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See the World Tour and receive a free magazine subscription.

Free inside your World Tour evening program is an online magazine subscription (value $10) to a Rapid Media magazine, including:
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Tour Blog

Host Tour

It’s easy to host the Reel Paddling Film Festival World Tour. We provide all the materials you need to have a successful screening.

Retailers, outing clubs, paddling schools, colleges, festivals and events, you can bring these inspring films to the paddlers in your area. Read More

Host Testimonials

"There were 128 tickets sold. Our profit was $1,800." Diana Lutha, Porcupine Ski Runners, Timmins, ON

"I was very impressed with the professionalism of the package that you sent out. The programs were a nice touch, the entry box and even the pencils made everything run nice and smooth with minimal effort. Attendees were pleased with the free digital subscriptions, that's a nice touch." Bill Hunter, President, Tarsands Canoe and Kayak Club

"The folks at  Rapid Media were very helpful and supportive." Mo Kappes, Event Coordinator, Rutabaga Paddlesports Shop

"I was blown away that we sold a record 69 tickets at the door. The RPFF pays dividends, for sure." John Tutt, Owner Princess Cinemas

"Alder Creek's screening was a success! We had 280 people in attendance, a great venue, a live band, and (thanks to your team at Rapid Media) quality films. Sign us up for next year!" Kate Ross, Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe, Portland, OR

"Rapid Media made hosting the film festival a breeze." Rick Shone, Store Manager, Wilderness Supply, Winnipeg, MB

"Wow, what an excellent job. Your staff is very professional and yet incredibly personable." Bill Ostrom, Owner, Chaltrek & Ostrom Outdoors, Thunder Bay, ON

"We actually made a profit on the event even before the festival weekend. Ticket sales were a bonus." Gary Mechanic, Illinois Paddling Council

"We sold all the tickets far exceeding our sales goals, and everyone really enjoyed themselves." Jonelle Knowles, Tourism & Hospitality Instructor, North Island College Adventure Tourism Program

"We had 300 people. A huge success!" Vikki Logan, Studen, Laurentian University Outdoor Adventure Leadership, Sudbury, ON

"Our RPFF screening was great success, with pretty much all the rafting companies on the Ottawa River in attendance." Kristin Trudeau, Guide Manager, OWL Rafting, Foresters Falls, ON

Enter Film

Films are entered by amateur and professional filmmakers in nine paddling film categories. Cash prizes, world-wide exposure.

New this year is the Best Environmental Film category and the People's Choice Award.

This year's contest deadline has passed, please consider entering your film in next year's World Tour. Deadline for 2010 is Dec 5, 2009. Read More
RPFF Showing in Canada's Capital
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Monday, 01 February 2010 14:06
The RPFF is coming to Canada's Capital on April 8 at the Glebe College, 212 Glebe Ave. The event will be co hosted by Y Canoe Camping Club (YCCC.ca), Cairine Wilson S.S. and Glebe Collegiate Outdoor Ed Programs.  You can get your tickets at Trailhead on Scott Street; other locations will be listed soon. 
 
Wilderness Supply in Winnipeg Hosting The RPFF
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Thursday, 28 January 2010 00:00
After hosting the RPFF in Winnipeg to a sold out crowd last year, Wilderness Supply has moved the event to a larger venue at the Gas Station Theater. Have no fear, there will still be a cash bar and snacks available. So break you cabin fever and join them on Sunday February 21.  You can buy  your tickets online here http://www.wildernesssupply.ca/product.php?nProductID=721&nCategoryID=148
 

Chaltrek & Ostrom Outdoors Bring The RPFF to Thunder Bay
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 00:00
Our friends to the north at Chaltrek & Ostrom Outdoors are hosting the film festival on Saturday February 20.  So beat the winter blues and get your ticket now.  Visit  www.ostromoutdoors.com or call 807-473-4499
 

Trailhead Kingston to Host RPFF
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Tuesday, 26 January 2010 10:21
Trailhead Kingston is excited to host this years film festival on March 18. For more info check out  http://www.trailheadkingston.ca/
 

Aquabatics in Calgary to Host the RPFF
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Thursday, 14 January 2010 18:21
Aquabatics in Calgary will be hosting the RPFF on March 16, 2010.  For more infomation on tickets contact Aquabatics at (403) 288-WAVE (9283) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 

REI & Charles River Canoe & Kayak To Host Film Festival April 8
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Thursday, 14 January 2010 07:12
The folks at REI Boston and the Charles River Canoe & Kayak are hosting The Reel Paddling Film Festival on April 8, 2010.  They will have the showing at the Kendall Square Theatre in Cambridge.  For more infomation go to http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=80
 

RPFF Premieres In Toronto
Written by Scott MacGregor   
Friday, 08 January 2010 09:35

The Complete Paddler premieres the 5th Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival at Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West in Toronto on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm).

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Yakima Take-It-Easy Contest Winner
Written by Scott MacGregor   
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 00:00
Steve Stebbins of Port Townsend, WA is the 2009 Yakima Take-It-Easy Contest winner. Steve's name was drawn at the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium before a sold out screening of the RPFF hosted by producer Scott MacGregor.
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2010 Film Submission Forms
Written by Scott MacGregor   
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 00:00
Film submission deadline for the 2010 Reel Paddling Film Festival is December 4, 2009. Forms can be downloaded here, or call Rapid Media office and speak to Stephanie for more information.
 

 

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