2016 FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN FILM

2016 FILMFLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN
FESTIVAL
February
11-14

ORPHEUM THEATER
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FROM THE DIRECTORS

JOHN AMY MARIA ANNE LAURA LISA MONTANA

The Directors are both proud and relieved to be presenting the 14th annual Flagstaff Mountain accept the mission. Finally our new team is rounded out with the return of one of the festival
Film Festival! The past 12 months have been touch and go for us since our long time, founders Anne Walton, who while still based in Canada, has come back as a film scout and
overworked Executive Director, Ron Tuckman, decided it was time get his life back. He is now program advisor.
off to great things, getting married being at the top of the list! Ron and I took over the festival When Anne and Geoff Cross started the festival in 2003 it was a winter event. Circumstance
together back in 2007, and he is sorely missed. For the eight years that Ron and I worked has brought it back to the winter. Teams and events cycle and change, but what has
together, at the close of each festival I would tell our audience in the Orpheum that the reason remained the same is that we once again have assembled an incredible line-up of
we still have a Mountain Film Festival in Flagstaff is because of Ron. This is a fact that will documentary film and special events for Flagstaff and our visitors. This year we are
remain true as long as this festival exists and in honor of his years of bringing our town the presenting a record number of 105 films from around the globe. The Orpheum remains our
magic of documentary film, we as a board have inaugurated an award in his name. This year primary venue, and the place to be from the opening with our popular Student Program; to
the first ‘Tuckman Award’ will represent the ‘best young voice award’; an audience choice our “Celebration of The Grand” tribute to the Grand Canyon and the 100th anniversary of The
for best documentary but from the perspective of our youth. It is a tribute to the future of National Park Service; right through to our closing Valentines celebration with “The Yard Dogs
documentary film and a reminder that the show must go on. Road Show, The Movie” and Wrap Party Hot Club. Flagstaff Bike Revolution is again our center
The show is going on with a tremendous effort from a mostly all new board. The amazing Amy for two nights of jaw-dropping adventure. We have free screenings and special events all
Smith, whose role was previously focused on putting on the Student and Family Programs, around downtown that will inspire and enlighten, so please take a good look at this program
has graciously ramped up her commitment and will be joining me as an executive director. and our website at flagstaffmountainfilms.org.
Maria Campbell our land-locked marine biologist has a keen eye for film and has shown us It takes an incredible effort and a great deal of resources to put on this festival. We could
that potential sponsors have a tough time resisting her Irish lilt. River and yoga guide Laura not do it without our sponsors, especially our title sponsor Arizona Raft Adventures. We would
Fallon has done an amazing job taking over our Flag Bike Revolution Outdoor and Adventure also like to thank the many contributing artists whose inspiring work fills our canvas. Finally
film program. Lisa Lamberson, who has been supporting conservation efforts in our town and thank you our audience, we wish you all the joy and inspiration this festival brings to us.
region for years, has taken over The Environmental Film program. Realizing that it would take
more than a working board to cover Ron’s workload we developed a Festival Coordinator john tveten, executive director
position and we are thanking our lucky stars that the incredible Montana Johnson decided to

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SPECIAL EVENTS

ONGOING THROUGH THE FESTIVAL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

The World Beneath the Rims VIP Filmmakers Reception Coffee Talk, Art of The Canyon
Photo Exhibit Cuvee, 6 E. Aspen Ave. Rendezvous, 100 N. San Francisco St.
Criollo Latin Kitchen, 16 N. San Francisco St. 4 – 6:30 PM 10 - 11 AM

Free to the general public VIP Pass required for admission Free to the general public (limited seating available)
Meet the filmmakers who have come to attend the festival
Local photographers Amy Martin, James ‘Q’ Martin & Andrew and other VIP pass holders. A great way to get an inside The Grand Canyon has long inspired artists of all forms.
Paffrath join together to bring an exciting Grand Canyon photo perspective to the film community locally and beyond. Enjoy Join filmmaker, James ‘Q’ Martin who will moderate a
exhibit from their film, The World Beneath the Rims. complimentary food and drinks. discussion with painter Bruce Aiken, writer Kevin Fedarko,
Silent Auction and photographer Amy Martin. They will discuss their deep
A silent auction will take place every night at the Orpheum Behind The Scenes with Filmmaker connection to the Grand Canyon, the lessons they have learned
Theatre featuring an array of both local and national outdoor Harlan Taney from this profoundly inspiring landscape and issues that
gear, art, services, and gift certificates. Proceeds will help The State Bar, 10 Historic Route 66 threaten to alter one of the world’s greatest natural muses.
fund the 2017 Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival. 8 PM Encore Film Session
Dark Sky Brewery, 117 N. Beaver St.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Free to the general public (limited seating available) 4 – 6 PM
Free to the general public (limited seating available)
Snow Films Session Get a behind the scenes perspective of the logistical An array of films including Wind Vision and Winter Glow.
Dark Sky Brewery, 117 N. Beaver St. challenges that need to be overcome to make film in The Food available from 3s in the Trees food truck.
2 – 5 PM Grand Canyon. Harlan Taney is the owner and operator of Walking The Grand Canyon
4 Corner Film Logistics, managing productions for National National Geographic Preview
Free to the general public (limited seating available) Geographic, Discovery, NBC and the BBC to name a few. As by Kevin Fedarko & Pete McBride
SEE PAGE 6 FOR A LIST OF FILMS. you will see there is no one more capable of ‘getting the shot Orpheum Theater, 115 W. Aspen Ave.
in the big ditch’ than Harlan. Music by Raillery to follow and 7 - 10 PM
keep the party going into the night. VIP pass or attendance of session required for admission.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

During our Saturday night Orpheum SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Program “A Celebration of The Grand” the
dynamic duo of writer Kevin Fedarko and Coffee Talk, ‘Ridiculous Stories from
photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride The River’ with Brad Dimock
will give us a sneak preview into their
National Geographic sponsored 600 mile Rendezvous, 100 N. San Francisco St.
walk through the entire length of The 10 AM
Grand Canyon. With multiple book and film
awards between the two of them for their Free to the general public (limited seating available)
work on the Canyon, there is no team
better positioned to convey the joy and
pain of this epic trek.

