Please join us at The Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver on Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th at 7:30 PM.This year, we’re pleased to be showing the Banff Mountain Film Festival GRANITE Program & BASALT Program! If you’re looking for tickets, please go to the BMFF World Tour page.
GRANITE Program – Thursday, December 5th
Anytime – Utah (Tour Edit)
(2024, Canada, 08:25 min)
Director: Darcy Wittenburg, Colin Jones, Darren McCullough
Producer: Darcy Wittenburg, Galen Knowles, Ian Dunn,
Production Company: Anthill Films, Red Bull Media House
Advisory: Coarse language
Film Synopsis: In Utah’s rugged, arid landscape, a new era of female freeride mountain biking is born. Follow four trailblazing women as they carve unprecedented lines and push the limits of what’s possible. Witness the evolution of the sport as they shatter barriers, forge new paths, and redefine the boundaries of female riding. With every turn, drop, and jump, these pioneers etch their mark on the Utah terrain, inspiring a generation of riders to come.
Ian
(2024, Australia, 08:03 min)
Director: Matt Raimondo
Producer: GoodFolkFilm
Production, Matt RaimondoProduction
Company: N/A
Advisory: No advisory
Film Synopsis: Meet 72-year-old Australian climber, Ian Elliott. Ian’s extraordinary climbing ability defies age stereotypes, showcasing his resilience and challenging societal perceptions.
For Winter (Tour Edit)
(2024, USA, 44:47 min)
Director: National Geographic Society Impact Story Lab
Producer: Taylor Schuelke, Katie ClearyProduction
Company: National Geographic Society Impact Story Lab
Advisory: Coarse language
Film Synopsis: In the frozen heights of Canada’s tallest peak, an international team of scientists launches a daring expedition to unearth thousands of years of climate data in one record-breaking ice core. Glaciologist and National Geographic Explorer Alison Criscitiello is the brain and brawn behind this ambitious quest. As she leads her team on a 10-day climb up the mountain, through whiteout conditions and precarious icefalls, Ali and her team defeat the odds and reach Mt. Logan’s summit plateau where they camp for 16 days, while drilling in frigid conditions.
INTERMISSION
2 Legs is 2 Easy
(2024, USA, 06:25 min)
Director: Tamara Susa
Producer: Tamara Susa
Production Company: BTX Productions
Advisory: No advisory
Film Synopsis: Steve Karczewski was born with bone cancer in his left leg and has never known what it is like to have two legs, but that hasn’t prevented him from doing anything and everything he’s ever wanted as an outdoor athlete.
House of Bliss
(2024, Iceland, 09:04 min)
Director: Elli Thor Magnusson, Ben Weiland
Producer: Steve Lewis
Production Company: 104 Frames
Advisory: Coarse language
Film Synopsis: House of Bliss (Saeluhus) documents the making of a shelter situated somewhere on the border of reality and imagination. A private world of contemplation and quiet relief from the outside world.
Ice Waterfalls (Tour Edit)
(2024, Spain, 35:40 min)
Director: David Arnaud
Producer: David Arnaud,
Production Company: MOVIO, Red Bull Media House
Advisory: Coarse language
Film Synopsis: For years, professional kayaker Aniol Serrasolses has dreamed of running the rivers and waterfalls formed by melting ice caps and gigantic glaciers. Accompanied by a team of expert kayakers and Arctic guides, he ventures into one of the most remote and rugged regions of the planet: Svalbard. Amidst the Arctic’s otherworldly landscapes, reality is about to surpass his wildest dreams.
A Team Sport
(2024, USA, 15:44 min)
Director: Alexis Berg, Julien Raison
Producer: Sarah Stewart, Jon Brogan, Laura Mittleberg, Jason Israel, Marion Blache, Oliver Denton
Production Company: Stept Studios
Advisory: No Advisory
Film Synopsis: Ultra-runner Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. Continuing to shatter records, in 2023 she became the first person ever to wear the Triple Crown of ultra-running, winning three iconic 100+mile races back-to-back in one summer. But who is the team behind Courtney and her remarkable success?
BASALT Program – Friday, December 6th
Home from Home
(2024, USA, 07:48 min)
Director: John Peirce Dellanno
Producer: John Peirce Dellanno
Production Company: N/A
Advisory: No advisory
Film Synopsis: A glimpse into the lives and hearts of some of the best Japanese free ride skiers in the world. Home from Home explores the intersection between Japanese athletes and the natural world.
Wolf of Wingsuit
(2024, Australia, 03:41 min)
Director: Aaron Garcia
Producer: Aaron Garcia
Production Company: N/A
Advisory: No advisory
Film Synopsis: The beautiful and towering mountains of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, are a paradise for BASE jumpers and wingsuit professionals seeking thrills during the off-season. Avalon, an American wingsuit pilot, and a Filipino-Australian documentary filmmaker unite to capture Avalon’s audacious quest to leap from the mountainside as many times as humanly possible.
Canyon Chorus
(2024, USA, 16:32 min)
Director: Chris Cresci
Producer: Davis Love
Production Company: Wondercamp
Advisory: Coarse language
Film Synopsis: Set against the backdrop of Desolation Canyon, UT, Mikah Meyer, a world- record traveler and LGBTQ+ advocate and his friends reflect on their stories and the power of mentorship within the queer community.
Dropping Molly
(2024, USA, 30:04 min)
Director: Cedar Wright
Producer: Cedar Wright
Production Company: Cedar Wright Productions
Advisory: Coarse language, violence
Film Synopsis: Follow Molly Mitchell’s roller coaster journey to climb Crank It, one of Colorado’s most dangerous routes. After breaking her back on the climb, Molly must face her rocky mental health and embark on a journey of therapy, self-discovery, and growth.
INTERMISSION
Eliot Jackson – Drop The Mic
(2024, Canada, 02:07 min)
Director: Scott Secco
Producer: Seb Kemp, Daniel Gillooley
Production Company: Scott Secco Films
Advisory: No advisory
Film Synopsis: Eliot Jackson has sneaky superpowers. He is one of the most badass riders to ever scrub-whip a mountain bike.
The Bird in My Backyard
2024 Banff Mountain Film Competition: ***BEST SHORT FILM***
(2024, Canada, 20:07 min)
Director: Ryan Wilkes
Producer: Ryan Wilkes
Production Company: CBC, Trochilus Films
Advisory: No advisory
Film Synopsis: The Bird in my Backyard follows a window salesman turned hummingbird expert as he documents the secret lives of the hummingbirds that nest in his urban backyard.
Wild Days (Tour Edit)
2024 Banff Mountain Film Competition: ***BEST FILM – SNOW SPORTS***
(2024, France, 49:58 min)
Director: Yohan Guignard
Producer: Pascal Barneville
Production Company: L’Endroit
Advisory: Coarse language
Film Synopsis: Four friends from Savoie have a crazy idea: 50 days of self-sufficiency in Alaska’s Denali massif. Wild Days takes us overland on a grueling overland journey to a place where time drifts, spirits wander off, and where friendships are created and then tested by commitment.
