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10 in a Weekend – A Scottish Ski Film
12 mins, Director George Treble, UK, NZ Premiere. A Scottish ski mountaineering challenge to hike, ride and showcase the
A Baffin Vacation
12 mins, Directors Erik Boomer and Sarah McNair-Landry, Canada. Erik Boomer and Sarah McNair-Landry set off on a bold
Adrenaline Sucks
13 mins, Director Chase Ogden, USA, NZ Premiere. World-renowned skier and BASE jumper Matthias Giraud describes his disciplined approach
Air Karakoram
45 mins, Director Girard Antoine, France, NZ Premiere, Subtitles. Using paragliding in the Himalaya like the cable car in
Alta
5 mins, Director Etienne Mérel, Switzerland, NZ Premiere. The Faction Collective team travel to Alta, Utah for a spring
Annapurna: Not as Planned
14 mins, Director Mick Turnbull, Australia, NZ Premiere. Setting out from Pokhara to bikepack the 386km Annapurna Circuit in
Balkan Express
40 mins, Directors Philipp Becker and Johannes Mueller, Germany, Subtitles. Cycling and skiing Europe’s wildest mountains. Mountaineers Max Kroneck
Beyond the Summit
34 mins, Directors Natasha Mynhier and Nate Luebbe, USA. After becoming the first person to ski the Seven Summits,
Big Things to Come
21 mins, Director Directors Nick Rosen and Peter Mortimer, USA. Elite climber Alex Johnson has attempted to climb the
Bridge Boys
28 mins, Directors Nick Rosen and Peter Mortimer, USA. The pandemic forces a pair of obsessed crack climbers to
Call in the Crèche
11 mins, Director Tim Guthrie, NZ. A mini-doc about a crèche in Paparoa, focused on saving an iconic species
Coming Home
Wanaka’s born and bred Olympic skier Byron Wells features in a short film that explores the allure and connection
Cenote
10 mins, Directors Reed Rickert and Zachary Barr, USA, NZ Premiere, Subtitles. The more time local Yucatan farmer Adolfo
Changabang: Return to the Shining Mountain
21 mins, Director Nick Kowalski, NZ, World Premiere. In 1976, British alpinists Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker made the
Chasing Kasper
11 mins, Director Nick Waggoner, Canada, NZ Premiere. A bicycle, in its essence, is a way to get from
Chile Faction
16 mins, Director Etienne Mérel, USA, NZ Premiere. Take a journey to Chile for a ski touring adventure. The
Clean Mountains
19 mins, Director Geertjan Lassche, Netherlands, NZ Premiere, subtitles. Due to the pandemic, there are no climbers in the
Close To Home
16 mins, Director Ryan Quirke, NZ, World Premiere. A friendly nudge to get out and explore your local mountains
Cuddle
35 mins, Directors Nick Rosen and Peter Mortimer, USA. The tireless duo of Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold face
Darkest before Dawn
20 mins, Director Alex Eggermont, Belgium, NZ Premiere, Some Subtitles. Peek into the world of Belgian climber Siebe Vanhee
De Bougèy
(5 mins) Director: Wiktor Mrozik, NZ. World Premiere. Group of highliners went on the 14 day higlining mission. The
Earthside
(30 mins) Directors: Kaki Orr & Robert Wassmer, USA. Embark on an expedition above the Arctic circle with a
Egoland
20 mins, Director Ignasi López, USA, NZ Premiere. Marek Molek and Bruno Grassi are on the verge of reaching
Enchainment
30 mins, Director Nick Kowalski, NZ. Inspired by the human-powered enchainments achieved in Europe, in early summer 2021, Alastair
Ephemeral
53 mins, Director Alastair Lee, UK, NZ Premiere, some offensive language. The Scottish winter climbing scene is something Alastair
Fabric
25 mins, Directors Justin Taylor Smith and Robin Van Gyn, Canada, NZ Premiere. A first-of-its-kind documentary series chronicling a
Finding Ben
25 mins, Director Mike White and Iain McGregor, NZ. The remarkable story of Ben Lott’s recovery after he suffered
Five Horses Deep: A hoof-and-human-powered ski film
10 mins, Director by Finlay Woods, NZ. Seeking a different way to explore their homeland, a group of Kiwi
Flow State
23 mins, Director & Editor Jacob Bowling, Producer and Cinematographer Will Nelson, Production Manager Kees McCahon, NZ, World Premiere.
