Free Solo, The Endless Summer, 14 Peaks, The Alpinist, The Dawn Wall... The list goes on! Adventure docos that inspire us to get off our butts, get creative and push the limits of our bodies, minds and imaginations.

Are you an aspiring adventure filmmaker? We want to see your skills!

Announcing the MD Outdoors Adventure Film Competition!

Put together a short (5-15 minute) film featuring an outdoor adventure pursuit, sport or expedition in our South Island wilderness. Top 10 films will be shown at an official film night in April 2024, and will be in with a chance to win a whole bunch of amazing prizes! Win an amazing bundle of prizes valued at $6k

Example of pursuits:
Mountain biking
Climbing
Bouldering
Canyoning
Caving
Tramping
Trail running
Kayaking
Fishing
Pack rafting
Snowboarding
Skiing
Surfing
Freediving
Skydiving
Slacklining
Highlining
Bushcraft
Kite-surfing
Wind-surfing

Best Film Award - $3k Adventure Prize Pack
Best Amateur Award - $1000 Adventure Prize Pack
People's Choice Award - $1000 Adventure Prize Pack

+ extra door awards on the night!

Submissions close April 30th 2024
~Film night showing of top submissions in mid June 2024
~Films must be recorded in the South Island
~Films must be between 5 and 15 minutes long
~Films can be filmed on any camera/GoPro/mobile device
~ANY outdoor adventure pursuit/sport/activity/expedition is eligible (see below for a non-exhaustive list)
~Amateurs welcome and encouraged!