Lost at Sea
VIMFF 2021 SPECIAL MENTION
Lost At Sea is an epic tale of the sea, told through one young man’s personal journey to understand his father, who died while rowing the Pacific.
Salto is the King
Slovakia | 2020 | 63 mins
Rappelling the highest waterfalls on earth becomes a great challenge for a group of Slovak friends and it takes them to places such as True de Fer and Bras Magasin on Reunion Island, Tugela in South Africa and Angel Falls (‘Salto Angel’) in the Venezuelan Amazon. These expeditions become journeys into the unknown and the only certainty is the power of their friendship.
A Plea for Refuge
United States | 2020 | 30 mins
Two adventurous friends, Jeff Shapiro and Cody Tuttle, have a desire to experience one of the last, raw and truly preserved wilderness areas on the North American continent. Through their attempt to hike and fly paragliders across the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the eastern Brooks Range of Alaska (north of the Arctic Circle), they gain a necessary and visceral connection with the importance of fiercely protecting its’ nature.
Resolution Race
United Kingdom | 2020 | 45 mins
Four women, two cargo bikes, six days, Edinburgh to Copenhagen. What could possibly go wrong? In 2019, The Adventure Syndicate set out to challenge body and mind. The Resolution Race was not a race in the traditional sense, but a demonstration of how far collective resolve, collaboration and kindness can take us in the race to save our planet.
In the Footsteps of our Ancestors
In the Footsteps of our Ancestors is an award-winning documentary that follows the journey of 11 brave hikers during a 37-mile traverse of the Canol Heritage Trail as part of the 2017 Canol Youth Leadership Hike.
Passages
Three women from the north to the south of Quebec embark on a multisport expedition following the Koroc river in Nunavik. Travelling together against adversity, this journey soon becomes one of self-discovery for each participant.
Out of the Blue
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
A mysterious character engages a combination of street artists and mountain alpinists for an unthinkable project located in the Oberland summits of Switzerland. Maja and Sebastian, talented Bernese acrobats, ponder whether to embark on this extraordinary vertical odyssey.
Venture Out
Venture Out is a story of overcoming odds, the power of resilience, and ultimately, the ever-lasting effects of LGBTQ community building. The Venture Out Project, founded by Perry Cohen, is a non-profit organization that brings LGBTQ folks together outdoors on wilderness trips.
Fly the Roof
Fly The Roof is the story of four young Kiwis stepping outside of their comfort zones in a foreign continent to help those in need. The team of Harry, Ryan, Chris and Guido began a project that would allow them to learn how to paraglide, climb to the roof of Africa (Mt. Kilimanjaro) and attempt to fly from the summit of the world’s tallest freestanding mountain in September 2019.
Eastbound
This film tells the story of Jenny Graham’s record-breaking ride around the planet to become not only the first woman to complete the circumnavigation unsupported, but it’s also the fastest. Jenny makes her way into the Guinness World Records and shaves 20 days off the previous record.