Africa’s home for adventure & conservation storytelling.

Connecting filmmakers, audiences and brands through the power of story.

The 7th Cape Town Adventure Film Festival - 16 nights across 5 venues in the Mother City, Cape Town South Africa.

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12 - 27 February 2027

12 - 27 February 2027

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16 nights of curated film screenings, community nights, feature films, industry insights, creative sessions, expedition stories and social events across Cape Town.

Explore. Inspire. Conserve.

Explore. Inspire. Conserve.

WELL TOLD, AUTHENTIC STORIES HAVE THE POWER TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE - IN PEOPLE, IN COMMUNITIES, AND IN THE NATURAL WORLD WE ALL SHARE

— Cape Town Adventure Film Festival

Our Partners

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Save Our Seas Logo
North Face Logo
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Submissions are Open

Submissions are Open

Our goal is to showcase a selection of the best adventure films from around the world, while providing a platform to support South Africa's up-and-coming and established adventure filmmakers.

Submit your film, and be seen amongst the world's best.

All film submissions are made via FilmFreeway via the link below.

For the full list of Film Awards and other filmmaker benefits, visit the Filmmakers Information page

2025 Festival Trailer

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People seated and watching a film screening at a dark theater. Two presenters stand on stage near a large screen displaying a promotional poster for the Cape Town Adventure Film Festival, Mixed Night 3.
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A woman in a blue cap, white t-shirt, patterned shorts, and sneakers is speaking into a microphone on stage. A man, wearing glasses and a dark shirt, listens attentively. The stage is dimly lit with a dark background and blue lighting.
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A man and woman standing on stage holding microphones, engaging in a conversation at the Cape Town Adventure Film Festival, with a large orange and white banner behind them displaying the event name.
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A person rock climbing on a steep rocky cliff, with trees and hills visible in the background, displayed on a large indoor movie theater screen.
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Our Guiding Pillars

  • A small sailboat with two people on board, leaning over the side, sailing on the ocean with dark clouds overhead.

    EXPLORE

    Extreme feats
    Core Athletes
    High Mountains
    World Firsts

  • Yellow helicopter parked on a grassy area in front of mountain peaks, with two cyclist men standing beside bikes in the foreground

    INSPIRE

    Travel
    Exploration
    Curiosity
    Connection

  • A person with short dark hair wearing a red and black checkered cape standing on a rocky ledge, looking at a landscape during sunset, with a filmmaker recording them using a camera.

    CONSERVE

    Custodianship
    Conservation
    Harmony
    Behaviour Change

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Whether you’re a filmmaker, sponsor, or cinephile, get in contact with our festival experts today to unlock next-level opportunities across travel, adventure and conservation.

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