Arts and Entertainment
January 21, 2025
From: Arlington Banff Centre Mountain Film FestivalSchedule:
Monday, February 17, 2025
Anytime - Switzerland
(2024, Canada, 04:39 min)
Advisory: None
Director: Darcy Wittenburg, Colin Jones, Darren McCullough
Producer: Darcy Wittenburg, Ian Dunn, Galen Knowles
Production Company: Anthill Films, Red Bull Media House
Set in the Lenzerheide Bike Park this segment will highlight the fact that good times are at the core of it all. Witness the ultimate display of skill and progression as they unleash a frenzy of multi-rider sessions, intertwining lines, and mind-blowing tricks. Leave your preconceptions behind and join the revolution, as these women prove they're not just riding they're reigning.
Jamrock: The birth of Jamaican rock climbing
Advisory: None
Director: Gareth Leah
Producer: Gareth Leah
Production Company: Well Good Productions
Kai Lightner, a 12-time national US climbing champion and the visionary founder of "Climb for Change" embarks on a transformative mission into the heart of Jamaica's emerging climbing community, where passion and determination thrive despite limited resources and recognition.
Of A Lifetime
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: Jérôme Tanon
Producer: Xavier de Le Rue, Beanie de Le Rue
Production Company: Sarl XDLR Suisse
Of a Lifetime is a celebration of discovery, adventure, and the passing of the torch to the next generation against the breathtaking backdrop of Antarctica. It
chronicles the renowned De Le Rue family's journey as Xavier, Victor, and 18-year-old Mila sail across the Drake Passage to ride the unimaginably steep icy lines of the white continent.
The Smoke That Thunders
Creative Excellence Award
Advisory: None
Director: Caleb Roberts
Producer: Caleb Roberts
Aiming to paddle the fabled Minus rapids at the base of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river, Ben Marr’s biggest challenge is to access them by trekking upstream. A
total assault on the senses awaits as the force of the river speaks for itself.
The Last Observers
Special Jury Mention
Advisory: None
Director: Maja K Mikkelsen
Producer: Adam Mikkelsen
Production Company: Patagonia Films
Film Synopsis: For decades, every third hour around the clock, every day of the year, Karin Persson and Lennart Karlsson have gone outside to observe and record the weather. At oneof the last manual weather stations on the planet, there are no days off.
Reel Rock: Jirishanca
Advisory: Coarse & Sexual Language
Director: Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell
Producer: Zachary Barr, Halle Johns
Exec Producer: Alex Lowther, Monika McClure,
Justin Roth
Production Company: Sender Films, Patagonia Films
Renowned alpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca, an epic 6000-metre peak in the Peruvian Andes.
The duo will have to tackle 5.13 face climbing, horizontal ice roofs, technical mixed terrain, and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure.
Sliding
Advisory: None
Director: Katie Tannenbaum, Matiss Spaile
Producer: Katie Tannenbaum, Juris Kudeiko
A female athlete skips the crowded ski slopes to traverse the Swiss Alps on her sled...
headfirst.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Anytime - UTAH
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: Darcy Wittenburg, Colin Jones, Darren McCullough
Producer: Darcy Wittenburg, Galen Knowles, Ian Dunn,
Production Company: Anthill Films, Red Bull Media House
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
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: Matt Raimondo
Producer: GoodFolk Film Production, Matt Raimondo
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
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: National Geographic Society Impact Story Lab
Producer: Taylor Schuelke, Katie Cleary
Production Company: National Geographic Society
Impact Story Lab
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.
2 Legs is 2 Easy
Advisory: None
Director: Tamara Susa
Producer: Tamara Susa
Production Company: BTX Productions
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
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: Elli Thor Magnusson,
Ben Weiland
Producer: Steve Lewis
Production Company: 104 Frames
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
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: David Arnaud
Producer: David Arnaud,
Production Company: MOVIO,
Red Bull Media House
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
Advisory: None
Director: Alexis Berg, Julien Raison
Producer: Sarah Stewart, Jon Brogan, Laura Mittleberg, Jason Israel, Marion Blache, Oliver Denton
Production Company: Stept Studios
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.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Anytime - Switzerland
(2024, Canada, 04:39 min)
Advisory: None
Director: Darcy Wittenburg, Colin Jones, Darren McCullough
Producer: Darcy Wittenburg, Ian Dunn, Galen Knowles
Production Company: Anthill Films, Red Bull Media House
Set in the Lenzerheide Bike Park this segment will highlight the fact that good times are at the core of it all. Witness the ultimate display of skill and progression as they unleash a frenzy of multi-rider sessions, intertwining lines, and mind-blowing tricks. Leave your preconceptions behind and join the revolution, as these women prove they're not just riding they're reigning.
Jamrock: The birth of Jamaican rock climbing
Advisory: None
Director: Gareth Leah
Producer: Gareth Leah
Production Company: Well Good Productions
Kai Lightner, a 12-time national US climbing champion and the visionary founder of "Climb for Change" embarks on a transformative mission into the heart of Jamaica's emerging climbing community, where passion and determination thrive despite limited resources and recognition.
Of A Lifetime
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: Jérôme Tanon
Producer: Xavier de Le Rue, Beanie de Le Rue
Production Company: Sarl XDLR Suisse
Of a Lifetime is a celebration of discovery, adventure, and the passing of the torch to the next generation against the breathtaking backdrop of Antarctica. It
chronicles the renowned De Le Rue family's journey as Xavier, Victor, and 18-year-old Mila sail across the Drake Passage to ride the unimaginably steep icy lines of the white continent.
