Film Lineup
Read more about the films you’ll experience at the Asteria Theatre on February 12, 2025 starting at 7 PM.
Anytime – Switzerland (Tour Edit) (2024, Canada, 04:39 min)
Director: Darcy Wittenburg, Colin Jones, Darren McCullough Producer: Darcy Wittenburg, Ian Dunn, Galen Knowles Production Company: Anthill Films, Red Bull Media House
Advisory: No Advisory
Film Synopsis: Set in the Lenzerheide Bike Park, this segment will highlight 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.
Ian (2024, Australia, 08:03 min)
Director: Matt Raimondo Producer: GoodFolk Film Production, Matt Raimondo Production 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.
River Mamma (2023, USA, 10:30 min)
Director: Sarah Hamilton, Producer: Sarah Hamilton Film, Ryan Weigman, Production Company: N/A, Advisory: Coarse language
Film Synopsis: 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.
Intermission
For Winter (Tour Edit) (2024, USA, 44:47 min)
Director: National Geographic Society Impact Story Lab Producer: Taylor Schuelke, Katie Cleary Production 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.
Welcome to the Pit (2024, Canada, 14:45 min)
Director: Seth Gillis, Producer: Charlène Brochu, Production Company: N/A, Advisory: Coarse language
Film Synopsis: 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.
Streets to the Peaks (2024, United Kingdom, 28:31 min)
Director: Andy Ashworth, Producer: Sami Young, Production Company: Cut Media, Advisory: Coarse language
Film Synopsis: Twelve young athletes are here to change the world, defy the odds, and show that nothing is impossible. This documentary captures their emotive and powerful journey to inspire change, from city streets to the epic alpine trail race at UTMB.
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.
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?