Pamff film competition readies to highlight local summer adventures

The Pamff film competition returns to Paramjit’s Kitchen Sunday, Sept. 29 with a summer twist this time around. The local film festival welcomes filmmakers of all levels to showcase summer sports and adventures.

“I’m down for anything on the extreme side,” Ralph Metcalf, Pamff events organizer told Revelstoke Mountaineer. Whether you’re showcasing yourself sending it down the steeper bike trails around Revelstoke or documenting a friend’s first time whitewater rafting, Metcalf wants the festival to highlight summer in Revelstoke, and put a spotlight on local filmmakers and creatives.

Contestants can submit short, five-to-15 minute long films, with the sweet spot being the ten minute mark. While highlighting some stunning tricks is always a fan favorite, Metcalf is also interested in what storytelling can take place.

“I really want to get away from the biking edits where it’s just music, sick tricks and stuff,” Metcalf explained. 

Judges will critique films based on comedy value, storyline value, cinematography and other elements found in films outside the sports edit genre.

“You don’t have to be filming the best riders in the world. You can win on points of comedy value or storyline or the sound.”

Five winners will walk away with bragging rights and everyone who submits will win a prize of some form or another, including some items donated by Pamff film competition sponsor Skookum Bike and Ski.

“I want this to be fun for everyone. I want some really fun videos and stories we can all enjoy,” Metcalf said.

It’s a chance to create another space for the community to come together, Metcalf said.

Paramjit’s Kitchen, affectionately known as Pam’s Kitchen, hosts a range of events along with the Pamff film competition. While he appreciates the music and live events local bars host in Revelstoke, he thinks the town is large enough that there is a need for even more venue opportunities.

“We’re just excited to showcase local people and give back to the community.”

While Metcalf said he’s open to taking film submissions up to the morning of Sept. 29, you can send films or links to films to [email protected] or connect with Metcalf at Pam’s Kitchen during open hours. The Pamff film competition summer edition runs Sunday, Sept. 29 at Paramjit’s Kitchen, doors open at 7 p.m., free for all ages.