5Point Adventure Film Festival is dedicated to sharing stories of adventure that have the power to ignite positive social and environmental change in our local communities and around the globe. Our five founding principles - respect, commitment, humility, purpose, and balance - guide our curation process and festival experience. Our goal is to go beyond one-dimensional ideas of adventure and instead celebrate the unique ways our lives are all shaped and enhanced by the natural world around us.

For questions, comments and ideas, please contact us at info@5pointfilm.org.

Best of Festival
Hayden Kennedy Award
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Pure Joy
People's Choice

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
(1) SELECTION / SCREENINGS
The Film will be screened at times and venues determined solely by the 5Point programming staff. Some films may be shown more than once, and 5Point reserves the right to schedule additional or last-minute screenings of the Film. 5Point also reserves the right to use all or parts of the Film for promotional purposes prior to or during the Festival.

(2) 5POINT ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS
If the Film Owner opts in during the acceptance process, 5Point may include the Film in its 2026/2027 5Point Film Tour (“On the Road”) or at any other 5Point screenings between April 2026 and April 2027. These may include community screenings, partner events, and other programs hosted or sponsored by 5Point.

(3) COMPENSATION TO THE FILM OWNER
5Point does not provide a screening fee for Festival or On the Road Tour screenings.

(4) REPRESENTATIONS BY FILM OWNER
Film Owner represents and warrants that they have the right and authority to enter into this Agreement and grant the rights specified herein. The Film Owner agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold 5Point harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from breach of these representations or from the exhibition of the Film.

(5) BINDING AGREEMENT
This Agreement is binding upon and will benefit the respective licensees, successors, and assigns of both parties.

(6) ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT
This Agreement is the complete understanding between the parties regarding this subject matter. No amendment is valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.

(7) GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.

(8) DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any disputes will be resolved by arbitration in Colorado under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding.

(9) SEVERABILITY
If any provision is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement will remain in effect.

(10) WAIVER
Failure to enforce any provision will not be deemed a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision.

(11) ATTORNEY’S FEES
The prevailing party in any dispute will be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees.

(12) CAPTIONS
Section headings are for convenience only and have no legal effect.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • LOVE this festival more than my words can convey! What a beautiful experience from start to finish. Extremely grateful to Charlie Turnbull and the programming team for selecting ROW OF LIFE as the headlining feature this year.

    I love that this festival celebrates one film (or block of shorts) at one time for everyone to unify and experience together. A breath of fresh air on the festival circuit to have that experience, and also very impressive how 5Point packs the house (800+ people) per screening. We were so honored to play here (both the film and our inner child), and can't wait to be back in beautiful Carbondale again soon!

    My only note for improvement would be to let feature film teams know in advance that they're not eligible for awards. That was a bit disappointing - especially as my team switched their flights to be there for the awards ceremony. Maybe in the future 5Point can consider giving feature films a specific award option. I know we would've really appreciated it.

    April 2025
  • Jay-J Schuster

    Such an incredible festival to be a part of. I met so many wonderful people.

    April 2025
  • Mallory Duncan

    Generally a righteous time! So many interesting films and filmmakers, and fun festivities to boot! We'll be back!

    May 2023
  • Rush Sturges None

    One of the best outdoor/adventure festivals in the game! Hands down. 5Point is heart, soul, and pure fun.

    May 2022
  • Ben Knight

    Pile a crap ton of fired up people into one room in front of a gigantic screen, turn it up loud AF until they get goosebumps, ugly cry, cry laughing and start looking forward to next year's festival before this one is even over. What more can you ask for as an audience member or a filmmaker?

    May 2022