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The Mound City Film Festival is a premier celebration of storytelling through film, showcasing a curated selection of local and international works that spotlight the environment, outdoor adventure, and the human connection to nature.

🔥🎬 MISSOURI PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎬🔥 The Mound City Film Festival is thrilled to announce the Missouri premiere of A NE...
10/26/2026

🔥🎬 MISSOURI PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎬🔥

The Mound City Film Festival is thrilled to announce the Missouri premiere of A NEW INFERNO — a powerful 16-minute documentary taking audiences directly into the front lines of the climate crisis.

Filmed during Phoenix, Arizona's historically brutal summer heatwave, A NEW INFERNO follows paramedics at one of the city's busiest firehouses as they race to save heatstroke victims using a radical new treatment: ice immersion therapy.
But this is more than a film about extreme heat.

As temperatures rise, cities become hotter, vulnerable communities face greater risks, and emergency services are pushed to their limits. Phoenix has become a climate canary—and A NEW INFERNO gives us a visceral, street-level look at what that future can look like.

We're incredibly excited to collaborate with cutting-edge filmmakers Nita Blum-Reddick and Jonathan Pickett to bring this film to Missouri audiences. The film is proudly supported by The New York Times.

🔥 Missouri Premiere
🎬 A NEW INFERNO | 16 min | 2026
📍 Mound City Film Festival
📅 Saturday, November 7

🎟️ More festival details coming soon!

And A NEW INFERNO is just one part of an incredible day:

🎥 Regional films + acclaimed selections from Mountainfilm
🎶 Live music, including Atomic Junction
🎨 Art show + live demonstrations curated by Third Degree Glass Factory
🧗 Climbing activations from Climb So iLL
🍔 Food & drinks from Atomic Eats
🥤 Excel Bottling
🎤 Regional filmmaker panel
✨ And plenty more surprises to come!

One day. Big stories. Bold ideas. Midwest soul.

Get ready for the Mound City Film Festival at Atomic By Jamo

www.moundcityfilm.com

🌊🎬 Another outstanding regional filmmaker featured at the Mound City Film Festival!We're excited to welcome Thomas Malko...
10/26/2026

🌊🎬 Another outstanding regional filmmaker featured at the Mound City Film Festival!

We're excited to welcome Thomas Malkowicz, an award-winning Senior Multimedia Producer at Washington University in St. Louis. Thomas is known for creating compelling documentaries that explore science, culture, the environment, and the people who shape our communities.

This November, we'll feature his thought-provoking film about the Mississippi River and its deep connection to St. Louis. Through the perspective of landscape architect Derek Hoeferlin, the film explores how decades of river engineering have changed our relationship with the Mighty Mississippi—and highlights a rare ten-mile stretch just north of downtown where visitors can still experience the river's natural beauty, wildlife, and quiet solitude.

Thomas joins a growing lineup of talented regional filmmakers whose work celebrates the unique stories of St. Louis and the Midwest.

Join us Saturday, November 7 at Atomic By Jamo for an unforgettable day featuring:

🎥 Regional films and selections from the internationally acclaimed Mountainfilm collection
🎶 Live music throughout the day
🎨 Art exhibits and live demonstrations curated by Third Degree Glass Factory
🍔 Delicious food and drinks from Atomic Eats and Atomic by Jamo

The Mound City Film Festival is more than a film festival—it's a celebration of the creativity, culture, and stories that make our region special.

Check out the full festival schedule and reserve a seat at:

www.moundcityfilm.com

🐎❄️ HORSES, SKIS AND SNOWBOARDING. YES, REALLY.Ever heard of skijoring? Imagine a horse-powered winter sport that combin...
10/25/2026

🐎❄️ HORSES, SKIS AND SNOWBOARDING. YES, REALLY.

Ever heard of skijoring? Imagine a horse-powered winter sport that combines equestrian skills with skiing or snowboarding!

In Rodeo on Ice, lifelong equestrian Britta Nancarrow brings together a team to take her skijoring skills to the next level. With skier Mike King and snowboarder Sandra Hillen, she trains for their first competition in a sport that could one day join the Winter Olympics.

It's fast, it's unexpected, and it's exactly the kind of adventure you want to see on the big screen.

Catch Rodeo on Ice in Beyond the Edge, our Mountainfilm program at the Mound City Film Festival!

And there's even more action off-screen:

🎬 Regional films + Mountainfilm adventure stories
🎨 Environmental art curated by Third Degree Glass Factory
🎶 Live music + CRSTL.FM DJs
🍴 Food and drinks at Atomic By Jamo
🧗 Climb So iLL activations
🧢 Grab one of our new festival hats from Routed Apparel!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Atomic by Jamo | St. Louis

🎟️ Reserve your seat at www.moundcityfilm.com!

Come curious. Leave inspired.

