Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Various venues — $45 / day

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Saturday, November 8 — Margaret Greenham Theatre
Sunday, November 9 — Eric Harvie and Max Bell

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Max Bell times are in italics

9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

Chadar — The Ice Trail

France, 2007, 52 minutes
Directed by Anne Lapied, Erik Lapied
Produced by Benjamin Ternynck

Zanskar is a small, forgotten realm perched at an altitude of 3000 metres in the heart of the Indian Himalayas. During the eight-month-long winter, the snow-clad mountain passes are inaccessible and the Zanskari are entirely cut off from the rest of the world. The Chadar then becomes their only link to the outside.

Finalist in: Best Film on Mountain Culture

10:02 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Psyche: Patagonian Winter

UK, 2007, 31 minutes
Directed and produced by Alastair Lee

Andy Kirkpatrick is a pioneer of winter climbing in Patagonia, with many hair-raising ascents to his name. This hilarious film documents his latest Patagonian horror show: an attempt at the first winter ascent of Torre Egger with alpinist Ian Parnell. (Contains suggestive language.)

Finalist in: Best Film on Climbing

10:36 a.m.

10:32 a.m.

Break

10:56 a.m.

10:47 a.m.

Shake That Bear

USA, 2008, 19 minutes
Directed and produced by Chris Alstrin
Appearing in person: Chris Alstrin

Follow Rob Pizem and Mike Anderson as they ascend a new route in Zion National Park. This climb has it all: off-widths, finger cracks, chimneys, and face climbing.

Finalist in: Best Film on Climbing

11:18 a.m.

11:07 a.m.

Flying with Eagles

Denmark, 2006, 43 minutes
Directed and produced by Anton Gammelgaard
Canadian Premiere

Two-time world paragliding champion Louise Crandal has set herself a new challenge: a Russian steppe eagle is to be her new training partner in the air. The film follows the intense training process from the day she finds the untrained steppe eagle in Scotland until a few months later as they both hang from a paraglider above Lake Como. Will the eagle fly with Louise? Will he show her where the thermals are, and how to gain height without so much as a beat of his wings?

Finalist in: Best Film on Mountain Sports

Afternoon Films

2:00 p.m.

2:15 p.m.

Red Gold

USA, 2008, 54 minutes
Directed by Ben Knight, Travis Rummel
Co-produced by Travis Rummel and Lauren Oakes
Canadian Premiere
Appearing in person: Ben Knight, Travis Rummel

At the headwaters of the Kvichak and Nushagak rivers in Bristol Bay, Alaska — the two largest remaining sockeye salmon runs on the planet — mining companies have proposed to extract what may be the richest deposit of gold and copper in the world. This film documents the growing unrest among native, commercial, and sport fishermen who oppose the proposed Pebble Mine, as well as giving mine officials a chance to argue their case. Red Gold is a portrait of a unique way of life that would not exist if the salmon didn’t return with Bristol Bay’s tide.

Finalist in: Best Film on Mountain Environment

2:57 p.m.

3:10 p.m.

The Red Helmet

USA, 2008, 6 minutes
Directed by Tyler Young
Produced by Dave Barlia

Overcome with fear, a young boy runs into the forest. He finds a magic red helmet and goes on the adventure of a lifetime. Slowly building his courage, he is transformed and returns to confront his boyhood fears.

Finalist in: Best Film on Mountain Sports
Best Short Mountain Film

3:06 p.m.

3:17 p.m.

If You’re Not Falling

UK, 2008, 8 minutes
Directed by Dave Brown
Produced by Paul Diffley
World Premiere
Appearing in person: Paul Diffley, Dave Brown
Website: www.hotaches.com

Canadian rock legend Sonnie Trotter heads to Scotland to do battle on another “hardest rock climb in the world.” As each day passes, he collects more and more air time: 50-foot falls from the steep rock buttress that plunges down beneath a historic castle. “Well, if you’re not falling, you’re not trying,” observes Trotter.

Finalist in: Best Film on Climbing
Best Short Mountain Film

3:17 p.m.

3:26 p.m.

Break

3:37 p.m.

3:41 p.m.

Return to Nepal

Canada, 2009, 46 minutes
Directed and produced by Robert Lang

Musician Bruce Cockburn returns to the spectacular Himalayan kingdom after 20 years away and finds a land where much has changed. But in some of the remotest areas, life is lived as it has been for centuries: subsistence farming on steep mountain terraces, and off-the-grid villages connected by an ancient network of footpaths. Return to Nepal is a revealing glimpse of a corner of the world whose people have much to offer us: spiritual wisdom and tactics for survival through determination and interdependence.

Finalist in: Best Film on Mountain Culture

4:26 p.m.

4:28 p.m.

The Fine Line — A 16mm Avalanche Education Film

Canada, 2008, 55 minutes
Directed by Dave Mossop
Produced by Malcolm Sangster
Appearing in person: Dave Mossop, Malcolm Sangster

The world’s best skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, and climbers join the world’s leading avalanche professionals to bring you a new movement in avalanche education. The Fine Line is a cinematic journey that unites the cutting edge of winter action sports with youth education about responsible backcountry usage.

Finalist in: Best Film on Mountain Sports