Films Shown at Past Festivals
2011
Eiger Speed Riding (3 minutes) - France
Produced by Damien Dufresne
Directed by Damien Dufresne
Acro-Base
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!!
MedeO'Z (6 minutes) - France
Produced by Fred Steinberg
Directed by Fred Steinberg
Medeoz
MedeO'Z was shot and edited in one week, during the Outdoorgames in Chamonix (February 2008). This 6-minute film features 5 different sports: mountaineering, skiing, snowboarding, paragliding and base jumping. All the footage and editing had to be done in five days, from Monday to Friday and had to be shot in the Mount Blanc range. The photographer's goal was to take one photo with all 5 athletes in it. He achieves this in a creative and original way. You will enjoy this one.
Into the Volcano (7 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Malcolm Sangster
Directed by Malcolm Sangster
Rocky Mountain Sherpas
Join Mark Abma, Chris Rubens and Eric Hjorleifson, who's goal is to ski the inner walls of Volcan Puyehue. This stunning volcano straddling the border between Argentina and Chile has had its outer flanks skied a few time but no one has ever skied the inner crater until this expedition. A feature article on the trip appeared in the September 2010 issue of Powder Magazine. If you are interested in skiing South America's volcanoes contact Jorge Kozulj, owner of Andescross in Bariloche, Argentina. http://andescross.com
Presence: Forty Days in Greenland (15 minutes) - Japan
Produced by Masaki Sekiguchi
Directed by Masaki Sekiguchi
Ebis Films
Doing away with all mechanical forms of transportation, this expedition from Japan loaded up their kayaks on the coast of Greenland and paddled in search of great lines to ski on the world's largest island. An inspiration to all backcountry travelers.
Revolution (10 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Dan Heaton
Directed by Dan Heaton
Dan Heaton
Dan Heaton, Kris holm and a group of extremely talented unicycle riders take to the woods, mountains and parks for this exciting look at off road unicycling. These riders will change your mind about what you thought was possible.
Didier vs The Cobra (25 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Peter Mortimer
Directed 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.
Seasons (20 minutes) - Canada
Produced by The Collective
Directed by The Collective
The Collective
The world's top mountain bike riders show case their talents in this exciting film. We will be showing a 20 minute section of this 1 hour film.
Fatima's Hand (40 minutes) - Mali
Produced by Jens Hoffman
Directed by Jens Hoffman
F24
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
Solilochairlistquist (5 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by T.M.Faversham
Directed by T.M.Faversham
Solilochairlistquist
This comedy puts you inside the mind of the "ski-bum" who spends 100+ days a year in a chair
Generationa (17 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Josh Murphy
Directed by Steve Jones
Teton Gravity Sports
Generations, a short film on the consequences of Climate Change upon winter environments and snow culture. Presented by The North Face in partnership with the non-profit group Protect Our Winters, Generations discusses climate change through the perspectives of those for whom snowy winters have a deeper personal significance. Going beyond charts and numbers, Generations humanizes the debate on climate change by exploring the delicateness of winter and the intrinsic value of snow to people across generations and cultures.
The Red Helmet (5 minutes) - USA
Produced by Tyler Young
Directed by Tyler Young
Expedition Films
The Red Helmet tells the story of a young boy overcome by fear who runs off into the woods and finds a magic red helmet. Through his imagination, and the help of some very amazing adventure athletes, the young boy goes on dramatic journey kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, slacklining, and base jumping. Slowly building courage, he is transformed, and returns to a lakeside dock to confront his fear of jumping into the water.
2010
Der Stille Fall (30 minutes) - Germany
Produced by Harry Putz & Alex Kaiser
Directed by Harry Putz & Alex Kaiser
Freiluftdoku
This film is a portrait of the Austrian B.A.S.E. jumper Mike Schonherr, a quiet and charismatic athlete. Always looking for the ultimate base, he finds a rock in his local mountain area, "The Gerlosstein Wand", where he plans a first-exit.
The film crew follows the 34 year old throughout the whole summer of 2007 practicing for this jump and trying to look into the personality behind such an extremest. When he is asked about his fears and what he really is afraid of... he does not know what to say...
Mike Schonherr died on June 25th, 2008 on a warm summers day following his passion.
