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CONTENTS ORGANIZATION

PEOPLE + AWARDS

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WELCOME

34 FESTIVAL JURY + AWARDS

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WHO WE ARE

36 PITCH EVENT JURY + FINALISTS

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DREAM PROJECT

38 FESTIVAL HOSTS

10 FILM FUND

41 FESTIVAL GUESTS

12 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FILM PROGRAM

PARTNERS + GRATITUDE

14 AT-A-GLANCE

52 ABOUT THE ARTIST

17 FEATURE FILMS

53 GEAR GIVEAWAY

18 THURSDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM

56 CREDITS + SPECIAL THANKS

20 FRIDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM

58 DONORS + PARTNERS

22 SATURDAY FILM PROGRAM

60 FESTIVAL LIBATIONS + NIBBLES

24 SUNDAY CHANGEMAKERS FILM PROGRAM

62 MAP

FESTIVAL LIFE 26 5POINT CONFLUENCE 28 5POINT ADVENTURES 30 VAN LIFE + ICE CREAM SOCIAL 31 STIO COMMUNITY LOUNGE

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WELCOME YES!!! We finally made it! If you’re reading this letter, it means we’re back to hosting our community for an in-person 5Point Flagship Festival in Carbondale. We’ve reached a milestone that I wasn’t sure seemed possible just three months ago when I first stepped into the Executive Director role.

“It’s turnkey!” I was told in regards to getting the festival up and running again. However, after three years, much can be forgotten about how processes work. “What the hell have I gotten myself into?” was a thought that ran across my mind more than a few times. But working with a fantastic group - the 5Point team, the Board, and the Carbondale community - made me realize how much love and support there is for the organization. That was never in doubt.

When I first accepted this position, I knew I was setting out on a personal and professional adventure by stepping outside of my comfort zone. I’ve been told this is how one grows as an individual. As you’ll see in our film programming, trying something new and pushing our limits will help us overcome many challenges. Given the last two years, and the current times we find ourselves in, we know there will be plenty to come that will test us.

We have all wanted a return to normal since the beginning of the pandemic. Our world has changed so much over the last two decades, yet it was revealed how thin the thread is that holds it all together in the last two years. If there is anything I’ve learned, it’s how strong the need to connect with others is, how much we miss travel and exploration, and that you cannot quench the thirst for adventure with anything virtual. With the return of our in-person festival, we continue to champion the creative and authentic stories that 5Point has become known for.

Now more than ever, we need great storytelling, and it is an honor to showcase the work of these remarkable filmmakers. The inspiration, creativity, pure joy, incredible athleticism, and the sheer entertainment of these programs will recharge you and keep you coming back for more.

I’m honored to have been chosen to lead this organization into the future, and to work with its great team to bring you our 15th Flagship Festival. As it has been in the past, I hope 5Point continues to serve as a catalyst for positive change - in our community and others - through the shared experience of film and storytelling. Welcome to the 15th Annual 5Point Adventure Film Festival. Thank you for joining us on this adventure. I am humbled and deeply indebted to the entire 5Point community for being with us on this journey.

Luis Yllanes Executive Director

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WHO WE ARE WE BELIEVE that communities are made better when their people pursue adventure and intentionally live their own best story.

AND SO, OUR MISSION IS to ignite personal and communal adventure of all kinds through the experience of sharing meaningful stories.

WE ENVISION a national network of engaged and diverse communities, inspired by storytelling to take action in their individual and collective lives.

WHEN WE CHANGE, THE WHOLE WORLD CHANGES.

OUR FIVE POINTS

5Point Film Festival is renowned for its values-based mission, centered around its 5 Points: Purpose, Commitment, Respect, Humility and Balance.

We believe these same principles also form the foundation for individuals who lead lives of adventure.

These shared values connect all of us who feel a passion to explore and expand our boundaries.

RESPECT For each other, for the environment, for the experience, and for the knowledge we inherit from those who inspire and teach us.

COMMITMENT To overcome fear and give ourselves completely to the challenge at hand while leading a vital existence and never allowing ourselves to become complacent.

HUMILITY To summon the discipline to listen to our intuition and not our egos, always mindful of our place in the natural order.

PURPOSE To muster the motivation and conviction necessary to pursue our highest aspirations in the face of adversity.

BALANCE To maintain our focus and energy in life, in nature, and on the journeys we undertake while things we cannot control shift around us.

ESTABLISHED IN 2007, 5Point Adventure Film Festival aims to inspire adventure of all kinds, to connect generations through shared experience, and to educate through film.

5Point Film continues to deliver a unique experience by drawing in passionate athletes, artists, filmmakers, and the community around the best of adventure storytelling. 5Point also facilitates the 5Point Film Fund, a grant program for emerging filmmakers, and organizes the Dream Project, a student scholarship program for local high school students.

5POINT ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT AND IS A PROUD MEMBER OF 1% FOR THE PLANET. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CHARITABLE GIVING OR PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE CONTACT LUIS YLLANES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LUIS@5POINTFILM.ORG.

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TICKETS ALA CARTE PRICING THURSDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM $38 per person FRIDAY FEATURE FILM $20 per person FRIDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM $38 per person SATURDAY FAMILY PROGRAM $15 per person (12 & under free) SATURDAY FEATURE FILM $20 per person SATURDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM $38 per person SUNDAY CHANGEMAKERS $38 per person SUNDAY FEATURE FILM $20 per person OR GET IT ALL WITH A

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$365 per pass PERKS Early Access Seating for All Film Programs 2 Drink Tickets 2 Gear Give-Away Entries Yeti Rambler (with first 50 passes purchased)

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The 5Point Dream Project supports and encourages outstanding students who best exemplify 5Point’s guiding principles. Since receiving their awards, these students have embarked on their adventures, pushing themselves to grow as young adults, while giving back to the communities of the Roaring Fork Valley.

EMMA BOUCHER is a senior who is meant to perform! For her Dream Project she engaged in Theater Aspen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream project last summer. She said that “being in this performance, not only helped her grow as a Shakespearean actor, but simply as a performer and person.” She hopes this experience will be another stepping stone on her path to pursuing musical theater as a career and was beyond eager to share her passion of theater with the Roaring Fork Valley.

EMMA HOSTETLER used art to inspire awareness and action towards societal problems that local teens are passionate about.

She not only championed the creation of a mural painted for the public in New Castle, but she led a group of local teen artists through the process of storyboarding an issue they are passionate about and dedicating a section of the mural to that. This mural has no doubt left a local legacy of advocacy and justice for these young painters.

ANGELIKA MINOLI is a senior who dreamed of creating a documentary about the refugee crisis in her native Greece. As part of her dream project, she created a short film where she interviewed individual refugees as well as captured information from Greek government officials. Her project aimed at presenting a complete picture of the refugee situation and the overall impact that COVID-19 has had on this already vulnerable group.

DREAM PROJECT JURY MEMBERS

BRYN PETERSON Bryn Peterson leaned on his love of film and science to create a documentary series about Geology with his science teacher, Kayo Ogilby. The series focused on the origins of local geological features with a goal to make widely accessible learning resources for anyone who shares a passion for local geology in the RFV.

ZOEY STEEL Singer, traveler and former Dream Project recipient

MICHAEL STEVENS Filmmaker, dog dad, bites off more than he can chew, enjoys nice beverages in small vessels GABRIELLA SUTRO 24 hours of Aspen skier, Spring Gulch fanatic, and Prince Creek mountain biker BEATRIZ SOTO Climate and environmental justice advocate, architect, local Latina leader

TRACY WILSON

Dream Project Director MADE POSSIBLE BY

MAKAI YLLANES A passionate climber himself, Makai wanted to make climbing more accessible to local Latinx students in the RFV. As such, with the help of the Carbondale Rec. center, Makai created a free program for underserved middle school students in the valley that taught them how to rock climb over a two-day period in March. His goal was to show these students how climbing can be a great way to explore the world around them and connect with a healthy outdoor community.

ELLIE URFRIG & WILLA SCHENDLER have spent the last year bringing awareness for environmental causes to their senators and representatives. They have used their grant to organize monthly meetings of their environmental club and plan to take a trip in May to the State Capitol in Denver to lobby on the surrounding environmental issues that affect us all.

DREAM PROJECT RECEPTION THURSDAY, APRIL 21 6:00 - 6:45 PM

CARBONDALE REC CENTER STIO COMMUNITY LOUNGE

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The 5Point Film Fund provides monetary grants to filmmakers who are challenging the status quo through great storytelling. We provide artists and filmmakers with opportunities to showcase their work to a network of other creatives in the outdoor industry and beyond. Over the years, 5Point Film Fund has helped to fund over a dozen film projects that have gone on to win awards and tour the world. The 5Point Film Fund is proudly supported by NRS. Check out this year’s recipients!

THIS IS BETH DIRECTOR: JEN RANDALL

PRODUCERS: SARAH LEE STEELE & NOAM ARGOV

Have you ever woken up one morning and decided to share a picture of your cellulite and untoned stomach with 50,000+ people on social media? Ya, us neither, but legendary climber Beth Rodden started to do this weekly. “This is Beth” is an intimate character-piece celebrating a vulnerable side of professional climber Beth Rodden: from young, send-at-allcosts athlete, to a mother determined to ‘normalize normal’ when it comes to our bodies and happiness. Weaving Beth’s new, playful approach to climbing on the boulders of Yosemite with sequences of daily life, archive and interview, this short film explores Beth’s remarkable journey towards finding self contentment and changing the outlook on body image in the climbing community.

BEFORE I DIE

DIRECTORS: MARK ANDERS & RUSH STURGES PRODUCERS: MARK ANDERS & RUSH STURGES SUPPORTED BY NRS

Following the untimely death of their father to early-onset Alzheimer’s, the Bussell family grapples with the life-altering decision of whether or not to find out if they too carry the gene. Out of the family’s five children, Tristan Bussell, 36, is the only one who decides to take the DNA test. This uplifting documentary short focuses on how those test results profoundly changed the way Tristan chooses to live his life.

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FIND THE APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT 5POINTFILM.ORG/ABOUT-5POINT/FILM-FUND/

BOARD OF DIRECTORS LAURA MERiNO

PRESIDENT Laura has over ten years of experience in marketing, PR, and communications, she has a strong knowledge in digital marketing, content distribution and loves helping clients grow their business.

For the last eight and a half years, Laura has worked in the outdoor industry in roles like ‘Associate Media Director’, where she was responsible for full funnel media planning strategies and ‘Account Director and Senior Strategist’ where she has worked on developing and implementing brand strategy.

One of her greatest passions is working with storytellers and filmmakers to ensure that their stories are being seen by as many people as possible. She believes that film has the power to move people and spark change.

