These four films showcase the stories of wingsuit base jumpers, the origins of mountain biking, the redemption of an ultra-runner and the mysteries of Bernese acrobats. It includes the North American premieres of Spellbound and Out of the Blue, and features hypnotic cinematography, extreme human achievements and embarks on an extraordinary vertical odyssey.
Ticket Info
Viewing Info
Launching:
Friday, February 19 at noon PST
This show includes access to view all the films listed below.
Pricing
Show ticket: $17
Festival passes:
Film only: $85 | All-access: $105
Films
Spellbound
Wingsuit base jumping is often presented as a thrill-seeking adrenaline rush. This film takes us deeper into the more contemplative aspects of jumping, as David Walden and friends venture into the mountains around his home in New Zealand, capturing beautiful scenery and hypnotic cinematography.
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Born from Junk
Born From Junk traces the outlaw roots of mountain biking back to its raw beginnings in Crested Butte Colorado. In this small mountain community, a crew of unlikely pioneers pursue wild times while exploring local trails which sets in motion a new global phenomenon.
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Confessions of a Runner
VIMFF 2021 BEST MOUNTAIN SPORTS FILM
Ultra-running evokes notions of insanity, dedication, and the pursuit of mind over body. Accomplished trail runner Patrick Vaughan shares his heartfelt story of healing and redemption while pursuing the record for completing the 470-kilometre Lebanon Mountain Trail, traversing from Syria to the Israeli border.
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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. MORE INFO
