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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
San Juan Citizens to Host The Reel Paddling Film Festival June 11
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Monday, 07 June 2010 14:43
On Friday June 11, The San Juan Citizens will be hosting the Reel Paddling Film Festival in Durango, CO.  Show time is 7pm at the Smiley Building Theater on 1309 East 3rd Ave.  To get tickets in advance email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to Maria's Bookshop, 4 Corners Riversports. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

Click here for more information on a film fesival near you or click here to host it in your town.
 
Algonquin Outfitters Hosting The RPFF June 2
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Monday, 31 May 2010 09:03
The good folks at Algonqin Outfitters in Huntsville is hosting the Reel Paddling Film Festival on Wednesday June 2 at Algonquin Theatre, 34 Main St E.  Show time is at 7pm.  For more information call 1-888-696-4255x2352 or visit Algonquin Outfitters website.

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for more information on a film fesival near you or click here to host it in your town.




 

TAO and KWP to Host The Reel Paddling Film Festival this Weekend
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Wednesday, 26 May 2010 09:56
On May 28 The Adventure Outfitters (TAO) in Halifax will be hosting the film festival at Dalhousie University, McCain Building.  For more information check out their website or call 902-481-9826. 

Also on May 29 The Kawartha White Water Paddlers and The Canadian Canoe Museum will be hosting the film festival at the Canoe Museum.  For more information on this showing check out their website or call 705-748-9153.

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for more information on a film fesival near you or click here to host it in your town.
 

Adventure Sports Expo at the Olympic Outdoor Center to Host RPFF
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Tuesday, 04 May 2010 10:43
On May 7- 9 The Adventure Sports Expo at the Olympic Outdoor Center in Port Gamble, WA will be hosting the Reel Paddling FIlm Festival. 
Besides showing the film festival the expo will have tons of events happening all weekend like kayak and biking races. 

For more infomation on the event check out their website here.

Check out other film festival showings here and to host the RPFF click here.

 

RPFF For the Week of April 27
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 09:39
This week the RPFF will be showing at
For other showings near your check out the tour schedule
To host the festival in your area click here
 

RPFF Hosts Thoughts
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Wednesday, 21 April 2010 00:00

Here are some thoughts from Reel Paddling Film Festival hosts over the past weeks.  Click here to host a film festival near you, its fun and easy. 

"We sold 109 out of the 120 tickets and showed 13 of the films"  Greg Loftus – Paddler for Parts - Yellowknife, NT

"We had about 190 people attend one night and had around 200 students attend another showing and the response was great." Sven Brouwer - Cairine Wilson S.S. - Ottawa, ON

"It went very well. We raised close to $1,500 for our Non-profit partner. "  Dane Tullock- REI Boston - Cambridge, MA


 

 

 

RPFF For the Week of April 19
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Monday, 19 April 2010 14:15
This week the RPFF will be showing at
For other showings near your check out the tour schedule.
 

RPFF For the Week of April 12
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Tuesday, 13 April 2010 00:00
This week the RPFF will be showing at
For other showings near your check out the tour schedule.



 

RPFF Rocked in Portland, OR with Alder Creek and Willamette Riverkeeper
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Monday, 12 April 2010 14:41
Last week the RPFF was hosted by Alder Creek and Willamette Riverkeeper in Portland, OR.
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Kate Ross, Outreach & Education Coordinator for Willamette Riverkeeper had this feedback about thier showing "This year’s fest was our biggest yet, with 330 guests.  
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RPFF Showings in a Town Near You!
Written by Russ Schroeder   
Tuesday, 06 April 2010 09:10
Another busy week for The Reel Paddling Film Festival.  Showings are all across Canada and the US.  Check out a showing near you at

For other showings near your check out the tour schedule.

 

 

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