THE PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL HAS BEEN SHOWCASING THE VERY BEST PADDLING FILMS SINCE 2006.

Be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, appreciate wild places and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle.

The Paddling Film Festival World Tour brings award-winning films to communities around the globe. This international competition is a year-long tour across the globe and screening to over 30,000 outdoor enthusiasts and their families. The festival recognizes the best paddling films in a series of categories like best whitewater kayaking film, best canoeing film, best fishing film etc. It aims to inspire more people to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push physical and emotional extremes, embrace the lifestyle and appreciate the heritage of the wild places we paddle.

We believe the best place to see the year's best paddling films is on the big screen surrounded by friends and family!