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title: >-
  Moonlighter Film Camp - Women's Outdoor Filmmaking Intensives - From Concept
  to Completion
description: >-
  4-day women's outdoor filmmaking intensive at Banff Centre covering narrative,
  pitching, fundraising & distribution. Campus lodging & meals included.
  Scholarships available.
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createdAt: '2026-05-05'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Workshop/program
organization: Banff Centre
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deadline: '2026-07-23'
entryFee: 65 CAD
location: 'Banff Centre, Banff, AB, Canada'
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disciplines:
  - film
  - video production
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# Moonlighter Film Camp - Women's Outdoor Filmmaking Intensives - From Concept to Completion

**Hosted by:** Banff Centre

**Type:** Workshop/program | **Location:** Banff Centre, Banff, AB, Canada | **Deadline:** July 23, 2026 | **Entry fee:** CA$65

## About This Program

> "Adventure and outdoor filmmaking: narrative development, pitch decks, producing, fundraising, marketing, and distribution"

Four-day intensive workshop for women filmmakers at Banff Centre, focused on adventure and outdoor filmmaking. Led by Well Travelled Collective, a women-owned production studio. Covers narrative building, pitch decks, producing, fundraising, marketing, and distribution. Participants take part in scheduled workshops with faculty and guests, receive feedback on works-in-progress, and are encouraged to bring a specific film project to develop. Includes on-campus lodging (single room), meals, shared production spaces, and access to campus facilities. Scholarships available — all arts participants automatically receive a Banff Centre Arts Scholarship covering 100% of tuition and 25% of accommodation and meals; Canadian Indigenous applicants receive 100% coverage of all costs.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** film, video production
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to filmmakers who identify as women, aged 18+. Applicants must have some experience in project planning, camera work, sound capture, pitching, location skills, editing, and distribution, and must have completed at least one film screened in a professional environment. Applicants are encouraged to apply with a specific project to develop. Program conducted in English. Domestic and international applications welcome. Note: Banff Centre programs do not meet eligibility for a Canadian Student Visa; accepted international participants must obtain a Visitor Visa.

### Additional Requirements

Resume/CV (max 2 pages), one-page cover letter explaining interest and goals, two-page project proposal including theme and program relevance, and a video sizzle reel or links to past films. Complete Financial Aid section in SlideRoom to be considered for scholarships.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Single bedroom on the Banff Centre campus included in program fee.
- **Studio Access:** Provided - Shared production spaces and collaborative areas for participants to work together.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 5, 2026
- **Deadline:** July 23, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** Admissions@banffcentre.ca

**Phone:** 1.800.565.9989

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/mountain-culture/moonlighter-film-camp-concept-completion