Sun Peaks Film Festival returns with curated films and local shorts

The sixth annual Sun Peaks Film Festival runs Jan. 15–17 at the Sun Peaks Centre, featuring a selection from the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival World Tour and a Local Filmmaker's Contest on Saturday.

The sixth annual Sun Peaks Film Festival runs Jan. 15–17 at the Sun Peaks Centre. The event pairs curated international films with work by local moviemakers. Thursday and Friday evenings feature selections from the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Saturday highlights a Local Filmmaker's Contest and a following afterparty. Event details: - The festival runs Thursday to Saturday, Jan. 15–17, at the Sun Peaks Centre. - Thursday is billed as Local Fire & Rescue Night, with the film 109 Below and six other VIMFF films, and special guests from Sun Peaks Fire and Rescue, Sun Peaks Mountain Rescue Society and Kamloops Search and Rescue. - Friday presents another six VIMFF films plus Wild Aerial, noted as of particular interest to the Sun Peaks Dance Academy. - Saturday hosts the Local Filmmaker's Contest, showcasing short films two to 15 minutes long and 60-second "Shredits" made by local moviemakers. - An afterparty will follow the contest to celebrate contest winners, sponsors and festivalgoers. - Doors open each night at 6 p.m., and screenings begin at 7 p.m. Summary: The festival brings three nights of programming that combine international mountain cinema with a focus on local voices. Planned community elements include themed nights, a local filmmakers contest on Saturday and an afterparty; detailed attendance or ticket information is undetermined at this time.