Reel Words by Craig Childs Brad Dimock has been a Grand Canyon boatman, boatbuilder, DAWNKISHPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
Orpheum Theater, 115 W. Aspen Ave. historian, and storyteller for forty-five years. He tells a story like THATSSMARTDESIGNS.COM
10 AM - NOON & 7 - 10 PM only someone who has stood around a thousand campfires can.
Join us to hear tales so ridiculous that they can only be true.
VIP pass or attendance of session required for admission.
Yard Dog Celebration of Passion Wrap Party
When he’s not penning Orion Award winning with Flag Film Hot Club
books, author and spoken word artist
Craig Childs has dazzled film festival fans Orpheum Theatre, 115 W. Aspen Ave.
with his spoken word performances from 8 - 10 PM
Telluride, to Wild and Scenic, to right here
in Flagstaff. We are incredibly fortunate VIP pass or attendance of session required for admission.
to have him strum his heart strings for
us once again this year. First with his son Jasper in our Family On this day of love we’ve got the movie part of the classic date
Session at The Orpheum Theater on Saturday 2/13, at 10 am. Then covered and more! Join top Yard Dogs Zebu Recchia and Fletcher
again on Saturday night, where he and his backing the band ‘The Fleurdujan as they present their film festival premiere of “Yard
Scatterlithics’ will close our ‘Celebration of The Grand’ program Dogs Road Show, The Movie!”. We’ll then keep the party going
with his ‘Grand Canyon Rhapsody in Em’. Cabaret Style with the Gypsy inspired Flag Film Hot Club!

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film schedule

Dark Sky Brewery Thursday, February 11 I Am Eleven Friday, February 12 Rodeo Dog
River of Eden Soar
2 – 5 PM 9 AM – NOON Noted
Bounce
DSB Snow Session A Girl Named Elastika Session 2 The Gift

Free to public, limited seating available The Hidden Life of the
Burrowing Owl
Rocky Mountains Traverse Degrees North
Passenger Winter Canvas Can You Read My Lips
Jack

Orpheum Theater 7 – 10 PM Orpheum Theater Shake the Dust 1 – 4 PM River of Eden
Denali Drawn
Session 1 Session 3
Environmental Session
What We Strive For The Hidden Life of
Sea for Yourself the Burrowing Owl

Free the Snake Bears Ears: Preserving Rabbit Island 7 – 10 PM How to Let Go of the World
The Azulita Project Our Cultural Heritage The Things We Keep (and Love All the Things
Defined by the Line Protect the Greater Session 4 Climate Can’t Change)
The Fisherman’s Son Grand Canyon’s Heritage
Mile for Mile
Jumbo Wild Tribute to Doug Tompkins

Flag Bike Revolution 7 – 10 PM Sufferfest 2 Flag Bike Revolution AK Girls Way 7 – 10 PM Showdown at
Arctic AIR Into the Light Horseshoe Hell
Session A Operation Moffat Session B Wild Women - Faith Dickey
Darklight Beat Down
Japan By Van Making Waves Desert Ice FUSE
Women’s Speed Ascent A Line Across the Sky

Arctic Swell Tamara
The Rider and the Wolf

film schedule

Saturday, February 13 Sunday, February 14

Dark Sky 4 –M6 PM 2 – 4 PM
Brewery
DSB Encore Film Session – An array of films including Wind Vision and Winter Glow. Session 10
Women in Focus
Free to public, limited seating available

10 AM – NOON Giulia - Come Dance Mistranslated
With Me AiR
The Gift Session 5 — Family Session L’Enfant qui plantait
Jack A Girl Named Elastika Kuishi Na Tembo Giulia: Come Dance des clous LoveStatements Invisible Ocean
InotfoWthoendCearvse Soar With Me Bruna Into the Sea
Rodeo Dog Bounce Denali Craig & Jasper Childs
Sammy the Explorer River of Eden Presentation Can You Read My Lips?
Noted The Hidden Life of
I Am Eleven the Burrowing Owl 5 – 7 PM

1 – 3 PM Session 11
Local’s Session
Can You Read My Lips Session 6 Kuishi Na Tembo Giulia: Come Dance with Me Orpheum Theater

Orpheum Theater Life Off Grid Twelve Seeds of 4 – 6 PM Where the River Nuestro Hogar North Rim Notes Identidad. Idantite.
Hamburger Sustainability Widens The Hidden Life of 1000 Cuts Identity.
Session 7 the Burrowing Owl Skyglow
FUSE The Land We Defend
The Important Places Age of the Farmer Craig Childs Animation Station This is Your Day
Grand Rhapsody in
7 – 10 PM Em - Presentation Grand Canyon in Depth:
Night Sky
Session 8 — Celebration of the Grand

Keep It Grand River of Eden Martin’s Boat 8 – 10 PM

Into The Ditch Walking the Canyon - The World Beneath Session 12
Presentation the Rims Yard Dog’s Road Show Night of LOVE

11 – 1 AM Chasing the Distance Yard Dogs Road Show
Slingshot Yard Dogs Burlesque -
Session 9 — Extreme Night
Oscar Wilde’s Performance
Ishtar X Tussilago Into the Ditch unReal Afterglow FUSE Addicted The Nightingale
The Coast Freefall Dream Sounds of and the Rose
Wild Women - Living Rivers Expedition Q Paragliding
The Frozen Titans Arctic Swell Faith Dickey High & Mighty

