Join us for the best paddling films of the year
The Paddling Film Festival has been showcasing the very best paddling films since 2006. Be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, appreciate wild places and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle. Join us at a World Tour theatre screening in more than 135 cities. Then, go paddling. We’re pretty sure you’ll want to.
Watch in Theaters
Check the World Tour Schedule for a Paddling Film Festival screening near you. Don’t see one? Contact us about bringing the World Tour to your town!
Watch Online
Watch films from the 2026 World Tour as they are added throughout the year, plus hundreds more award-winning selections from past festival lineups, now live on Paddling Magazine TV!
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2026 Turtlebox People’s Choice Award
Vote for your favorite film on the 2026 Paddling Film Festival Shortlist for a chance to win a waterproof speaker from Turtlebox!
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Film Submissions
Entries for the 2027 Paddling Film Festival will open in June 2026. Sign up to our mailing list to get the latest updates.
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2025 People's Choice Winner
Runnable has been selected by Paddling Film Festival viewers as 2025 Aqua Bound People’s Choice Award Winner. Congratulations!