🎶 NEIL LUKE IS COMING TO MOUND CITY! 🎶We’re excited to announce the third musician joining the Mound City Film Festival ...
10/25/2026

🎶 NEIL LUKE IS COMING TO MOUND CITY! 🎶

We’re excited to announce the third musician joining the Mound City Film Festival lineup: Neil C. Luke!

A longtime fixture in the St. Louis music scene, Neil C. Luke has been making music in the region since the early 1990s, including work with bands such as Whoa Thunder, Middle Class Fashion, Tight Pants Syndrome, Hotel Faux Pas and Kid Scientist. He’s also been featured on Live from the Boom Room, the acclaimed St. Louis live music series dedicated to showcasing the incredible diversity of our local music scene.

Neil brings a soulful, roots-oriented songwriter's sensibility to the festival — the kind of music that feels right at home alongside a day of great films, art, conversation and community.

🎥 Want a preview? Check out Neil's song....🎸 Staring Out My Window - https://youtu.be/iufhN6BPBtw?si=62sxaCswd2nbiV1N

And remember — Neil is just one part of a HUGE day!

🎬 Regional films from St. Louis & Midwest filmmakers
🏔️Mountainfilm selections
🎶 Live music from Lo Stone & Atomic Junction
🎨 Environmental art + live demonstrations with Third Degree Glass Factory
🧗 Climbing activities with Climb So iLL
🎧 CRSTL.FM DJs + community radio programming
🎤 Jean Ponzi serving as MC for part of the day
🍔 Food from Atomic Eats
🍺 Local b**r and beverages
👕 Live screen printing with Ope Outdoors
💬 Filmmaker & artist panels and conversations
🤝 And a whole lot of St. Louis creativity, community and good vibes.

Four film sessions. Incredible music. Art. Food. Adventure. Conversations. And a full day to experience it all.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Atomic By Jamo — 4140 Manchester Ave.
🎟️ FREE + OPEN TO EVERYONE

🎬 Seats for all four film sessions are now available to reserve!

👉 Check the full schedule + reserve your seat at moundcityfilm.com

Come for the films. Stay for the music. Make a day of it.

🚲 THE TRAIL STATE IS COMING TO MOUND CITY! 🌲🎬For the second time in the St. Louis region, you’ll have a chance to see th...
10/24/2026

🚲 THE TRAIL STATE IS COMING TO MOUND CITY! 🌲🎬

For the second time in the St. Louis region, you’ll have a chance to see the brand-new documentary The Trail State, directed by St. Louis filmmaker Chris Ryan — and this time, it’s part of the Mound City Film Festival !

🎬 THE TRAIL STATE
🕐 1:15 PM — Saturday, November 7
📍 Atomic By Jamo

The film tells the story of how Missouri transformed a flooded rail line into America’s longest rail-trail — 237 miles of trail built mile by mile and town by town. It’s a story about trails, conservation, community, persistence and the people who helped make this incredible Missouri resource possible.

And there’s no better way to see it than as part of our Regional Filmmaker Showcase, featuring stories created by filmmakers from St. Louis and the Midwest.

But don’t just come for the films. Make a day of it!

🎬 Regional films + Mountainfilm selections
🎶 Live music from Atomic Junction, Lo Stone & Neil Luke
🎨 Environmental art + live demonstrations with Third Degree Glass Factory
🧗 Climbing activities with Climb So iLL
🎧 DJs + programming from crstl.fm
🎤 Jean Ponzi as MC for part of the day
🍔 Food from Atomic Eats
🍺 Local b**r and beverages
👕 Live screen printing from Ope Outdoors
💬 Filmmaker & artist panels and conversations
🤝 And an entire day of St. Louis creativity, community and storytelling

One day. One city. Endless stories.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Atomic by Jamo — 4140 Manchester Ave.
🎟️ FREE & OPEN TO EVERYONE

Come see The Trail State. Stay for the films, music, art, food, adventure and everything else that makes Mound City a celebration of St. Louis.

Learn more about the film: thetrailstate.org
Learn more about Chris Ryan: chrisryan.org

🐕♿ SOMETIMES, THE MOST INSPIRING ADVENTURES HAVE FOUR LEGS.Meet the stars of Wheelchair Mafia—paralyzed rescue dogs in C...
10/24/2026

🐕♿ SOMETIMES, THE MOST INSPIRING ADVENTURES HAVE FOUR LEGS.

Meet the stars of Wheelchair Mafia—paralyzed rescue dogs in Chonburi, Thailand, whose joy and determination will make you smile.

This heartwarming short follows Michael Baines, a Swedish chef turned animal rescuer who founded The Man That Rescues Dogs Foundation. Michael builds custom wheelchairs for injured and abandoned street dogs, helping them regain mobility and experience life in new ways.

It's a two-minute reminder that compassion can change lives—and that resilience comes in all shapes and sizes. ❤️

Catch Wheelchair Mafia as part of Beyond the Edge, the Mountainfilm program at the Mound City Film Festival !

