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KENDAL MOUNTAIN
FESTIVAL FILMS.
ANYTIME,
ANYWHERE.
400+ adventure films, with more added each month.
From short film collections to life affirming feature films, showcasing award-winning films, new releases, and Festival favourites.
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WHY JOIN THE PLAYER?
400+ adventure films — powerful shorts and full-length features.
Support the adventure film industry — 50% of all profits go directly to the filmmakers behind the stories.
New films added every month, plus monthly spotlights and filmmaker interviews
The best of the best — jury-selected winners from Kendal Mountain Festival.
Includes the Online Film Festival — watch 2026 Festival films from 19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Outdoor films across all disciplines — mountaineering, climbing, swimming, trail running, cycling, skiing, activism and more.
No commitment — cancel anytime, no strings attached.
SPOTLIGHT: AWARD-WINNING FILMS
From bold first ascents to powerful human stories, these standout films have captured hearts — and awards — at Kendal Mountain Festival.
Discover what makes them unmissable.
OUR PLANS
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ANNUAL
£44.99
For the Festival regulars.
Save over 20% and enjoy full year-round access.
Sign up now to access our year-round collection of over 300 films and get access to the Online Festival from the 19th of November till the 3rd of January 2027.
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ONLINE FESTIVAL
£34.99
Gives you access to the Kendal Mountain Player for the Online Festival period: from 19th November 2026 to 3rd January 2027.
This gives you access to our year-round collection and the 2026 Online Festival for this limited period.
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CHRISTMAS GIFT OFFER
£20
Our 2026 Online Festival and year-round catalogue available to enjoy over the Christmas period from the 21st of December – 3rd of January 2027.
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How wonderful for the magic of Kendal to live on with audiences around the world. It is a perfect example of the community at the heart of the Festival, connecting films with audiences and supporting filmmakers along the way.
Catherine Joy White
Filmmaker
Really impressed at how Kendal Mountain Player generously splits profits with the filmmakers it showcases. It’s rare to make much money from hosting a short film online, and so I was pleasantly surprised when KMF emailed me.
Duncan Cowles
Filmmaker
Stories are the lifeblood of the outdoor community, and films capture them in a way nothing else can. Kendal Mountain Player not only shares these stories beautifully, but also stands out by supporting the filmmakers behind them.
Graham Zimmerman
Festival Patron, Alpinist, Filmmaker
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the 2026 Online Film Festival?
The Online Film Festival is your chance to experience the best of Kendal Mountain Festival from the comfort of your sofa -wherever that may be.
Between 19 November 2026 and 3rd January 2027, we make the majority of our 2026 Festival film programme (approx 150 adventure, environmental, and mountain culture films from around the world) available to stream on the Kendal Mountain Player. Plus you will also have access to the existing 350 adventure films from short film collections to life affirming feature films.
While a small number of films may be unavailable due to filmmaker preferences, the Online Film Festival offers an incredible breadth of storytelling, plus full access to our Player’s wider film library throughout the Festival period.
It’s a great option if you can’t make it to Kendal in person — or want to keep the inspiration flowing long after the Festival ends.
What’s the difference between the Annual Subscription and the 2026 Online Film Festival?
The Annual Subscription gives year-round access to the full Player. The Online Film Festival offers access only during the Online Film Festival period (19 November – 3 January 2027).
What is included in a subscription plan?
A subscription gives you access to over 350 Festival films, archive sessions, and speaker events — plus the 2026 Online Film Festival (19 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027). The Player spans more than a decade of adventure storytelling, with new films added regularly.
Are any of the 2025 Festival films available on the Player?
We currently have over seventy 2025 Festival films on the Player!
We show almost all of our Festival films on the Player as part of the Online Festival, but after this ends, we have to reach individual agreements with each filmmaker to be able to platform their films.
Many films are unable to join the Player due to conflicting distribution agreements, especially in the first couple of years following their release.
However, we do try hard to reach agreements with as many Festival films as possible and regularly contact filmmakers to discuss their involvement with the Player.
Can I watch on my TV or phone?
Yes — stream across phones, tablets, laptops, and smart TVs — casting from your mobile or logging in via browser.
Can I cancel any time?
Yes. Monthly plans can be cancelled anytime; annual plans run for 12 months from signup.
We also provide the option to pause monthly subscriptions for up to 3 months, pausing all payments until you are ready to return. This will also pause the monthly updates and news alerts on films being released regularly onto the Player.
Can I watch offline or download films?
Currently, films can only be streamed online via a web browser or mobile device.
Can I purchase a monthly plan in November?
The monthly subscription is only open for signups between January – September.
From the 1st October, the annual subscription (£44.99) will be available for signups and will provide you with instant access to the Player platform and all the films. Alternatively, you can pre-order the 2026 Online Film Festival or Christmas Gift offer from September onwards.