The Smoke That Thunders
Creative Excellence Award
Advisory: None
Director: Caleb Roberts
Producer: Caleb Roberts
Aiming to paddle the fabled Minus rapids at the base of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river, Ben Marr’s biggest challenge is to access them by trekking upstream. A total assault on the senses awaits as the force of the river speaks for itself.
The Last Observers
Special Jury Mention
Advisory: None
Director: Maja K Mikkelsen
Producer: Adam Mikkelsen
Production Company: Patagonia Films
Film Synopsis: For decades, every third hour around the clock, every day of the year, Karin Persson and Lennart Karlsson have gone outside to observe and record the weather. At oneof the last manual weather stations on the planet, there are no days off.
Reel Rock: Jirishanca
Advisory: Coarse & Sexual Language
Director: Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell
Producer: Zachary Barr, Halle Johns
Exec Producer: Alex Lowther, Monika McClure,
Justin Roth
Production Company: Sender Films, Patagonia Films
Renowned alpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca, an epic 6000-metre peak in the Peruvian Andes. The duo will have to tackle 5.13 face climbing, horizontal ice roofs, technical mixed terrain, and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure.
Sliding
Advisory: None
Director: Katie Tannenbaum, Matiss Spaile
Producer: Katie Tannenbaum, Juris Kudeiko
A female athlete skips the crowded ski slopes to traverse the Swiss Alps on her sled headfirst.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Anytime - UTAH
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: Darcy Wittenburg, Colin Jones, Darren McCullough
Producer: Darcy Wittenburg, Galen Knowles, Ian Dunn,
Production Company: Anthill Films, Red Bull Media House
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
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: Matt Raimondo
Producer: GoodFolk Film Production, Matt Raimondo
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
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: National Geographic Society Impact Story Lab
Producer: Taylor Schuelke, Katie Cleary
Production Company: National Geographic Society
Impact Story Lab
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.
2 Legs is 2 Easy
Advisory: None
Director: Tamara Susa
Producer: Tamara Susa
Production Company: BTX Productions
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
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: Elli Thor Magnusson,
Ben Weiland
Producer: Steve Lewis
Production Company: 104 Frames
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
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: David Arnaud
Producer: David Arnaud,
Production Company: MOVIO,
Red Bull Media House
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
Advisory: None
Director: Alexis Berg, Julien Raison
Producer: Sarah Stewart, Jon Brogan, Laura Mittleberg, Jason Israel, Marion Blache, Oliver Denton
Production Company: Stept Studios
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.
Friday, February 21, 2025
The Streif
Advisory: None
Director: Fabio Wibmer,
Christoph Thoresen
Producer: Tobi Reindl,
Thomas Wernhart
Production Company:
Legs of Steel in cooperation with Sick Cinema
Fabio Wibmer is back on Snow. This time crashing the preparations for the most legendary ski race in the world - the Streif.
River Mamma
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: Sarah Hamilton
Producer: Sarah Hamilton Film, Ryan Weigman
Production Company: N/A
River Mamma follows Elisha McArthur, a lifelong raft guide and single mom and her relationship with her teenage goth daughter, Charlotte, who has no interest in rivers at all.
109 Below
Best Film: Mountain Sports
Advisory: None
Director: Nick Martini
Producer: Sarah Stewart,
Ben Osborne, Lex Hinson
Production Company:
Stept Studios
109 Below tells a tale of resilience and grit when elite rescue volunteers go out of their way to save the lives of strangers.
Keep It Burning
Advisory: None
Director: Guillaume Broust
Producer: Manu Moreau
Production Company: Petzl
The Karakoram is the wildest mountain range in the world and Nameless Tower beckons to climbers who approach. Edu Marín, his brother Alex and father Novato attempt the second free ascent of Eternal Flame 33 years after the first ascent by Wolfgang Güllich and Kurt Albert, and 13 years after Alex and Thomas Huber’s first free ascent.
Welcome to the Pit
Advisory: Coarse language
Director: Seth Gillis
Producer: Charlène Brochu
Production Company: N/A
In 2011, Steve Matthews had a bright idea. With his kids completely hooked on snowboarding, he rallied a few friends and set out to build Yellowknife’s first and only rope tow.
Dolomites
Advisory: None
Director: Kilian Bron,
Valentin Birant
Producer: Kilian Bron
Production Company:
VB Films
Mountain biking free solo and more... Kilian Bron and his team take you on a thrilling and history-rich adventure, riding the steepest trails of the Dolomites.
Undammed
Advisory: None
Director: Shane Anderson
Producer: Shane Anderson
Production Company: Patagonia Films,
Swiftwater Films
After witnessing a massive fish kill on her ancestral home waters, Yurok tribal attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis dedicated her life to reversing the generations-long destruction wrought by the Klamath River dams. Undammed follows her journey to free the Klamath, from testifying before Congress to passing down fishing traditions within her young family.
Date: February 17 - 21, 2025
Location:
Regent Theatre
7 Medford Street
Arlington, MA 02474
Tickets are $33.50
this includes the Regent Theatre's
$4.00 Service Fee & $4.00 Facility Fee