LINDSAY HAGEN

VICE PRESIDENT Lindsey is an Executive Producer and emerging Director canvassing the film market across branded documentary work, cause related film making and commercial production. She spends her time amidst the mountains and the sea and comes from a background in journalism, marketing, sales and non-profit start ups. Lindsey’s passion is creating cause related films and pursuing topics she feels need a podium. She believes as storytellers we have a responsibility to share truth, while creating opportunity for the voices seldom heard and advocating for the changes we want to see in our world.

ROGER HENNEFELD

TREASURER Roger, along with his wife Carrie and two daughters, moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 1998 after he completed business school at CU. Roger knows everyone needs the spiritual uplift that being in nature brings and feels that this great social event and film festival is the perfect facilitator.

MASSIMO ALPIAN

Massimo Alpian grew up in New York and now resides in Boulder, Colorado. With an accomplished international non-profit career, Alpian focused on human rights, climate change and its effect on refugees. A love for the outdoors and bike racing are what brought Massimo to leave his nonprofit career for a marketing and communications career in

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the outdoor industry. Alpian has worked for outdoor brands like CamelBak, Fjällräven, HOKA, Tracksmith and KEEN. In his current role managing global communications for Cannondale, he works on making cycling and bikes accessible to all, while working on the ground with various non-profit organizations focusing on social and racial justice, as well as a proud board member of 5Point.

LOU EPPELSHEIMER

Lou Eppelsheimer is currently the Director of Sales & Marketing at The Gant, Aspen, Colorado’s finest condominium resort where he directs the total operations of The Gant’s sales and marketing efforts. Lou has spent the entirety of his fifteen post-graduate years in the hospitality industry, and has worked with a variety of hotels and resorts across the country, from Charleston to Maui, but he specializes mainly in condominium resort management. Outside the office, Lou is an avid backpacker and skier, pensive photographer and intrepid world traveler.

MICHAEL FOX

Michael lives in the Roaring Fork Valley with his fiancée, Missy, and Swiss Mountain Dog named Tater.

He works as an attorney for the firm Kalamaya Goscha. The 5Point Film Festival has been inspirational to him in many ways, and he looks forward to growing their mission and presence.

DEREK JOHNSTON

Derek Johnston has been a professional artist for over thirty years and his fine art landscape photography has been widely collected and exhibited. It is included in the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago and has been honored with a Colorado Council on the Arts Grant in Visual Arts. Derek is currently a professor and Director of Professional Photography at Colorado Mountain College, where he initiated a partnership with 5Point to help inspire young storytellers.

CANDICE KOZARK

Candice is a Texas Native with an Ozark mountain pull and resides in Northwest Arkansas. She’s an avid mountain biker, van-lover, kayaker, and explorer. Over the year’s she’s worn many professional hats, including bookkeeper,

marketing manager, mental health therapist, and most recently Development Director for a regional cycling advocacy organization. Candice is a big believer in the healing power of immersing oneself in nature; her favorite way to do this is taking off into the wilderness in her van or biking down a long flow trail. She’s currently halfway through her goal of exploring every National Park in America before she turns 40 and is working on building the van community through her side-gig, Vanarchy in the Ozarks.

SUMMERS MOORE

After graduating from the University of Denver, Summers arrived in the Roaring Fork Valley and has since been an integral part of the community. As an artist, photographer, mentor, and curator, she exposes the brilliance in nature; human nature, natural light, landscapes, and her living subjects. As a mother, she found a knack for capturing her daughter’s expressions of innocence, wonder and joy. Her love for the area is immeasurable, as she taught skiing for 11 years and worked with the Aspen and Carbondale Animal hospitals.

Summers’ film Ten Years Out premiered at 5Point 2018 and has gone on to screen around the world.

JASMIN RAMIREZ

Jasmin is one of the original founders and now serves as a program coordinator for Voces Unidas. Before joining Voces Unidas, Jasmin was a facilitator for a nonprofit serving veterans in the Roaring Fork Valley. In 2013 she made her way back to Colorado and began her teaching career. Jasmin is the proud daughter and wife of immigrants.

She graduated from Glenwood Springs High School and is a first-generation college graduate. She resides in Glenwood Springs with her children and her husband who is a small business owner. Jasmin was elected in November of 2019 to the Roaring Fork School District’s Board of Education, where almost 60% of students are Latino. She also serves on the Parks and Recreation Commission for the City of Glenwood Springs.

GREG WILLIAMS

Greg joined Backbone Media in 2005 after managing the advertising team at Climbing magazine and co-founding the Philadelphia Rock Gym. At Backbone, Greg has worn many hats both on the PR and media team and has been instrumental in establishing and growing the media buying and planning side of Backbone’s business. Backbone’s media work spans all channels and includes award winning digital campaigns and national TV brand campaigns. Greg is an allaround outdoor enthusiast and lives in Carbondale with his family – Carolyn, Sage and Luke.

AT-A-GLANCE THURSDAY

FRIDAY

STUDENT FILM PROGRAM

5PT CONFLUENCE FINDING FLOW WITH JEREMY JENSEN

1:00 - 3:00 PM Carbondale Rec Center

VAN LIFE RALLY | FESTIVAL KICKOFF

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Thunder River Theatre

4:00 - 7:00 PM Carbondale Rec Center

FRIDAY FEATURE FILM: AN ACCIDENTAL LIFE

DREAM PROJECT RECEPTION

5PT CONFLUENCE BACKBONE POV: THE ROAD TO AN EQUITABLE OUTDOORS

GUEST ARTIST: LIVE MUSIC BY ELK RANGE

6:00 - 6:45 PM Carbondale Rec Center | Stio Community Lounge

THURSDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM 7:00 - 10:00 PM Carbondale Rec Center

LATE NIGHT TACOS & MORE 10:00PM - 12:00AM Axkawa

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Carbondale Rec Center

1:30 - 3:00 PM Steve’s Guitars

5PT CONFLUENCE QUESTION THE SELF PODCAST - LIVE WITH JEDIDIAH JENKINS AND TAYLOR REES 3:30 - 5:00 PM Carbondale Rec Center

FRIDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM 7:00 - 10:00 PM Carbondale Rec Center

BOX OFFICE HOURS @CARBONDALE REC CENTER WEDNESDAY 4 – 8 PM (PASS PICK UP ONLY) THURSDAY 4 – 7:45 PM

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM Various Locations - Batch, Carbondale Beerworks, Tiny Pine Bistro GUEST ARTISTS: SETS BY DJ BENNY AND GRIM NYMPH

FRIDAY 9 AM – 2:30 PM | 5:30 – 7:30 PM

SATURDAY 10 AM – 3:30 PM | 5:30 – 7:30 PM SUNDAY 10 AM – 3:00 PM

ART INSTALLATIONS - ALL WEEKEND HOME2HOME | STEVE’S GUITARS LINDSAY JONES | THUNDER RIVER 14

THEATER

SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

5POINT CONFLUENCE THE ADVENTURE FILMMAKERS PITCH EVENT

5POINT ADVENTURE ART IN THE OUTDOORS

5POINT CONFLUENCE NEW VOICES, FRESH PERSPECTIVES

5POINT ADVENTURES Various Locations

9:00 - 11:00 AM

North Face Park

5POINT ADVENTURE TRAIL RUN & HIKE 9:00 - 11:30 AM Red Hill & Road Loop

5POINT ADVENTURE BIKE RIDES 8:30 - 10:30 AM Local Mountain Bike Trails

5POINT ADVENTURE ROARING FORK RIVER CLEANUP 8:30 - 10:30 AM Meet @ Carbondale Rec Center

5POINT ADVENTURE FLY CASTING COMPETITION 9:00 - 11:00 AM Gazebo @ Carbondale Rec Center

SATURDAY FAMILY FILM PROGRAM 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Carbondale Rec Center

ICE CREAM SOCIAL + COMMUNITY ART ACTIVITIES + NON PROFIT MIXER

1:00 - 3:00 PM Thunder River Theatre

3:30-5:00 PM Steve’s Guitars

FEATURE FILM: THE RIVER RUNNER 3:00 - 5:30 PM Carbondale Rec Center

SATURDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM 7:00 - 10:00 PM Carbondale Rec Center

AWARDS CELEBRATION + AFTER PARTY 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM Craft Coffee House

GUEST ARTIST: DJ PINTO AND PERFORMANCES BY DANCE OF THE SACRED FIRE

SUNDAY CHANGEMAKERS FILM PROGRAM 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Carbondale Rec Center

FEATURE FILM: TORN 3:00 – 5:30 PM Carbondale Rec Center

12:30 - 2:30 PM Carbondale Rec Center | Stio Community Lounge

GUEST ARTIST: LIVE MUSIC BY LOW END FAMILY COLLECTIVE

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FESTIVAL FILM PROGRAM

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FEATURE FILMS AN ACCIDENTAL LIFE

Friday, April 22 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Carbondale Rec Center HOST: Timmy O’Neill PROGRAM PRESENTED BY

Aspen Times & Post Independent

On October 11, 2017 in Yosemite on El Capitan, while at the peak of her mountaineering prowess, Quinn Brett experienced one of the most traumatic accidents in the history of rock climbing. The lessons from such horror are only shared among those who survive and not only did Quinn astonishingly live to tell the tale but even more to endure the irreparable aftermath. Over time and with great effort she finds different ways to move in the wilderness, a worthwhile job opportunity emerges and a spark of romance returns. To forgive herself for all that she’s lost Quinn must return to her accident, confront her ghosts and reveal the beauty of what remains.

Q&A with special guests following the screening.

THE RIVER RUNNER

Saturday, April 23 3:00 - 5:30 PM Carbondale Rec Center HOST : Timmy O’Neill PROGRAM PRESENTED BY

NRS

Legendary kayaker Scott Lindgren attempts to complete an extreme, unprecedented whitewater expedition 20-years-in-the-making. When a brain tumor derails his goals, he sinks into the murky darkness of his own trauma only to discover that healing, like any expedition, is not a destination but a journey.

Q&A with special guests following the screening.

TORN

Sunday, April 24 3:00 - 5:30 PM Carbondale Rec Center HOST: Chris Kalous PROGRAM PRESENTED BY

Alchemy Audio Visual

​​ 1999, climber Alex Lowe was lost in a deadly avalanche on Mount In Shishapangma. Surviving the avalanche was Alex’s best friend and climbing partner, Conrad Anker who went on to marry Alex’s widow and help raise his sons. From filmmaker, photographer and National Geographic Explorer Max Lowe, TORN turns the lens on his own family, as the body of his father is uncovered 17 years after his death.

Q&A with special guests following the screening.

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THURSDAY APRIL 21 STUDENT FILM PROGRAM

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center HOST: Reuben Sadowsky PROGRAM PRESENTED BY ValleyOrtho at Valley View

This free program for middle and high school students and teachers of the Roaring Fork Valley is generously sponsored

by ValleyOrtho at Valley View. The Student Film program is an opportunity to highlight films that speak to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts, activists and adventurers. With a focus on the five points - purpose, commitment, humility, respect, and balance - this rich and engaging program shares the very best of 5Point Film with tomorrow’s leaders.

THURSDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center HOST: Dani Reyes-Acosta PROGRAM PRESENTED BY TINCUP Whiskey

FLOW

DIRECTOR: Maxime Moulin PRODUCER: Sam Favret

(France, 5 min)

Flow, an aerial and symphonic journey with skier Sam Favret, in the heart of the closed resort of Chamonix, during this very special winter of 2021. A dose of unreality, serenity and Sam’s powerful skiing. But above all the pleasure of rediscovering a playground back to its wild state.

THE BALLAD OF PECOS HANK

DIRECTORS: Ryan Heffernan, Grayson Schaffer &

Kahlil Hudson PRODUCER: Talweg Creative WORLD PREMIERE

(USA, 12 min)

A lonesome musician down on his luck and in love with Mother Nature risked all he had to traverse Tornado Alley in search of the world’s most violent weather.

BIG THINGS TO COME

DIRECTORS: Nick Rosen & Peter Mortimer PRODUCERS: Nick Rosen, Zachary Barr & Bree Robles

(USA, 20 min)

An elite boulderer’s struggle with a project propels her on a decade-long journey of self-discovery.

A BAFFIN VACATION

DIRECTORS : Erik Boomer & Sarah McNair-Landry PRODUCERS : Rush Sturges, Erik Boomer &

Sarah McNair-Landry

(Canada, 12 min)

WORLD PREMIERE Erik Boomer and Sarah McNair-Landry set off on a bold multi-sport 45 day expedition traveling through the remote landscape of Baffin Island in search of stunning cliffs to climb and unexplored rivers to whitewater kayak.

LIL’ BUDDHA

DIRECTOR: Lindsey Hagen PRODUCER: Lindsey Hagen

(USA, 9 min) Lo Phong La Kiatoukaysy, also known by his trail name “Lil’ Buddha,” has hiked over 48,000 miles since age 19. He attributes his motivation and drive to his Hmong lineage, a family of survivors who’ve historically persevered and celebrated their freedom since their removal from South East Asia by the US military in 1976. Lo Phong’s story chronicles the journey of a refugee on a quest for freedom and a sense of home. Lo Phong finds redemption from generations of trauma through his relationship with the natural world, shared connection with others and his advocacy work for inclusion and diversity in the outdoors.

her experiences. Mardi & the whites is a peek into Mardi’s relationship with the White Mountains, the great outdoors, and the community that surrounds them; Above all, it’s a celebration of Black liberation in the wild.

A THOUSAND CASTS

DIRECTORS : Ben Knight & Travis Rummel PRODUCERS : Ben Knight, Travis Rummel & YETI Presents

(Bhutan, Bahamas, USA, 28 min)

Throughout the course of Oliver White’s life fly fishing has been at the root of a series of once-in-a-lifetime events.

What started as physical therapy led to the financial district, a business opportunity, and a near-death situation. His pursuit of fish on the fly now takes him to the mythical, magical country of Bhutan to do what he does best – figure things out.

JOE BUFFALO

DIRECTOR : Amar Chebib PRODUCER : Hayley Morin, Mack Stannard & Amar Chebib

(Canada, 18 min)

Joe Buffalo, an indigenous skateboard legend and Indian residential school survivor, must face his inner demons to realize his dream of turning pro.

BE SMART

DIRECTOR : Bertrand Bouchez PRODUCER : Mathieu Desaphie

(France, 2 min)

Experience the frustration felt by every surfer on the planet.

THOMAS DEININGER. TRASH ARTIST DIRECTOR: Gnarly Bay PRODUCER: Kyle King

(USA, 4 min)

COLORADO PREMIERE With his art hosting many layers of social commentary and a super futuristic macro probe lens, enter these microcosmic hotglued havens of hedonism in order to confront this perverse plastic waste challenge that humanity *us included* needs to stop ignoring.

MARDI & THE WHITES DIRECTOR : Paula Champagne

PRODUCER : Paula Champagne

(USA, 11 min)

Mardi Fuller has a rich relationship with nature that has deepened throughout her life. In the last 20 years she’s dedicated much of her time to exploring the White Mountains (unfortunately coined “The Whites”) on Abenaki land. She has experienced great joy from communing with this landscape, but the overwhelmingly white hiking community that is so seeped in white supremacy and colonialism complicates

HOME2HOME

DIRECTORS: Brendan Davis, Joe Grant, Chris Parker &

Forest Woodward PRODUCERS: Brendan Davis, Joe Grant, Chris Parker & Forest Woodward

(USA, 5 min)

On September 9, 2019, four friends set off together on a journey along the Colorado Trail with a handful of film cameras and a guitar. Home2Home is the analog, multimedia art experience that was born along the 500 miles of trail - a meditation on people, place, and what it means to return home.

THURSDAY BOX OFFICE HOURS 4 – 7:45 PM CARBONDALE REC CENTER

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FRIDAY APRIL 22 FRIDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center HOST: Jedidiah Jenkins PROGRAM PRESENTED BY YETI & MAZDA

MANEUVERS

DIRECTOR : Sami Ortlieb

MADE IN THE MITTEN DIRECTOR: Zeppelin Zeerip PRODUCER: Zac Ramras

(USA, 13 min)

On December 25th, 1965, amidst the blustery winds and sand dunes of Muskegon, Michigan, Sherman Poppen made history by strapping two skis together and sending his young daughter careening down his backyard hill. His invention, soon dubbed the Snurfer, laid the foundation for snowboarding as we know it.

CRUSH

PRODUCER : Josh Berman

DIRECTORS : Camille Jalabert, Corentin Yvergniaux &

Maneuvers (Manöver) is an experimental animation combining skiing with stop-motion animation.

PRODUCERS: Passion Pictures & Val Thorens

(Switzerland, 4 min)

YOU AND THE THING THAT YOU LOVE DIRECTOR : Nicholas Maher

PRODUCER : Nicholas Maher

(USA, 12 min)

A decade ago, Nick Mullins was one of the most promising skateboarders to come from the Midwest. Then, overnight, it all changed. The film, shot by two strangers on weekends, across three states over two years. This is a story of pain, uncertainty, fear, fight, and most importantly — love.

BAREFOOT CHARLES DIRECTOR : Josh Lowell

PRODUCERS : Josh Lowell & Zachary Barr

(France, 27 min)

Meet the opera-singing, cave-dwelling Frenchman who climbs futuristic boulder problems sans chaussons.

FREEDOM OF FLOW DIRECTOR : Jo Anna Edmison PRODUCER : Hayley Nenadal

(USA, 9 min)

Lorenzo Chatman has been finding freedom and flow on wheels his whole life. From skateboards to roller skates, Freedom of Flow finds peace in movement.

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Oscar Malet

(UK, 3 min)

On the verge of crushing two old cable cars, a nostalgic scrap dealer delves into his memories and imagines the life they once shared.

WRITE YOUR LINE

DIRECTOR: Marc Augey & Andy Collet PRODUCER: David Lacote

(France, 3 min)

As a kid, Ben dreams of reaching the level of his favorite, legendary athletes. During his ski descent, he finds himself sharing his ride with the greatest and inspiring future generations.

LEARNING TO DROWN

NORTH SHORE BETTY

PRODUCER : Travis Rummel

PRODUCERS: T ravis Rummel & Darcy Hennessey Turenne

DIRECTOR : Ben Knight

(Canada, Mexico, 40 min)

Learning to Drown follows the life and career of professional snowboarder Jess Kimura as she unapologetically shatters stereotypes with her own brand of unwavering determination and go-for-broke mentality. After the tragic death of Jess’s partner at the height of her career, she spiraled into a cycle of self destruction, grief and despair. Compounded by head injuries and mental health issues, the circumstances seemed insurmountable. Jess’s only way out was within — as she faces her deepest fears, she reminds us that not all wounds are meant to heal.

DIRECTORS: Travis Rummel & Darcy Hennessey Turenne

(Canada, 12 min)

WORLD PREMIERE The misty forests above North Vancouver, British Columbia are hallowed ground for mountain biking, a place so harrowing it’s influenced every aspect of the sport for over 30 years. It’s also where Betty Birrell, at age 45, picked up mountain biking after a career as a mountaineer and professional windsurfer. Three decades later, the single mother is a role model for her son, her friends and anyone she’s met along the way—and proof that you’re never too old to send.

IF I TELL THEM

DIRECTOR : Oliver Sutro PRODUCER : Oliver Sutro & Orvis

(USA, 12 min)

James Sampsel, a plein air painter and fly-fishing guide, comes to terms with his past and a bi-polar diagnosis that hangs over his future.

FRIDAY BOX OFFICE HOURS 9 AM - 2:30 PM + 5:30 – 7:30 PM CARBONDALE REC CENTER

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SATURDAY APRIL 23 FAMILY FILM PROGRAM

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Carbondale Rec Center HOSTS : Jasmin Ramirez & Beatriz Soto

PROGRAM PRESENTED BY GARFIELD COUNTY & ALPINE BANK

Adventure is for everyone! A selection of the best outdoor films for the young and ‘young at heart’. Join us for an ice cream social, live music and community activities following the screening.

This program will be presented in a bi-lingual format.

THIS IS BETH

DIRECTOR: Jen Randall PRODUCERS: Sarah Lee Steele & Noam Argov

(USA, 17 min)

WORLD PREMIERE Rock climber Beth Rodden is one of the most prolific athletes in climbing history, with multiple free ascents of El Capitan and first ascents of cutting edge lines to her name. ‘This is Beth’ takes an intimate look beneath the forward facing success of her career, diving into Beth’s grapple with body image and cruel self-talk, and celebrating how she transformed this dynamic to rediscover the love of her sport.

CUDDLE

DIRECTORS : Peter Mortimer & Nick Rosen

SATURDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center HOST : Paddy O’Connell PRESENTED BY Stio

CONTINUUM

DIRECTOR : Harrison Mendel PRODUCER : Harrison Mendel & Brett Rheeder

(Canada, 2 min)

In this film, the sequence of individual movements are all linked together as a cohesive collection, with each maneuver unique yet forming a coherent visual journey across everchanging landscapes by maintaining a locked perspective.

PRODUCERS : Zachary Barr

(USA, 34 min)

A massive link-up of 17 alpine summits pushes a famed climbing duo to the brink - and into each other’s arms.

ALL JOKES ASIDE DIRECTOR : RC Cone

PRODUCER : RC Cone

(USA, 6 min)

All of our lives are made up of a series of moments. The light, the heavy. The humorous, the serious. And if we’re not paying attention, then we might miss the ones that are important, right now, at this moment. Take a seat as Eeland Stribling, Wildlife Biologist and Stand-Up Comedian picks up the mic.

