BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
Presented by
Canadian High Commission in New Delhi,   Vasant Valley School and
The Anand Foundation,
SCREENINGS AT VASANT VALLEY SCHOOL
There will also be presentations by environmentalist and documentary film maker Mike Pandey through the day for visiting students . And exciting adventure sports camp by LEAP for interested students.
If you or your school wishes to attend please email your request to deeptin@vasantvalley.org or anju@anandfoundation.com or mini@parijatagrochemicals.com

Chasing the White Demon

Chasing the White Demon :No Big Names 3
USA, 2004, 28 Minutes
Directed by Ben Stookesberry
Produced by Eric Seymour
This tale of whitewater exploration follows a group of kayakers and rafters seeking first descents in Colombia, Chile and Argentina. The film features outrageous carnage, a search for whitewater in Colombia, and the new world-record freefall descent for a raft.

Focus : Sport / Kayaking Type: Action Rating : General; contains a graphic injury (stitches) scene
Adrenaline Factor : High Broadcast: No Subtitles : No
Aspect Ration : 4:3 Language : English

Fireballin

Fireballin' - How Long Have You Been Pushing This Thing to Alaska?
Canada, 2004, 6 minutes
Produced by Dave Mossop
Four skiers and snowboarders from Calgary aim to fulfill their dream of skiing in Alaska. Due to a lack of funds, they must drive an unreliable and appropriately named Dodge RV called "the Fireball" to get there. Upon arrival they reach their goal? By climbing, not by using snowmobiles or helicopters? And are greeted with spectacular vistas; steep, big-line skiing/snowboarding; and the makings of many fond memories.

Focus : Ski Trip Type: Action Rating: General some coarse language.
Adrenaline Factor: Medium/High Broadcast: No Subtitles: No
Aspect Ratio : 4:3 Language : English

Sinners

AWARD WINNER - Best Film on Mountain Sport
Sinners
Canada, 2003, 23 minutes
Directed & produced by Bill Heath
Coupling the wisdom of 100-year-old physicist A.J. Snow with three years of filmmaking in deep, deep Britisih Columbia snow, Nelson filmmaker Bill Health created a simple work that speaks to his own love of powder. The music, the joy and the beautifully patient photography make us aware of the exquisiteness of the gasping-for-air moments that only come from the deep and the light.

Focus: Skiing Type: Sport / Action Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: Medium Broadcast: No Subtitles: No
Aspect Ratio: 4: 3 Language : English

Yukon Quest

Yukon Quest
Canada, 2004, 9 minutes
Directed and produced by Marten Berkman
A journey following the toughest race in the world - the 1600 km Yukon Quest dog sled race from Fairbanks, Alaska to Whitehorse, Yukon. In the coldest depths of the sub-arctic winter, over several mountain ranges, along rivers overflowing their frigid waters, through wilderness where hundreds of kilometers separate remote enclaves of humanity, dogs and humans form teams which combine determination, stamina and love to fulfill their Yukon Quest.

Focus: Sport / Environment Type: Documentary rating : General
Adrenaline Factor : Low Broadcast: No Subtitles: No
Aspect Ratio: 16.9
Your projector must be able to make the adjustment from 4:3 to 16:9
Language: English

The Collective

The Collective(Custom Edit for Banff Mtn. Film Festival World Tour)
Canada, 2004, 15 minutes
Directed by Darcy Wittenburg, Jamien Houssian
Produced by Jamie Houssian
The Collective is a group of filmmakers, photographers and mountain bikers. By drawing on the experience, expertise and creative energy of every member of the team, the Collective has created a film that portrays the newest cutting-edge images of the freeride mountain-biking progression.

Focus : Sport / Mountain biking Type : Action Rating : General
Adrenaline Factor : High Broadcast: No Subtitles: No
Aspect Ratio : 4:3 Language : English

One World

One World (Custom Edit for Banff Mtn. Film World Tour)
USA, 2004, 16 minutes
Directed and produced by Arden Oksanen & Trask McFarland
The latest paddling film from the team that made "Nurpu" and "Wehyakin", "One World" steps up the adventure as well as the production quality (Filmed in HD). The film presents kayak actions, athletes, and lifestyles on rivers around the globe. Edited specifically for the World Tour, this special version of "One World" features huge whitewater in China and Uganda.

