The city of South Lake Tahoe and MontBleu Resort, Casino and Spa announce the return of the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival on Dec. 12.

Like no other film festival in the world, the 2009-10 TAFF’s high-energy, fast-paced evening showcases the best action sports films of the year and fuels your passion for adventure. Once again, this year’s festival will feature action sports photos from legendary Aurora Photos, special guest speakers, go-go dancers, DJ Kos and of course a few special surprises.

“Forget sitting around for days in tiny theaters and searching film premiers for the best action and adventure of the season,” Todd Offenbacher, TAFF founder and event host, world adventurer and popular TV host for the Resort Sports Network said in a press release. “We put together a line-up of the best films of the year and showcase them in one night of energy, excitement and fun.”

This year the TAFF has partnered with the Sierra Avalanche Center to host the biggest raffle in the event’s history. Prizes include Lake Tahoe resort season passes, a trip with Points North Heli Adventures, a afternoon with Pacific Crest Snowcats, and enough gear and swag to stock any adventurer enthusiast’s garage.

This year’s event opens at 6:30pm with an action sports photography display from legendary Aurora Photos followed by the main event at 7:30pm. Tickets are available online at www.LakeTahoeFilmFestival.com or at the MontBleu Resort, Casino and Spa Box Office.

All films are available for purchase in their full format from the filmmakers.

The Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is presented by Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Title sponsors include Charter Media, Points North Heli Adventures, Aurora Photos, RSN TV, La Sportiva, Ski Lake Tahoe. Additional sponsor support provided by Red Bull, Tahoe Daily Tribune, Tahoe 360, Lake Tahoe Entertainer, Marmot, Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture, Tahoe Fracture and Orthopedic, MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa and the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino.

The Official TAFF After Party will directly follow the film festival at Blu.