BETWEEN WALLS

DIRECTOR : Stefanie Schweighofer PRODUCER : Stefanie Schweighofer

(Austria, 2 min)

In spring 2019, gigantic walls of snow piled up along the pass road to the Timmelsjoch, Austria. Johanna Bolanos Cabrera and Jasmijn Hanegraef grabbed their longboards and took the chance to take off.

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SATURDAY BOX OFFICE HOURS 10 AM – 3:30 PM + 5:30 – 7:30 PM CARBONDALE REC CENTER

KACHALKA

DEAR PIPPA

PRODUCER: Ken Wardrop

PRODUCER : Simon Perkins

Kachalka takes you into the heart of what is widely considered ‘the world’s most hardcore gym’, Kyiv’s enormous open-air Kachalka gym. Join the gym’s caretaker as he takes us through the enormous scrap-metal site, allowing us a glimpse into the unique community and ingenuity from which it was created.

COLORADO PREMIERE Throughout her life, the woods have provided Els Van Woert with inspiration and balance. It is why she loves trail running.

Today, many of her adventures on the trail are spent in the Vermont woods with her daughter, Pippa. In a letter to Pippa, Els describes this relationship with the outdoors. But through her words, she also explores all that motherhood has taught her about being a woman, uncovering past scars, confronting fear, discovering vulnerability, and evolving her definition of bravery.

DIRECTOR: Gar O’Rourke

(Ukraine, 10 min)

ATTACK AND RELEASE DIRECTOR : Tom Attwater

PRODUCER : Tom Attwater

(USA, 15 min)

WORLD PREMIERE After moving with his family to the U.S. from Sri Lanka, Ranga lost his father unexpectedly to a heart attack. Coping with the loss eventually led him to Montana, where he was drawn to the magic of fly fishing and the solace of the river. Through being in nature and meeting the challenges of his personal journey, he learned the importance of mindfulness and living life with an open heart.

GRANDPA GORDON

DIRECTORS : Ben Knight & Travis Rummel PRODUCERS : Ben Knight, Travis Rummel & YETI Presents

(USA, 16 min)

Gordon Eastman made a name for himself the hard way, scratching it out of the mountains while exploring, hunting, surviving, and ultimately filming the wild north. Fifty years later, Guy is retracing his Grandpa Gordon’s steps in the same mountains in pursuit of a Dall sheep. He’s driven by the Eastman spirit still alive in those mountains and pulled every step of the way by the will to live up to his grandfather’s legacy.

DIRECTOR : Simon Perkins

(USA, 8 min)

RARE ENOUGH

DIRECTOR: Ryan Lovell PRODUCER : Ryan Lovell

(USA, 12 min)

Rare Enough, tells the story of DJ Stewart—one of Kansas City’s own who was diagnosed with stage IV brain cancer in May of 2019. Watch how DJ’s unwavering attitude, close friendships, and support from his local skate community helped him defy the odds and keep on pushing.

SUNDAY APRIL 24

CHANGEMAKERS FILM PROGRAM

11:00 AM – 1:30PM

IN DUE TIME

Carbondale Rec Center HOST : Alex Showerman PROGRAM PRESENTED BY FASTG8 & LUNA BAY BOOCH

THE FARMER

DIRECTOR: Michael James Brown PRODUCER : Michael James Brown

(USA, 3 min)

The farmer spends his winters harvesting one of the most precious crops on earth: Powder. A local legend in the Wasatch Mountains, this film explores how his passion for efficiency and sustainability were utilized to maximize a lifetime of skiing.

ALL BODIES ON BIKES DIRECTOR : Zac Ramras

PRODUCER : Zeppelin Zeerip

(USA, 13 min)

Kailey Kornhauser and Marley Blonsky are on a mission - a mission to change the idea that people in larger bodies can’t ride bikes. The duo aims to make cycling more inclusive, beyond just inviting people of all sizes to ride bikes, but by changing the entire idea of what it means to be a cyclist — not just on screens, but on trails and in people’s minds.

SPIRIT OF THE PEAKS

DIRECTORS : Connor Ryan & Tim Kressin PRODUCERS : Greg Balkin & Davis Goslin

(USA, 42 min)

For Connor, skiing in Ute Territory has always raised questions about being in reciprocity with the land and its people. As a skier who connects with the land through sport, he empathizes with the injustices that have displaced the Utes and ongoing colonization, erasure and extraction impacting the Ute people.

This story connects conflicted pasts to an awakening in cultural awareness that can create an equitable future for Indigenous people and skiers.

GOLDEN AGE KARATE

DIRECTOR : Sindha Agha

PRODUCERS : Malcolm Pullinger & Rachel Serada Barth

(USA, 5 min)

Inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame at 10 years old, Jeff Wall is a teenage karate pro. But that’s not even his greatest achievement. Best friends with his grandparents, Jeff wanted to pass along his passion for the dojo to a community he felt needed it most — senior citizens. He began teaching seniors self-defense at a local nursing home, giving them tools to feel in control, connected and cared for. In “Golden Age Karate,” Jeffery and his mother Valerie show us that there’s no age too young to help — or too old to kick butt.

SLIM PICKINS

DIRECTOR : Justin Jeffers PRODUCERS : Greg Balkin, Davis Goslin & Abdul Kassamali

(USA, 16 min)

Slim Pickins Outfitters is the first Black-owned outdoor gear shop in the country run by Jahmicah and Heather Dawes in Stephenville, TX — of all places. But more than that, they are telling a story of hope and reconciliation, of community and friendship in an America that desperately needs to hear it.

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BEFORE I DIE

FROM MY WINDOW

PRODUCERS : Mark Anders & Rush Sturges

PRODUCER : Daniel Bedell

Following the untimely death of their father to early-onset Alzheimer’s, the Bussell family grapples with the life-altering decision of whether or not to find out if they too carry the gene. Out of the family’s five children, Tristan Bussell, 36, is the only one who decides to take the DNA test. This uplifting documentary short focuses on how those test results profoundly changed the way Tristan chooses to live his life.

From her bedroom window, Melissa Simpson looks out at the highest peaks in Colorado. Despite being so close, the mountains have always been worlds away for Melissa, who was born with cerebral palsy. With the help of her friend and mentor, blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, Melissa sets out to conquer something far greater than a summit. Through humility and grace, Melissa proves that what is within us, is stronger than what’s in our way.

DIRECTORS : Mark Anders & Rush Sturges

(USA, 10 min)

DIRECTOR : Frank Pickell

(USA, 19 min)

FINDING HETCH HETCHY

DIRECTORS : James ‘Q’ Martin & Chris Burkard PRODUCERS : Sheila Smithson & Mike Sandifer

(USA, 10 min)

Yosemite Valley is well-known as the epicenter of American climbing. Its sister valley to the north, has long been left in the shadows of Yosemite’s reputation. The Hetch Hetchy Valley, similarly home to towering granite walls and the majestic beauty for which the Sierra is known, stays well out of the limelight despite being part of Yosemite National Park. This is in part because of the controversy surrounding The Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and it being the source of San Francisco’s water supply. Follow veteran Yosemite climber Timmy O’Neill, as he discovers the beauty and conflict of Hetch Hetchy.

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5POINT CONFLUENCE The 5Point Confluence is a series of panels, podcasts, and workshops that take place over the festival weekend. This is a chance for the audience to go deeper with 5Point guests, opinion leaders, and filmmakers on issues that are pertinent to the outdoor industry.

All events are free and open to the public.

HOME2HOME FRIDAY, APRIL 22 + SATURDAY, APRIL 23 1:00 - 5:00 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 24 1:00 - 3:00 PM Steve’s Guitars

On September 9, 2019, four friends set off together on a journey along the Colorado Trail with a handful of film cameras and a guitar. Home2Home is the analog, multimedia art experience that was born along the 500 miles of trail - a meditation on people, place, and what it means to return home.

FINDING FLOW WITH JEREMY JENSEN FRIDAY, APRIL 22 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Thunder River Theatre

PROGRAM PRESENTED BY Revel Bikes & FastG8

Flow is an optimal state of consciousness, where we feel and perform our best. It’s where we feel the most alive and tend to have our most meaningful experiences. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to harness the state of flow to boost creativity, productivity, and overall well-being. The workshop will cover general flow science, identify the key flow triggers, and end with a mountain bike ride at Prince Creek to practice what we preach! Join us!

QUESTION THE SELF PODCAST LIVE WITH JEDIDIAH JENKINS AND TAYLOR REES FRIDAY, APRIL 22 3:30 - 5:00 PM Carbondale Rec Center

PROGRAM PRESENTED BY Luna Bay Booch Co

Join New York Times bestselling author Jedidiah Jenkins for a live recording of his hit podcast, Question The Self. He’ll be joined by seasoned documentary filmmaker Taylor Rees for a two-way discussion about ego, love, friendship, and how to balance a life of creative work, adventure, and family. Stick around for a book reading and Q&A with Jedidiah after the podcast.

BACKBONE POV: THE ROAD TO AN EQUITABLE OUTDOORS FRIDAY, APRIL 22 1:30 - 3:00 PM Steve’s Guitars

PROGRAM PRESENTED BY Backbone Media O utdoor communities—and the media that reflect our

values—have rallied to increase diversity, elevate equity, and honor inclusivity since 2020’s resurgence of the social justice movement. Films have been funded and programs have been launched, but we haven’t yet reached our summit. What about cyclical and sustainable justice in media for underserved and historically marginalized communities?

Join Moderator Dani Reyes-Acosta as she connects with filmmakers, athletes, brand managers and media critics Mardi Fuller, Connor Ryan, Conor Hall, Alex Showerman, and Massimo Alpian in a community conversation taking stock of our achievements as much as the road ahead.

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THE ADVENTURE FILMMAKERS PITCH EVENT SATURDAY, APRIL 23 1:00 - 3:00 PM Thunder River Theater

PROGRAM PRESENTED BY Stio

A central part of our mission at 5Point is nurturing and supporting the next generation of adventure filmmakers.

Fortunately for us, our good friends at Stio feel the same way.

Join us for the inaugural Adventure Filmmakers Pitch Event where seven finalists will pitch their concepts to a jury for the chance to win a $15,000 prize. The winner will have their film premiere at 5Point’s 2023 Festival!

NEW VOICES, FRESH PERSPECTIVES SATURDAY, APRIL 23 3:30 - 5:00 PM Steve’s Guitars

PROGRAM PRESENTED BY The Aspen Times,

Post Independent The status quo of the outdoor industry is being challenged, and the old parameters of what constitutes ‘adventure storytelling’ are being expanded. Join 5Point Executive Director Luis Yllanes in conversation with Sarah Steele, Henna Taylor, Tara Kerzhner, and Eeland Stribling about the importance and the challenges of lifting up new voices and fresh perspectives.