For The Blue
66 mins, Director Savannah Walker, NZ. This film, created and funded by a group of young ocean-loving Kiwis, details
Free Rider
35 mins, Director Jérôme Tanon, France, NZ Premiere, subtitles. Sam Anthamatten and Victor De Le Rue explore the wildest
Free to Run
31 mins, Directors Carrie Highman and Tim Highman, USA, NZ Premiere, Subtitles. When the Taliban takes over Afghanistan threatening
Fuel
6 mins, Director Iz La Motte, USA, NZ Premiere Madison Rose Ostergren has been encouraged to fit into certain
Hazzaz Run 4 Endo
8 mins, Director Juan Noba, NZ. A film dedicated to raising awareness about Endometriosis and to enabling more people
Helambu
47 mins, Directors Wes Overvold and Erika Share, USA, NZ Premiere, Subtitles. High in the Himalaya along the border
Iceland Divide
5 mins, Director Richard Sidey, NZ. This past August, local photographer and filmmaker Richard Sidey set out to bikepack
Into the Ice
30 mins, Director Andrew Opila, USA, NZ Premiere. A journey into Cordillera Darwin – a remote, wild and mostly
Janwaar
11 mins, Director Danny Schmidt, USA, NZ Premiere. Janwaar celebrates a rambunctious group of kids whose lives are transformed
Kichatna
11 mins, Director Graham Zimmerman, USA. Follow three American climbers into the stunning and steep landscape of the Kichatna
Kōrero ki ngā Maunga (The Language of the Mountains)
(8 mins), Director Ellie Adams, NZ, world premiere. A poetic journey that explores the present and future for our
KUMARI: A Father’s Dream
33 mins, Director Sean O’Connor, USA, NZ Premiere, Subtitles. Deep in rural Nepal, a group of childhood friends from
Mitre Peak
7 mins, Director Jean-Luc Lazet, NZ. The weather gods come through on Easter weekend in time for a multisport
Momentum
20 mins, Director Liqen Studio, Australia, World Premiere. Follow the journey of Australian climber Angie Scarth-Johnson, who by the
Mountain Turks
41 mins, Director Mark Johansson, NZ, World Premiere. The story of Erik Bradshaw, an avid mountaineer who turned his
Natural State of Being
38 mins, Producer Janina Kuzma, NZ, NZ Premiere. An epic adventure film that takes us on a thrilling journey
New Way Up
25 mins, Director Jake Holland, UK, NZ Premiere. The Karakoram mountains are known for their huge scale and jaw-dropping
Still Alive
28 mins, Director Santino Martirano, Italy, NZ Premiere. Doctors gave him until twenty five and now 10 years after
Out of the Pool, Into the Wild
11 mins, Director Marijn Wouters, NZ, World Premiere. Follow the adventures of a group of swimmers as they venture
PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest
71 mins, Director Nancy Svendsen, USA, NZ Premiere, Subtitles. PASANG chronicles Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s tragic and inspiring journey to
Tararua SK
19 mins, Director Andy Carruthers, NZ, World Premiere. Join the adventure-loving community as they push their limits and embark
The Old School Coast to Coast
29 mins, Director Dylan Gerschwitz and Deane Parker, NZ, World Premiere. Matty Graham undertakes a living history experiment to
Remembering Sudan: The Last Male Northern White Rhino
12 mins, Director Ami Vitale, Kanya, NZ Premiere. Zacharia Mutai was devastated the day he lost his best friend
Spindrift – The Barry Blanchard Story
30 mins, Director Ivan Hughes, Canada, NZ Premiere. After sustaining a serious brain injury, alpinist Barry Blanchard reflects on
Te Ara (The Path)
50 mins, Director Alexis Smith, NZ, World Premiere. Holly Beckham (Ngāpuhi) is on a mission, to be the first
The Last Ascent: Will Gadd’s return to Kilimanjaro
45 mins, Director Tom Beard, Canada. Climbing the slick side of a frozen mountain requires nerves as cool as
