The Stories We Share
Past and Present Frontier Sapiens Films
The Frontier Sapiens Film Festival showcases the best adventure, cultural and environmental films from around the world.
Every great story starts with great people. It’s time to draw attention to those whose voices aren’t being heard, to celebrate those who are pushing boundaries or are leaders in their field, and to shine the spotlight on the captivating stories behind individuals working towards positive change in the world.
Here is a look at the films we have shown past and present...
2026 Film Line Up
The Land Remembers
9 minutes
Faced with environmental decline in the heart of the Maasai Mara, one family make the bold decision to rewild their family farmland and reimagine its future. From shared cattle grazing that heals the land, community-led business initiatives, to the work of rhino caretakers, it’s a story about people choosing to care for the land, for each other, and for the future.
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Annika - Where she Lands
10 minutes
Despite decades of progress, Nordic combined skiing remains the only Olympic event without a women’s competition. With a pivotal IOC decision approaching, Annika Malacinski pushes forward—training, competing, and refusing to accept a future where women are sidelined. A film about resilience, the weight of history, and the pursuit of gender equality.
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Sand Dancers
29 minutes
Quadriplegic daredevil Jimmy Simpson is on an extraordinary journey from novice to champion surfer. Set against the stunning backdrop of the north east British coast, this inspiring story captures the challenges Jimmy faces as he defies expectations. A heartfelt tale about pursuing your passions and the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community.
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The Bride of Mont Blanc
27 minutes
In a profound act of historical resurrection, modern-day adventurer Elise Wortley is on a mission to celebrate history’s forgotten female explorers. Armed only with the gear available to Henriette d’Angeville in 1838, Elise attempts to recreate the first female ascent of Europe’s most iconic mountain; Mont Blanc.
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Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage
15 minutes
Meet 85-year old Susan Baur and her crew of fearless women as they team up to protect the environment, and rediscover wonder and joy through water and community. An inspiring and uplifting film, which serves as a reminder that adventure and activism know no age.
2025 Film Line Up
Two Point Four
20 minutes
Not your typical family holiday, but this is not your typical family. Leo Houlding, his wife Jess, their two children, Freya (age 9) and Jackson (age 5), climb Norway's national mountain via a 2000ft big wall. An epic adventure, demonstrating exactly what children are capable of, when given the opportunity to explore and push their boundaries.
Notes From Above the Clouds
15 minutes
Adham used to sell software in a suit and tie. Now he spends his summers looking after more than a thousand sheep at the top of Europe's highest mountain ranges. A beautifully shot film about a young person eschewing the life laid out for him, in a bid to reconnect and pursue a slower, albeit perhaps not easier, way of life.
Alpha
33 minutes
With no outside support, three friends with life changing spinal cord injuries attempt to cross Vatnajokull, the largest ice cap in Western Europe. An inspiring story about friendship, teamwork, and redefining what’s possible.
Alone Across Gola
21 minutes
An adventure into unchartered territory, Alone Across Gola follows Jude Kriwald’s extraordinary solo journey through Liberia's dense Gola rainforest. A tale of survival, but also a reflection on the struggles of pursuing dreams that are often sidelined by the pressures of modern life.
King of the Fells
16 minutes
A humble sheep farmer from the Lake District, Joss Naylor is arguably the greatest fell runner of all time. King of the Fells tells the story of Joss and his friend Frank Davies taking on the iconic Three Peaks challenge in 1971. A record which will most likely never be beaten. Following his death in 2024, the film pays homage to Joss, a true icon of the sport.
2024 Film Line Up
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Streets to the Peaks
15 minutes
Only 43% of young people in inner cities complete the weekly recommendation of physical activity, and many have never even set foot outside their own city streets. Led by ex-convict John McAvoy, Streets to the Peaks tells the emotive story of 12 young athletes stepping into the unknown and embarking on a journey to take on one of the iconic trail races at UTMB. An inspirational story proving that nothing is impossible.
Earthside
33 minutes
What happens when four of the world’s best female mountaineers embark on an expedition above the Arctic circle with a vision to climb and ski first descents on the iconic Baffin Island? A story of epic-scale adventure in one of the most remote corners of the world, but also a heartwarming reflection and celebration on where they’ve been and of where they’re going.
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The Horsemen of Mallorca
5 minutes
A story of legacy – The Horsemen of Mallorca chronicles the history of the Rojo family and the creation of their ranch in the mountains of Mallorca, where they rescue and rehabilitate Spanish racehorses. A beautifully shot film on the symbolism of horses and the importance of passing the torch on to the next generation.
Dream to Cure Water
22 minutes
Peru is home to 70% of the world’s tropical glaciers, but 40% of their surface area has disappeared in the last fifty years alone. This thought-provoking film tells the story of two remote communities, fighting back against the effect of climate change by combining ancestral tradition with state-of-the-art science. A tale of perseverance, and proof of what humans can achieve when working together for the benefit of future generations.
Eternal Flame
26 minutes
Following in the footsteps of 90’s pioneers, Eric Jamet and Antoine Pecher are on a mission to push the boundaries of base jumping. Join them in Pakistan as they attempt to become the first people to combine climbing the Eternal Flame route with jumping from the top of the famous Nameless Tower. An exhilarating adventure, in one of the most breathtaking places in the world.
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