Focus : Sport Type : Kayaking Rating : General
Adrenaline Factor : High Broadcast : No Subtitles : No
Aspect Ration : 4:3 Language : English

Psicobloc

Psicobloc
USA, 2004, 8 minutes
Directed & produced by Josh Lowell
On the island of Mallorca, Klem Loskot and his friends establish spectacular routes on overhanging limestone up to 60 feet or 20 meters high. With the ocean as a crash pad, the climbing is unencumbered and the falls magnificent.

Focus : Climbing Type: Documentary Rating: General; some swearing
Adrenaline Factor: Medium Broadcast: No Subtitles: No
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Language: English

Burning Time

Burning Time
USA, 2004, 23 minutes
Produced by Scott Lindgren
Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Scott Lindgren is setting the world on fire with an action sports movie that has been in the making for two years. Burning Time features a range of incredible action, including kayaking giant waves in Africa, BASE-jumping from a huge bridge, and steep skiing on wild Alaskan peaks.

Focus: Skiing /Kayaking/SASE Type: Action Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: High Broadcast: Outside TV Subtitles: No
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Language: English

Out of Ophirica

Out of Ophirica
USA, 2004, 6 Minutes
Directed by Judah Kuper
In February of 2004, a classic San Juan snow cycle set loose a series of avalanches which reminds up why property values in Ophir, Colorado have always been a little behind those in Telluride, and why kids form that valley don't make it to school everyday in the winter.

Focus : Environment Typer : Visual Account Rating : General
Adrenaline Factor : Medium Broadcast : No Subtitles : No
Aspect Ratio : 16:9
Language : Music only, English Text

Weekend Warrior

Weekend Warrior
Canada, 2003, 5 minutes
Directed and produced by Ace Mackay - Smith
This humorous film depicts the hapless pursuits of a make snowboarder who tries his hardest to cruise the mountain for female companionship.

Focus: Culture / Humour Type: Comedy Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: Low Broadcast: No Subtitels: No
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Language: English

Trans Andes

Trans Andes
Canada, 2004, 15 minutes
Directed and produced by Will Gadd
Will Gadd checked out a map of the world and decided that the Andes would be a good place to fly. He called up some friends and it was off to South America; paragliders, poor planning and lots of wind add up to a big adventure.

Focus: Sport /Paragliding Type: Adventure Narrative Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: Medium Broadcast: North America Subtitles: No
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Language: English

The White Album

The White Album
USA, 2004, 20 minutes
Directed and produced by Trey Chace.
See everything from park-and-huck 70-footers to multi-day first descents and backcountry heli-runs. Follow these amateur boaters around the globe and try not to cringe too much during the crash section. This film was made in memory of David Norrell, who passed away shortly after filming was completed.

Focus: kayaking Type: Action Rating: General: some coarse language
Adrenaline Factor: High Broadcast: No Subtitles: No
Aspect Ration: 4:3 Letterbox Language: English

Hike, Hike, Hike

AWARD WINNER - Best Short Mountain Film
Hike, Hike, Hike
USA, 2002, 4 minutes
Directed & produced by Anouk Iyer
Clean and crisp as the Arctic it depicts, this animated film is simultaneously lush and lean, relying only on the sound of the dogs and of the runners on the sled that the dogs pull across the snow.

Focus : Short / Environment Type : Animation Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: Low Broadcast : No Subtitles : No
Aspect Ration : 4:3 Language : None

Heavy Fork

Heavy Fork
Canada, 2004, 3 minutes
Directed & produced by Steve Crowe
This video diary documents an enthusiastic 12-year-old's bruising attempts to create his own distinctive, unorthodox mountain-biking style.

Focus : Sport Type : Mountain Biking Rating : General
Adrenaline Factor : High Broadcast : No Subtitles : No
Aspect Ration : 4:3 Language : English