Birdman of the Karakoram (65 minutes) - Great Britain
Produced by Alun Hughes
Directed by Alun Hughes
Alun Hughes
BEST OVERALL FILM WINNERWhat's it really like to fly at 7,000 m, crossing frozen mountains, soaring massive rockwalls and forging new cross country routes on a paraglider in the Himalayas? To find out, adventure filmmaker Alun Hughes joins high altitude paragliding star John Silvester on a tandem paraglider and goes 'col busting' in the Karakoram.
Leaving the comforts of Snowdonia, UK, Alun embarks on a journey into the frozen world of extreme altitude paragliding. Installing themselves in Karimabad in the now fabled Hunza valley of the Karakoram Highway, Alun straps himself to the front of Silvester's tandem paraglider and together they commit themselves deep into previously unflown terrain. The footage they bring back from their adventure is nothing short of astonishing.
This gripping adventure film documents not only an extraordinary pilot and the cutting edge of high altitude Himalayan paragliding, it also introduces a growing subculture of paragliding that has never been explored before.
Take A Seat (47 minutes) - Great Britain
Produced by Ginger Productions
Directed by Ginger Productions
Take A Seat
Dominic Gill has gone to extraordinary lengths to find some new friends. He has ridden a bicycle made for two from the wild northern coast of Alaska to the southern tip of South America, with an empty backseat- just so that he can pick people up along the way to talk to. As the journey - including all twists and turns - is some 30,000 miles it has taken over two years to complete.
His route will take him through wildly contrasting social and physical landscapes - everything from hanging around with firemen in LA to the very real dangers of crossing the lawless no mans land between Panama and Colombia.
Generations (17 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Steve Jones
Directed by Josh Murphy
Teton Gravity
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM AWARD
Generations, a short film on the consequences of Climate Change upon winter environments and snow culture. Presented by The North Face in partnership with the non-profit group Protect Our Winters, Generations discusses climate change through the perspectives of those for whom snowy winters have a deeper personal significance. Going beyond charts and numbers, Generations humanizes the debate on climate change by exploring the delicateness of winter and the intrinsic value of snow to people across generations and cultures.
Mount St. Elias (100 minutes) - Austria
Produced by Gerald Salmina
Directed by Gerald Salmina
Mount St. Elias
Axel Naglich and teammates Peter Ressmann and Jon Johnston are attempting to ski the longest run in the world on 18,008 foot Mount St. Elias.
Mt St Elias Trailer from Williamstown Mountain Film Festival on Vimeo.
Far away from the civilized world, Mount St. Elias is located in south-eastern Alaska bordering the Yukon Territory. The Canadian side is part of Kluane National Park, while the U.S. side of the mountain is located within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Mount Saint Elias is notable for being the highest peak in the world so close to tidewater, the second highest peak in the U.S. and the fourth highest in North America. Mount St. Elias is a spectacular snow-covered pyramid. Icy, almost-vertical slopes hide perilous deep crevasses. Well known for its extreme and changeable weather patterns, hazards like avalanches, falling rocks and ice, dense fog and temperatures below -60°C (-76°F) are an expedition's permanent companions.MedeO'Z (6 minutes) - France
Produced by Fred Steinberg
Directed by Fred Steinberg
Medeo
MedeO'Z was shot and edited in one week, during the Outdoorgames in Chamonix (February 2008).
This 6-minute film features 5 different sports:
mountaineering, skiing, snowboarding, paragliding and base jumping.
All the footage and editing had to be done in five days, from Monday to
Friday and had to be shot in the Mount Blanc range. The photographer's goal was to take one photo with all 5 athletes in it. He achieves this in a creative and original way. You will enjoy this one.
Beyond Midnight: The Grand Traverse (30 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Andrew Kastning
Directed by Conor Hagen
Friends of Friends
"Beyond Midnight" tells the story of the 2009 Elk Mountain's Grand Traverse, a truly extraordinary backcountry ski race.
The Grand Traverse is an annual backcountry ski race that takes place between Crested Butte, Colorado and Aspen, Colorado.
At the end of March, each year, over 250 racers will gather in Crested Butte and attempt to traverse the 40 mile route through some of the most rugged terrain in the Western Hemisphere, and, they will do it at midnight. This race attracts some of the most skilled and knowledgeable backcountry athletes in the country. It is not a race for novices.
Greend (11 minutes) - France
Produced by Alternative Development Offerings
Directed by Nanda Fernandez Bredillard
Greend
Greend portrays the story of Andre Senizergues an environmentalist and former world champion skateboarder from Paris, France.Using music,motion and digital imagery Greend reveals Senizergues foundation of skateboarding's connection to the environment and the fusing of the two to become one in his existence.