2016 STUDENT PROGRAM & FAMILY SESSION

The Student Program remains one of providing a unique educational and Giulia: Come Dance With Me, Bruna, 4 min.
the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival’s cinematic experience to their students. 4 Min. USA, 2015, Director: Tyler Haft
core endeavors, fulfilling our educational We are excited that local filmmaker Germany, 2015, Director: Lukas SEE PAGE 10 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION.
mission of connecting local students to Justin Clifton will be there to share his Steinbrecher Hamburger, 2 Min.
films that entertain, educate, and inspire enthusiasm for film to nearly 800 youth. SEE PAGE 12 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION. USA, 2015, Director: Mike Roush
while highlighting important social, cultural, From the FMFF directors a heartfelt Reverie of Vietnam, 3 Min. SEE PAGE 12 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION.
political, and environmental issues. thank you is extended to ALL educators Italy, 2015, Director: Oliver Astrologo FAMILY SESSION
This year we are excited to have two throughout Flagstaff that make magic SEE PAGE 15 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION. The Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival is
special student programs open to happen in our schools on a daily basis! Creamen, 12 min. enthusiastic about its Family Session
the public. FMFF will be donating 15% Shake the Dust, 84 Min. USA, 2013, Director: Esther Casas which offers a film experience for the
of ticket sales from these sessions USA, 2014, Director: Adam Sjoberg SEE PAGE 11 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION. whole family. For even the youngest film
to Flagstaff High School’s Digital SEE PAGE 16 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION. River of Eden, 16 Min. enthusiasts, more than a dozen short
Photography Program. On February 12th, A Line in the Sand, 3 min. USA, 2014, Director: Pete McBride films are programmed – have you ever
enjoy great films while supporting local USA, 2014, Directors: Chris Cresci, Justin SEE PAGE 15 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION. received the perfect gift, ventured into
students. The feature film in the morning Clifton a cave, lived with elephants, or have you
session is I Am Eleven by Genevieve SEE PAGE 9 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION. Noted, 3 Min. ever had a best friend?! Selected films are
Bailey. The youth in this film share their USA, 2014, Director: Eli Staub fun, uplifting, educational, and are bound
thoughts on a range of subjects such The Hidden Life of the Burrowing SEE PAGE 15 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION. to be enjoyed by all. The festival’s Family
as love, war, global warming, music, Owl, 6 Min. Sea for Yourself, 12 Min. Session will be Saturday morning at the
terrorism, culture, family, happiness, USA, 2008 Director: Mike Roush Ireland, 2015, Director: Steven Sheehy Orpheum. This cinematic experience will
religion and the future. The feature film SEE PAGE 17 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION. SEE PAGE 16 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION. also incorporate a live performance from
in the afternoon session is Shake the I Lost My Dream, 9 Min. Denali, 8 Min. father and son, Craig and Jasper Childs.
Dust by Nas & Adam Sjoberg. The film Australia/Mexico/Guatemala, 2015, USA, 2015, Director: Ben Knight We truly thank parents for enjoying this
chronicles the influence of breakdancing, Director: Stefan Hunt SEE PAGE 11 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION. event with their kids; minors need to be
exploring how it strikes a resonant chord SEE PAGE 13 FOR FILM DESCRIPTION. accompanied by an adult and children
in the slums, favelas and ghettos of the under 5 are FREE. SEE PAGE 7 FOR A
world and far beyond. COMPLETE SCHEDULE.
FMFF is once again offering the Traveling
Student Program to address the needs of Program & Session
our local schools. Sinagua Middle School Sponsors:
will host films on-campus, therefore

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2016 FILMS

– VENUES –

O Orpheum Theater FB Flag Bike Revolution DSB Dark Sky Brewery

THE JURY HAS BEEN JUDGING ALL SUBMISSIONS AND AWARDS ARE A Line in the Sand, 3 min.
PRESENTED TO THE WINNING ENTRIES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: STUDENT SESSION O
USA, 2014, Directors: Chris Cresci, Justin Clifton
DIRECTORS AWARD­ AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD This is one of three short films done in collaboration with The Grand
BEST FEATURE Canyon Trust, aimed at raising public support for protection of threatened
THIS AWARD IS GIVEN TO THE parts of Canyonlands. Illustrating some of Edward Abbey’s most inspiring
BEST SHORT [UNDER 30 MINUTES)­ CROWD FAVORITE. PLEASE VOTE and passionate language with beautiful 3-D animation.
TUCKMAN AWARD Animation Station, 5 Min.
FOR YOUR FAVORITE FILM! SESSION 11: 2/14, 5-7 PM O
USA, 2015, Director: Paul Perreault IN PERSON
1000 Cuts, 10 Min. A free workshop for kids of all ages at the Flagstaff Hullabaloo music and
SESSION 11: 2/14, 5-7 PM O art festival. An easy-to-use stop motion animation stage is available for
USA, 2015, Director: James Balog kids to create their own animated short. This imaginative collection is
Utah’s Canyonlands National Park is known for its fantastically formed from Hullabaloo 2015 and features original music by Planet Sandwich.
arches, canyon mazes and pristine solitude. Photographer James Balog,
finds that the rugged, primitive land that he loves is being transformed
by industrial development, right up to national park boundaries.

A Girl Named Elastika, 3 Min. Arctic AIR, 32 Min.
SESSION 2: 2/12, 9 AM-NOON; SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON O SESSION A: 2/11, 7-10 PM FB
Canada, 2012, Director: Guillaume Blanchet United Kingdom, 2014, Directors: Finn McCann, Niall McCann
Elastika is not like any other little girls. Made of elastics and living in a In a remote and undeveloped corner of Greenland, brothers Niall and Finn
universe made of cork, she takes us on adventures across oceans solo McCann take us on a journey into a mountain playground where they
or into space holding onto a firework rocket. establish new lines and make high speed descents using speedwings.
Addicted, 13 Min.
A Line Across the Sky, 40 Min. SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O
SESSION B: 2/12, 7-10 PM FB USA, 2015, Director: Julien Eustache
USA, 2015, Directors: Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer We can easily see through this action porn ski film that, for some
The Fitz Roy Traverse is one of the most sought after achievements in individuals, skiing can be much more addictive than the strongest of
modern alpinism: a gnarly journey across seven jagged summits and drugs. It’s not only a sport, it’s a lifestyle, a state of mind.
13,000 vertical feet of climbing. Who knew it could be so much fun?
Join Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold on the inspiring, and at times
hilarious, quest that earned the Piolet d’Or.

