2009 Mammoth Film Festival
The 3rd Annual Mammoth Film Festival will be held December 9-13, 2009, in Mammoth Lakes, California.
The 2009 Mammoth Film Festival will present a diverse lineup of features and short films in competition, as well as a number of special screenings. A complete listing of competition films is available here, and a schedule of screenings and other events is available here.
Tickets for the festival are available for advance purchase online. Festival Passes and Day Passes will also be available for purchase at the event, in the registration area at The Westin Monache Resort.
Special discounted lodging information can be found here.
Scroll down for more detailed information — we look forward to seeing you in Mammoth.
Dates
The 3rd Annual Mammoth Film Festival will be held December 9-13, 2009, in Mammoth Lakes, California.
Tickets
For this event, we will be using an all-access Festival Pass, as well as single day passes.
The Festival Pass is valid for admission to all screenings and events throughout the festival. Festival Pass holders are also eligible for great local discounts during the event!
Day Passes (wristbands) will be available for purchase each day of the event, and are valid for all screenings on that particular day. Day Pass holders are not entitled to local discounts.
See the ticketing page for more info.
Films
The traditional feature film tournament will present outstanding independent films in four genres: Drama, Comedy, Documentary, and Foreign. The short film tournament will include both documentary and narrative shorts.
For 2009, we are welcoming films in two new categories: Green Films, and Extreme/Action Sports Films. Also new for 2009 is the Screening Series, a select group of films presented out of competition.
Competition
The 2009 Festival will feature five separate film competitions, and will present nine awards:
The main Feature Film competition is an elimination-style tournament, voted on by the audience, and will determine the winners of Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best Documentary, Best Foreign, and the overall Best Picture awards.
The Short Film competition is divided into Documentary and Narrative genres, with an award for the top film in each.
The Green and Extreme specialty competitions will determine the winners of Best Green Film and Best Extreme Sports Film.
The Screening Series is not competitive, and no awards are presented in this category.
Travel and Lodging
Mammoth Film Festival is pleased to offer a special discounted lodging rate at The Westin Monache Resort through our lodging partner, Westin Resorts. The Westin Monache includes stunning panoramic views of the mountains; a full service restaurant; room service; ski valet; a pool and hot tubs; fitness facilities; and underground parking. It is centrally located, and is walking distance to many of the screenings and events at the Festival.
For more information, and to take advantage of this great deal, visit the lodging page.
Mammoth Area
Mammoth Mountain is one of the largest and best ski resorts in the United States. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and more. The town of Mammoth Lakes also offers premiere accomodations, shopping, and dining. Please visit our sponsors to find out more.