Pure & Virtuous Traverse (10 minutes) - Canada
Produced by Greg Hill
Directed by Greg Hill
Greg Hill
Journey to the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia with Greg Hill, North America's most active ski mountaineer (At present, he is attempting to ski 2 million vertical feet without the aide of a ski lift.) and 6 others. Their goal is to ski from Mount Purity to Mount Virtuous during a 5 day period. This film portrays the real feel of a backcountry ski adventure. It is not all sun and powder!!
As it Happens (17 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Renan Ozturk
Directed by Renan Ozturk
Rock Monkey Art
Renan Ozturk and Cory Richards travel to Nepal to climb Taboche a 21,320 foot peak.
As their story unfolds they send dispatches home to let the rest of the world know what is unfolding. We follow their story from Airport to summit.
Living the Dream (3 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Renan Ozturk
Directed by Renan Ozturk
Rock Monkey Art
Follow a typical day in the life of North Face sponsored athlete, climber, artist and film maker Renan Ozturk. It is not always glamorous!!
The Season (22 minutes) - Canada
Produced by Bryan Smith
Directed by Bryan Smith
Reel Water Productions
BEST SPORT FILM AWARD
This film gives us an in depth look at several young athletes who have dedicated their lives to becoming the best at their particular sport. Follow the lives of kayakers,rockclimbers and outdoor athletes as they meet success and failure on the road to becoming who they are. The film also delves into why they have decided to take these unconventional paths.
Three Two One (5 minutes) - Australia
Produced by Jack MaCowan
Directed by Jack McCowan
Adventure Project
A short film about former Marine and B.A.S.E. Jumper Jose Campos and his motivation to keep risking his life long after he has returned home from war.
Into the Volcano (7 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Malcolm Sangster
Directed by Malcolm Sangster
Rocky Mountain Sherpas
BEST SHORT FILM AWARD
Join Mark Abma, Chris Rubens and Eric Hjorleifson, who's goal is to ski the inner walls of Volcan Puyehue. This stunning volcano straddling the border between Argentina and Chile has had its outer flanks skied a few time but no one has ever skied the inner crater until this expedition. A feature article on the trip appeared in the September 2010 issue of Powder Magazine. If you are interested in skiing South America's volcanoes contact Jorge Kozulj, owner of Andescross in Bariloche, Argentina. http://andescross.com
Alone on the Wall (24 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Peter Mortimer
Directed by Peter Mortimer
Sender Films
Alex Honnald is considered the master soloist on rock. Alex does not have the luxury of making a mistake. In this film, Alex takes on the 600 meter rock face of Half Dome in California's Yosemite National Park. This young climber's exploits have taken him around the globe in search of adventure.
2009
Arwa Tower: Lightning Strike (50 minutes) - Switzerland
Directed by Stephan Siegrist
Stephan Siegrist
Join a team of cutting edge alpinists for the first ascent of the north face of the Arwa Tower (6,352m) in India. After 12 days of both free and artificial climbing they stand on the summit.
Samsara (23 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Renan Ozturk
Directed by Renan Ozturk
Rock Monkey Media
Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk travel to India's Garhwal Himalaya to attempt Mt. Meru, considered the 'center of the universe' in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology. The stunning symmetry and position of the steep east face has been a lure and lodgestone for climbers who have attempted it for the past 20 years.
"Samsara" the trailer from renan ozturk on Vimeo.
Drift (15 minutes) - USA
Produced by Jim Klug
Directed by Chris Patterson
Confluence Films
Drift takes us to the exotic rivers of Kashmir, India. This journey in the shadow of the Himalayas gives us a glimpse into the culture and people of this interesting land. Drift has brought the genre of flyfishing films to a new level.
Cerro Torre: A winter Attempt (48 minutes) - Switzerland
Produced by Thomas Ulrich
Directed by Christine Kopp
Four of Europe's top alpinists travel to Patagonia to attempt a winter ascent of Cerro Torre. Though they do not reach the summit they are still enthusiastic about their attempt and the beautiful environment of Patagonia.
Ride of the Mergansers (11 minutes) - USA
Produced by Steve Furman
Directed by Steve Furman
Furman Films
An eyewitness account of the first few days of the merganser's life as he jumps from his nest to the big wide world out there. Creatively photographed, an one-of-a-kind film.
