Films Shown at Past Festivals
2007
Asiemut (56 minutes) - Canada
Produced by Melanie Carrier & Olivier Higgins
Asiemut Project
Oliver & Melanie both from Quebec, ride their mountain bikes from from Mongolia to Calcutta. Stunning photography and well matched music make this film a masterpiece in adventure film making.
Source to the Sea (36 minutes) - Nepal/Sweden
Produced by Ram Silwa & Pia Arridsson
Source to the Sea
Ram Silwa is a professional expedition kayaker and instructor from Nepal. This expedition was his dream. Ram Silwa and Endra Rai paddled from high up in the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, a journey of around 1350 km, crossing three countries in 19 days.
Pacific Horizons (25 minutes) - Canada
Directed & Produced by Bryan SmithReel Water Productions
A six day paddling odyssey through the Pacific Northwest. Bryan and his team paddle and surf some of Vancouver Islands best tidal races and waves.
Patagonia:a travel to the end of the world (40 minutes) - Norway
Produced by Borge Ousland
Patagonia
Borge Ousland & Thomas Ulrich overcome the seemingly impossible on this traverse of the Patagonian Icecap. Starting from a small village in Chile to cross the world's third largest ice cap they had to carry all their equipment and food supplies for the 54 day long expedition. Ousland, who is no stranger to adverse conditions has been to both the North & South Pole and climbed in the Himalayas. After seeing this film you can never justify complaining about a long day in the mountains again!!!!
Didier vs.The Cobra (25 minutes) - USA
Produced by Peter Mortimer
Sender Films
The Cobra Crack in British Columbia is considered one of the hardest climbs in the world. It has become Didier Berthods obsession. He lives and breathes the Cobra. Didier's dream is to complete the first ascent.
Learning To Fly (15 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Chris McNamara & Lincoln Else
Base Jumping Movies
What does it take to become a B.A.S.E. jumper? You'll find out!! Follow the progression, excitement and danger of the process.
Titans of The Coral Sea (15 minutes) - USA
Produced by Jordan Plotsky
Titans of the Coral Sea
In the brilliant turquoise waters of Papua New Guinea, the Titan people have fished the same coral reefs for over 40,000 years. The emergence of the global marketplace is creating new economic pressures on both the people and the reefs. Now, for the first time ever, they are running out of fish. This film is about stewardship, and the hope of a community taking charge of their future.
Cayesh: The Calling (17 minutes) - Peru
Produced Directed by Steve House
Steve House and Marko Prezelj climb a new route on the west face of
Mount Cayash in a continuous 16 hour push.
This beautiful peak is located in the Peruvian Andes.
Steve and Marko are two of the worlds best and fastest alpinists on
the scene.
YES to the No (10.5 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Rocky Mountain Sherpa Productions www.rockymountainsherpas.com
Directed by Dave Mossop:
Original, funny and extremely entertaining. "No boarding is the same as Snowboarding BUT with no bindings" Noboarders shred steep lines, catch big air and board big mountain lines.
The history lesson in the beginning of the film is not to be missed.
Eiger Speed Riding (3 minutes) - France
Directed & Produced by Damien Dufresnewww.Acro-Base.com
How extreme can it get? Skiing off the eiger with a parapente on your
back and a camera mounted on your helmet provides an incredible view
of this quick way off of a mountain in the German Alps. An
exhilarating film of what is possible in this day and age. You feel
like you are there!!
Higher Ground Zion (10 minutes) USA
Higher Ground Ice Solo (5 minutes) USA
Director: Chris Alstrin & Alex Lavigne
Higher Ground Productions
Zion:Follow the spectacular achievement of Mike Anderson and Rob Pizem as they claim the first free ascent of .Thunderbird. VI 5.13a R one of the biggest free climbs in Zion National Park.
Ice Solo:
Featuring Guy Lacelle of Prince George, BC. soloing Colorado's notorious Ames Ice Hose. He is one of the smoothest ice climbers in the world. Guy differs from other leading ice climbers in that he climbs almost exclusively solo and in remote locations. Listen and watch as he shares his musings on Ames Ice Hose.
2006
Fatima's Hand (40 minutes) - Mali
This is just beyond everything I have ever experienced before.
-Karina Hollekim
-Karina Hollekim
Directed by Jens Hoffman
Produced by F24 Films
The 27-year-old Norwegian Karina Hollekim and her female friend are aiming to climb and jump off the summit of an impressive and mystical mountain in Mali (West Africa). This wouldn't be an extraordinary challenge under normal circumstances, but for the BASE jumpers this adventure in one of the world's poorest countries will change their lives
This 40-minute documentary describes Karina's adventures from her own perspective. Particularly striking, the sandstone mountain is called "The Hand of Fatima" by the Muslims because of its finger-like shape and their religious beliefs. Yet the magical power of this mountain is depicted most vividly in the stories and myths of the fetishist Dogon people.
In the shadow of the huge rocks, near the small village of Daari, the expedition's participnts will set up a camp and start preparing for the challenge. Fraught with major risks, the project will not be easy, given the temperature of over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the shade, the very difficult and challenging ascent, strong winds on the summit, and the psychological stress.
