October 17 - November 1, 2025
We are kicking off the 2025 Cape Town Adventure Film Festival in style at our spectacular opening night event at Ster-Kinekor at the V&A Waterfront.
Join us for the Official Festival Opening Address, welcome from the dignitaries and local adventure film kingpins, then grab your popcorn and settle back for a collection of films that capture the essence of adventure in all forms.
This showcase will set the tone for the next 13 unforgettable nights of storytelling, featuring both local South African talent and internationally acclaimed adventure films. Come ready to be inspired, connect with fellow adventure enthusiasts, and witness the magic that happens when great stories meet passionate audiences.
Can’t make this one, Mixed Night 1 film program will be repeated on Thursday the 30th October at Orms CTSP.
Join us at ORMS CTSP as we celebrate the vertical world like never before at Climb Night, presented by Patagonia.
From towering cliff faces to intimate boulder problems, this evening showcases films that capture both the technical mastery and emotional journey of climbing in all its forms.
We'll hear from filmmakers, celebrate our heroes, and connect as a community while getting a front-row seat into the minds of some of South Africa's greatest climbers, both past and present. Whether you're a seasoned climber or simply fascinated by those who choose to go up instead of around, these films will leave you inspired.
Adventure comes in all shapes and sizes and so should our adventure films.
Our Mixed Nights celebrate the breadth of the adventure genre, with stories from different disciplines, landscapes, and human experiences united by the common thread of pushing on despite the uncertainty.
From heart-pounding action to intimate personal journeys, Mixed Night 3 offers something for every adventure enthusiast. Come ready to be surprised, moved, and reminded that adventure isn't defined by a single pursuit, but by the courage to step into the unknown.
This night doesn’t suit you? The Mixed Night 3 film program will be repeated on Saturday 1st November at our big closing night screening.
Join us for Run Night, where we celebrate the purest form of human movement and the stories that unfold one step at a time.
From ultramarathons across desert landscapes to trail runs through ancient forests, tonight's films capture the meditative rhythm, mental battles, and transcendent moments that every runner knows intimately.
Whether you're chasing personal records, exploring new trails, or simply finding freedom in the rhythm of your feet hitting the ground, these stories will resonate with the runner in all of us.
Come to ORMS CTSP for an evening that honours the journey, celebrates the community, and proves that running isn't just about the destination—it's about discovering who you become along the way.
Join us for our CTAFF 2025 Headline event at the Ster-Kinekor V&A Waterfront. This one is going to be an extra special evening, with a feature film that will teleport you to another world like never before.
Film announcement coming soon!!
Dive into the rhythm of the ocean at Surf Night, where we celebrate the timeless dance between surfer and sea that has captivated adventurers for generations.
From glassy dawn sessions to storm-chased swells around the globe, tonight's films capture the soul of surfing—the patience, the passion, and the pure stoke that comes from reading nature's most powerful force.
These stories will transport you to lineups around the world and remind you why the ocean calls to something primal within us all. Join us as we celebrate both the art of surfing and the culture that surrounds this beautiful obsession.
Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you never saw coming. Mixed Night 2 brings together an eclectic collection of films that defy easy categorization, each one offering a unique window into the human spirit of exploration and discovery. The lineup spans continents, cultures, and countless ways of finding meaning through movement, whether that's scaling peaks, crossing oceans, or simply stepping outside your front door with fresh eyes.
Join us at The Labia Theatre for an evening where variety is the spice of life, and every film promises to take you somewhere unexpected while celebrating the universal language of adventure that connects us all.
Keen on Mixed Night 2 but can’t make this date, the film program will be repeated at the Labia on Tuesday 28th October.
This one is especially for all the Social Run Clubs of Cape Town.
A night for the community to assemble, put your best creative foot forward and who knows, maybe even get a little loose on the dance floor!
More details coming soon!!!
Immerse yourself in cinema at its best as we present a full-length feature film that captures the grand scale and intimate emotions of adventure storytelling.
Film announcement coming soon !! (HINT: It’s going to be a Full On Adrenaline charged evening!!!)
Our planet's wild spaces and the creatures that inhabit them face unprecedented challenges, but tonight we celebrate the heroes who refuse to stand by and watch.
Conservation Night showcases powerful films that highlight both the urgent environmental crises of our time and the passionate individuals working tirelessly to protect what remains.
From anti-poaching efforts in Africa to marine conservation projects along our coasts, these stories reveal the intersection between adventure and activism, showing how those who love the outdoors are often its fiercest protectors.
Join us at ORMS CTSP for an evening that will inspire you to see conservation not as a distant cause, but as an adventure that requires courage, dedication, and the belief that one person can make a difference.
Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you never saw coming. Mixed Night 2 brings together an eclectic collection of films that defy easy categorization, each one offering a unique window into the human spirit of exploration and discovery.
The lineup spans continents, cultures, and countless ways of finding meaning through movement, whether that's scaling peaks, crossing oceans, or simply stepping outside your front door with fresh eyes.
Join us at The Labia Theatre for the second screening of Mixed Night 2, an evening where variety is the spice of life, and every film promises to take you somewhere unexpected while celebrating the universal language of adventure that connects us all.
Strap in for Bike Night, where we celebrate the incredible diversity of two-wheeled adventures that define cycling culture around the world. From heart-stopping downhill mountain bike descents to epic bikepacking journeys across continents, tonight's films showcase the endless ways that cyclists push boundaries and explore new terrain.
Join us at ORMS CTSP for an evening that honours the bike as the perfect adventure vehicle, simple, capable and able to take you anywhere your adventurous legs are determined to go.
Missed our spectacular opening night? Mixed Night 1 is your second chance to experience the magic that kicked off this year's festival.
This carefully curated collection brings together some of the standout films from our opening showcase, giving you the opportunity to catch up on the stories that have everyone talking.
Adventure comes in all shapes and sizes, and tonight's diverse lineup proves exactly that, featuring tales from different disciplines and landscapes united by the courage to push on despite uncertainty.
Celebrate the fierce, fearless, and phenomenal women who are redefining what's possible in the adventure world at Women's Night.
This evening showcases stories of female athletes, explorers, and adventurers who are breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes, and inspiring the next generation to chase their dreams without limits.
From solo expeditions to team adventures, these films highlight the unique perspectives, challenges, and victories that women bring to every corner of the adventure landscape.
Join us at ORMS CTSP for an empowering night that proves adventure has no gender, only heart, determination, and the courage to go beyond what others think is possible.
As we bring the curtain down on another incredible Cape Town Adventure Film Festival, Mixed Night 3 serves as the perfect finale to our 13-night journey of discovery and inspiration.
This closing celebration brings together a final collection of diverse adventure stories that capture the full spectrum of what we've experienced together over the past two weeks.
From the adrenaline-fueled to the deeply contemplative, tonight's films represent the very best of what adventure cinema can offer, reminding us why we gather year after year to share these stories.
Join us back where it all began at the Ster-Kinekor at the V&A Waterfront for a closing night that honors the adventures we've witnessed, the community we've built, and the inspiration we'll carry forward into our own next chapters. This one is not to be missed!
We still have a few screening slots to fill. Think your film has what it takes?
The Cape Town Adventure Film Festival aspires to connect passionate adventurers, creative filmmakers, discerning audiences, and forward-thinking brands through the transformative power of storytelling.
Through this shared passion for adventure and stewardship, CTAFF strives to be a force for good that actions positive change in both our communities and the natural world we cherish. Come and join the ride!
