Festival Schedule
Friday, May 15 – Reel Rock 19 Showcase & Water: The Sacred Gift
Reel Rock 19 presents two world-premiere climbing films spanning disciplines, characters, and continents—from Squamish’s legendary Cobra Crack to Patagonia’s towering Torre Central and a groundbreaking 5.15 first ascent.
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3:30 PM – Death of Villains
A former child climbing prodigy confronts disordered eating while pursuing his lifelong dream of climbing a groundbreaking 5.15 first ascent, with the guidance of an unlikely mentor. Featuring Kai Lightner & Joe Kinder. -
5:00 PM – Riders of the Storm
Three Belgian big-wall climbers endure 18 days of relentless storms, frozen feet, and dangerous runouts on a long-coveted alpine first ascent in Patagonia. Featuring Siebe Vanhee, Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll & Nico Favresse. -
7:00 PM – Water: The Sacred Gift
Two-time Emmy Award–winning documentary from Nick Mollé Productions exploring the future of water in the Rocky Mountains. Experts warn that North America’s alpine watersheds are rapidly changing due to climate impacts.
Stay until the end to participate in a raffle presented with Estes Park Mountain Shop for a chance to win outdoor gear!
Saturday, May 16 – Nick Mollé & Rocky Mountain Channel Showcase
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3:30 PM – Wildside Australia
Journey into Australia’s remote Northern Territory, often called the “real Australia,” encountering crocodiles, wallabies, water buffalo, and remarkable birdlife. -
4:30 PM – Reception & Cocktail Hour (Park Theatre Lobby)
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5:30 PM – Music in Wild Places
A short film featuring local musicians performing in breathtaking locations across the Colorado Rockies. -
6:00 PM – Live Performance: Snowbelt (Park Theatre Stage)
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6:15 PM – Rocky Mountain Channel Short Films
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Hike to Mount Ida
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Finding the Universe
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Hike to Sky Pond with Nick Mollé
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7:00 PM – Sneak Preview: Stream of Conscience: The Colorado
Exclusive footage from the upcoming sequel to Water: The Sacred Gift, following the Colorado River across the American West and exploring its ecosystems, communities, and environmental challenges.
7:15 PM – Filmmaker & Scientist Q&A
Join producers, the director, and featured scientists for a discussion about the Colorado River and the making of the documentary.
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