Snow Many Possibilities (9 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Trey Chace
Directed by Trey Chace
Ology Productions
Exciting ski footage and a sobering look at the trials, tribulations and dangers of big mountain skiing. A look at big mountain skier Trevor Hiatt's near fatal accident and his thoughts and views on why it occurred.
Presence: Forty Days in Greenland (15 minutes) - Japan
Produced by Masaki Sekiguchi
Directed by Masaki Sekiguchi
Ebis Films
Doing away with all mechanical forms of transportation, this expedition from Japan loaded up their kayaks on the coast of Greenland and paddled in search of great lines to ski on the world's largest island. An inspiration to all backcountry travelers.
Qhapaq Nan: The Grand Route of the Incas (26 minutes) - France
Produced by Megan Son
Directed by Megan Son
Qhapaq Nan
The Great Route of the Incas stretches the length of South America. Megan Son and Laurent Granier set out to walk the entire length from Colombia to Chile. This film chronicles the hardships, discoveries and joys of being on the road for over a year.We will be showing episode one of a four part series.
The Red Helmet (5 minutes) - USA
Produced by Tyler Young
Directed by Tyler Young
expedition films
The Red Helmet tells the story of a young boy overcome by fear who runs off into the woods and finds a magic red helmet. Through his imagination, and the help of some very amazing adventure athletes, the young boy goes on dramatic journey kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, slacklining, and base jumping. Slowly building courage, he is transformed, and returns to a lakeside dock to confront his fear of jumping into the water.
This Is Kashmir (15 minutes) - Australia
Produced by Jack McCowen
Directed by Jack McCowen
Adventure Project
In 2009 the New Zealand Ski Club of Kashmir put the call out for ski and snowboard instructors to volunteer for a once in a lifetime opportunity; to travel to Gulmarg, India in the disputed region of Kashmir and teach local kids how to ski. Gulmarg, the location of the world's highest gondola, attracts adventure skiers from around the world to sample backcountry skiing on a Himalayan scale. Eight instructors from Australia, New Zealand, UK, Argentina, and France answered the call of the ski club and came to Gulmarg for 2 months of teaching and skiing. This is their story.
Revolution One (10 minutes) - USA
Produced by Dan Heaton
Directed by Dan Heaton
Dan Heaton
Dan Heaton, Kris holm and a group of extremely talented unicycle riders take to the woods, mountains and parks for this exciting look at off road unicycling. These riders will change your mind about what you thought was possible.
Poor Man's Helicopter (6 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Darrell Miller
Directed by Darrell Miller
Storm Show Studios
Have you grown tired of the same old helicopter angles in ski films? This was the inspiriation for “Poor Man’s Helicopter”. Filmmaker Darrell Miller and pilot Matt Combs of Jackson Hole Paragliding set out to do what had never been done in the world of ski films. Our approach to obtaining aerial footage was a simple concept, albeit a dangerous one: tandem paraglide over skiers as they drop into gnarly lines and exposed couloirs in the Jackson Hole backcountry. Local skiers Justus Meyer, Jeff Annetts, and Mike Tierney do what they do best on the mountain, while pilot Matt Combs and cameraman Darrell Miller fly in close to capture the action from a birds’ eye view. Now that’s environmentally friendly aerial footage, at an affordable price…
Signature's (15 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Nick Waggoner
Directed by Nick Waggoner
Sweetgrass Productions
Signatures is one of the most beautiful ski films you will ever experience. Filmed on the island of Hokkaido in Japan where massive amounts of snow seem to be the norm . This film feature Alpine skiers, telemark skiers, snowboarders and noboarders. At the heart of this lovely tale of deep powder mystery: the seasons. In Japan there is a cultural connection to the different Signatures of our terrestrial home-- a sense that the rhythm of fall, winter, spring, summer influences the rhythm of the person, their energy, their style, and the lines they choose. Niseko local photographer Yoichi Watanabe explains, "As a photographer, the change in season brings a change of subject. I have to be ahead of this change in nature, like I have to be thinking about flowers before they actually bloom in order to capture what really goes on. I can say the same about the snow as well."
The Sharp End (22 minutes) - U.S.A.
Senderfilms.com
The Sharp End is an exciting climbing film which concentrates on the mental and physical demands of leading the hardest rock and alpine
climbs. At times with little protection and at times with none. We
will follow a group of Americans as they travel to eastern Germany
and The Czech Republic where the climbing is crazy and dangerous.
