STILLPOINT FESTIVAL
September 17-19, 2026 • Kimberley, BC
Film • Art • Community • Nature
It all started with a bold idea and a chance.
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook won a special opportunity to host a one-of-a-kind Summit Screening during the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour’s 50th anniversary. As planning got underway, we realized the mountaintop venue had a limited capacity. Instead of creating an experience for just a few people, we asked ourselves:
“How can we turn this into something bigger for the whole community?”
The Stillpoint Festival was born to gather, celebrate summer, connect through stories, and imagine what’s possible—together.
Three Days • Multiple Sites • One Shared Experience
We believe meaningful experiences should be accessible.
Stillpoint includes a range of ticket options, from low-cost community events to premium mountaintop experiences, creating different ways for people to take part. A number of Summit Screening tickets will be made available through community raffles.
By growing beyond a single screening and inviting more collaborators into the festival, we create more value for participants, more opportunities for partners, and stronger support for Wildsight’s environmental work!
THE FLAGSHIP EVENT – SATURDAY NIGHT
Banff Film Fest World Tour Summit Screening
The Summit Screening is a limited-ticket mountaintop cinema experience unlike any other. Ascend the North Star chair as the mountains glow and take your seats in the alpine environment of the Kimberley Alpine Resort.
- 50th Anniversary Banff World Tour film screening
- Live music and Summit lounge experience
- Food, gathering spaces, and immersive atmosphere
- Outdoor alpine theatre installation
Elevate your Summit Screening experience
The Peak Experience is an intimate mountaintop gathering before the Summit Screening. See the Kootenay Haus transformed by tapas-style dining, live music, and unforgettable moments in extraordinary places.
Taking part in this premium mountain experience is a meaningful way to support Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook’s education, conservation, and regeneration initiatives.
Conference Centre Screening
A simultaneous screening will take place in the Conference Centre. Some tickets sold in advance. In the case of good weather, last-minute tickets will be made available!
THE FESTIVAL LINEUP
THURSDAY
5 – 7 PM: Expanded Farmers’ Market, Centre 64 outdoor stage
- Elevated Apple Press Demo & tasting
- Activities with Cirque Aurora and other guest performers
- Live music, roaming performances & beer garden
7 PM: Evening Multimedia Performance & Storytelling (Ticket)
FRIDAY
5 – 8 PM: Block Party, Deer Park Ave & Centre 64 outdoor stage
- Food trucks and beer garden
- Street performances, including aerial performances
- Live music
8 PM: Evening Kimberley Film Celebration (Ticket)
- Youth Film Challenge Winners Premiere Screening
- Local films showcase, such as Embers, by Trixie Pacis
SATURDAY – Kimberley Alpine Resort & Conference Centre
Kimberley Alpine Resort Plaza & Conference Centre
- AM: Nature Connect – Group Outdoor & Wellness Activities (TBC)
- Morning/Early afternoon: Film Industry Panel & Workshop – Industry & Public (TBC)
- 3 – 6:30 PM:
- Pre-Screening Plaza Party, music, food, beer garden
- KORE ReHub Repair Trailer
- Outdoor Second Gear Market
- Conference Centre Sponsor/Partner Exposition & Silent Auction
- 6:30 – 9:30: FLAGSHIP: Banff Film Fest World Tour 50th Anniversary Screenings (Ticket)
- 9:30 PM: Post-Screening Party at the Stemwinder (Ticket)
More information & ticket information is coming soon!
Please note that some dates, times, and programming details may change as the festival continues to evolve. We’re still developing new experiences and adding exciting things along the way!
Sponsorship and collaboration opportunities
A sponsorship package will be available shortly. Stay tuned!
We’re looking for businesses and individuals who would like to contribute through financial support, prize donations, or donated services.
If you’d like to learn more about this unique opportunity to support the community, make a meaningful impact, and gain visibility, please reach out to Sparta Humphreys at kimcranfundraise@wildsight.ca.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer opportunities will be available both in the lead-up to the festival and during the festival itself.
Before the festival, we’ll be looking for help with fundraising and building awareness in the community — connecting with the public, local businesses, and partner organizations.
During the festival, we’ll need support with production (setup and takedown), ticketing, base and summit attendants, and helping welcome and guide guests.
As a thank you, volunteers will receive access to select ticketed festival events. The summit screening will only be accessible to the limited volunteer roles required onsite and, due to expected demand, those positions will be assigned by lottery.
If you’d like to volunteer, REGISTER HERE and we’ll be in touch!
Contest
We’ll also be launching a broader volunteer challenge across all Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook programs! Volunteer hours accumulated between July 1 and September 10 (minimum 5 hours) will earn entries into a draw for tickets to the Banff Film Fest World Tour Summit Screening.
Volunteer opportunities eligible for the draw will include the Community Garden, Farmers’ Market, park and infrastructure maintenance, the Apple Capture Program, festival support, and other Wildsight Kim/Cran activities throughout the summer.
Stay tuned for more details, and thank you for helping make our community a little more vibrant!
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook focuses on initiatives that support environmental conservation, education, and regeneration. We aim to inspire positive relationships with the environment, we protect biodiversity and encourage sustainable communities. Our relationship with the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour spans more than 3 decades and is our most significant fundraiser.