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Mountainfilm on Tour at WaterColor Nov 1-3
October 28, 2018 by SoWal Staff
Mountainfilm on Tour returns to WaterColor Marina Park Amphitheater on November 1-3, 2018, in partnership with official sponsors Delta and Visit South Walton. Gates open at 5:45 PM. Films begin at 7 PM.
Celebrating its 18th year, this outdoor film festival is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and motivating audiences about issues that matter. Each year, a selection of films from the annual festival in Telluride, Colorado is taken on the road to reach audiences who otherwise would not have a chance to experience the festival. The films selected for the show will explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.
Mountainfilm on Tour at WaterColor is a rain or shine event. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Please note:
-Bring a blanket or chairs for seating; only low-back chairs will be permitted (height restrictions apply).
-Chairs are not allowed to be placed at the event prior to gates opening and will be removed.
-Selections of festival fare, wine and beer will be available for purchase.
-No pets allowed to the event.
-No outside food, beverage or coolers allowed in the Mountainfilm festival gates.
Kidz Kino is a mixture of films specifically created for kids 6-12 years old and is located in the WaterColor LakeHouse Friday and Saturday evening. Supervised by the Recreation Staff, this event allows parents to drop off their children to watch an evening of kid-friendly movies created for and some even by kids, and of course pizza!
Kidz Kino pricing is the same as the regular admission pricing. Kids Kino movie line-up is the same for each evening.
Sponsors Include: Delta Air Lines, Visit South Walton, WaterColor Community Association, BoatHouse Paddle Club, Old Florida Outfitters, Myrtie Blue, 30A.com, Sowal.com
WaterColor is nestled between Grayton Beach State Park, Western Lake and Seagrove Beach, and wraps around the neighboring town of Seaside. Watercolor is one of a handful of planned “New Urban” communities that define Scenic 30A. The picturesque neighborhoods and storefronts integrate with our beautiful natural landscape. Elegant homes line the beach next to the stately WaterColor Inn, and residential streets fan out into the beautiful coastal forest of oaks, pines, magnolias, cypress and palmetto.
The Town Center extends north and south of Scenic 30A. It's a lively area that hosts all types of events, from art shows, to wine tastings, to kid-centered fun. Here, you can rent a bike, visit a gallery, do some shopping or grab a delicious meal. Fish out of Water is a centerpiece restaurant with a great Gulf front view located in the WaterColor Inn.
WaterColor is home to many of our favorite community festivals and events open to the public such as Art in the Park (Mar), Easter Celebration, Easy on 30A Concert (Jul), Fall Festival, MountainFilm Tour (Nov), Turkey Trot, Old Florida Holiday Winter Market and even more town happenings for resort guests such as concerts and movies in the park.
Check out more events on the SoWal events calendar.
Celebrating its 18th year, the event has added a third day to the outdoor film festival dedicated to educating, inspiring, and motivating audiences about issues that matter.
Also new this year, food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase onsite at the festival from FOOW – Fish Out of Water, WaterColor Inn’s flagship restaurant, which recently reopened follow a major renovation. As one of the 30A area’s only large family-style restaurants and bars overlooking the Gulf, FOOW embodies the spirit of the WaterColor community—coastal, fun, and unpretentious—with impeccable service and locally sourced Southern cuisine.
‘We are proud to be hosting a unique beachside edition of this esteemed cinematic event for the 18th year, and excited to share a taste of the all-new “WaterColor Casual” FOOW with attendees,’ says Andrew Czarnecki, Managing Director of Resort Operations for St. Joe Club & Resorts. “The support of this community and film enthusiasts make the festival stronger each year. We look forward to continuing this tradition on our beautiful WaterColor Inn & Resort property for many more years to come.”
Each year, a selection of films from the International Film Festival is taken on the road to reach audiences who otherwise would not have a chance to experience the festival. The films selected for the show will explore themes connected to the Mountainfilm mission of exploring cultures, preserving environments, and promoting adventure. WaterColor’s Marina Park offers a breathtaking outdoor setting for these films with a starry backdrop to enhance the inspiring films. Mountainfilm Tour & Education Manager Jason Merritt will guide the audience through the program, providing insight on the films, filmmakers, and subjects.
Each evening, gates open at 5:45 p.m. with films beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.mountainfilmfl.com, with discounted pricing offered prior to day of event.
2018 Prices
Single
Weekend
3-day
By 10/31/18
$35
$60
$80
Day of Event
$40
$70
$90
Additional events open to the public, include:
- An early morning Coffee Talk with Justin Clifton, featured filmmaker of Return from Desolation, on Saturday, November 3, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. in the WaterColor Inn Library
- A Coastal Eco Tour with a certified Master Naturalist on Western Lake on Saturday, November 3 at 11 a.m.; guests can bring a board or rent a board, kayak or canoe at the WaterColor BoatHouse
- Kidz Kino, a mini-festival that features kid-friendly films for attendees’ ages 6-12, available at the WaterColor BoatHouse on Friday and Saturday evening during the main show (parents must be present to sign their children in and out of the venue)
Guests who stay at WaterColor Inn during Mountainfilm on Tour can take advantage of the festival package, which includes two nights in a beachfront guest room at WaterColor Inn, as well as two complimentary tickets to both nights of the event. Other vacation packages are also available at a variety of St. Joe Club & Resorts properties, including The Pearl Hotel and WaterSound Inn. For details and to purchase tickets, please visit www.watercolorresort.com/mountainfilm.html
Mountainfilm began in 1979 and is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The festival is best described by one word: inspiring. In addition to screening leading independent documentary films from around the world, the festival includes a full-day symposium on contemporary issues, art and photography exhibits, early morning coffee talks, outdoor programs, a book-signing party, an ice cream social, student programs and a closing picnic/awards ceremony. Presentations and panels are scheduled throughout the weekend event with a wide diversity of special guests, ranging from artists to adventurers and academics to activists. To learn more about the festival, visit www.mountainfilm.org.
Whenever and wherever Mountainfilm is on tour, the aim is to educate and inspire beyond our theater audiences. Mountainfilm for Students is a free educational outreach initiative that introduces students in K-12 public schools to essential environmental, cultural and social issues with age-appropriate film programs. Mountainfilm currently reaches over 20,000 students each year. Learn more about Mountainfilm for Students.
WaterColor Inn, which has maintained a Four Diamond rating from AAA since 2007; achieved a four-time, four-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide; was named a Top Resort in Florida in the 2017 Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards; and claimed a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hotels in the USA” list. The property offers luxurious accommodations and corporate meeting spaces at the exclusive 60-room Inn. The hotel features three on-site restaurants including the newly renovated FOOW, a full-service spa, and an adults-only pool, as well as access to additional resort amenities including five pools, a private beach club, and tennis courts. WaterColor Inn was developed and is owned by The St. Joe Company, affording guests access to the many amenities and activities offered through their private membership club. For more information, visit www.watercolorresort.com or call 1.855.788.2782.
St. Joe Club & Resorts is a collection of upscale accommodations and amenities, as well as a private membership club. Spread along a 26-mile stretch of Scenic Highway 30A and throughout Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast, the portfolio currently includes: WaterColor Inn, The Pearl Hotel, WaterSound® Inn, Origins Golf Club, Bay Point Marina, Port St. Joe Marina; as well as WaterSound® Beach Club, Shark’s Tooth Golf Club and Camp Creek® Golf Club offered through The Clubs by JOE℠. For more information, visit www.stjoeclub.com.