Welcome to the largest
Adventure Film Festival in Scandinavia!

The beating heart of Nordic adventure storytelling

Since 1996, the Nordic Adventure Film Festival (N.A.F.F.) has celebrated stories that push boundaries, both physical, mental, and geographical. Born in Copenhagen and still proudly rooted in Scandinavia, the festival is a yearly gathering of explorers, filmmakers, and nature lovers who believe that adventure is not just an act, but a mindset.

We focus on adventure films with depth. Stories that don’t just show a summit, but everything it took to get there. The grit, the fear, the beauty, and the failures.

We’re more than just a film festival. We support Nordic filmmakers, help new talent break through, and create space for meaningful conversations about the role of adventure in a changing world.

The backstory

The Nordic Adventure Film Festival was founded in Copenhagen back in 1996 by local climber Jesper Ritzau and filmmaker Christian Holst, with backing from the Danish Film Institute. From day one, the idea was clear: to build and support a Nordic ecosystem for adventure filmmaking, with a yearly cinema-based festival as the beating heart.

Since then, N.A.F.F. has taken on more than just screenings. We’ve restored and digitized old adventure films, helped emerging filmmakers shape their first projects, and worked to pass on knowledge from seasoned explorers to new voices. We connect people across the Nordic outdoor and film scenes. Not for hype, but to keep the spirit of adventure alive and evolving.

At its core, N.A.F.F. is here to inspire new filmmakers to explore the world openly – and to tell stories that move others to do the same. It’s a mission we’ve stuck to for nearly three decades. And we’re just getting started.

Why Support N.A.F.F.?

• Community-driven: From sold-out screenings in Copenhagen to satellite events across Scandinavia, our audience shows up year after year.
• Cultural connection: With partners like the National Museum of Denmark and the Danish Film Institute, we bridge film, nature, and society.
• Authentic impact: We’ve helped launch countless Nordic filmmakers and are a driving force in the regional adventure film scene.
• Powerful outreach: Our festival creates dialogue – on sustainability, exploration, identity, and the way we move through the world.

Whether you’re a brand looking to connect with a dedicated and adventurous audience, or a cultural institution supporting bold storytelling, N.A.F.F. offers a unique and authentic platform.

N.A.F.F. supports and celebrates the adventure film genre and the Nordic adventure film scene, but the festival could not exist without the large community and audience surrounding the festival. Our audience is loyal, curious, and growing. They come for the films, but they stay for the community – and the chance to see stories that speak to something real.

We look forward to seeing you at N.A.F.F.!

Best regards,
Bugge Holm Hansen & Sofie Hvitved
Nordic Adventure Film Festival

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