Film synopses of more 2008 Official Selections

The Aerialist by Brad LynchBACK TO TOP

Dean Potter is obsessed with being attached to the world by as little as possible. His refusal to be confined has pushed him into the realms of high-lining, BASE jumping and “bird-manning.” Dean pursues the most natural, yet bizarre, dream: to fly.

The Edge Of Eden: Living With Grizzlies BY Jeff TurnerBACK TO TOP

Charlie Russell raised orphaned grizzly bear cubs in the remote wilderness of Russia for the past decade. Adopting the role of surrogate mother, Russell struggles to teach them everything they need to know to survive a life in the wild.

GET UP STAND UPBACK TO TOP

A self-described "altruistic hedonist" spends 150+ days a year on the water whether it's kayaking or... board surfing. Catch the surf on the Snake River. The ten minutes rides yield as much ride time in one session as a week's worth of paddling out for ocean surf.

Ice, Anarchy, and the Pursuit of Madness by Steve HouseBACK TO TOP

House's directorial debut concerns--not surprisingly--high-end alpinism. This short film depicts House, Marko Prezelj and Vince Anderson's latest, first ascent of the committing K7 West (6858 meters) in Pakistan’s Karakoram Range.

Islenska by Cecile CusinBACK TO TOP

Cusin's film debut takes us on the road to unearth Iceland’s secrets. Lured by timeless volcanoes, sweeping glaciers, and medieval landscapes, three adventurers descend on Iceland.

LUXURY LINER BY CHRIS ALSTRINBACK TO TOP

Archival film footage meets modern editing and contemporary interviews to present a historic short of the 1976 first ascent of Luxury Liner. Luxury Liner, aka Supercrack is the iconic and historic climbed that opened the door for desert crack climbing as we know it today. Alstrin's short film features Earl Wiggins, Ed Webster, Bryan Becker, Stewart Green, and Dennis Jackson.

Oil + Water by Seth Warren, Nick Franczyk and Tyler BradtBACK TO TOP

Two world-class kayakers and friends embark on the longest-ever petroleum-free road trip in a retro-fitted Japanese fire truck. After converting the diesel engine to run on any natural oil, Warren and Bradt journey from Alaska to Argentina.

Running Down The Man by Travis Rummel and Ben KnightBACK TO TOP

"The finest fly fishing film out there." --Tom Bie, The Drake. When was the last time you saw a grown man sprint down an empty beach, waving a 9-foot fly rod in hot pursuit of a fish he claims resembleS Elizabeth Hurley?

Seasons by The CollectiveBACK TO TOP

SEASONS follows seven of the world's best mountain bikers over a year--exploring the lives of these full time athletes--downhill racers, slopestyle competitors, and big mountain freeriders. The much-anticipated film by The Collective.

Source by Brooks Baldwin, Marlow Long and Rush SturgesBACK TO TOP

Jaw dropping, exhilarating, and stunning... SOURCES showcases mind blowing drops and high quality filming. Shot in Patagonia, Vietnam,California, Uganda, Madagascar, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil--featuring the biggest and boldest names in kayaking.

Via Bearzi By Jeff Alzner, Mike Bearzi and Brook KirkliBACK TO TOP

VIA BEARZI documents the man who invented the M grade, Michael Bearzi. The film follows Michael and his partners, including Boulder's own Bruce Miller, from Colorado into the Alaska, Patagonia, and the Himalayas.

Weather We Change by Duane KubischaBACK TO TOP

This sSkiers take a pledge to follow in the footsteps of pro, Alison Gannett in search of a greener ski bum lifestyle. Mother Nature serves up a healthy dose of reality with a bleak early season, but deep powder awaits.