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Afterglow, 5 Min. Bears Ears: Preserving Our Cultural Heritage, 10 Min.
SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O SESSION 1: 2/11, 7-10 PM O
USA, 2015, Directors: Nick Waggoner, Mike Brown USA, 2016, Director: Justin Clifton
From the depth of the creative visuals to the groundbreaking, never- Bears Ears, unmatched in its scenic beauty and rich cultural history is
been-done-before scale of the shoot, Afterglow is being hailed as one gaining national attention. The Bears Ears Intertribal Coalition is calling
of the most cinematically profound ski movies ever made. All filmed for a National Monument, in order to protect it, heal it and by elevating
at night, with massive lights, custom made LED suits, and a national the tribal voice ensuring its proper care for future generations.
governments worth of logistics, planning, and civil engineering. Beat Down, 3 Min.
Age of the Farmer, 6 Min. SESSION B: 2/12, 7-10 PM FB
SESSION 7: 2/13, 4-6 PM O USA, 2014, Directors: Anson Fogel, Kevin Bennett
USA, 2015, Director: Spencer MacDoanld Camp4Collective going hog wild. Trash-metal, aggressive snakes and
65 is the average age of farmers, and there are not enough young a brawl on wheels that is apparently stopped by a massive cliff.
farmers to replace them. How did we get here?
Bounce, 4 Min.
AiR, 10 Min. SESSION 2: 2/12, 9 AM-NOON; SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON O
SESSION 10: 2/14, 2-4 PM O Canada, 2014, Director: Guillaume Blanchet
Ireland, 2015, Director: Sonya Keogh Guillaume, with a ball as his faithful companion take us on a freestyle
Representing an international Irish youth, AiR weaves traditional songs adventure around the world. Across many terrains, we experience the
and rhythms through electro-acoustic composition inspired by the style and grace of this partnership.
dramatic personality and natural heritage of the Wild Atlantic Way. Bruna, 4 min.
STUDENT SESSION; SESSION 10: 2/14, 2-4 PM O
AK Girls Way, 5 Min. USA, 2015, Director: Tyler Haft
SESSION B: 2/12, 7-10 PM FB Bruna, directed and edited by surf filmmaker Tyler Haft, is an inspiring
USA, 2014, Director: Jason Thompson story of humble beginnings for the professional surfer born and raised in
The two weeks that snowboarder Liz Daley and skier Caroline Gleich the small fishing community of Matinhos, Brazil. At the age of 9, Bruna
spent riding, hiking, and camping in a glacier in Alaska’s Tordillo discovered a passion for the ocean and surfing, which leads to a future
Mountains were sweet in ways no one anticipated. Join them for the of travel and opportunities beyond the village borders.
simple joy of the full human-powered experience. Can You Read My Lips, 5 Min.
Arctic Swell, 8 Min. SESSION 2: 2/12; 9 AM-NOON; SESSION 6: 2/13, 1-3 PM;
SESSION A: 2/11, 7-10 PM FB ; SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O SESSION 10: 2/14, 2-4 PM O
USA, 2014, Director: Anton Lorimer USA, 2015, Director: David Terry Fine
Photographer Chris Burkard and professional surfers Patrick Millin, Brett What’s it like to use one sense to do the work of another? This film is
Barley, and Chadd Konig brave sub-zero temperatures in the Arctic Circle an immersive short about lip-reading based on the essay “Seeing at the
to capture moments of raw beauty in conditions that rank among the Speed of Sound” by Rachel Kolb who narrates and stars in the piece.
harshest in the natural world and tackling the next frontier in surfing.

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Chasing The Distance, 4 Min. Denali, 8 Min.
SESSION 12: 2/14, 8-10 PM O STUDENT SESSION; SESSION 3: 2/12, 1-4 PM;
USA, 2016, Director: Ian Shive SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON O
Chasing the Distance is a personal look into the lives of ultra-running USA, 2015, Director: Ben Knight
athletes and husband and wife team Rob Krar and Christina Bauer. They Denali is the story of the relationship between photographer Ben Moon
share their deep connection to each other and the area of the proposed and his beloved dog, Denali. This short film is about friendship, loss
Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument in Arizona. and the beautiful fight for life.
Creamen, 12 min.
STUDENT SESSION O Desert Ice, 12 Min.
USA, 2013, Director: Esther Casas SESSION B: 2/12, 7-10 PM FB
The four lovable and sweet main characters of Creamen capture our USA, 2014, Directors: Andy Mann, Cory Richards, Keith Ladzinski,
hearts as they gradually have to confront an unexpected challenge to Josh Povec, Lilly Rosenthal
their very existence. Jesse Huey and Scott Adamson climb into the high-desert slot canyons
of Southwest Utah; in search of what some are calling the best water-ice
Darklight, 7 Min. discovery in the last, 20 years.
SESSION A: 2/11, 7-10 PM FB
USA, 2015, Directors: Mike Brown, Matt O’Connor Drawn, 42 Min.
Unlike anything ever seen in the world of mountain biking, we follow three SESSION 3: 2/12, 1-4 PM O
world class riders on a mind-bending night ride through the moonscapes USA, 2014, Director: Jeremy Collins
of Southern Utah to the Ewok forests of the Pacific Northwest. Drawn follows the journey from death to life while Jeremy Collins
“seeing” his way up four new climbs, goes North, South, East and West
Defined by the Line, 8 Min. enduring challenge after challenge told in his trademark hybrid style of
SESSION 1: 2/11, 7-10 PM O hand crafted animation meets on the fly live action.
USA, 2015, Director: Fitz Cahall
Josh Ewing began visiting the Bears Ears region of southeastern Utah Dream, 6 Min.
to climb at Indian Creek and explore the local archaeology. But when he SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O
moved to the town of Bluff, he saw degradation from oil drilling, looting, USA, 2015, Director: Skip Armstrong
and careless visitors. He knew simply loving a place was no longer enough. When a newbie kayaker goes paddling, he discovers a posse of pros
Degrees North, 54 Min. on the river and wonders whether someday he could be that cool. A
DSB 1 SESSION: 2/11, 2-5 PM DSB daydream in the eddy transforms the purplehelmeted rookie into a
Canada, 2015, Directors: Guido Perrini, Tim Burgess whitewater Adonis.
World-renowned freeriders Xavier De Le Rue, Samuel Anthamatten and Expedition Q, 12 Min.
Ralph Backstrom use new technology to scope remote areas in order to SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O
show ski and snowboard action in a way never seen before. USA, 2015, Director: Skip Armstrong
Last summer, a group of friends set out on an adventure that takes
11 them across Baffin Island’s Penny Ice Cap on skis, on a first descent of
the Class V Weasel River and finally—by way of traditional kayaks they
hand-built themselves—over age-old Inuit hunting routes across the
southern portion of the island all the way to sea.

