'Kendal' is one of the leading and is the most diverse festival of its kind in the world. It is an internationally-known event, attracting film premières from around the globe. Filmmakers, TV producers, adventurers, top brands, athletes and world-class speakers gather to take part in four packed days of the very best films, talks, books and exhibitions covering all aspects of mountain and adventure sports culture. It is also the main social event for outdoor enthusiasts in the UK. At the heart of Kendal’s programme is the mountain film competition, attracting film premières from around the world. Over 70 films are screened (from 300+ entries) with twelve coveted prizes up for grabs. Extra expenditure into the local economy generated by the Kendal Mountain Festival has been independently calculated to be in excess of £2m. KENDAL MOUNTAIN EVENTS is the holding company and has seen significant outreach and global growth since 2015 (China and S America). The Festival has even been cited by the Sunday Times as one of the reasons young people are attracted to Kendal as a place to live! Our vision is to inspire more people to explore, enjoy and represent mountains, wilderness and their cultures.