Perspectives Film Night by Open Mountains
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Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre is a presenting venue with an evolving program of artistically excellent cultural events. Its aim is to offer a varied line-up of music, film, theatre and dance for all ages.
Every year we gather members of our community to kick off the season by connecting through thought provoking mountain films. It is our hope that through storytelling from local and alternative perspectives we can encourage and promote inclusive mountain culture in Revelstoke and beyond. We’re excited to share several films from local filmmakers and athletes as well as a few special short films from other mountain towns.
All profits will be donated to Open Mountains Project winter program and other local non-profits.
Short Films:
NISEI
NISEI (nee-say) is a creative exploration of the biracial experience of skier, Sierra Schlag. While in Japan, she is seen as white and while in America, she is seen as Japanese and never accepted as her full self. Through the lens of skiing, Schlag finds herself on a journey to self-discovery within the two cultures she has ties to.
Director: Iz La Motte
Producer + Athlete: Sierra Schlag
Surface Tension
Surface Tension follows Hank Stowers and friends on a visual journey through the San Juan mountains and the Utah desert as they discuss how the rivers of the region have shaped their home, of Durango, CO, and themselves. Freeride ski lines are interwoven with passage through narrow sandstone canyons, the flow of raging rivers, and mementos to the beauty of the land that Hank calls home.
Director + Producer: Hank Stowers and Cail Soria
DP: Finn Peterson
MOUNTAIN JOY
The mountains bring us so much joy but what happens when movement in them brings you pain? Mountain Joy is a short film that follows skier Nat Segal as she works to forge a new path in the mountains following several years of managing chronic pain, which would later be diagnosed as ankylosing spondylitis. In an industry that celebrates pain, this film will explore the challenges of navigating and managing a chronic disease while being active for a living.
Director + Producer: NS Creative
DP: Ryan Collins
KINDRED
Devin Logan and Caroline Claire, both from Long Island, are U.S. Olympic team members and skiing soulmates. Join them as they take the next bold step in their illustrious careers: Big lines, raw honesty, and camaraderie that stretches from the half pipe to the backcountry.
Directed by Iz La Motte & Sara Beam Robbins
Watch trailer here.
SLIDES OF THE MOUNTAIN
A TELUS original film, “Slides on the Mountain” follows Talon (17) and Riki (15), two brothers from the Lil’wat Nation, as they decide to ski Ts’zil and set off to learn the skills they need to ride the mountain safely. Their unique personalities shine as we follow them through the winter while their mentors and Lil’wat elders shed light on why it’s so significant for Lil’wat youth to be able to experience the mountains so deeply entrenched in their culture.
Featuring: Sandy Ward, Morgan Fleury, Riki Pascal, Talon Pascal
Director: Seth Gillis
FARMING TURNS
Chris Rubens was living the dream. As a professional skier, for years he traveled the globe in search of the best skiing, until an expedition to Greenland brought the reality of climate change and his impact into sharp focus. Forced to confront his footprint and values, he takes action, risking his career as an athlete to become an organic farmer in a quest to foster a stronger, more sustainable community and connection to the mountains.
Directed by Anthony Bonello
Location
Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre is a presenting venue with an evolving program of artistically excellent cultural events. Its aim is to offer a varied line-up of music, film, theatre and dance for all ages.