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5POINT ADVENTURES Bringing back the popular series of curated outdoor adventures that give audience members the chance to engage with filmmakers and special guests. This year’s activities include trail running, mountain biking, outdoor arts, a fly-casting competition and a river cleanup.

All events are free and open to the public.

ART IN THE OUTDOORS

ROARING FORK RIVER CLEANUP

Enjoy our local vistas and explore your artistic side at the same time as you join other outdoor enthusiasts in capturing the beauty of Mount Sopris and the surrounding valley. Whether you work in watercolors, sketching or plein art painting come join James Sampsel and the Roaring Fork Drawing club to express yourself through art.

Help clean up one of the most beautiful stretches of river in the country! Volunteers of all ages welcome! Join us for a FREE breakfast before cleaning up a section of the river. Prizes for: Best of Trash, Most Useful, Most Unusual Trash, and Best Photo.

9:00 - 11:00 AM Meet @ North Face Park

Community Partner: Roaring Fork Drawing Club

8:30 - 10:30 AM Meet @ Carbondale Rec Center

Community Partner: Roaring Fork Conservancy To participate scan here:

TRAIL RUN & HIKE

9:00 - 11:30 AM Trail Run & Trail Hike Meet @ Independence Run & Hike

Come join Independence Run & Hike for a community outing. Experience some of the Roaring Fork Valley’s classic single track on a four-mile loop up Red Hill, topping out with an iconic view of Mount Sopris. Led by local trail runners, the group will meet at 9am to depart shortly thereafter. Run alongside Forest Wooward, Brendan Davis, Chris Parker and Joe Grant.

Refreshments and snacks to follow.

FLY CASTING COMPETITION 10:00 - 11:30 AM Meet @ Carbondale Rec Center Gazebo

Want to try your hand at fly-casting? Come show us your skills and join Proudline Guided Fly Fishing and the Roaring Fork Valley Fly Fishing Club for a fun experience and compete to win some amazing prizes from TINCUP. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

Community Partner: Independence Run and Hike Community Partner: Proudline Guided Fly Fishing and Roaring Fork Valley Fishing Club

BIKE RIDES

8:30 - 10:30 AM Group Bike Ride on Red Hill Meet @ Carbondale Rec Center

Come join us for a community bike ride up Red Hill.

Experience some of the Roaring Fork Valley’s most beautiful views. Led by local cyclists in conjunction with Revel Bikes, the group will meet at 8:30 am to depart shortly thereafter. Ride alongside Alex Showerman and Cody Blue.

Community Partner: Revel Bikes

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VAN LIFE RALLY Help us kick off 5Point Film weekend with the return of the Van Life Rally.

Come and check out the unique creations of tricked-out, liveable vehicles of all kind and celebrate with friends old and new.

Free and open to the public.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

4:00 - 7:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center PRESENTED BY Town of Carbondale GUEST ARTIST: LIVE MUSIC BY ELK RANGE

ICE CREAM + ART ACTIVITIES + NON PROFIT MIXER SATURDAY, APRIL 23

12:30 - 2:30 PM

Carbondale Rec Center Stio Community Lounge PRESENTED BY ValleyOrtho at Valley View,

Sundae Artisan Ice Cream & CORE

GUEST ARTIST: LIVE MUSIC BY LOW END FAMILY COLLECTIVE

Following the Saturday Family Film Program come and enjoy the free and delicious ice cream from small-batch artisan ice cream makers, Sundae. Have your picture taken at the ValleyOrtho Photo Booth, get creative with Rosybelle, and learn about ways to engage and make a difference in your community from various non-profits.

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ROSYBELLE

PRESENTED BY Carbondale Arts Rosybelle is a 1992 International school bus that has been retrofitted into an interactive mobile arts makerspace. Come inside and check out her conversion and join us for art making for all ages.

During the Van Life Rally, Rosy will feature a fun paper craft where you can design and decorate your dream sprinter, schoolie or vintage VW bus on paper and then fold the template into your own 3D van to take home.

During the Ice Cream Social Rosy will offer a screen printing workstation where you can print your own 5Point Film Fest print designed by festival artist Lindsay Jones.

AWARDS CELEBRATION + AFTER-PARTY SATURDAY, APRIL 23

10:00 PM - 1:00 AM Craft Coffee House

GUEST ARTIST: DJ PINTO AND PERFORMANCES BY DANCE OF THE SACRED FIRE

$20 at the door | Free for Passholders Come celebrate with the 5Point Filmmaker community as we present our award winners and then dazzle us with your dance moves.

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FESTIVAL JURY SUSAN WRUBEL

Susan currently oversees Aspen Film as Executive + Artistic Director, where she took the helm in the fall of 2017. She is a Film Executive with over 25 years of experience in film acquisitions, sales, production, marketing, and distribution. After 11 years in the NY art-house world, Wrubel moved to LA as the VP of Acquisitions and Co-Productions for Paramount Classics, Paramount Pictures’ specialty division, in 2004. Wrubel returned to NY in 2010, consulting for several internationally focused companies in content acquisition and aggregation, as well as helping with packaging and securing production finance for US, Latin American and European-based independent producers.

ADAM MONTGOMERY

As Senior Manager of Programming for the Sundance Film Festival, Adam has overseen the selection process since 2005, with over 14,000 submissions received annually. In addition to programming feature

films and documentaries, Adam also programs the Festival’s Midnight section and lends his past experience in television development to Sundance’s newest Festival program, Indie Episodic. Prior to joining the Institute, he spent five years at Imagine Entertainment, where he worked on acclaimed series such as Arrested Development and 24. From 2014-2017, he served as Director of Programming for CIMMfest, a film and music festival based in Chicago.

LUCY LERNER

Lucy is a seasoned festival programmer who is currently the Senior Programmer and Festival Manager for Mountainfilm in Telluride, Colorado. She has dedicated her professional life to a career in arts nonprofits, both in curation and project management.

She has been involved in both the Telluride Film Festival and Mountainfilm for decades and is passionate about working with filmmakers to uplift their work. When not watching films, Lucy can be found adventuring in the San Juan mountains of Colorado with her family.

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FESTIVAL AWARDS BEST OF FESTIVAL

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BEST OF FESTIVAL

CREATIVE EXCELLENCE

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CREATIVE EXCELLENCE

Encompasses the very best qualities of filmmaking and storytelling while speaking to the five guiding principles of 5Point.

Pushes the boundaries of typical adventure storytelling and inspires the evolution of the genre.

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

PURE JOY

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SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

Represents the best of the human endeavor to better understand and experience our world.

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PURE JOY

Gets you whooping and hollering,and ready to get out on an adventure the next day.

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

HAYDEN KENNEDY AWARD

2022

2022

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Visually captivating, creative and original.

HAYDEN KENNEDY 5POINT AWARD

Pays tribute to Hayden Kennedy - Julie and Michael Kennedy’s son and the inspiration behind the concept of 5Point Film.

Awarded to the film that embodies our mission and ethos more than any other.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

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PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD 35

ADVENTURE FILMMAKERS

ADVENTURE FILMMAKERS

A central part of our mission at 5Point is nurturing and supporting the next generation of adventure filmmakers. Fortunately for us, our good friends at Stio feel the same way. Together, we’re thrilled to launch the Adventure Filmmakers Pitch Event!

FINALISTS

CONNOR & JOSEY BRADY

PROJECT: TAKE ME TO SKIVENTURE

Despite almost systematically defying every single expectation about what makes a supreme skiing experience, SkiVenture, a member owned, tow rope only, 84-year-old ski co-op in upstate New York continues to occupy the time and hearts of the community that it overlooks. Take me to SkiVenture captures how and why this little community hill continues to retain the attention of skiers who have bigger and better mountain skiing accessible within a two-hour drive.

JO ANNA EDMISON & VAL LAFORGE PROJECT: CARVIN CALIFORNIA

25-year-old California native skateboarder, Val LaForge, has an unmatched drive for pushing both her physical and mental boundaries. Her attraction to adventure has

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carved the pathway for her most recent endeavor- to solo skateboard from her home town of Sebastopol to her new home in Venice Beach, CA. With the 500+ miles that lie between two of her most treasured places, she is challenged by the natural elements while she pushes confidently against others’ doubt. Through her radiant energy and contagious smile the audience is guided through a journey with Val, her board, and the infamous highway that connects coastal California.

RYAN ERNSTES

PROJECT: DIAGONAL

Like many others, the year 2020

shook things up for 54-year old India Wood. Tired by her day job, and feeling the strain of the increased political polarization of America, Wood set out on a unique journey: hiking diagonally across Colorado to meet those she wouldn’t normally connect with. After nearly two years of rest and reflection, Wood is ready to go back, this time to hike the state’s other diagonal: from the southwest corner of the state to the northeast corner. While the purpose of Wood’s first journey was to connect with people, this time Wood wants to connect with nature and the animals along the way. Like before, she wants to experience the state in its entirety; not just the pretty landmarks that go on a postcard for the Rocky Mountain state.

CALE GREEN & TIMOTHY L. TREUER

PROJECT: ICE SKATING THE HULA-HULA

In far north Alaska, a river named for a Hawaiian dance runs through a mountainous Arctic desert. This winter, Cale Green and his team will attempt the first known or documented ice skating expedition down its frozen surface.

DANI REYES-ACOSTA

PROJECT: OUTLIER: TRUST

Aiming to set a new bar for role models in the mountains, this first episode of the OUTLIER film series features expert Latinas snow athletes Dani Reyes-Acosta and partner Lani Bruntz. This project is a woman-led initiative with the mission of exploring the overlooked and celebrating the undervalued. This film project is a story about what defines us as humans—and documents the process of how we build community in a rapidly changing world.

FELIPE TAPIA NORDENFLYCHT

PROJECT: ERIK AND THE SILENCE VALLEY

After kayaking the Grand Canyon and climbing Everest, Erik Weihenmayer sets out on a journey to be the first blind person to summit Torres del Paine in Patagonia.

PITCH JURY LIZ BARRETT

After spending the first 10 years of her career on the East Coast in marketing for sports, events, publishing and the outdoor industry, Liz followed her outdoor-loving, entrepreneurial-minded, mountain-spirited ways to Jackson Hole to work with Stio. Now in her eighth year with Stio, Liz drives all things brand-related for the highgrowth mountain lifestyle company. Away from work, you can find her skiing, mountain biking, hiking or camping with her partner and their pups, Soleil and Sky.

BRITTA ERICKSON

Britta has made it her life’s work to connect storytellers with audiences. After founding a performing arts center – Acoma Center, and its resident theater company, Curious Theater, she then spent the next two decades in top leadership positions at Denver Film.

