POROROCA (Surfing the Amazon) - U.S.A 2003 (26 min.)

Director & Photographer: Bill Heath
Producer: Joachim Hellinger


Like a modern day Fitzcarraldo, or Heart of Darkness, Bill Heath and a crew of world class Brazilian Surfers journey deep into Amazon in hopes of surfing the legendary bore tidal wave called Pororoca. Pororoca means “big roar or big destroyer” in the Amazonian Tupi-Guarani language. The wave is known to travel hundreds of kilometers inland destroying everything in it’s path. The payoff is a perfect 35 minute ride…

Creatures of Habit- USA, 2005 (26 min)

Directed by Trey Chase

Making there way down everything from a babbling brook to the most remote gorges that you can image, these creek boaters make the most of everything they find and stretch the boundaries of good judgement in the process. This includes the world record waterfall decent- and of course crash.

Into the Thunder Dragon- Canada, 2002 (47 min)

Director/Producer: Sean White

Into the Thunder Dragon is the story of extreme mountain unicyclists Kris Holm and Nathan Hoover's wild journey across the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. They travel where few foreigners have ever set foot, searching for new riding terrain and finding surprises around every corner - spectacular imagery and a colourful original soundtrack. This film strikes a great balance between cultural exploration and draw-dropping displays of skill.

Between Earth & Sky : Flying over the Khumbu- USA, 2004 40 min

Director: Frank Pickell
Producer: Cherie Silvera

Between Earth and Sky follows the journey of Dick Jackson, veteran of over a dozen Himalayan expeditions, and a team of paragliders, on their journey into the Khumbu Region of Nepal. The goal is to climb and fly from a 6000m peak while sharing the joys of free flight along the way with the Sherpa people through tandem paragliding. Unexpected results and wisdom from the most unlikely sources transforms their journey into an unforgettable lesson in sharing and being in the moment.

Sinners- Canada 2004 23 min

Bill Heath

Long-time Warren Miller cinematographer delivers a beautiful meditative ski film: “I resigned from work fifty years ago! And what did I do besides read and write? Climb mountains, ski, and make love to a wonderful woman…"- Dr. A.J. SnowA few years ago, the director chanced upon an incredible man in the mountains. He was out skiing “just a few runs” that day. The man was mountaineer and physicist Dr. A.J. Snow. He was one hundred years old! Fortunate enough to spend a life-altering week with A.J. and his wife Aida, the film takes in stories and wisdom. The recordings are a treasure, filled with portent and humour. Amongst the images and music are some of AJ’s priceless words!

Highliner- Austria 2003 (10 min)

Director: Heinz Zak


This film puts you inside the head of climber and slackliner Dean Potter. As climbers reach new heights, and routes thought unclimbable have been reduced to walk-ups, the adrenaline-challenged have grown bored with hacky sack. Slacklining has filled the gap. Cimbing webbing acts as the tightrope. In Highliner, Dean Potter stretches the slackline beyond the limits of sanity.

THE YENISEY RIVER EXPEDITION - Canada 2002 (56 min.)

Director/ Producer: Remy Quinter
Visual Planet Films

Four young explorers document their five-month journey along the complete 4000-mile length of the Yenisey River from the highest peak in Mongolia to the Arctic Ocean. Along the way they capsize, are split up, are re-united by the Mongolian army, spend time with the Russian Mafia and visit many places never before filmed for western eyes. Winner of the Best Adventure Film at 2003 Telluride & 2004 Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival

Dirt Divas- Canada, 2002 27 min

Anne Walton (in person for showing)

Dirt Divas follows several female mountain bikers as they ride and race throughout Canada and the US. Through personal interviews and amazing riding footage, the Divas reveal what motivates them to push their limits in this growing sport.Through archival footage we discover how the bicycle represents a larger sense of freedom that was just as important in the 19th century as it is today. The first ever documentary of female mountain biking athletes.

Garpenfargle- USA, 2004 (4 min)

Bill Kersey & Edward Kim


The master of the house is leaving, and Hobbes is left alone with only one instruction: “Stay out of the trash!” Watch as the world’s cutest dog struggles to do the right thing.

Permian Circus- USA, 2003 (5 min)

Directed by Brian Cass

The story of a recently-discovered prehistoric animal track site in a deep canyon in Northern Arizona. Join the local writer who discovered the site and a palaeontologist as they explore the canyon and interpret this unique find.

Sipay: The Wheel of Life- USA, 2003 (8 min)

Director: Liz Smith
Producer: Liz Smith & Penny Citrola

Lobsang Samten, formerly a Buddhist monk, practices the meticulous art of Tibetan sand painting as he visits Helena, Montana to create an intricately beautiful mandala called the Sipay Khorlo, or The Wheel of Life. After he finishes, the children of the community gather to destroy it and the sand is distributed so that it can bring peace to the surrounding area. Crossing cultural boundaries, Lobsang imparts wise words to the local children about Tibet and their Montana mountain culture and shows them how to create their own crayon mandalas.

