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From the film On Assignment: Jimmy Chin
On Assignment: Jimmy Chin
USA, 2010, 6 minutes
Directed and produced by Renan Ozturk
Classification: General
Website: www.camp4collective.com
A brief portrait of a passionate athlete who has melded climbing and photography. Jimmy Chin believes that "the most honest photos happen when both the subject and the photographer are just in the moment, and the rest of the world has just fallen away."
© Chris Korbulic
Kadoma
Best Film on Exploration and Adventure
USA, 2011, 42 minutes
Directed and produced by Ben Stookesbury
Classification: Parental guidance - coarse language
Website:www.clearh2ofilms.com
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"Kadoma" is the nickname for Hendri Coetzee, a legendary South African kayaker who is known for exploring some of Africa's wildest rivers. In December 2010, American pro kayakers Chris Korbulic and Ben Stookesbury followed Coetzee into the Democratic Republic of Congo for a first descent of the dangerous Lukuga River. Seven weeks into the expedition, tragedy struck.
© Adam Bailey
C.A.R.C.A
Canada, 2011, 8 minutes
Directed and produced by Adam Bailey
Classification: General
Website: www.carca.ca
One man's quest to revolutionize the world of animal avalanche rescue.
Blue Obsession
USA, 2011, 8 minutes
Directed by: Alan Gordon, Jordan Halland
Produced by: Alan Gordon
Website: www.blueobsessionfilm.com
Classification: General
Focus: Ice climbing
The beautiful and ever-changing icefalls of Alaskan glaciers provide a stunning setting for some unusual ice climbing adventures
Towers of the Ennedi
USA, 2011, 14 minutes
Directed and produced by: Renan Ozturk
Website: www.camp4collective.com
Classification: General - coarse language
Focus: climbing, exploration
The Ennedi Desert of Chad is a hot, sand-scoured and unfriendly place. But from its vast belly rise clusters of breathtakingly lovely spires, towers, and rock formations. Veteran climber Mark Synnott - known more for his far-flung adventures than his technical accomplishments - brings young climbing stars Alex Honnold and James Pearson to the Ennedi to explore its untouched landscapes.
Chasing Water
Best Short Mountain Film - USA, 2011, 18 minutes
Directed by: Peter McBride
Produced by: Anson Fogel
Website: www.petemcbridephotography.com
Classification: General
Focus: Environment
Pete McBride grew up on a ranch in Western Colorado, a child of the Colorado River. After a life spent visiting other countries to tell stories as a National Geographic photojournalist, in 2008 Pete decided to follow the water from his family's ranch to see where it ends up. This is the story of Pete's journey, and a story about the lifeblood of the American West.
The Freedom Chair
Best Film - Mountain Sports, Sponsored by Live Out There
Canada, 2011, 15 minutes
Directed and produced by: Mike Douglas
Website: www.switchbackentertainment.com
Classification: Parental guidance - coarse language
Focus: Snow sports
Josh Dueck was an aspiring skier and coach until a ski accident in 2004 changed his life for good. Despite his comeback and success in the world of competitive sit-skiing, he wasn't content. Josh's dream is to tackle the backcountry and the steepest and wildest mountains in the world - and with his infectious outlook, he may just catch his dream.
From the film 'All.I.Can'
All.I.Can: The Short Cut (special edit for Banff Tour)
Best Feature-length Mountain Film, Sponsored by Town of Banff
Canada, 2011, 11 minutes
Directed by: Dave Mossop, Eric Crossland
Produced by: Eric Crosland, Malcolm Sangster
Website: www.sherpascinema.com
Classification: General
Focus: Snow sports
Adrenaline Factor: Medium/High
Stunning time-lapse sequences, creative visuals, great skiers, and deep powder are highlights of this excerpt from the award-winning feature film that looks at snow sports and the environment.
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