Britta helped grow the organization’s annual film festival and the ever-popular Film on the Rocks outdoor film and music program. Along the way, Britta championed filmmaker support programs and consulted on hundreds of film projects. She has produced independent films (Convention, Rolling Papers, Actor Martinez), which all premiered at major film festivals and were sold for distribution. Additionally, she has served as a juror and panelist at numerous film festivals, including SXSW.

TAYLOR REES

MARA WHITEHEAD & RALEIGH GAMBINO PROJECT: ARCTIC HIVE

In the frosted abyss of Alaska we meet prosnowboarder Sean Busby. His leathered hands and thick beard are tell-tales of his fortitude. Not only is he braving the harsh winter conditions of his off-grid home, but the even harsher effects of Type 1 Diabetes and an auto-immune disease called Lupus. In his lifetime, he has defied many odds by traveling the world and snowboarding some of the most remote and stunning peaks in the world. But as his health risks grow with age, Busby is faced with a poor prognosis and a fork in the road. A life without snowboarding or no life at all.

Taylor is a documentary filmmaker and avid explorer of stories and landscapes, natural resource issues and above all else, the human heart. Her focus is bringing new perspectives and deeper public understanding to the complexities of climate change, conservation, human rights, environmental justice and extractive industries.

What matters to her most are the people within these stories and their own experience of co-creating those narratives, breaking away from traditionally extractive forms of storytelling.

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FESTIVAL HOSTS PADDY O’CONNELL

Paddy (but you can call him PaddyO) works in the outdoor industry as a word nerd and a professional chit chatter—which essentially means he is a freelance writer, creator, storyteller, voice over talent, and multimedia producer. PaddyO believes in the power of storytelling as a vehicle for connection and positive change. Much of his work and his every day reflects the theory that laughter is the soundtrack to a happy life.

He loves to use humor to arrive at poignancy in his work, while also focusing on cause-based storytelling and reporting, most notably and personal to him are suicide prevention and mental health, addiction, alcoholism, and recovery, equity and inclusion, and stories of a dark past being transformed into a hopeful future. When he’s not practicing Footloose inspired dance moves, Patrick Swayze-esque hair flips, and grooming his mustache to resemble Tom Selleck’s lip caterpillar, PaddyO can be found in the mountains— mostly likely being a bit loud and doing something a lot weird. He is based out of Carbondale, Colorado. Check out his latest work and current haps at www.paddyroc.com.

JEDIDIAH JENKINS

Jedidiah is a writer and public speaker. His two memoirs, To Shake The Sleeping Self about cycling 14,000 miles from Oregon to Patagonia, and Like Streams to the Ocean, are New York Times Best Sellers. He is Executive Editor of Wilderness Magazine. He is also co-founder of Byta, a travel mug designed to promote a reusable economy.

DANI REYESACOSTA

Once Dani left cushy corporate life to find her way back to her Latina-AAPI roots, she ticked rock climbs and ski lines across Argentina, Chile, Canada, and the USA on a circuitous path to self-determination—finding, in the process, her calling to advocate for a just transition and “everyone outside.” As a storyteller, professional athlete, and strategic advisor, she’s rewriting the narrative of who plays outside and how we build community with others on this planet. Find her online as @ NotLostJustDiscovering or via DaniReyesAcosta.com

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ALEX SHOWERMAN

Alex is a professional freeride mountain biker and advocate.

As a queer trans woman her mission is to be the positive representation she wishes she had seen in action sports growing up. Her path to professional athlete was a unique one, foregoing the competitive route, and instead focusing on community building as a trail advocate in Vermont. As an athlete she has been featured in publications ranging from Outside, to Bicycling, and has worked with globally recognized brands such as Red Bull and Prudential.

She is currently sponsored by Pivot Cycles and Athletic Brewing and based out of her renovated 1995 Born Free RV with her German Shepherd, Gus.

CHRIS KALOUS

Chris is a well-known podcaster, climber, and musician from Carbondale, CO. Over the past decade, his show The Enormocast has featured deep and engaging interviews with some of the biggest names in climbing and has been downloaded millions of times. He is also the co-host of The RunOut podcast, which tackles some of the most controversial and relevant topics facing climbing today. Chris is a veteran emcee of several 5Point weekends going back to the beginning.

TIMMY O’NEILL

Timmy is a professional rock climber, first ascensionist and public speaker. Following early speed ascents of Yosemite’s 3,000 foot El Capitan, O’Neill has dedicated his time to a life of international exploration and giving back through ‘adventure impact’ - the combination of outdoor adventure and social impact.

JASMIN RAMIREZ

Jasmin is one of the original founders and now serves as a program coordinator for Voces Unidas. Before joining Voces Unidas, Jasmin was a facilitator for a nonprofit serving veterans in the Roaring Fork Valley. In 2013 she made her way back to Colorado and began her teaching career. Jasmin is the proud daughter and

wife of immigrants. She graduated from Glenwood Springs High School and is a first-generation college graduate. She resides in Glenwood Springs with her children and her husband who is a small business owner. Jasmin was elected in November of 2019 to the Roaring Fork School District’s Board of Education, where almost 60% of students are Latino. She also serves on the Parks and Recreation Commission for the City of Glenwood Springs.

BEATRIZ SOTO

Beatriz is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, where she grew up in a bi-cultural setting between Mexico and the United States. She graduated from Basalt High School and went on to study architecture in Chihuahua City. Having the opportunity to work in both the US and Mexico, she has engaged in a diverse range

of architectural and community projects, always with a focus on environmental and social justice. She is very passionate about sustainable and conscientious design.

Regularly being a part of two different worlds, she tries to bring people together and be a liaison for people in any community she’s a part of; from Chihuahua City, to the tiny beach town of San Pancho, to the Roaring Fork Valley.

REUBEN SADOWSKY

Reuben is a born and raised Roaring Fork Valley local.

Inspired by his home community and surroundings, Reuben is a multi sport athlete, community organizer, and world traveler.

Reuben is now a proud owner and founder of Beyul Retreat, a 32 acre ranch in the Frying Pan River Valley where wellness retreat meets adventure guest lodge.

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Mark, a writer/director began his career as a freelance journalist and photographer regularly contributing to a wide-range of outlets from Men’s Journal and Outside to Surfer and The Wall Street Journal. His first foray into the film world happened by chance while on assignment in Africa covering a whitewater expedition.

There, Mark was invited to write the documentary CONGO: The Grand Inga Project, which went on to win Best Film at the 2013 X-Dance Film Festival. Ever since then, Mark has been hooked on film, writing a handful of award-winning feature-length documentaries including Chasing Niagara and Blood Road.

FILM: BEFORE I DIE

CONRAD ANKER

Conrad has been pushing the limits of mountaineering for the last 3 decades. He has ascended Everest 3 times, once without oxygen. In 2011 he notched the long-awaited first ascent of the Meru Shark’s Fin with partners Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk. For many years, one of his greatest passions has been down in the valley— specifically the Khumbu Valley of Nepal. In more than 25 years of expeditions to Nepal, Conrad and his wife, Jennifer Lowe-Anker, have developed deep relationships with the Sherpa people and together founded the Khumbu Climbing Center in Phortse, Nepal, which provides a variety of safety training courses to high altitude workers.

FILM: TORN

TOM ATTWATER

Tom is originally from Wichita, KS, but now lives in Missoula, MT. In the past he has worked seasonally as a backcountry instructor and river guide. He graduated from the University of Montana in 2016 with a BFA in Media Arts and Digital Video Production.

FILM: ATTACK & RELEASE

GREG BALKIN

Strangers know Greg for his beard, but most people aren’t strangers to Greg for long. He’s got a reputation for meeting up with friends in whatever city or country he’s in at the moment.

He’s a cinematographer who knows and cares deeply about how each shot tells the larger story. He’s carried a camera into rushing rivers and up 14,000ft peaks, but his short short summer thighs are still too dangerous for the public.

FILMS: SLIM PICKINS, SPIRIT OF THE PEAKS

JOSH BERMAN

Josh started his career in the New York City production scene while earning a degree in Film Studies and Photography from Dartmouth College, from which he graduated with honors in 2001. When a knee injury sidetracked Josh’s pursuit of skiing professionally he stepped behind the lens and founded Level 1 as a vehicle through which to produce his first films. While his original plan was to pursue a more traditional filmmaking career in NY or LA, he instead forged his own path following the snow to Colorado and has been shooting, producing, directing, and editing awardwinning ski films and outdoor commercial work over the past two decades for clients around the globe.

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QUINN BRETT

Quinn is an adventurer and multi-record breaking athlete.

Tying herself to Estes Park, CO she established herself as a climber and mountain athlete completing first ascents and speed records in Yosemite, Zion and Rocky Mountain National Park, Patagonia, Greenland and others. In October 2017, Quinn fell over 100 feet while climbing on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park sustaining a spinal cord injury, leaving her currently paralyzed from the waist down. Movement in public lands was a big part of life and vocation. In 2021, she became the first person to complete the Great Divide Mountain bike route with her off-road hand-cycle. She is also back working full time with the National Park Service. Quinn is doing the best she can to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle while still fulfilling her baseline passions.

FILM: AN ACCIDENTAL LIFE

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FESTIVAL GUESTS BRIDGET CONNELLY

Bridget is the CEO and cofounder of Luna Bay Booch.

Bridget is a Chicago native turned San Diegan who wanted to create something that combined her passions: brand building, a health-conscious lifestyle, nature and her intrinsic ability to bring people together. Bridget flexed her entrepreneurial spirit and launched Luna Bay Booch in the summer of 2019.

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photographs and videos of the beach lifestyle through the lens of “seeing the greatness in the ordinary and sharing it with others.” Her film Stoke Chasers (5Point 2020) follows a group of bold, young women who are working to overcome the social and mental barriers to pursue their dreams, while her recent work Freedom of Flow (5Point 2022) portrays a man who defies the norm of his sport’s culture and the spirituality he finds. She is also the video director of .wavzine, the manager of a funk and soul band and a freelance photographer for various companies.

FILM: FREEDOM OF FLOW

CHRIS CRESCI

Chris is a filmmaker based in Portland, Oregon. An experienced shooter and editor, he works to bring a cinematic aesthetic to the nonfiction form telling stories of real people that stick with audiences, and honor their subjects. He has worked with brands like Airbnb and The Home Depot, and his work has been featured on Vimeo Staff Picks, Short of the Week, The Atlantic, and at film festivals around the world.

FILM: ESCALADORA

BRENDAN DAVIS

MARDI FULLER

Mardi is an outdoor enthusiast who is committed to personal and corporate Black liberation and believes deeply in nature’s healing power. In January 2021 she became the first Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s high peaks in winter. She lives in Boston where she works as a nonprofit communications director. Her writing and accomplishments have appeared in Outside magazine, the BBC, PBS, NPR and more.

