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No Man's Land Film Festival

The first all-woman and gender-nonconforming adventure film festival. Un-defining feminine in adventure, sport, conservation and film.
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08/26/2026

Meeting people where they are makes all the difference. ⛷️💙

Addie’s first season competing in the Special Olympics reminds us that progress isn’t just about podiums — it’s about confidence, the courage to try. With her family and coaches beside her, she shows us how support, patience, and inclusive spaces can open doors to joy and belonging on the mountain.

Beyond the Gates is a beautiful reminder that access isn’t a bonus — it is a privilege. It’s how we make sure everyone gets to experience the magic of being outside.

A commitment to accessibility can transform experiences — not just for those with disabilities, but for everyone.

Creating equitable access isn’t just a feature; it’s a mindset, a community effort, and a way to ensure that everyone can keep exploring and thriving.

🎬 Still from the film Beyond the Gates — screening on our 2026 World Tour. Directed by Roo Sam Freiberger

08/17/2026

Reset days: equal parts hard work, creativity, and pure joy.

There’s something special about the people who build the spaces we get to play in — the ones who imagine new sequences, move holds, and shape the challenges we’ll come back to again and again.

Climbing is as much about community and care as it is about sending. Here’s to the behind-the-scenes magic (and the people making it happen!) that keeps us all moving upward.💛

📸Still from the film “SAMA” — screening on our 2026 World Tour now. Directed by: Bachar Khattar. Produced by: Bachar Khattar + .vertical.

08/12/2026

🏔️💭Some journeys live not just in memory, but in the mountains themselves.

The First Traverse retraces a historic winter crossing of New Hampshire’s Presidential Range through the eyes of a woman who listened deeply to what the land was saying — decades ago, and now.

As past and present meet, the film becomes more than a story of endurance. It becomes a reminder that these places are changing, and that remembering, witnessing, and protecting them is part of our responsibility.

Showcasing films like “The First Traverse” is so important right now. Climate change isn’t abstract. It’s written into snowlines, ridgelines, and the stories we pass on. And because loving a place means standing up for its future.

Thank you for this beautiful film, Chris Shane.

📸Still from the film “The First Traverse” — screening in our 2026 World Tour.

Directed by:
Chris Shane

Featuring:
Hilary McCloy | DPT
Protect Our Winters

08/03/2026

The thing about climbing is it’s often less about the rock and movement, and more so about who you are when you’re on it.

“Sharp Edges” is an intimate reflection on identity, belonging, and what it means to carry culture, history, and selfhood into the places where we seek freedom. Through climbing and storytelling, the film explores the spaces where strength and vulnerability meet — and where being seen can be just as challenging as any route.

A reminder that we don’t leave ourselves behind when we step into the mountains. We bring everything with us.

🌎Catch it on our 2026 World Tour now! Interested in hosting a NMLFF film screening this year? We offer all universities 50% off the price. Email us → [email protected] 💌

Directed + Produced by:
max haimowitz
desert trip
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Featuring:
ɐɹɐɥS

07/26/2026

☀️Midsummer in July, and the river is calling.

Sometimes the best adventures happen not in the rush of paddles or rapids, but in the quiet moments — watching the water, soaking in the sun, and reflecting on the people and places that shape us 🌿

“Canyon Chorus” reminds us that joy, connection, and being your true self can be found both on the river and in the pauses between.

Also — we love you, Larry.

🎬Still from the film “Canyon Chorus” — screening on our 2026 World Tour. Directed by Chris Cresci. Produced by:
Wondercamp Davis Goslin Love Greg Balkin Jason Jazzy Greene Makenna Wall Tim Kressin Jeffrey Yellen

Featuring: Mikah Meyer | National Parks Expert Shane Rasner Dean DaLomba Larry Edwards🙂

07/21/2026

💙This Disability Pride Month, we’re celebrating stories that redefine what’s possible.

“Still Rider” follows a rider’s journey back to the trails after a life-changing injury — showing us that access, adaptive design, and community support don’t just change routes…they change lives.

Disability isn’t something to “overcome.” It’s something to be included, respected, and designed for. And when we build spaces with everyone in mind, everyone gets to ride. 🚵‍♀️💫

📸 From the film “Still Rider”, screening on our 2026 World Tour now. Check our out updated Diversify Our Outdoors Program!

🎥 Directed by: Daniel Stark 6ix Sigma Productions. Produced by: Jason Hamborg. Featuring: Chantelle Grafton

07/07/2026

❤️ This is adventure with heart.

💭 A bike, a dream, and a journey to connect with cultural roots. Follow Sam as she pedals through stunning landscapes, bonds with the Filipino biking community, and discovers the power of connection through cycling.

Sam’s journey shows what becomes possible when stories reflect the people living them and reminds us that adventure is more than movement — it’s belonging. Representation matters because you cannot be what you cannot see.

🎥Still from the film “Trail to Bayanihan” — screening on Tour.

Directed by:
Cat Aeppel
Marty Faubert-Smith
tory powers

Featuring:
Samantha Soriano

07/06/2026

Just a girl, her horse, and a mountain full of possibilities. Chasing trails, fresh air, and a little bit of magic — sometimes the best adventures are the simple ones.🐴⛰️

📸 Still from the film Wildflowers (Documentary), directed by Trixie Pacis + produced by figment films and Meghan J. Ward.

06/30/2026

📣ANNOUNCING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF SEOUL TO SOL📣

Stay tuned as the team heads towards their Austin premiere this August!

After graduating law school, Angela Lee makes an unexpected move to a pig farm in rural Colorado — a place far from what she expected, yet full of unexpected lessons. When she returns to her roots in South Korea, culture shock and self-discovery collide, leading to moments of connection, and the quiet moments of gratitude that shape her path forward. 🌿🇰🇷

Directed and produced by Hannah Zamora + Bex Rodriguez, this heartfelt story explores identity, belonging, and the courage it takes to find your place in the world.

🎬 Don’t miss the World Premiere — coming soon as part of our 2026 lineup! Seoul to Sol

Directed by:
Z
Bex

Featuring:
Ẫ ℕ ❡ ℇ ℓ ạ 🌀

06/22/2026

☀️Summer adventures are fully in motion. But as we chase the sun and explore the wild, it’s important to remember that these lands and waters are not ours alone.🌿💧

They’re home to Indigenous peoples who have cared for and protected them for generations. Recreation comes with responsibility: respect, stewardship, and gratitude for the cultures, histories, and communities that make these places possible.

Adventure is sweeter when it’s mindful — let’s honor the land, the water, and the people who have always called them home.

📸 From our 10th Anniversary Denver Flagship when super babes Melissa Arnott by other super babe Karen Lane

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