For the entire team, living in such close proximity to the people of Daari, a village without even the most basic of amenities, a well with fresh water, inspired them all to dedicate this film to the people of Daari. With that in mind, all proceeds made from this movie will go towards building a well in Daari. If you would like to donate towards this cause, you can do so online. The team will be going back themselves to do this- they do not want any of the money to be absorbed by other organizations in the way of 'operating costs'.
Pinturas Buldestre (21 minutes) - Spain
Produced/Directed by Luc Percivel
Pinturas Buldestres takes us on tour to one of Spain's newest bouldering areas, Albarracin. Watch top climbers solve some of the hardest problems in the area. Director/Producer Luc Percivel is from Britain and currently living in France where he is working on climbing films and other projects.
Tangerine Dream (27 minutes) - Worldwide
Produced by Teton Gravity Research
The movie title was a celebration and appreciation for a rusty, orange truck that has accompanied four TGR producers in their ten year filming odyssey. Highlights include Utah's Pyramid Gap and some exciting BASE jumping skiing. Don't miss this film.
Time Lapse (10 minutes) - USA
Directed and produced by Jeff UdellThis film documents soloist Chris Gagnon's fight for the podium during a grueling 24 hour mountain bike race. It was shot on location in Dalton Massachusetts at Holiday Farm.
Weekend Warrior (5 minutes) - Canada
Directed and produced by Ace Mackay-Smith
"Weekend Warrior" is a short comedic film about the hapless pursuits of a male snowboarder who relentlessly tries to impress a local female with his physical prowess. This short does not use any "live" actors and was made in 72 hours from start to finish, winning the Filmmaker Showdown in Whistler in 2003.
Aoraki Ski Mountaineering (31 minutes) - Austria
Directed by Gerald Salima
Produced by Planet Watch Film
Austrian Axel Naglich, Frenchman Baptiste Blanc and New Zealander Todd Winddle ski the south peak of Mt. Cook. This exciting first descent is not to be missed.
Solilochairlistquist (5 minutes) - USA
Directed and produced by T.M. Faversham
This comedy puts you inside the mind of the "ski-bum" who spends 100+ days a year in a chairlift.
Nomads (24 minutes) - Uganda
Directed and produced by Polly Green and Chris EmerickNomad kayakers, Whitney Londsdale, Jessie Stone, and Emily Jackson are adventurous women who have been drawn to the whitewater of the White Nile River in Uganda. They are friends connected by their love of the river and their compassion for helping others. They travelled to Africa to pursue their passion for kayaking and found a new way to give back to the village who housed them by building a sustainable youth and education center, medical clinic, and by refurbishing a school. Nomads looks into the lives of these women and the challenges they face. The proceeds from this film go to help these women continue their projects in Africa.
Hockey Night in Ladakh (8 minutes) - India
Produced by Pat & Baiba MorrowA team of Canadian diplomats travel to Northern India to face off on the ice against a team of Ladakhi players at 11,000 feet above sea level.
Deep Water Solo (30 minutes ) - Malta
Produced and directed by Matt MaddaloniClimbing is finally freed, "free of ropes, bolts, and belayers," in this film shot on the beautiful island of Malta. Top climbers solo with no fear of falling, because they are free climbing over water and air alone.
2005
Alone Across Australia (52 minutes)
Accompanied by his Jack Russel terrier, Seraphine, Jon Muir sets out on a 128 day walk accross Australia. Jon encounters more challenges in a day than most of us will face in a lifetime. Thirst. hunger, loneliness and packs of wild dingos force Jon to call upon all of his personal resources to make this expedition a success.
This film will make you laugh, cry, and cringe.
Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon (26 minutes)
Directed by Bill Heath, Moving AdventuresThe most exotic surf trip ever. World class surfers Ross Clarke-Jones and Carlos Burle travel to the Amazon to surf the largest tidal bore in the world.
"In the ocean, a good wave might last 30 seconds, but in the Pororoca, you can surf for several minutes, it's a dream come true"
- Carlos Burle
Red Alert (20 minutes)
Produced by Dominique PerretDominique Perret was named the skier of the century by the French press. In Red Alert, his latest film, he continues to thrill us with expert skiing, taking us to some of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
The Professionals
Directed by Movement FilmsWorld Champion climbers Francois Legrand and Yuri Hirayama gave themselves a challenge: go to the US, visit all the hardest crag routes; all within a seven week time limit. Join two of the most successful climbers in history on a road trip full of success, failure, and reality of life.
Soul Purpose (21 Minutes)
Filled with beautiful /static/media/images, exotic locations and extreme skiing, Teton Gravity Research puts it all together with Soul Purpose, bringing together extreme skiing and B.A.S.E. jumping in this 21 minute trailer.
Paddleing The Mighty Rivers Of Africa (15 Minutes)
A unique look at whitewater kayaking in Africa. From the White Nile to the Zambezie River, big whitewater, Victoria Falls, man-eating crocodiles and moody hippos, all combine to produce a fresh look at paddling in a far-away land.
A Russian Wave
Drirected by Becky BristownInvited by the Russian government, two expedition whitewater kayakers, Becky Bristow and Dunbar Hardy, go in search of new whitewater in the northeastern reaches of the Russian continent. When the helicopter lifts off over the Russian tundra, they have no idea what they're really in for! This is a humerous, spirited and touching film that takes us on an adventurous journey into the Russian culture.