Set in Zanskar, Indian Himalaya, Shangku Shelter is a story of two decades of adventure, friendship and social change, driven by a love of skiing. Zanskar is a remote kingdom in the northwest Indian Himalaya, where local people are snow-bound for six months of the year. About 10,000 Zanskaris liv...

We Are Like Waves is an intimate look into how surfing changes Sanu’s life, documenting the struggles and breakthroughs of becoming one of the first female Sri Lankan surfers. On the south coast of Sri Lanka, surfing is everywhere, yet local girls are discouraged from participating in the sport. ...

When the traditional methods of coping with trauma don’t work, what options do you have left? Brandon Kuehn, an Iraq War veteran, believes the best way to face a range of trauma is to reach for literal, physical summits and he isn’t alone. Outdoor therapy is a growing field that is helping people...

A story of transition and renewal in the rural west, Craig, America shares the many perspectives that encompass a community upheld by coal but looks towards a future without it. It brings to life the unique story of Craig, Colorado, and how its people, economy, and community are both resilient an...

Effective communication is a challenge every climber faces. It’s a sport that requires intense focus, dedication, and overcoming fear. For Deaf climber Sonya Wilson, communication and community is of vital importance. Elevated is a non-verbal film sharing Sonya’s experience as a Deaf woman and ou...

In many American ski towns, the tourism and services economies would grind to a halt without their Latino populations. In a place like Jackson, Wyoming, the Latino community is a mix of documented immigrants and undocumented workers – many of whom are facing increasing risk of deportation under t...

A young man born severely deaf faced exclusion from society from his early days on. He was bullied by his peers, branded a fool by his teachers, and locked away in a basement at his first job at a bank—but Robin Gillon found his way through, all thanks to skiing. Best Cinematography – Los Angeles...

"Bikers and motorcycle clubs have had a mystique and a romantic allure for decades now. From ‘Easy Rider’ to ‘Sons Of Anarchy’ people around the world are captivated by their outlaw lifestyle. Combine this with exotic Thailand and world famous Pattaya and it’s an intoxicating combination. Burapa:...

Surfing and confinement in Basque country. This documentary shows how Covid has changed the world of surfing in 2020. It reveals the sense of injustice among all wave sports players, notes the heavy economic impacts, and reflects the negative effects of surfer abstinence over both lockdown period...

This is a story about love and loss. As Alan Jackson, 86, nears the end of life, everything in his world has been stripped away. What’s left is love. Love for his partner, Nan, and love of the outdoors. This film explores the struggle between aging, and remaining active and vital late into life. ...

Imagine you are alone, on North America’s Highest Peak (Denali), trying to break The Female Fastest Known Time (FKT). You must travel 38 miles on a glacier to 20,310 feet- in less than 21 hours. How would you fare in this frigid, lifeless landscape? Where would your mind go? In her pursuit for th...

A BBC Scotland documentary about Kristen Fraser who knows a thing or two about commitment. As Scotland’s first female professional boxer she has dedicated her life to the sport and pursuit of victory. We follow her professional journey; becoming a mum alongside her wife Kirsty; her faith; and bei...

Jodie Chalk has been different her whole life, instead of playing with dolls, she played with bike parts and motorcycle’s. Raised by her Dad Garfield. Jodie grew up in motorcycling, battling against stereotypes in a male dominated sport. At 24 she is a two-time winner of the CB500 Scottish champi...

Venture Out is a story of overcoming odds, the power of resilience, and ultimately, the ever-lasting effects of LGBTQ community building. The Venture Out Project, founded by Perry Cohen, is a non profit organization that brings LGBTQ folks together outdoors on wilderness trips. In sharing Perry’s...

Rise Above is a powerful story about hope and a unique man who has found a way to rise above his own challenges and traumas and in the process inspire so many others to follow in his footsteps. In January 2015 Damien Rider and his prone paddleboard began a marathon journey that he hoped would tak...

Crux follows Harvey, a recovering addict who uses rock climbing to work through his ongoing struggle with mental health. Life can be beautiful. Life can be messy. Add in the struggles of addiction and life can often become overwhelming. As trauma, depression, heartbreak and declining mental healt...

Fight Story is a highly motivational documentary series created, directed, and produced by John Messina. This series will highlight individuals that have overcome tremendous adversity because they were inspired by Sylvester Stallone’s legendary Rocky films. In Part 1 of the series, you will hear ...

From the award winning New Zealand film maker, Ben Wallbank, comes the story of one woman’s second chance, against the odds. The intimate and challenging story of Tanya Bottomley, her past in a relationship marked by domestic violence, and the discovery of ultramarathons as her saviour. In 2020 T...

Farewell to Adventure follows Reverend Captain Bob Shepton’s emotional journey, giving up his adventurous life of sailing, not because he is 85, but in order to support his wife’s battle with Alzheimer’s which forces him to repay the presence she gave the family in his absence during his 50 years...

Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future tells the rarely-told history of black players in hockey. In a sport that is often seen as being whiter than the ice it’s played upon, these athletes dared to stand out and make the sport their own. At the heart of the story is Jaden Lindo, a young man chasin...

Lois is 83. Gettin’ old sucks, but she’s rolling with it. When age slows her down, what does she do in her spare time? She bowls. Satisfying Lois’ competitive spirit, bowling keeps her active and out of social isolation many older Montanans are facing at a rapid rate. Winner – If/Then Shorts 2019...

Africa’s Home Run – The Gift Ngoepe Story. This documentary tracks the meteoric journey of Johannesburg-born Major League Baseball (MLB) player Gift Ngoepe, from the Randburg Mets Clubhouse where his mother worked to becoming the first African player in MLB as a shortstop and second baseman for t...