the Banff Mountain Film Festivals World Tour

Films are subject to change...unlikely...but jeez, you never know...

Red Helmet

USA, 2008, 6 minutes Website: www.outdoorgames.org Focus: multiple action sports 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.

Best Short Mountain Film

If You're Not Falling

Journey to the Centre

USA, 2007, 55 minutes Directed by Jens Hoffmann Produced by Iiro Seppanen, Jeb Corliss Website: www.journey-movie.com Classification: General Focus: exploration, BASE jumping, culture Journey with three world-renowned BASE jumpers as they travel 10,000 miles to confront the mist and mystery of an old cave, an ancient culture and their own demons at the center of their dangerous mission: Tian Keng, the Heavenly Pit.

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Award: Special Jury Selection

Canada, 2008, 25 minutes Produced by Jamie Houssian Website: www.thecollective.com Classification: General Focus: mountain biking, stories Some of the world’s best mountain bikers share their personal challenges, victories, and adventures through the course of four seasons of one year.

Papiroflexia

USA, 2007, 3 minutes Directed and produced by Joaquin Baldwin Website: www.pixelnitrate.com Focus: environment, animation An origami tale of a skillful paper folder who could shape the world with his hands.

The Sharp End: Eastern Europe

USA, 2008, 17 minutes Focus: rock climbing, tower jumping, culture A talented group of climbers explores the unique history, culture, and danger of one of the world’s most remarkable climbing destinations.

Parental Guidance (coarse language)

Canada, 2008, 14 minutes Website: www.greghill.ca Focus: backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering A season of backcountry skiing with a keen and passionate narrator.