National Paddling Film Festival

Friday and Saturday, February 17th & 18th, 2017 Submit Your Film or Picture Today!

Best Pro Documentary

The Wild President by Will Stauffer-Norris

The Wild President from NRS Films on Vimeo.

Best Accomplished General

The Journey by Eric Adsit

The Journey from Eric Adsit on Vimeo.

Best Professional General

Jondachi by Mike McKay

JONDACHI from FIVE2NINE on Vimeo.

Best Accomplished Documentary

Why by Hugo Clouzeay

WHY from NRS Films on Vimeo.

Best Amateur General

Effervescence by Garret Whittington

Paddlers Choice

Chasing Niagra by Rush Sturges

Giving Back to Rivers. Giving Back to Community.

For 38 years the National Paddling Film Festival has been hosting an annual competition to determine the best in paddle sport videos and images and to support American Whitewater and river conservation. Since 1981 we've raised $172,000 in donations. Contact us to become a donor or sponsor.