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“What excited you most about applying to BanffPitch?”
We asked the top three placements from the 2025 competition—and despite coming from different countries, different filmmaking backgrounds, differ and different stages of production, different story focuses, they all said the same thing: they took a chance on their story.
Mateo Arango Guerrero took home the Grand Prize for Echoes of Memory. Nazgul Omurzhanova earned First Runner-Up for Waterkeeper (Суу башы), while Tyler Burr and Alicia Newell were named Second Runner-Up for Making The Cut.
Watch the video above to hear from our Grand Prize Winner, Mateo, and our Second Runner-Up team, Alicia and Tyler.
Now we’re asking: are you our next BanffPitch finalist?
⌛ Deadline: June 30, 2026
The top five finalists will pitch live on November 7, 2026, for a chance to win the $25,000 Grand Prize plus additional awards. There is just over one month left to apply:
https://www.banffcentre.ca/film-fest/competitions/banffpitch
05/29/2026
Following a standout pilot season in 2025, CLVB ’33 returns for summer 2026 with an exciting lineup of live entertainment at Banff Centre.
Part of the Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival, this three-month series transforms Banff Centre’s intimate newest venue into a hub for comedy, karaoke, live music, cabaret, literary events, and DJ nights.
The first week of June starts strong with comedian Charles Haycock and opener Robyn Sansom, live music from the Kate Stevens Trio, and the return of DJ Faust for Saturday dance nights.
🎤 Comedy Nights
Every 2nd Thursday | 9 PM | $20 Cover
🎶 Karaoke Nights
Every 2nd Thursday | 9 PM | Free
🎹 Live Music Fridays
Every Friday | 8 PM | $20 Cover
🕺 DJ Nights
Every Saturday | 9 PM | Free
This summer’s lineup also includes Brittany Lyseng, Todd Ness, André Wickenheiser Quartet, DJ Jadé, Sean Lecomber, SHY FRiEND, LowDown Brass Band, The Three Sisters, Robert Adam, and many more.
Discover everything happening at CLVB ’33 this summer:https://www.banffcentre.ca/clvb-33
05/27/2026
Love mountain culture, film, books, and live events? Join our team at Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival.
Our Mountain Culture department is hiring for several exciting roles supporting the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival and World Tour. From helping deliver this year’s 51st Festival to supporting audiences around the globe, we’re looking for creative, organized, and passionate people to join us.
Current openings include:
⛰️ Events Specialist, World Tour
⛰️ Film and Events Specialist
⛰️ World Tour Manager
Banff Centre is looking for passionate new team members. View all current opportunities at Banff Centre: https://www.banffcentre.ca/careers
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