Free the Snake, 8 Min. Hamburger, 2 Min.
SESSION 1: 2/11, 7-10 PM O STUDENT SESSION; SESSION 7: 2/13, 4-6 PM O
USA, 2015, Directors: Alex Lowther, Matt Stoecker, Carissa Ridgeway Tudor USA, 2015, Director: Mike Roush
Snake River Salmon have been trucked, put on barges, diverted up Brian loves to eat hamburgers when his wife is away on business trips.
fish ladders, all in the hope that enough would bypass the four dams She thinks they are bad for him and wants him to eat healthier. He just
standing in their way to reach their historic habitat, and ensure their dropped her off at the airport. One quick bite can’t hurt.
future existence. But it’s not working. The time has come to breach the
dams and reconnect wild salmon to this important watershed. High and Mighty, 20 Min.
Freefall, 4 Min. SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O
SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O USA, 2015, Directors: Nick Rosen, Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer
Norway, 2015, Director: Alex Aimard High ball bouldering — where a fall could lead to serious injury — is not
“FREEFALL” in the breath taking landscape of Voss in Norway with for the faint of heart. Follow Daniel Woods’ epic battle to conquer fear
multiple skydiving world champion Martin Kristensen. and climb the high ball test-piece the process.
How to Let Go of the World (and Love All the Things
FUSE, 2 Min. Climate Can’t Change), 125 Min.
SESSION B: 2/12, 7-10 PM FB ; SESSION 8: 2/13, 7-10 PM; SESSION 4: 2/12, 7-10 PM O
SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O USA, 2015, Director: Josh Fox Oscar
USA, 2014, Director: Dave Wortley Travelling to 12 countries on 6 continents, Academy Award nominee Director
A visual experiment mixing light and white-water with kayaking and Josh Fox investigates climate change. The film acknowledges that it may
night. This ground-breaking action sports film, blends freestyle kayaking be too late to stop some of the worst consequences and asks, what is
with the world of art and creativity. it that climate change can’t destroy? What is so deep within us that no
calamity can take it away?
Giulia: Come Dance With Me, 4 Min. I Am Eleven, 98 Min.
STUDENT SESSION; SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON; SESSION 6: 2/13, SESSION 2: 2/12, 9 AM-NOON; SESSION 6: 2/13, 1-3 PM O
1-3 PM; SESSION 10: 2/14, 2-4 PM O Austraila, 2011 Director: Genevieve Bailey
Germany, 2015, Director: Lukas Steinbrecher I AM ELEVEN explores the lives and thoughts of children from 15
Talk about raw talent. Giulia started skating less than 2 years ago and countries. The film weaves together deeply personal, and at times
has become one of the most elegant dancers on a longboard in Germany. hilarious portraits of what it means to sit at this transitional age, and
So when the VeyVey Films crew saw her skate, they just had to capture provides us with powerful insights into the future of our world.
it on film. Watch her dance through the streets of Cologne, Germany. Identidad. Idantite. Identity., 5 min.
SESSION 11: 2/14, 5-7 PM O
Grand Canyon in Depth: Night Sky, 10 Min. Dominican Republic/Haiti, 2015, Director: Amy Martin IN PERSON
SESSION 11: 2/14, 5-7 PM O This film aims to bring to light the current situation of those of Haitian
USA, 2015, Director: Ryan Christensen IN PERSON descent living in Dominican Republic. It follows individuals whose
Journey to a place where the Milky Way stretches across the heavens. citizenship has been denied or revoked by changes in Dominican law and
Experience the mystery and wonder of Grand Canyon’s night sky with connects these individuals, through the art of photography, to others
Astronomer Tyler Nordgren and Park Ranger Rader Lane. Explore its around the globe.
beauty and learn what you can do to help preserve it.

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I Lost My Dream, 9 Min. Invisible Ocean, 9 Min.
STUDENT SESSION O SESSION 10: 2/14, 2-4 PM O
Australia/Mexico/Guatemala, 2015, Director: Stefan Hunt USA, 2015, Director: Emily V. Driscoll
Moacir’s dreams stray from typical boyish fantasies of superheroes A documentary that follows environmental artist Mara G. Haseltine as
and pirates. He wants nothing more than to escape his Nicaraguan life she creates a sculpture to reveal a microscopic threat beneath the
of poverty and abuse to live the American dream. The mission teaches surface of the ocean.
him that dreams don’t always come true, but the journey can teach you
lessons far greater. Ishtar X Tussilago, 5 Min.
Into the Cave of Wonders, 10 Min. SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O
SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON O Sweden, 2015, Director: Maceo Frost
Spain, 2014, Director: Manuel Benito de Valle A short film starring downhill longboard Rider Ishtar Backlund in
A visual short documentary that strives to show a glimpse into one of the mountains of Norway. Combined with an epic soundtrack from
the most beautiful creations on earth... from its unfathomable beginning Swedish rock band Tussilago, the film is a glimpse into the profound
millions of years ago to what it has become today. The Cave of Wonders feeling of believing in yourself and living one’s greatest dreams.
(la Gruta de las Maravillas) is located in a beautiful town called Aracena Jack, 3 Min.
in the South of Spain. SESSION 2: 2/12, 9 AM-NOON; SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON O
Into the Ditch, 2 Min. Netherlands, 2013, Director: Quentin Haberham
SESSION 8: 2/13, 7-10 PM; SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O While looking for a missing limb on a junkyard, Jack discovers what
USA, 2014, Director: Rush Sturges he really misses is a friend.
Two friends, one ditch. Nothing has changed, but now everything is
different. Watch as two of the world’s best kayakers, Ben Marr and Japan By Van, 5 Min.
Rush Sturges, tackle breakneck speeds down 500 vertical feet of a SESSION A: 2/11, 7-10 PM FB
concrete drainage ditch in British Columbia in Canada. USA, 2014, Producer: Sweetgrass Productions
There are no ski areas on the peaks above the historic village of
Into the Light, 52 Min. Shirakawa-go, but it’s surrounded by great skiing, as long as you’re
SESSION B: 2/12, 7-10 PM FB willing to hike for it. Join Carston Oliver, Eliel Hindert, Pep Fujas and
Spain, 2014, Director: Jochen Schmoll Makoto Takeishi as they take to the hills to discover the meaning of
After a 170m free hanging rappel, we follow Chris Sharma and his Deep in the Shirakawa backcountry.
partner as they set out for a record breaking ascent from the deepest Jumbo Wild, 60 Min.
point of Majlis al Jinn, fighting gravity, climbing upside down back SESSION 1: 2/11, 7-10 PM O
into the light. USA, 2015, Director: Nick Waggoner
Set against a backdrop of incredible backcountry ski and snowboard
Into the Sea, 52 Min. footage, Jumbo Wild documents all sides of a divisive issue bringing
SESSION 10: 2/14, 2-4 PM O the passionate local fight to protect the Jumbo Valley to life for the
France, 2014, Director: Marion Poizeau first time.
Winner of the first Peace & Sport Documentary Prize, this film follows
three women, Irish surfer Easkey, Iranian snowboarder Mona and Iranian
diver Shalha as they introduce a new sport in Iran: SURFING, and in doing
so, helping to bridge cultural and gender divides in a remote part of Iran.

