The Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival highlights a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking cultural, environmental, outdoor and adventure-related documentary films from around the world.

As a mostly volunteer-run effort, any profits from the event are reinvested into future festivals or donated to a non-profit agency doing work in our community and beyond.

Situated just one hour south of the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff's high altitude desert setting makes a spectacular base for outdoor and film enthusiasts to get together and enjoy this unique environment along with high quality film entertainment.

Rules & Terms

PLEASE NOTE: ALL OPEN SUBMISSIONS MUST BE THROUGH FilmFreeway

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND RULES:

+ All films must be in English or have English subtitles. We are requesting films to have closed captions this year in order to be more inclusive of the hearing impaired community.

+ We are a Documentary Film Festival and will routinely only consider Documentary Films.

+ Each submission must be complete in order for a film to be considered for inclusion in the Festival.

+ A complete submission must include a preview copy of the film plus all information required by this online application.

+ Films chosen for the Festival will also be required to submit a Screening Copy as an HD-quality digital file in .MP4 or .MOV format. Please no Pro Res files. Blu-ray Disc or DVD’s will only be accepted upon special request as a last resort. PAL format will not be accepted under any circumstances.

+ All submissions must be complete by March 1, 2026.

+ There is a $25 submission fee for each category entry.

+ Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival does not pay screening fees for films that are selected to appear in the Festival.

+ Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival reserves the right to use submitted films and trailers for any and all of its marketing promotions as well as community/student film programs during the Festival. In addition, submitted films may be showcased after the festival as a special event in both Flagstaff and other locations such as Canmore, Alberta.

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  • Kristin Atwell Ford

    Flagstaff Mountain Films was a joy to attend! Justin Clifton brings his years of acumen on the festival circuit to orchestrate a festival that cares about the land and the people who love it. Our screening of "Trailblazers" was a well-attended blast. Even more impressive, was the way the entire festival built community in Flagstaff around meaningful issues. The collaboration was off the charts. Screening at FMF was great for my film - and it did my soul good!

    April 2026
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  • Matthew Benton

    I wasn't able to make it to this year's FMFF, but the team was great & so helpful in communication ahead of the fest.

    It looked like a great year and hope to attend future festivals.

    April 2026
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  • Alixandra Buck

    FMFF had fantastic communication, and included our film in a the coolest shorts program ever, platforming incredible adventurous women. I was sadly unable to attend, but was really impressed with the way they marketed the film, and the way they treat their filmmakers. Thank you FMFF!

    April 2026
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  • Emily Sullivan

    I was very sad to not be able to attend in person, but FMFF had wonderful communication and marketing for our screening. The staff were very supportive and communicative. I hope in the future I can attend in person!

    April 2026
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  • Trixie Pacis

    It was an honour for our film 'Wild Aerial' to play at FMFF. We felt the spirit of the community and enjoyed engaging with audiences through the Rad Women Rock panel and aerial class with Q&A. Thank you to all the folks who worked tirelessly behind the scenes and made us feel at home in Flag.

    April 2025
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