those chairs that do not meet the height requirement, as a courtesy to others.

    -Chairs are not allowed to be placed at the event prior to gates opening at 5:45 PM and will be removed.

    -Selections of event fare, wine, liquor and beer will be available for purchase before and during the show. There will be a 15-minute intermission halfway into the program.

    -No outside food, beverage or coolers allowed in the Mountainfilm on Tour gates. Bags, backpacks, etc. will be checked upon entering the event.

    -Leave your pets at home. Household pets are not allowed into the event area.

    -Adult language is used in some films and may not be appropriate for younger children.

-Restroom are located at the Marina Park Pool.

-Parking will be limited due to other community events. Please utilize Van Ness Butler Jr. Regional Beach Access public parking lot (1931 E County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459)

Mountainfilm on Tour at the WaterColor Marina Park is a rain or shine event; ticket purchases are non-refundable unless the event is canceled or postponed.

Location:
WaterColor Marina Park | 237 WaterColor Blvd | WaterColor, FL 32459

The BoatHouse Paddle Club is extending the following offers to all Mountainfilm ticket holders over the event weekend:

    20% OFF Retail Items (excluding sale items)
    20% OFF Kayak Rentals
    30% OFF SUP Rentals

*Proof of event ticket purchase is required to receive retail discount; some restrictions apply for rentals and reservations are necessary- need to plug in reservations link

Started in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. Through the years, in and out of trends and fads, the festival has grown and changed to its current iteration, a thought-provoking weekend of film, art and ideas, that leaves audiences with full cups and feeling inspired to create a better world.

In addition to screening leading independent documentary films from around the world, the festival includes a speaker series focusing on contemporary issues, art and photography exhibits, early morning coffee talks, outdoor programs, a book-signing party, an ice cream social, student programs and a closing picnic/awards ceremony. Presentations and panels are scheduled throughout the Memorial Day weekend event with a wide diversity of special guests, ranging from artists to adventurers and academics to activists.