FILM: MARDI & THE WHITES

Brendan is a photographer and filmmaker based in Boulder, Colorado. His work navigates a quiet path between adventure and humanity.

RALEIGH GAMBINO

Raleigh was raised on Colorado rock walls, rivers and snow. He recently transplanted to Los Angeles to refine his camera operating abilities in the film industry.

FILM: HOME2HOME

JOHANNA DENNE

Johanna is currently Luna Bay Booch’s production manager in Golden, CO. With her expertise in brewing and mixed culture fermentation, Johanna has been integral in scaling Luna Bay to serve consumers coast to coast.

JO ANNA EDMISON

Jo Anna is a filmmaker and photographer from Southern California. While studying art and design at Cal Poly, she turned her attention to California culture — taking

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JOE GRANT

Joe is a mountain runner, photographer, and writer living in Durango, CO. He has a diverse and extensive resume running, racing, and adventuring in his home range of southwest Colorado to the far reaches of the globe. He derives his inspiration from exploring wild places under his own power and is passionate about protecting these areas for current and future generations.

FILM: HOME2HOME

LINDSEY HAGEN

Lindsey is a director, executive producer and story producer with a focus on cause related storytelling. Lindsey has a background in sales and marketing, journalism and brand strategy. She leads a successful career ideating and pitching meaningful stories to brand and network partners, creating compelling human centered films and campaigns.

FILM: LIL’ BUDDHA

AIDAN HALEY

Aidan is a filmmaker from the Pacific Northwest, who has spent the last 12 years in Paris, California, Colorado and Washington working in the photojournalism, commercial and film worlds. When not in a dark room in front of a computer, he can be found surfing, climbing, kayaking, skiing, running or floating down a river with friends. His films and edits have won multiple Vimeo Staff Picks, screened and won awards at major film festivals all over the world and landed on platforms like Netflix and HBO. FILM: THE RIVER RUNNER

CONOR HALL

Conor hails from the mountains of Southwest Colorado. During his career he has served as a Senior Advisor to Governor John Hickenlooper and Mayor Michael Bloomberg and helped create billions of dollars in public funding for conservation, climate, and more equitable access to nature during his time at the Trust for Public Land. In early 2022, he was appointed by Governor Polis to lead the Colorado Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry. He is an avid outdoorsman and proudly serves on the nonprofit boards of First Descents and Stand for Courage.

KAHILL HUDSON

Kahlil is an Alaska Native (Tlingit) documentary film director and cinematographer.

His most recent feature, WILDLAND, won two Emmy Awards as the season premiere of acclaimed documentary series INDEPENDENT LENS. He is a professor at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM and is currently directing and producing a documentary series for HBO.

JEREMY JENSEN

Jeremy is an entrepreneur, speaker, and mountain sports athlete - passionate about helping people lead authentic and intentional lives, rich with experiences that make them feel alive! His interests lie at the intersection of flow science, lifestyle design, and action/ adventure sports. He is the founder of Crux Academy, the cofounder of Outwild, and certified flow coach for 9x NYT best-selling author Steven Kotler.

ALEX “AJ” JOHNSON

Alex has been climbing professionally for almost two decades. Alex retired from competing in 2016 and shifted her focus toward outdoor climbing projects, building an impressive tick-list filled with dozens of iconic first female ascents, hard sends up to V14 with her recent ascent of The Swarm, and has established several first ascents around the Southwest.

Three years later, she came out of retirement to win a silver medal at the 2019 US Nationals, earning her spot back on the US Team for 2019 and 2020 to pursue an Olympic qualification spot at Sport Climbing’s 2020ne debut, but fell just short of qualifying. In 2018, AJ came out publicly as LGBTQ+ and proudly advocates for equality in sports, the outdoors, and across the country.

FILM: BIG THINGS TO COME

TARA KERZHNER

Tara is an award winning photographer, cinematographer, and accomplished rock climber.

Born and raised in Bend, OR, Smith Rock is her heart’s home - even though she’s graduated from living in a truck to an apartment in Boulder, CO. Since grabbing her dad’s film camera as a kid, Tara’s lifelong dedication to her art was set. A decade of adventure sports and rock climbing has since established her as one of climbing’s most sought-after storytellers.

FILM: THIS IS BETH

BEN KNIGHT

Ben collects antique etchings like an old man and enjoys spending time with cats.

FILMS: LEARNING TO DROWN, A THOUSAND CASTS, GRANDPA GORDON

FILM: THE BALLAD OF PECOS HANK

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VALERIE LAFORGE

Val is a skater, surfer, traveler, writer, dancer, artist, and deeply adventurous being, who is constantly testing the limitations of body, mind, and spirit. She grew up on an 80- acre ranch in the redwoods of northern California, barefoot and free–climbing trees, riding horses, and learning how to live in harmony with the outdoors.

RYAN LOVELL

Born and raised in what is widely considered the greatest place on Earth, Ryan spent his youth making DIY skateboard videos on the streets of Kansas City. After graduating college, he moved to California to film skateboarding professionally. It was there that he honed his talent and style, traveling the world creating everything from network commercials to featurelength award winning Vans Shoes skateboarding films.

Now back in KC and moving beyond action sports, his superior ability to capture and convey action is complemented by his meticulous eye for detail, punctuated with whimsy, bringing emotional resonance to seemingly mundane experiences.

FILM: RARE ENOUGH

JENNIFER LOWE-ANKER

Jennifer has been a working artist since 1990. Her whimsical paintings showcase a wild that she advocates to protect.

Her memoir Forget Me Not chronicles a life in Montana and the mountains of the world with mountaineering husbands, Alex Lowe and Conrad Anker. Jennifer is president of the Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation which established the Khumbu Climbing Center benefitting the Nepali climbing community.

FILM: TORN

NICHOLAS MAHER

Most days you can find Nicholas with some type of camera in his hands, or noodling on an old keyboard of some kind.

Currently, he spends most of his time thinking about seeing more of the world, and where he can find stories to witness and share in one way or another.

FILM: YOU AND THE THING THAT YOU LOVE

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MONSERRAT ALVAREZ MATEHUALA

Monserrat (Guachichil & Mexica) was born in Ventura, CA but grew up in Raleigh, NC where she fell in love with community organizing and the outdoors.

Monserrat is the proud daughter of a single undocumom, Martha, who nurtured her passion for social justice at a young age. Monserrat began her career in the outdoors while in college nearly ten years ago. She is an outdoor educator, community organizer, climber, and danzante currently based in Boulder, CO. You can find her juggling many projects in the outdoors and taking care of her ducks and chickens in her down time. She is a sponsored athlete with Outdoor Research and elevates affinity spaces through Brown Girls Climb, Latino Outdoors, and other organizations.

FILM: ESCALADORA

DARBY MCADAMS

Darby is a professional kayaker and filmmaker based in White Salmon, WA. She has numerous editing credits, including in the Netflix feature film The River Runner. Darby has medaled in some of kayaking’s biggest competitions, including the Freestyle Kayaking World Championships and the North Fork Championships, as well as many other national and international competitions.

FILMS: THE RIVER RUNNER, BEFORE I DIE, A BAFFIN VACATION

IAN MCMULLEN

Ian is a designer and filmmaker living in the mountains of Telluride, CO. Ian uses his natural surroundings and human experiences to bring texture and detail to the work he creates and the stories he tells.

FILM: FREEDOM OF FLOW

NICK MULLINS

Nick is a father, a skateboarder, a blind ambassador for adaptive sports, and a proponent for doing whatever makes your heart sing. He has spent much

of his life fighting to craft his own story after a freak accident threatened to define him forever. Born in the midwest, he now resides in Michigan and skates as a member of the Modern Skate Team.

FILM: YOU AND THE THING THAT YOU LOVE

CHRIS NAUM

Chris is a cinematographer, editor, and nature lover from Michigan. He is the cinematographer and editor for Lil’ Buddha.

FILM: LIL’ BUDDHA

DR. LEN NECEFER

Dr. Necefer, is the CEO & Founder of NativesOutdoors – a media and consulting company.

The mission of NativesOutdoors is simple: We are in business to empower indigenous communities to create a sustainable future through the products and stories we tell. His storytelling work melds the intersection of sport, environmental advocacy, and indigenous people and has been featured in the Alpinist, National Geographic, and over 50 film festivals globally. He holds a Doctorate in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon and has previously worked with the US Department Energy and the University of Arizona.

FILM: SPIRIT OF THE PEAKS

FELIPE TAPIA NORDENFLYCHT

Felipe is an adventure photographer and filmmaker from Chile who currently lives in Colorado. He grew up exploring the volcanoes and salt flats of the Atacama Region of Chile, learning to respect the harsh but bountiful landscapes of the most arid desert in the world. There, he developed a great appreciation for the people that strive to live in harmony with their environment.

Although he traded the desert for the mountains when he moved to Colorado in 2012, the awe and respect he feels when in nature hasn’t changed. Felipe is passionate about showcasing diversity behind and in front of the camera, and he’s inspired to capture and share the authentic moments that are only found deep in the mountains.

CHRIS PARKER

Raised in the Mississippi Delta, now based in the Wasatch Mountains, Christopher is a musician, writer, and climber that finds inspiration in the outdoors.

A husband and father of two, these days he can be found playing his songs for rambunctious kiddos at crags, campsites, and trailheads around the wild west.

FILM: HOME2HOME

ASHLEY PEEL

Ashley is the Director of Content & Media at NRS. With a passion for storytelling of all kinds, Ashley enjoys the challenge of blending traditional marketing and branding goals with the poignancy of film and prose.

Her favorite films are the ones whose stories motivate the audience to work harder, challenge the audience to see something from a new perspective, and that use adventure sports as vehicles to spark deeper conversations. She has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Idaho. She currently lives in Moscow, ID.

RANGA LAURIAN PERERA

Born in Sri Lanka and educated in 4 different countries, Ranga found himself drawn to the mountains of Montana shortly after graduating from UC Berkeley with a Political Science degree. Here, Ranga fell in love with the magnificent landscape and the edible bounty of the rivers and mountains. His passion for outdoor cooking, worldly flavors, locally foraged foods, and love for the interaction of breaking bread at the table accomplishes an unrequited alchemy. Ranga loves nothing more than meditating on a rock next to the river, fishing, foraging, and knocking back a tasty craft cocktail with good company.

FILM: ATTACK AND RELEASE

SIMON PERKINS

Simon learned to love telling stories while at Middlebury College. He later discovered his passion for film as a fly-fishing guide in Montana, starting Sharptail Media in an attempt to capture the same soul, spirit and emotions on screen that he experienced in the landscape around him. He has since moved back to his hometown in rural southern Vermont, where he

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FESTIVAL GUESTS works for Orvis, tells stories through Sharptail Media, and spends much time trying to keep up with his wife, two kids, and four dogs on different adventures in and around the Green Mountains.

