A selection of thought-provoking films about a Paralympian’s experience on skis, inclusivity in snowsports, a self-taught ski maker and the risks of mountain adventures.
This show was screened in November 2022, as part of the VIMFF Fall Series and is no longer available.
This show was screened in Feb/Mar 2023, as part of the VIMFF 2023 and is no longer available.
Viewing Period
Screening Starts:
Friday February 24
Noon
(PST)
Screening Ends:
Sunday March 26
11:59pm
(PDT)
* Ticket sales close March 12, 2022 at 11:59pm (PDT) and you will have until March 26 at 11:59 (PDT) to screen the films.
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Films
Best Mountain Sport Film
North American Premiere
5 mins |
United Kingdom |
2022
DIRECTOR:
Jade Ang Jackman
LANGUAGE: English
Speed of Sound is a textured insight into the experience of an unstoppable young woman who won Gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics.
23 mins |
United States |
2022
DIRECTOR:
Anne Cleary
LANGUAGE: English
A crew of skiers and snowboarders are reframing snowsports to be more inclusive, lifting each other up on the approach and cheering for each other on the way down.
7 mins |
United Kingdom |
2022
DIRECTOR:
Euan Wilding
LANGUAGE: English
The uncertain future of skiing in Scotland has inspired Jamie Kunka to make sustainable skis out of wood.
Trigger Warning
This film contains content about avalanches and mountain accidents that may be traumatizing for some viewers.
46 mins |
Canada |
2022
DIRECTOR:
Mike Quigley
LANGUAGE: English
Film by Sherpas Cinema. Dive into the hearts and minds of those who've faced the mountain's fury firsthand, in this gut-punching exploration of the human cost of adventure.