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Keep It Grand, 22 Min. LoveStatements, 6 Min.
SESSION 8: 2/13, 7-10 PM O SESSION 10: 2/14, 2-4 PM O
USA, 2015, Director: Daniel Ferrara IN PERSON Austria, 2013, Director: Maria Weber
A developer looks to bring millions of tourists to a resort on Navajo land in A declaration of love. Maria Weber attempts nothing less in her animated
the Grand Canyon, and those protecting this sacred site are up in arms. documentary Love Statements, in which she has a wide variety of
individuals philosophize about being in love.
Kuishi Na Tembo (Living with Elephants), 12 Min.
SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON; SESSION 6: 2/13, 1-3 PM O Making Waves, 9 Min.
UK, 2015, Director: Andrea Powel SESSION B: 2/12, 7-10 PM FB
Two young people passionate about the natural world set out on a UK, 2015, Director: Harri Grace Oumaima
journey to Ruaha, Tanzania to educate rural community children on the Erhali is a 17-year-old Moroccan woman determined to surf. She’s part
benefits of living alongside elephants. of a generation that is pushing boundaries, in a country where many
L’Enfant qui plantait des clous, 4 Min. believe a surfboard is no place for a young Muslim woman. Oumaima
SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON O won’t let stereotypes hold her back from the sport she loves, nor the life
Canada, 2014, Director: Isabelle Kanape she wants to lead.
A fable about the consequences of our actions depicted in Chinese Martin’s Boat, 24 Min.
shadows. SESSION 8: 2/13, 7-10 PM O
USA, 2015, Director: Peter McBride IN PERSON
Life Off Grid, 85 Min. Martin’s Boat is a film that honors the legacy of Martin Litton and follows
SESSION 7: 2/13, 4-6 PM O the newest boat in the Grand Canyon Dories fleet, the Marble Canyon,
Canada, 2015, Director: Jonathan Taggart IN PERSON on its maiden voyage down the legendary Colorado River through the
A film about people who have chosen to build their lives around grandest canyon on Earth.
renewable energy with beautiful, inspiring, and often challenging results. Mile for Mile, 15 Min.
Filmed over two years of travel throughout Canada, Life Off Grid shows SESSION 4: 2/12, 7-10 PM; SESSION 10: 2/14, 2-4 PM O
how off-gridders have disconnected their houses while maintaining a USA, 2015, Director: James Q Martin IN PERSON
familiar sense of home. Ultrarunners Krissy Moehl, Jeff Browning and Luke Nelson run 106 miles
Living Rivers, 4 Min. through the newly opened Patagonia Park in Chile, to celebrate and
SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O highlight Conservacion Patagonica’s efforts to re-wild and protect this
USA, 2015, Director: Max Lowe vast landscape.
In the rush of water spilling from the high mountain peaks of Montana, Mistranslated, 10 Min.
Wyoming and Idaho, surfers are finding standing waves that move with SESSION 10: 2/14, 2 - 4 PM O
life and never end. USA, 2015, Director: Joyce Bentle IN PERSON
Street harassment, cat calling, and unwanted attention are universal
14 issues that many women navigating public and cyber spaces deal with
every day. This film follows four transgender people who experience
such harassment and explores their unique perspectives on feeling like
prey in those situations.

North Rim Notes, 14 min. Passenger, 65 Min.
SESSION 11: 2/14, 5-7 PM O DSB SESSION: 2/11, 2-5 PM DSB
USA, 2015, Director: Ed George IN PERSON USA, 2015, Directors: David Peacock, Andre Nutini
The film reflects the thoughts of people who work, study, and have lived A cinematic journey that spans four continents, the film aims to reveal
in the Grand Canyon concerning the proposed Grand Canyon Heritage the endless spectrum of emotions and experiences from each location.
National Monument. With the help of Old Man Winter himself, a story is woven through the
twists and turns of a ski season, shedding light on how it feels to be a
Noted, 3 Min. constant passenger.
STUDENT SESSION; SESSION 2: 2/12, 9 AM-NOON; Protect the Greater Grand Canyon’s Heritage, 4 Min.
SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON O SESSION 1: 2/11, 7-10 PM O
USA, 2014, Director: Eli Staub USA, 2015, Director: Derek Doublin
Noted is 12-year-old Eli Staub’s first film. Eli wrote, produced, directed, Tribal leaders are calling on President Obama to designate the public
co-edited, and starred in this charming short. The ultimate in guerrilla-style lands around the Grand Canyon as a national monument and protect this
film making — filmed over the course of three 30-minute class periods of pristine area from uranium mining.
Mrs. Mieliwocki’s 7th Grade English class while the rest of the students in
the class performed school work completely unrelated to the film. Rabbit Island, 6 Min.
Nuestro Hogar, 5 Min. SESSION 4: 2/12, 7-10 PM O
SESSION 7: 2/13, 4-6 PM O USA, 2015, Director: Ben Moon
Panama, 2014, Directors: Detsy Barrigon, Ivan Jaripio One man’s quest to protect an island he loves leads him to ponder
An intimate and political glimpse into an Embera family in Panama. This great questions: Is there an opposite to development? An antonym to
film/manifesto makes a connection between traditional homes and land subdivision? This film is a brief study of an island set on the majestic
conservation demands. Lake Superior, and the artists who gather there for inspiration.
Reverie of Vietnam, 3 Min.
Operation Moffat, 20 Min. STUDENT SESSION O
SESSION A: 2/11, 7-10 PM FB Italy, 2015, Director: Oliver Astrologo
Scottland, 2015, Directors: Jen Randall, Claire Carter Set off on a 1650 Km north to south journey: capturing the best wonders
A film that takes inspiration and wit from the colourful climbing life of of Vietnam: Hanoi ancient quarter, the breathtaking Halong Bay, the
Britain’s first female mountain guide, Gwen Moffat. We follow writer claustrophobic caves in Trang An, the glamorous fabric merchants in Hoi
Claire Carter and filmmaker Jen Randall as they climb, run, scramble and An, the secret temples inside Da Nang, the historical old capital Hue, the
swim their way through Gwen’s most cherished British landscapes. wet and tropical mekong delta and the white sandy beaches at Phu Quoc.
River of Eden, 6 Min.
Oscar Wilde’s The Nightingale and the Rose, 13 Min. STUDENT SESSION; SESSION 2: 2/12, 9 AM-NOON; SESSION 3: 2/12,
SESSION 12: 2/14, 8-10 PM O 1-4 PM; SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON; SESSION 8: 2/13, 7-10 PM O
Australia, 2015, Directors: Del Kathryn Barton, Brendan Fletcher USA, 2014, Director: Pete McBride IN PERSON
A Nightingale embarks on a perilous quest to find a single red rose for Slicing through Fiji’s tropical highlands, the Upper Navua Gorge is
her beloved, so that he may win the heart of the Professor’s Daughter. unparalleled. Waterfalls and a misty spray dance from the jungle above.
The ritual the Nightingale must put herself through to summon the red When native guides aren’t singing or laughing, they share legends of
rose into being is an orgasmic collision of love, death and nature. warfare and love that are intertwined with each bend in the river.​