2008
Crossing The Himalayas (50 minutes) - Ireland
Produced by Paul Murray
Directed by Paul Murray
Crossing The Line Films
This film follows a family of Buddhist yak herders on a breathtaking journey across the roof of the world. Each year after wintering high on the Nepalese-Tibetan border, the Dolpo-pa load their yaks with salt and set off over some of the highest mountain passes in the world. After a grueling three-month journey across breathtaking but treacherous terrain, they reach the lowland valleys of Southern Nepal. Here they have just a few short weeks to sell their salt and load their beasts with grain before setting off once again for the high peaks of the Himalaya.
Ice Mines (29 minutes) - Canada
Directed by Will Gadd
Gravsports
Ice climbing in dark cold mines!!!! Join Will Gadd, Canadian ice climber, as they explore abandoned mines in northern Sweden in search of new routes. One of the most innovative ideas for seeking out new adventures to come along in years.
Via Bearzi (33 minutes) - USA
Produced by Jeff Alzner
Directed by Mike Bearzi
K200 Productions
Mike Bearzi and his partner Bruce Miller teamed up for a two-man alpine style ascent of Gyachung Kang in Tibet. Mike Bearzi's dream was the perfect climb: two climbers, without support or fixed camps, attempting remote, difficult routes. They risk everything against the elements, relying on experience, each other and their luck.
K. L. Towers (3 minutes) - USA
Produced by Chris McNamara
Directed by Chris McNamara
Base Jumping Movies
Chris McNamara is back with another great B.A.S.E. jumping film. Filmed in Malaysia's capitol city, Kuala Lumpur. This short film is packed with lots of energy and brings a smile to your face. The music could not be better matched.
Respect (17 minutes) - USA
Directed by Jason Winkler
Wink Inc Productions
Skiers from around the world have one thing in common, respect for the power and force of big mountains. Eyewitness the dramatic change from beautiful powder runs to avalanche deathtraps.
Oil & Water (33 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Nicholas Franczyk
Directed by Nicholas Franczyk
Oil & Water Project
Join two adventurers from Montana as they drive their Bio-Diesel vehicle from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. Along the way they kayak, surf and spread the word about the virtues of Bio Diesel energy. During the entire trip they do not use a drop of conventional fuel.
Destinations (17 minutes) - U.S.A
Produced by RA Beattie
Directed by RA Beattie
Fish with RA Beattie
Join RA Beattie professional fly fishing guide and movie maker as he takes you to three of his favorite spots around the globe. Slovenia, Alaska and North Carolina offer some of the best fishing to be found. This is incredibly exciting for a fishing tale
Wings On Your Feet (50 minutes) - Switzerland
Produced by Fulvio Mariani
Directed by Fulvio Mariani
Iceberg Film
Fulvio Mariani & John Falkiner have dedicated their lives to Telemark Skiing in some of the most beautiful mountain ranges of the world. This chosen lifestyle takes them to Patagonia, Lebanon, the Dolomites and Kashmir
KingLines (20 minutes) - U.S.A.
Produced by Josh Lowell
Directed by Peter Mortimer
Sender Films
King Lines follows Chris Sharma on his search for the planet's greatest climbs.From South America fantasy boulders to to the sweeping limestone walls of Europe. Sharma finds and climbs the hardest and most spectacular routes.
End of the Affair (2 minutes) - U.K.
Produced by Simon D.Gee
Directed by Simon D. Gee
A great short comedy about the obsessiveness of bouldering. Perhaps the boulder has its own agenda too.
It's Fantastic! (18 minutes) - USA
Produced by Matt Sheridan
Directed by Matt Sheridan
Team Thirteen
This exciting film introduces us to the new sport of speed flying. Get a parachute and a pair of skis and you are on your way.
Didier vs. The Cobra (25 minutes) - U.S.A.
Directed 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.
Seasons (20 minutes) - Canada
Produced by The Collective
Directed by The Collective
The collective
The world's top mountain bike riders show case their talents in this exciting film. We will be showing a 20 minute section of this 1 hour film.
Training Day (8 minutes) - Scotland
Produced by Claire MaCleod
Directed by Claire MaCleod
Rare Breed Productions
Hard rock climbing in sunny Spain prepares this climber to take on the hardest climbs on Scotland's highest peak, Ben Nevis.
Joy Ride (7 minutes) - U.S.A.
Directed by Dean Hamer
Boogy Boarder
Travel to the Hawaiian Islands to watch boogy boarders and surfers catch some really big waves, and argue over which is a better sport, surfing or boogy boarding. Lots of fun packed into 7 minutes.
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.