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VIMFF Fall Series The Kitchanian Ascents

The Kitchanian Ascents

Trigger Warning: Foul language

World Premiere
39 mins |
Canada |
2026
GENRE(S): 
  • Adventure , 
  • Canadian , 
  • Climbing , 
  • Mental Health
DIRECTOR:
Vince Lapointe
LANGUAGE(S): English

Synopsis

Laden with heavy bags and heavier hearts, two longtime friends and climbing partners in search of a healing adventure are dropped deep in the remote Alaskan wilderness, battling ice, choss, and heartbreak. Somewhere between the suffering and the summit, they rediscover the healing power of laughter.

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Director

VIMFF Fall Series Vince Lapointe

Vince Lapointe

As a Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, Vince’s job was to jump out of a perfectly good aircraft to help distressed mariners on the worst day of their life.

Today, Vince implements the high-pressure skills learned in the military on time-sensitive film sets. As a dedicated outdoorsman and rock climber, his passion is for capturing emotion, drama and humor in adventure films.

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