[vc_row gap=”30″ row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h2″ title_mark=”” title_separator=”yes” title=”Crossing The Outback Online”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]We are proud to announce the North American premiere of the film Crossing the Outback. Directed by Justin Jones, we follow his journey with his family as they walk 1800km unaccompanied and self-supported across the unforgiving terrain of the Australian outback.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1593028514266{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h2″ title_mark=”” title=”Bonus Content”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mkdf_button size=”small” text=”VIEW BONUS CONTENT DETAILS” target=”_self” icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-arrow-circle-down” font_weight=”” link=”#cti” color=”#ffffff” hover_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0033cc” hover_background_color=”#356bf8″ border_color=”#0033cc” hover_border_color=”#356bf8″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
2 Bonus Films:
Viewers will also get access to Justin Jones’ two other multi-award winning documentaries, Crossing the Ice and Crossing the Ditch. Crossing the Ice is the first ever unsupported return South Pole expedition and Crossing the Ditch is the first kayak journey across the Tasman Sea.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][mkdf_button type=”simple” text=”VIEW BONUS FILMS” target=”_self” icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-arrow-circle-down” font_weight=”” link=”#cti” color=”#0033cc” hover_color=”#0033cc”][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1602013088909{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]
Justin Jones Virtual Presentation:
Justin Jones will also be providing a unique 45 minute virtual presentation called Sharks, Blizzards & Dirty Diapers: the Evolution of Adventure. This presentation, created specially for VIMFF will dive deep behind the scenes of his expeditions and films, where Jones will share untold stories behind the documentaries of his record setting expeditions.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][mkdf_button type=”simple” text=”VIEW DETAILS” target=”_self” icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-arrow-circle-down” font_weight=”” link=”#justin-jones-vp” color=”#0033cc” hover_color=”#0033cc”][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1602013088909{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]
Live Virtual Q&A:
Join us on Monday, October 19 at 6pm PDT to connect with Justin Jones, creator of the film Crossing the Outback, for a live virtual Q&A. Moderated by Kevin Vallely, world class explorer, this Q&A is an incredible opportunity for you to interact with Jones and get his feedback about the film and the stories behind his amazing adventures.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][mkdf_button type=”simple” text=”VIEW DETAILS & WATCH RECORDING” target=”_self” icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-arrow-circle-down” font_weight=”” link=”#live-qa” color=”#0033cc” hover_color=”#0033cc”][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1602013267796{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h2″ title_mark=”” title=”Ticket and Viewing Info”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]Tickets are $13 in advance for one online viewing, which will support both the filmmakers and the VIMFF. If there are multiple viewers on one screen, we ask that you consider donating an extra few dollars to this show. For those experiencing hardships because of COVID-19, we have created the discount code “COVID” for $4 off.
The VIMFF’S Crossing the Outback Show will be available at noon PDT on Wednesday Oct 14 ending at noon PDT on Wednesday Oct 21. The film will be accessible for streaming (not download) and everyone that buys a ticket will receive a link. This will enable you to login and enjoy the film at any time during this time frame.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1588446040507{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}”][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h2″ title_mark=”” title_separator=”yes” title=”Show Info”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]
Dates: Oct 14 – 21 / 2020
Launching: Noon PDT on Wed, Oct 14
Ending: Noon PDT on Wed, Oct 21
Pricing: $13.16
The film will be accessible for streaming (not download) and everyone that buys a ticket will receive a link. This will enable you to login and enjoy the film at any time during this time frame.
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North American premiere
Director: Justin Jones
Origin: Australia
Duration: 48 minutes
Crossing the Outback is a feature length documentary film about a couple searching for something quite different; looking for answers in the most unlikely place.
Gripped by the urge to re-imagine parenthood and settle down differently. Justin Jones, world class professional adventurer and Lauren Jones, corporate high flyer, embarked on an outback odyssey with their one-year old daughter Morgan (literally) in tow.
The young family left the comfort of their urban lifestyle to walk 1800km unassisted across the Australian outback, a sacred, yet unforgiving terrain, to reclaim their sense of discovery, of wildness, of connection, of adventure in a modern world.
