The 'Freeride Filmfestival' is looking for the latest freeride films from the independent filmmaking scene. We accept a wide range of films like adventure, expedition, portrait, comedy, fiction and art. Our aim is to support filmmakers and athletes to bring there films to a wider audience, raise awareness about avalanche safety and climate change and host events where people can meet and get inspired for winter.
The "Official Selection" will be screend at 8 live events in AUT/GER/ITA and at 100+ cinemas throughout europe.

Awards & Prizes

Official Selection:
- A set of 5 to 6 films with under 35 minutes will be screened at the "FFF Tour" in AUT/GER/ITA and at the "FFF Cinema Edition" (thourghout Europe) during november.
- Not every film of the Official Selection get´s a guaranteed screening.
- No screening fees
- All selected films will receive the FFF Official Selection Laurel.
- All selected films will be listed in the film archive on freeride-filmfestival.com by using a provided Link by submitter.
- Filmmakers and cast will appear in our promotional activities and a variety of regional and international press, while they get also invited to be on stage at our biggest screenings during the FFF live events.

Awards:
The award winning projects of all categories will be announced at the award ceremony Nov. 14. 2026 in Innsbruck. Award winning films will not necessarily be screened.

Rules & Terms

By submitting your film, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to the following terms:

1. You have all intellectual property rights to all content in the submission and you have the performing rights for any music contained in the film. If requested evidence of intellectual property ownership should it be required.

2. A commitment of main actor/athlete/director to attend a few screenings of our Prime Tour; attendance at further screenings to be discussed and rewarded; 
Alternatively a video message will be sent by submitter;

3. Your film may not be available free online before 1. Dezember 2026

4. You have to submit complete synopsis.


5. We do not accept rough cuts. Picture lock versions are accpeted with the final date of submission, final screener has to be guaranteed by 31. August.

6. Trailer for download in 16:9 and 9:16, additional 9:16 content for social media is appreciated;

7. A minimum of 5 stills in hires that represent the essence of the movie;
Protrait pictures of cast/director/producuer (no goggle);
Cleared rights of all photos mandatory, for presswork and promotional purpose;
!!! filename must be: Athlete_Movie_Location_Photographer; photocredit will always be listed;

8. We do not pay screening fees.

9. All films need to deliver full subtitles in srt format in english.

10. The licensors also provide their films to the Freeride Filmfestival (FFF) "not exclusivly" for the purpose of “streaming” (VOD), “download”, also called “electronic sell through” (EST), and “subscription video on demand” (SVoD). The FFF has the right, but is not obliged to actually use the delivered films and to exercise the right of use. The right of use is exercised on the so-called "VOD service" of the FFF, an Internet portal or via the services of FFF partners.

11. By submitting your film you constitute your full and complete acceptance of the terms hereof and acknowledge that no oral representations of any kind have been made by the FFF.

12. The FFF reserve the right to disqualify any submission, even after a film has been invited or final programming has been announced, at the sole discretion of the FFF organisers.

13. Due to the number of submissions received, we unfortunately cannot provide feedback on entries.

*Feel free to e-mail us in case you have any questions or issues with deadline, formats, uploads or other terms. We really want to try everything to take your movie under consideration. 


27 Reviews
Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Griffin Glendinning

    This is an incredible festival, Harry and the team do such a great job of bringing snow films to the community. Every part of the experience from submission to attendance was wonderful.

    February 2025
    Helpful
  • Yann Lamaison

    A lovely festival with a great program and a super professional team!

    100% recommended

    February 2025
    Helpful
  • Mountain Tribe

    Awesome rockstar feeling at this festival. Crew is lovely and so enthusiastic about the festival.

    We applied multiple films since 2018 ad were part of it 3 times. Great experience

    January 2025
    Helpful
  • Ruairi Collins

    It was great to be apart of and receive a special mention for Jones Presents: Aesthetics from the FFF team. We had a great time presenting the film in Innsbruck! Highly recommend 🙌

    December 2024
    Helpful
  • Karin Lechner

    Thank you Freeride Film Festival for the honor of being part for the third time, this year with "Purity"! As we evolved our filmmaking over the years you have given us a platform once again. The entire film team and Snowmads crew appreciates you very much. Thank you for highlighting so diverse and unique freeride films. All have their own relevant messages, styles and themes. And you curate them all into a wonderful and meaningful festival program. The atmosphere is one-of-a-kind and draws a lot of people into sold out cinemas. What a special experience for both, the audience and the filmmakers. FFF drives progress in freeride filmmaking. It also sets an example for the theatrical distribution of sports films. I can only imagine where this can go in the future with your energy and love for good film. Excited where this takes us next!

    March 2024
    Helpful
    Response from festival:

    Dear Karin! Your words are like balm for the often difficult path as organizers of this festival. This is exactly what makes our efforts worthwhile. To celebrate the passion of filmmakers, athletes and the audience in a great festival, to be an inspiration for new innovative films and give independent sports films the platform they deserve. Thank you