The Ocean Solution
14 mins, Director Darcy Hennessey Turenne, USA, NZ Premiere. Farming under the sea? Meet Bren Smith, the ocean farming
The Rhythm of One
18 mins, Director Laurel Myers, USA, NZ Premiere. The world of mountain unicycling is not so different from those
To the Hills & Back
46 mins, Director Mike Quigley, Canada, NZ Premiere. At a remote backcountry cabin, a veteran mountain guide and his
Tubular – A biking story
10 mins, Director Aurélie Slegers, USA, NZ Premiere. As mountain bikers and siblings Ryan and Becky Gardner feel as
Turn the Corner
10 mins, Director Ned Brannigan, NZ, World Premiere. Glen climbs Corner Peak 53 times over 53 days. In the
We are like Waves
12 mins, Director Jordyn Romero, USA, NZ Premiere, Subtitles. An intimate look into how surfing changes Sanu’s life, documenting
Wild Waters
45 mins, Director David Arnaud, France, NZ Premiere, Subtitles. Adventurer, competitor, daughter, friend, pioneer, hero, and badass human are
WOLF with Sam Favret
5 mins, Director Maxime Moulin, France, NZ Premiere. Everything is back to normal… But why do we feel that
Brette Harrington (USA)
Brette grew up in Lake Tahoe, and began skiing from an early age, initially on the Slalom course before
Christina Lustenberger (Canada)
Born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, Christina, aka Lusti, has had a lifelong love of the mountains. She
Kim Ladiges (Australia)
Kim grew up in Tasmania where he began tramping and rock climbing as a teenager. After finishing school Kim
Janina Kuzma (NZ)
Janina Kuzma is a prominent figure in the ski industry, widely recognised for her exceptional versatility as a female
Sooji Clarkson (NZ)
Sooji Clarkson is a keen climber based in her van, mostly around Te Anau. She welcomed the chance to
Beau Miles (Australia)
A self-described oddball, Beau Miles is the Backyard Adventurer. Having spent years adventuring around the globe – running, kayaking,
Tanja Rosendorfsky (NZ/Austria)
Tanja grew up in Austria but it was on her first visit to New Zealand when she first saw
Robbie Burton (NZ)
Robbie Burton was born and has lived in Nelson almost all his life. After working as a conservationist and
David Vass (NZ)
For many years Dave Vass was one of New Zealand’s leading mountaineers, known for putting up newroutes on many
Gavin Lang (NZ)
Seeking the Light – Mountain & Adventure Heritage Book Award. Gavin has achieved a lot of personal climbing and
Adriana Bird
Adriana has been part of the Project Blue crew since its inception in 2018. Their film “For the Blue”
Shaun Barnett (NZ)
Shaun Barnett is one of the most recognised names in New Zealand tramping literature and photography. He co-wrote the
Tom Willmott
Tom is an NZMGA Ski Guide from Wanaka who loves to share his passion for backcountry snowboarding and snowboard
Ross Mackay (NZ)
Ross specialises in remote access video and photo, aerial video and photography. Based in the heart of the Southern
Trinity Ludlow-Hudson (NZ)
Trinity is an award winning editing specialist with over 20 years experience. Her dedication to her craft, drive for
Peter Young (NZ)
Peter has extensive experience as a cameraman, director and producer. He brings a well-rounded skill set to any production
Paul Hersey
Paul Hersey is a Dunedin based climber and writer. He spends his time getting out in the hills whenever
Allan Uren presents Brian Hall
Long-serving NZ Mountain Book Competition judge Allan Uren joins us as MC for this year’s Words & Wine readings.
Alison Ballance
Alison Ballance is a zoologist, writer and broadcaster. In 2017 she was made a Member of the New Zealand