Corsets to Crampons- France/USA 2004 (15 min)

Directed by Alison Gannett

Six women climb Mont Blanc in 2004, to recognize the role of women in mountaineering. Women battled convention every step of the way - from Marie Paradis' first ascent in 1808, to Isabella Stratton's 1876 first winter ascent, and Marguette Bouvier's first ski descent in 1929. Inspired by the book, AMC's Women on High-Pioneers of Mountaineering by Rebecca Brown.

The Sloth: Hardly a Deadly Sin- USA, 2004 27 min

Director & Producer: Jeri Ledbetter (In person)

A delightful slow-motion romp with the world’s most charming mammal: the sloth. Slow of movement and fond of sleep, the sloth has long been considered dim-witted, primitive and noteworthy only in that it survived at all. It doesn’t help that it was named for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. This engaging documentary, filmed in Costa Rica and Panama, will dispel that image and introduce you to a unique, intriguing and remarkable animal. You will fall in love.

Ouray Ice- USA, 2004 (13 min)

Director & Producer: Rob Raker



The highlight of Colorado’s annual Ouray Ice Festival is the challenging mixed (rock and ice) climbing competition. In 2004, of the 26 international competitors, only two made it to the top. This short film captures the breathtaking performances of these two amazing male and female athletes.

ESCAPE OVER THE HIMALAYAS – Tibet/Germany 2000 (29 min.)

Director: Maria Blumencron
Producer: Alecsander Faroga & Michaela Pilters- Tellux-Film, Munich

Tibetan parents send their children on a dangerous, often deadly, march across the Himalayas to India through Nepal, to give them the chance of a school education in their own culture and to practice their religion. Maria Blumencron accompanied one such trek and, with emotional images, she tells of the dramatic flight across the Himalayas and the children’s arrival in the Indian village of Dharamsala.

A Redwood Grows in Brooklyn- USA 2004, 25 min

Director: David Holbrooke

James Balag is a photographer who has spent the last 20 years exploring the complex relationship to seeminingly opposed entities- humanity and nature. This film weaves a beautiful mosaic of art, spirit, and commonsense as the director and Balag analyze how humans are not really apart from nature and how nature can flourish in even the most unlikely settings.

Little Dog Turpie- U.K. 2004 4 min

Director & Producer: Ben Mars
Animators: Ben Mars, Damian Surr, John Hasted, Sue Done

A beautifully animated film based on a folk tale sometimes called Little Dog Turpie and the Hobyahs / Hobyar men. The animation style is inspired by German Expressionist woodcuts and the drawings of H.J Ford in Joseph Jacobs' Fairy Books. Man’s best friend proves us his loyalty once again.

Trout Grass- USA, 2005 50 min

Director: Ed George
Producer: Andy Royer

Local filmmaker and cinematographer Ed George will be presenting sneak preview of his film "Trout Grass"; a richly evocative journey into the passion of fly fishing and the art of building world class bamboo fly rods. From the bamboo forests of China to the rivers of Montana, Trout Grass streams us along the entire selection to building process of the ideal rod.

Twice Upon A Time In Bolivia- UK, 2004 37 min

Directed and Produced by David Halsted and Alastair Lee

Three no-hopers from the UK's grimmest corner set out for Bolivia's Cordillera Real in search of 6000m glory. This hysterical journey begins with the acclimatization problems where one member of the team turns into a Scouse Wookie whilst the others opt for the more traditional AMS. Stunning mountain routes (Pequena Alpamayo) take a side line to the hilarious northern deadpan humor which our team of lunatics use to overcome illness, frsotbite, and endless hours at basecamp.Bandits, donkeys, climbin, and full-frontal adventure - delightful!Winner of the People's Choice Award at Kendal Mountain Film Festival.

The Collective- Canada, 2004 42 min

Director: Darcy Wittenburg, Producer: Jamie Houssian

The Collective is a group of filmmakers, photographers, and athletes. By drawing on the experience, expertise, and creative energy of every member of the team, The Collective has created a mountain bike film that portrays the newest, cutting edge images of the freeride progression, while exploring the thoughts and personalities of the riders leading that progression. Reviewed by many as the best mtn bike film yet.

Solilochairliftquist- USA 2005 (4 min)

Directed by T.M. Faversham

Someone who puts in a hundred days a year skiing on the mountain ends up spending a LOT riding the lift. This short hilarious gem looks at some of the profound and less than profound things that run through one ski bums head over the course of one ride.

Alone Across Australia- Australia 2003, 52 min

Directors & Producers: Jon Muir & Ian Darling

In 2001, one of the world’s most accomplished climbers and adventurers, Jon Muir began a 2,500 km. odyssey to cross Australia from the south to the north coast on foot. For 128 days, Jon and his dog Seraphine survived entirely off the land –hunting and gathering along the way, filming it all himself throughout the trip. Jon was taxed to the limit physically and emotionally. Often close to despair, he drew on his instinct for survival, his deep understanding of the land and his remarkable inner strength.People’s Choice & Best Film on Mountain Environment -Banff Mountain Film Festival, Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival; Best Mountain Adventure Film-Kendal Mountain Film Festival, UK

Northwest Colorado Outdoor Action Film Contest

Northwesten Colorado Action Sport Contest: (winners as decided by Warren Miller Entertainment)

1)(en)vision-Michael Martin Productions
2)Boat Trippin-Dave Genchi
3)Greg Jansen