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Rocky Mountains Traverse, 24 Min. Showdown at Horseshoe Hell, 20 Min.
DSB SESSION: 2/11, 2-5 PM DSB SESSION B: 2/12, 7-10 PM FB
USA, 2015, Directors: David Pearson, Bryan Smith USA, 2015, Directors: Zachary Barr, Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen
Vol biv, or fly camp, is the next frontier in paragliding. Will Gadd and This is the wildest event in the climbing world: a mash-up of
Gavin McClurg took the sport to a whole new level with their 34 day, ultramarathon and Burning Man where elite climbers and gumbies alike
800km, flight along the Rocky Mountains from McBride, B.C. to the U.S./ go for broke in a sun up-to-sun up orgy of lactic acid and beer. But all
Canada border. fun aside, the competition is real: Can the team of Nik Berry and Mason
Earle stand up against the all-powerful Alex Honnold?
Rodeo Dog, 12 Min. Slingshot, 7 Min.
SESSION 2: 2/12, 9 AM-NOON; SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON O SESSION 12: 2/14, 8-10 PM O
USA, 2014, Director: Rebecca Hynes Australia, 2015, Director: David Hansen
Rodeo Dog is about a disappearing breed of the American family. Three Frankie is a 10 year-old kid on summer vacation at a run-down trailer park.
generations work side by side producing rodeos, joined by their bull When Tayla, a 10 year-old girl, shows a romantic interest, Frankie’s holiday
wrangling Australian Shepherd Jake, the only known dog of its kind who becomes a whole lot more complicated. Slingshot is an amusing analogy on
works in the professional arenas. modern love told through the eyes of one of its latest victims.

Sammy The Explorer, 3 Min. Skyglow, 2 Min.
SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON O SESSION 11: 2/14, 5-7 PM O
Sumba, 2014, Director: Stefan Hunt USA, 2015, Directors: Harun Mehmedinovic IN PERSON,
There is a big world out there to explore and Sammy the grommet from Gavin Heffernan
Sumba is keen to see it all. You see there was a time when a lack of clean This short re-imagines Los Angeles as a starry-sky city by compositing
drinking water meant Sammy, his family and local community were prone skies shot at dark sky reserves such as Grand Canyon and Death Valley
to disease and illness. This all changed when Sammy discovered the Ocean over the shots of the heavily light polluted Los Angeles.
People (aka a bunch of surfers) representing Hurley H2O and SurfAid Sumba. Soar, 7 Min.
Sea for Yourself, 12 Min. SESSION 2: 2/12, 9 AM-NOON; SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON O
STUDENT SESSION; SESSION 3: 2/12, 1-4 PM O USA, 2015, Director: Alyce Tzue
Ireland, 2015, Director: Steven Sheehy A precocious young girl makes a new friend when a tiny boy pilot drops
Ten inner city teenagers from all over Northern Ireland, most of whom out of the sky on a broken flying machine. Now she must race against
have never tasted fish are taken on a journey of the fishing industry that time to return him home, before her new friend becomes stranded on
exists on their doorstep. This documentary explores why Ireland, a country Earth forever.
surrounded by water is one of the worst consumers of fish in Europe.
Sounds of Paragliding, 4 Min.
Shake the Dust, 84 Min. SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O
STUDENT SESSION; SESSION 3: 2/12, 1-4 PM O France, 2014, Director: Shams
USA, 2014, Director: Adam Sjoberg Theo de Blic welcomes you to a unique experience: The Sounds of
From executive producer/rapper Nasir “Nas” Jones and journalist/ Paragliding. Listen to nature’s harmony while the young pilot rhythms
filmmaker Adam Sjoberg, this chronicles the influence of breakdancing, the melody with aerobatic paragliding.
exploring how it strikes a resonant chord in the slums of the world.
Showcasing some of the most jaw-dropping moves ever on film.

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Sufferfest 2, 26 Min. The Frozen Titans, 24 Min.
SESSION A: 2/11, 7-10 PM FB SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O
USA, 2014, Director: Cedar Wright USA, 2015, Director: Bryan Smith, Dave Pearson
Put on your helmets, throw on some lycra, buckle your harness, and The unique spray ice formations at Helmcken Falls, British Columbia,
check your knots because this trailer is sketchy, and the only thing are considered the hardest ice and mixed climbing spot in the world.
sketchier... and more awesome... and hilarious, is the full short film The 140-meter cave is a terrifying complex of giant, overhung icicles
that is coming to a film festival near you! and thus has become Will Gadd’s obsession and the leading edge of
modern ice climbing.
Tamara, 18 Min. The Gift, 13 Min.
SESSION B: 2/12, 7-10 PM FB SESSION 2: 2/12, 9 AM-NOON; SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON O
Germany, 2015, Director: Joachim Hellinger, Christian Schmidt United Kingdom, 2014, Director: Gabriel Robertson
In 2014, the 28-year-old made her way back to K2 with alpinist Nikolaus Tupelo, Mississippi, 1946. To celebrate his eleventh birthday, a MOTHER
Gruber to take on the biggest challenge of her mountaineering career. takes her SON to the local hardware store to get his present, where a
Between fear, passion and happiness this is a portrait of a woman who .22 rifle catches his attention. With the mother unamused, a helpful
lives and loves extremes. STORE WORKER must offer an alternative...
The Azulita Project, 2 Min. The Hidden Life of the Burrowing Owl, 6 Min.
SESSION 1: 2/11, 7-10 PM O STUDENT SESSION; SESSION 2: 2/12, 9 AM-NOON; SESSION 3: 2/12, 1-4
USA, 2016, Director: James Q Martin IN PERSON PM; SESSION 5: 2/13, 10 AM-NOON; SESSION 7: 2/13, 4-6 PM O
Plastico shows how individuals can turn the social norm around by USA, 2008 Director: Mike Roush
creating a plastic waste management system that recycles over 12 Seen through the lens of a wildlife documentary, we meet the
metric tons of plastic per month. Join the founders of the Azulita Burrowing Owl. He has recently lost his mate to a large predator
Project, Mike and Lainie Giovale as they share information on how a that is hunting in his neck of the woods. How will he survive in this
small community is making a difference. dangerous wilderness alone? This is a story of love and survival.
The Coast, 7 Min.
SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O The Important Places, 9 Min.
USA, 2015, Director: Skip Armstrong SESSION 8: 2/13, 7-10 PM O
Borderlands. The bridge between two worlds. Where the known meets USA, 2015, Directors: Forrest Woodward, Brendan Leonard, Gnarly Bay
mystery. Powerful, unforgiving, and exactly what Hayden Peters was Doug Woodward returns to the Grand Canyon after 43 years, and is
looking for, trading the city for the daily sting of salt water on his joined by his son and filmmaker Forest Woodward. Forest, hoping
skin, Hayden reveals how life on the coast brings him balance. the trip will help him learn what his father was like as a young man,
discovers different answers about family, getting older, and the
The Fisherman’s Son, 29 Min. landscapes that form our memories.
SESSION 1: 2/11, 7-10 PM O
USA, 2015, Director: Chris Malloy The Land We Defend, 8 Min.
Born and raised at Punta de Lobos, Ramon Navarro found his passion SESSION 11: 2/14, 5-7 PM O
riding the biggest waves on the planet. But his accomplishments in USA, 2015, Director: Ian Shive IN PERSON
giant surf are just one part of a bigger vision to protect the culture The Land We Defend: a story of seven military veterans, strangers
and environment of the Chilean coast. before connecting in the wilderness.

