Arlington Theatre - Best of 38th Annual Banff Mtn. Film Fest

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Best of 38th Annual Banff Mtn. Film Fest

Tuesday, February 25, 2014, 07:30pm
To Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Day 1

presents Program Length – 2 hours, 11 minutes

Best of the 38th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Tuesday, February 25 / Arlington Theatre / 7:30 p.m.

Into the Mind (special edit)

Canada, 2013, 12 minutes / Filmmakers: Dave Mossop, Eric Crosland, JP Auclair & Malcolm Sangster

Amazing skiing, stunning imagery, and fabulous music are showcased in this high-energy excerpt from the feature film. www.intothemindmovie.com

Keeper of the Mountains (special edit)

Special Jury Mention

USA, 2013, 16 minutes / Filmmakers: Allison Otto & Scott McElroy

Elizabeth Hawley bucked the conventions of her time by settling alone in Kathmandu in 1960, where she began chronicling Himalayan expeditions for The Himalayan Database. Even as she turns 90, she continues to update these records with rigorous accuracy and dedication. www.smalldogonthego.com

North of the Sun

Grand Prize Winner – sponsored by MEC & People’s Choice Award – sponsored by TrekSta

& Dolby Audio Award

Norway, 2012, 46 minutes / Filmmakers: Inge Wegge & Anne Bergseng

Tucked between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the rocky slopes of a remote, arctic island, two young Norwegian adventurers discover their own private playground. They build themselves a cabin out of flotsam while clearing the beach of debris, then spend the long winter skiing and surfing in the haunting low light. www.facebook.com/nordforsola

intermission

Sea of Rock

Switzerland, 2012, 12 minutes / Filmmaker: Sebastian Doerk

A bicycle found lodged on a climbing route in the Austrian Alps inspires two expert riders to follow in the treads of the early cyclists, down the über-gnarly slopes of the Sea of Rock. www.infinitetrails.de

Dubai - A Skier's Journey

Canada, 2012, 10 minutes / Filmmakers: Jordan Manley & Danny Irvine

In the midst of a city dizzy with ambition, a dedicated community of desert-dwellers embraces the local ski hill. www.jordanmanley.com

Sensory Overload

USA, 2013, 8 minutes / Filmmaker: Robert Raker

Blind kayaker Erik Weihenmayer turns whitewater into a new form of braille. www.robraker.com

Spice Girl (Reel Rock 8)

USA, 2013, 24 minutes / Filmmakers: Josh Lowell, Alex Lowther, Peter Mortimer & Nick Rosen

The climbing scene in the United Kingdom is known for its strict traditional ethic, yielding super sketchy, dangerous routes, and a competitive machismo. It’s the last place you’d expect to find a nice little blond girl putting all the lads to shame, but Hazel Findlay is doing just that. The first woman to climb the British grade of E9, Hazel is a connoisseur of loose rock, dodgy gear, and big runouts. www.reelrocktour.com

Valhalla (special edit)

USA, 2013, 3 minutes / Filmmakers: Ben Sturgulewski, Nick Waggoner, Michael Brown & Zac Ramras

From naked chairlift riding to cliff airs wearing nothing more than an avalanche beacon and a smile, Valhalla’s naked snow segment sparks laughter from skiers and non-skiers alike. www.sweetgrass-productions.com

Day 2

Program Length – 2 hours, 10 minutes

Best of the 38th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Wednesday, February 26 / Arlington Theatre / 7:30 p.m.

Flow: The Elements of Freeride

USA, 2013, 3 minutes / Filmmaker: Oly Mingo

Follow Geophysicist Rex Flake on a high-adrenaline mountain bike ride through the Cascade Mountains as he identifies the flora, fauna, and geology of this cinematic region. Uniquely edited without the typical hard core soundtrack, Flow uses creative graphics and sound design to bring the viewer uncomfortably close to the action. www.north40productions.com

Down the Line

Canada, 2012, 22 minutes / Filmmaker: Francois-Xavier ‘Fix’ De Ruydts

None of these deep slot canyons and magnificent waterfalls have ever been explored – and once in, the only way out is down. www.deruydtsphotography.com

Heaven’s Gate

Best Film — Mountain Sports—Sponsored by Live Out There

Finland, 2013, 48 minutes / Filmmakers: Iiro Seppanen & Nic Good

A group of wingsuit pilots gather at Tianmen Mountain in China, the birthplace of the dream of human flight, to attempt an intimidating feat – flying through the sacred site known as Heaven’s Gate, an archway carved out of the mountain. As Jeb Corliss drops from a helicopter and soars toward the opening, nearly a half-billion people hold their breath. www.panpacificentertainment.com

intermission

NotBad (special edit)

Canada, 2013, 10 minutes / Filmmakers: Darcy Wittenburg, Darren McCullough, Colin Jones & Ian Dunn

Seven brave riders set out from the four corners of the globe for thirty days of outrageous fun and bicycle tomfoolery in New Zealand. www.anthillfilms.com

High Tension (Reel Rock 8)

Best Film — Mountain Culture— Sponsored by National Geographic

USA, 2013, 36 minutes / Filmmakers: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen, Zachary Barr & Josh Lowell

Flying fists, obscenities, and death threats at 23,000 feet? Is this the new Everest reality? This film takes a closer look at the 2013 incident at Camp II that made international headlines and had climbers Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, and Jonathan Griffith running for their lives. www.reelrocktour.com

Poor Man’s Heli

2013, Canada, 2013, 6 minutes / Filmmaker: Mike Douglas

A group of skiers launch themselves across a valley via paragliders to the remote slopes. www.switchbackentertainment.com

Best Short Mountain Film — Sponsored by The North Face

USA, 2013, 5 minutes / Filmmakers: Nasa Koski, Austin Siadak, Matthe Van Biene & Fitz Cahall

35 routes in one day to celebrate 35 years of life? Why not? Take the birthday challenge!

www.ducttapethenbeer.com

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is presented by National Geographic and The North Face and is sponsored by Deuter, Outdoor Reasearch, MSR, Black Diamond, Cushe and Clif Bar & Company with support from Petzl, Kicking Horse Coffee, World Expeditions and Lake Louise Ski Area.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014