This film was primarily directed, shot and funded by the two (and occasionally three) people on the trail. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land that lived on, walked and traversed. And we honor and recognize the traditional Australian elders, past, present and future.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h3″ title_mark=”” title=”Trailer”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h3″ title_mark=”” title=”Gallery”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_masonry_media_grid element_width=”2″ item=”mediaGrid_Default” grid_id=”vc_gid:1663711698626-bf06d0a3-7408-9″ include=”30216,30219,30220,30221,30222,30223,30229,30224,30225,30227,30228,30230″][vc_row_inner el_id=”cti”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_separator][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h1″ title_mark=”” title_separator=”yes” title=”Bonus Content”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h2″ title_mark=”” title=”Film: Crossing the Ice”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”30268″ img_size=”600×600″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://vimff.org/film/climbing-blind/”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Winner of 15 International Film Awards, James Castrission and Justin Jones, dare to not only tackle the perilous journey across Antarctica to the South Pole. And they do it completely unassisted – no sled dogs, no wind kites, just two men dragging their food, their shelter and themselves across 1140 kilometres of barren ice. And back again. As they battle frostbite, hypothermia, crevasses and starvation over three months of torture in the harshest place on earth, Cas and Jonesy discover their limits, the nature of sportsmanship and the boundaries of the human spirit.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h3″ title_mark=”” title=”Trailer”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h3″ title_mark=”” title=”Gallery”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_masonry_media_grid element_width=”2″ item=”mediaGrid_Default” grid_id=”vc_gid:1663711698637-60ce4b62-2810-9″ include=”30232,30258,30263,30259,30265,30262,30264,30260,30234,30235,30233,30266″][vc_row_inner el_id=”ctd”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_separator][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h2″ title_mark=”” title=”Film: Crossing the Ditch”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”30269″ img_size=”600×600″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://vimff.org/film/climbing-blind/”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Directed by Oscar winning George Miller, this is a story of two young Australians, James Castrission and Justin Jones, who took on the Tasman and conquered it. The Tasman Sea is one of the world’s deadliest and most treacherous oceans, spanning 2200 kilometres between Australia and New Zealand. In their tiny kayak, they battled ten meter towering waves, massive storms, sharks and currents that conspired against them.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h3″ title_mark=”” title=”Trailer”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h3″ title_mark=”” title=”Gallery”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_masonry_media_grid element_width=”2″ item=”mediaGrid_Default” grid_id=”vc_gid:1663711698647-e2294b90-db89-6″ include=”30270,30271,30272,30273,30274,30277,30275,30276,30279,30278,30280,30281″][vc_row_inner el_id=”justin-jones-vp”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_separator][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h2″ title_mark=”” title=”Justin Jones Virtual Presentation”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”30288″ img_size=”600×600″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://vimff.org/film/climbing-blind/”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]
Sharks, Blizzards & Dirty Diapers: the Evolution of Adventure
In this personal, no holds barred and hilarious presentation, Jonesy will let you into the untold stories behind the documentaries of his record setting expeditions. The first kayak expedition across the Tasman Sea, the longest unsupported, unassisted polar journey of all time and a 102 day trek across the treacherous outback with a one year old baby.
He’ll dive into the impact of these journeys on the family and friends left behind, share some of the life altering moments, distil the lessons learnt, and answer why the hell would you want to take a teething toddler on an outback odyssey. It’s the stuff too outrageous, too unbelievable, too ridiculous to be told on film. Fueled by FOMO, a healthy dose of ADHD and a ton of gumption, Jonesy proves that even the most average of us can achieve some seriously hectic feats.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_id=”live-qa”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_separator][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][mkdf_section_title text_alignment=”” title_tag=”h2″ title_mark=”” title=”Crossing the Outback Live Online Q&A”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mkdf_button size=”small” text=”WATCH RECORDING” target=”_blank” icon_pack=”font_awesome” fa_icon=”fa-vimeo” font_weight=”” link=”https://vimeo.com/469962586″ color=”#ffffff” hover_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#0033cc” hover_background_color=”#356bf8″ border_color=”#0033cc” hover_border_color=”#356bf8″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
October 19 / 2020, 6:00pm-6:45pm PDT
Join us on Monday, October 19 at 6pm PDT to connect with Justin Jones, creator of the film Crossing the Outback, for a live virtual Q&A. Moderated by Kevin Vallely, world class explorer, this Q&A is an incredible opportunity for you to interact with Jones and get his feedback about the film and the stories behind his amazing adventures.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”20469″ img_size=”600×600″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]
Speaker: Justin Jones
Justin is a passionate adventurer, presenter, documentary producer, motivational speaker and storyteller. He’s an avid bushwalker, spear-fisherman, Brazilian Jiu jitsu enthusiast and husband to beautiful wife Lauren. He has made a career of planning and successfully completing epic, record-setting expeditions and sharing these experiences with the world.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”31240″ img_size=”600×600″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]
Moderator: Kevin Vallely
Kevin is a member of the esteemed Explorer’s Club and among his many expeditions, he has skied the length of Alaska’s 1180 mile Iditarod Trail, has retraced the infamous Sandakan Death March through the jungles of Borneo and in 2009 broke the world record for the fastest unsupported trek from the edge of the Antarctic to the Geographic South Pole.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]