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The Rider and the Wolf, 65 Min. Twelve Seeds of Sustainability, 7 Min.
SESSION A: 2/11, 7-10 PM FB SESSION 7: 2/13, 4-6 PM O
USA, 2015, Director: Nathan Ward India, 2015, Director: Ritu Bhardwaj Baranaja
This is a feature documentary about the life and strange disappearance When farmers in India are tempted with offers to use chemicals on
of Mike Rust, one of six Irish brothers who fell in love with bicycles in their crops, they often can’t resist. However, when farmers implement
Colorado. “Mike the Bike” helped create the stoke for bikes in the rough Baranaja they have harvests which feed millions and are able to carry
mountain town of Crested Butte, leading to the sport we know today as on the tradition of twelve grains.
mountain biking. unReal, 13 Min.
The Things We Keep, 5 Min. SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O
SESSION 4: 2/12, 7-10 PM O Canada, 2015, Director: Teton Gravity Research, Anthill Films
USA, 2015, Director: Rosalie Miller IN PERSON A film that celebrates breaking free from the confines of reality and
The Things We Keep is a meditation on one man’s yearly sojourn into venturing into a boundless world. This place isn’t remote or hard to
the Coconino Forest to collect firewood and re-connect with his roots. find, and yet many never see it. Here, glacial walls transform into
mountain bike trails, rain and snow aren’t the only elements to fall
The World Beneath the Rims, 15 Min. from the sky and thousand pound mammals become riding partners.
SESSION 8: 2/13, 7-10 PM O What We Strive For, 3 Min.
USA, 2016, Director: James Q Martin IN PERSON SESSION 3: 2/12, 1-4 PM O
The power of the the Grand Canyon has been undeniable since USA, 2015, Director: Conor Toumarkine
humankind first laid eyes on its immense scope. Follow local Flagstaff THis film addresses the very real fears that all first-time Ironman
artists, painter Bruce Aiken, writer Kevin Fedarko, and photographer athletes face: am I ready for this? Is it too much? Will I be strong
Amy Martin as they reflect upon how the Grand Canyon has awakened, enough, fit enough, mentally tough enough? This will be Chris’ first
inspired, and pushed their creative process. iron-distance race and has been two year’s in the making.
This is Your Day, 52 Min. Where the River Widens, 5 Min.
SESSION 11: 2/14, 5-7 PM O SESSION 7: 2/13, 4-6 PM O
USA, 2015, Director: Myles Smythe Canada, 2014, Director: Zach Greenleaf
This is Your Day follows three unique individuals in one of the Inspired by the friendship and the work of fishermen, Zack Greenleaf
most storied 100-mile races in the world; the 2015 Western States sings the mig’mag culture of his Gesgapegiag village.
Endurance Run. Featuring a mother, a competitive age grouper, and an
elite, local Rob Krar facing the pressures as a defending champion. Wild Women - Faith Dickey, 3 Min.
Tribute to Doug Tompkins, 2 Min. SESSION B: 2/12, 7-10 PM FB ; SESSION 9: 2/13, 11 PM-1 AM O
SESSION 4: 2/12, 7-10 PM O UK, 2014, Director: Lukasz Warzecha
USA, 2015, Directors: James Q Martin IN PERSON Smile and laugh along with slack-liner Faith Dickey as she shows
The film celebrates the life of Douglas Tompkins, one of our us just how fun life on the line can be. With an incredible list of
generation’s greatest conservationists. Cut from a 2014 interview, achievements and world records, if there is anyone who proves how
captured in the forthcoming Patagonia National Park, he discusses his little gender matters in sport it’s her.
progression from adventurer, to entrepreneur, to conservationist.

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Wind Vision - The Monty Spindler Story, 6 Min. ChristinaNorlin.com
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Germany, 2015, Directors: Constantin Gross, Lukas Steinbrecher
Meet Monty Spindler. A legendary windsurfing sail designer who started
his career on the water at six years old. In this film, we follow Monty as
he crafts and tests his designs, and listen as he offers insight into his
fascination for a sport that has kept him going for the last 40 years.
Winter Canvas, 49 Min.
DSB SESSION: 2/11, 2-5 PM DSB
Canada, 2014, Director: Brandon Pretty
Being the coldest winter recorded in the history of Manitoba poses a big
challenge for three snowboarders. Each story offers a unique solution to
ride in the Prairies.

Winter Glow, 4 Min.
DSB SESSION: 2/13, 4-6 PM DSB
UK, 2015, Director: Kev L Smith
‘Winter Glow’ is look back on Ollie O’Flahertys winter. We follow Ollie as
he surfs the waves around his home town of Lahinch through a typical
Irish winter.

Women’s Speed Ascent, 4 Min.
SESSION A: 2/11, 7-10 PM FB
USA, 2015, Director: Chris Alstrin
Some records are just meant to be broken. In this climbing epic, Mayan
Smith-Gobat and Libby Sauter put their names in the books of the
infamous ascent of The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.

Yard Dogs Road Show, 98 Min.
SESSION 12: 2/14, 8-10 PM O
USA, 2015, Directors: Flecher Fleurdujon, Zebu Recchia IN PERSON
The story of how a creative bond between three friends from San
Francisco unexpectedly evolved into a jug band while on a road trip to
Oregon and how it grew into an internationally touring “vaudeville” show.

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