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.
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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.​​
The 2026 film line-up will be announced in May.
Here is a look at the films we have shown past and present...​
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.
2023 Film Line Up
New Way Up
24 minutes
The Karakoram mountains are known for their huge scale and jaw dropping beauty. Nestled within them is Gulmit Tower, a technical granite pinnacle that has never been summited. But Fabi Buhl and Will Sim, both experienced alpinists, have a new idea. They plan to harness the power of the sky and use paragliders to fly over the glaciated terrain, and in doing so, are attempting to set a new direction for Himalayan climbing.
Game Hawker
18 minutes
Shawn Hayes, a city kid from a rough neighbourhood east of LA, finds a lifeline when he discovers the ancient art of falconry — and a rare new connection to the natural world. Early on, Shawn's teachers discouraged his early interest in the outdoors, telling him “your people don’t do that kind of thing.” Game Hawker is a story of conservation, but also of finding one’s place in both nature and the world.
Wild Waters
45 minutes
Adventurer, pioneer, and badass human are all words used to describe French kayaker, Nouria Newman. But the expectations placed upon her as a female athlete weigh heavily on her decisions and ambitions, leading her to forge her own path. Wild Waters follows Nouria as she prepares to become the first female to run a 100ft waterfall; watching her grow from a young, keen Olympic hopeful to one of the world's greatest kayakers.
Polers of the Okavango
33 minutes
The Okavango Delta is one of the most pristine wildernesses on our planet. At its beating heart are the BaYei polers, a group of people who for generations have carved out a living in the Delta itself. To highlight what it takes to operate in this wild environment, adventurer Aldo Kane joins an elite poling team aiming to traverse the entire Delta; a 250km journey in traditional mokoro canoes through crocodile and hippo-laden waters.
Walking on Clouds
6 minutes
The sport of slacklining requires dedication, determination and complete focus…let alone when it’s at 1900m above the ground. Join athlete Rafael Bridi as he attempts to break the record for the highest highline in the world above the city of Praia Grande in Brazil.
Do You Have An Epic Location or Film In Mind?
If you have an epic idea of where we could host a Frontier Sapiens screening or you know of a film that we may hot have heard about yet - we'd love to hear about it.