Then stick around for the rest of the festival experience:

🎬 Regional filmmakers + Mountainfilm selections
🎨 Environmental art curated by Third Degree Glass Factory
🎶 Live music from Atomic Junction, Lo Stone and Neil Luke
🍴 Food and drinks at Atomic by Jamo
🧗 Climb So iLL activations
🧢 New festival hats available from Routed Apparel!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Atomic By Jamo , St. Louis

🎟️ Reserve your seat at www.moundcityfilm.com!

Great stories. Big adventures. A little more heart.

Get ready for an unforgettable day of film, music, and community 🎬🎶We’re excited to announce the first band for this yea...
10/23/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day of film, music, and community 🎬🎶

We’re excited to announce the first band for this year’s Mound City Film Festival on Saturday, November 7th at Atomic By Jamo — Atomic Junction will be taking the stage as our headliner!

Hailing from the Midwest, Atomic Junction brings a gritty, high-energy blend of rock ‘n’ roll, country, and blues—rooted in Americana storytelling and influenced by legends like Tom Petty and The Band. Their sound lives somewhere between Southern rock and outlaw country, with a raw, authentic edge that’s perfect for a live festival vibe.

This is just the beginning of a full lineup featuring art, music, food, drinks, and more—plus an incredible selection of regional films and screenings from the internationally renowned Mountainfilm.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more announcements. You won’t want to miss this! www.moundcityfilm.com

The Mound City Film Festival is sponsored by Swade, River City Outdoors , 4 Hands Brewing Company , Ope Outdoors and Route 3 Films

🎙️ Mound City Film Festival on What’s New in the Lou!A huge THANK YOU to Alexis Zotos for having us on her fantastic po...
10/21/2026

🎙️ Mound City Film Festival on What’s New in the Lou!

A huge THANK YOU to Alexis Zotos for having us on her fantastic podcast, What's New in the Lou with Alexis Zotos , to talk about the Mound City Film Festival ! We loved the opportunity to share what makes St. Louis and the Midwest so special—and how we’re bringing those stories to the big screen. ❤️

Returning for its second year, Mound City Film Festival is more than a film festival. It’s a one-day celebration of the people, creativity, landscapes, and ideas that make our region unique.

Join us Saturday, November 7, 2026, for a day of local, regional, and national films focused on the environment, alongside visual art, live music, craft beverages, great food, and outdoor adventure. It’s an opportunity to connect with our community, celebrate the people shaping our region, and see St. Louis and the Midwest from a fresh perspective.

🎧 Listen to Episode 62 of What’s New in the Lou with Alexis Zotos on Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-new-in-the-lou-with-alexis-zotos/id1824965166?i=1000797062001

📅 Saturday, November 7 | Atomic by Jamo | The Grove
🎟️ Free and open to the public!

Explore the festival, discover the lineup, and plan your day at https://www.moundcityfilm.com

Thanks again, Alexis, for helping us share these stories!

Stories That Move Us. Film. Art. Music. Food. Adventure. Community.

🚲 THE TRAIL STATE IS COMING TO MOUND CITY! 🌲🎬For the second time in the St. Louis region, you’ll have a chance to see th...
10/20/2026

🚲 THE TRAIL STATE IS COMING TO MOUND CITY! 🌲🎬

For the second time in the St. Louis region, you’ll have a chance to see the brand-new documentary The Trail State, directed by St. Louis filmmaker Chris Ryan — and this time, it’s part of the Mound City Film Festival !

🎬 THE TRAIL STATE
🕐 1:15 PM — Saturday, November 7
📍 Atomic by Jamo

The film tells the story of how Missouri transformed a flooded rail line into America’s longest rail-trail — 237 miles of trail built mile by mile and town by town. It’s a story about trails, conservation, community, persistence and the people who helped make this incredible Missouri resource possible.

And there’s no better way to see it than as part of our Regional Filmmaker Showcase, featuring stories created by filmmakers from St. Louis and the Midwest.

But don’t just come for the films. Make a day of it!

🎬 Regional films + Mountainfilm selections
🎶 Live music from Atomic Junction, Lo Stone & Neil Luke
🎨 Environmental art + live demonstrations with Third Degree Glass Factory
🧗 Climbing activities with Climb So iLL
🎧 DJs + programming from crstl.fm
🎤 Jean Ponzi as MC for part of the day
🍔 Food from Atomic Eats
🍺 Local b**r and beverages
👕 Live screen printing from Ope Outdoors
💬 Filmmaker & artist panels and conversations
🤝 And an entire day of St. Louis creativity, community and storytelling

One day. One city. Endless stories.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Atomic by Jamo — 4140 Manchester Ave.
🎟️ FREE & OPEN TO EVERYONE

Come see The Trail State. Stay for the films, music, art, food, adventure and everything else that makes Mound City a celebration of St. Louis.

Learn more about the film: thetrailstate.org
Learn more about Chris Ryan: chrisryan.org

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