FILM: DEAR PIPPA

FRANK PICKELL

Frank is an award-winning director and cinematographer.

An affinity for the great outdoors, mixed with an eye for photography, led Frank to adventure documentary filmmaking early in life. Frank is a co-founder of Futuristic Films, based in Denver, CO. Frank enjoys skiing, mountain biking, not sitting in airports, and spending time with his wife and son in the foothills of Boulder, CO. FILM: FROM MY WINDOW

LUCHO RIVERA

Lucho is a climber and route developer from San Francisco.

He has spent years climbing in Yosemite and the High Sierra.

With first ascents in Yosemite Valley, Hetch Hetchy, Tuolumne Meadows and the High Sierra.

He works as a stage rigger in San Francisco where he lives with his wife Mecia Serafino.

FILM: FINDING HETCH HETCHY

TRAVIS RUMMEL

Since the earliest days of Felt Soul Media, co-founder Travis has found success by taking on projects that he cares deeply for.

With a deep focus on character and place, his documentary approach to commercial work has garnered awards for Patagonia, Yeti Coolers, Sierra Nevada Brewery, and The North Face among others.

He is extremely outnumbered by female energy at his house in Golden, CO with his wife Melissa, daughters Emerson and Maren, and their energetic puppy Mae. FILMS: LEARNING TO DROWN, A THOUSAND CASTS, GRANDPA GORDON, NORTH SHORE BETTY

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A proud Lakota, Connor was born and raised in Colorado.

He learned to love skiing powder at a young age but lost touch with the sport in his teens as he struggled to overcome the financial barriers to skiing. It wasn’t until his early 20s that he returned to the mountains and skiing consumed his identity.

Nowadays, Connor skis with purpose as a strong voice for Indigenous rights and environmental conservation.

FILM: SPIRIT OF THE PEAKS

JAMES SAMPSEL

My oil paintings showcase my life with representations of what I see in nature and experience with different people and cultures. I predominantly paint outside and have no boundaries in which I explore. Growing up as an angler, my work touches the hearts of many anglers. My spiritual connection with nature and the first people of these lands keeps my pallet brilliant. I live in Port Orford, OR where my wife Kait, daughter Juniper, and lab Aster spend much of our time exploring the Oregon coast. James and Kait are co-owners of Humble Heron Fly Fishing & Fine Art. FILM: IF I TELL THEM

GRAYSON SCHAFFER

Grayson is a director and writer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico

FILM: THE BALLAD OF PECOS HANK

MELISSA SIMPSON

My name is Melissa, and I am thirty years old. I was born three months premature, weighing in at 1 pound, 15 ounces. I spent the next three months in the NICU at Rose Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

During this time, I was hooked up to several machines including a ventilator. The ventilator assisted me with my breathing, as my lungs were not mature enough at the time. Due to my prematurity, my doctors diagnosed me with cerebral palsy. This diagnosis is a brain injury that occurs, before,

during, or after birth. There are different severity levels of Cerebral Palsy, mine is spastic diplegia. Spastic diplegia produces high muscle tone, which causes extreme tightness and stiffness, especially in my legs and hips. Due to this diagnosis, I utilize a wheelchair and Grit Freedom chair to get around. I do not let my disability stop me from living the life I love!

FILM: FROM MY WINDOW

skills on location in some of the planet’s wildest places, from Pakistan to Patagonia to Congo. In addition to his documentary films, Rush has also directed commercials and produced content for clients such as National Geographic, Red Bull, Toyota, GoPro, and the Mexican Board of Tourism.

FILMS: THE RIVER RUNNER, BEFORE I DIE, A BAFFIN VACATION

SARAH LEE STEELE

Sarah is a creative producer and co-founder at Well Travelled Collective, a female driven production company focused on conscious content. Sarah grew up on the move between France, Switzerland and the Western United States. She has dedicated the bulk of her career to empowering new and underrepresented voices in media. Outside of work, Sarah can be found with her husband Timmy O’Neill seeking adventures off the beaten path, climbing on both rock and ice.

FILMS: THIS IS BETH, AN ACCIDENTAL LIFE

DJ STEWART

I’m DJ. I’m 31. I have been a skateboarder for nearly 20 years.

I own a professional wrestling company in KC called Journey Pro KC. I’m married to the raddest woman in the world.

I have the best friends in the world, and my family is unreal. Oh yeah, and one of my best friends in the world made a beautiful film about how I’m going to beat the shit out of brain cancer. All in all, I’m RARE ENOUGH!!!

FILM: RARE ENOUGH

EELAND STRIBLING

Eeland is a wildlife biologist

and educator who currently works with Brown Folks Fishing, and many other conservation groups. When he’s not fly-fishing around the world he’s hanging with his dog. In addition to his work outside, he is also your aunty’s favorite stand-up comedian who sees his comedy as a way to inspire people to protect the places we all so desperately love.

FILM: ALL JOKES ASIDE

RUSH STURGES

Raised on the banks of California’s Salmon River, Rush began developing his skills as a filmmaker from the age of 12. To date, Rush has created eight award-winning whitewater kayaking films and has honed his

OLIVER SUTRO

Oliver is a director, cinematographer and photographer based in Carbondale, CO. He works outside in natural light crafting short stories and shooting commercial photography for outdoor brands such as Orvis and Yeti. In his spare time he makes comedic films about nothing of much importance and writes his own biography sections, desperately hoping he doesn’t sound too vain, but also hoping he doesn’t sound unimportant. He’s important, very important.

FILM: IF I TELL THEM

HENNA TAYLOR

Henna began making short videos of her time living with four rural midwives in Cambodia. Over the next decade, her nonlinear relationship with filmmaking grew exponentially. She has since written, directed, filmed, edited, and produced six award-winning short documentary films, including “Best Mountain Short Film” at Banff. Henna’s work is emotionally deep and wide, and in its best moments, achieves that much sought-after, but rarely achieved, emotional catharsis central to the tradition of storytelling and theater.

FILM: AN ACCIDENTAL LIFE

TIMOTHY TREUER

Tim is an Alaskan ecologist who studies the intersection of conservation, sustainable development, health, and climate change. His research has taken him to Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Madagascar. He is also a freelance writer and filmmaker, and completed an AAAS Mass Media Fellowship in 2018.

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FESTIVAL GUESTS ELS VAN WOERT

Els’professional career has involved conservation nonprofits, working for wind and solar companies, corporate sustainability consulting, and a nonprofit that mentors and builds bravery in girls through mountain biking. She holds a Masters in environmental policy from Vermont Law School and is currently pursuing a lifelong passion in environmental writing, while also embarking on daily adventures in the Vermont woods with any willing combination of her husband, two kids, and/or four dogs.

FILM: DEAR PIPPA

MARA WHITEHEAD

Mara is a creative director and 1 /2 of Diirt, a creative duo with Raleigh Gambino. She loves exploring the intersection between adventure & creation and capturing people in their element to tell stories that promote connection — to ourselves, to the Earth, to each other. Hailing from Colorado and now based

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in the heart of Topanga Canyon, she can be found paddling out in Malibu, off-roading in a Prius, climbing desert towers, or rafting whitewater.

FOREST WOODWARD

Forest is a visual artist based in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado. Through film and photos his work looks to explore human connection to land and to each other.

FILM: HOME2HOME

ZEPPELIN ZEERIP

Zeppelin plays kickball on Tuesdays, run marathons on Wednesdays, and lobbies his legislators on Thursday because these are important things. He’s always down to have a beer, usually two.

Zeppelin makes films about things that matter because he believes in the power of story to influence change.

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FESTIVAL LIBATIONS + NIBBLES 5Point Beverage Partners ROWDY MERMAID Challenged by his daughter to make a beverage she could drink from botanicals and herbs, Founder Jamba Dunn created the first-ever low sugar, low acidic, nonalcoholic, caffeine-free Kombucha in 2012. Today, Rowdy Mermaid is a functional wellness beverage brand offering two distinct product lines: Light, crisp, refreshing Kombucha and ADAPTONIC, a line of sparkling tonics crafted with juicy fruits, herbs, botanicals and Reishi mushrooms for immunity.

TINCUP WHISKEY: TINCUP Mountain Whiskey aims to inspire and empower new and profound experiences in the great outdoors, for all. This classic American whiskey cut with Rocky Mountain Water is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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ODELL BREWING COMPANY Founded in 1989, Odell Brewing was started by Doug Odell, his wife Wynne, and his sister Corkie.

Over thirty years later, the culture of family and collaboration still thrives, fostering a brewery full of beercentric people. It is this passion for beer that inspires Odell Brewing to create quality, handcrafted, innovative brews.

LUNA BAY BOOCH Luna Bay was started by a team of women passionate about wellness, adventure, community and fun – and we plan to spread those values through simple, honest, hard kombucha.

We were the first of our kind to be produced and distributed in Chicago. And now we are proudly on shelves coast-to-coast. All our flavors are gluten free, low in sugar, vegan and naturally fermented to 6% for a boozy bite.

On-Site Food Trucks THE LITTLE PINK TRUCK The Little Pink Truck is a food truck from Grand Junction that serves fresh, local, chef-inspired soups, salads, and sandwiches. We offer vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free options as well as delicious, healthy kids meals and hearty sandwiches. A home run for the whole family!

DOMINGO SAUSAGE COMPANY Sausage making is in our DNA. Sausage making is a culture that goes back centuries. Sausage, meat, and grilling are the heart of Argentina’s food culture.

THE ROLLING FORK Get ready to GET FORKED! Local to New Castle, we are a “Farm to Truck” operation and work with local farms to provide fresh, local products. Our team cooks up flavorful, colorful, and all-around fun dishes that anyone and everyone can enjoy. If you haven’t already, stop by and try our Almost Famous Fried Chicken Sammy...you won’t regret the experience.

MAMA’S PIEROGI Delicious comfort food, Polish style! Pierogi and traditional polish sausage located in the heart of the mountains

Around Town AXKAWA Authentic Mexican Food, Drinks & Catering in Carbondale, Colorado. Fresh Tacos, Burritos, Soups, Ceviche & Specialties. Cold Beer & Margaritas.

BATCH PROVISIONS located in the heart of Carbondale’s downtown historic district, is known as home away from home to Carbondale locals with a living room like vibe, where all are welcome. Batch thoughtfully curates its drafted, built and batched cocktails with house made tonics and infusions, while also representing some of Colorado’s finest winemakers and breweries. Neapolitan artisan pizzas are made in house as well as a unique spirit-free menu for those that still want to pinky up without the booze.

Batch supports Carbondale’s artists, makers, creators, inventors and non-profits year-round by hosting space for pop ups and outreach. As the locals say, “just look for the turquoise door.”

BONFIRE COFFEE is the foremost local craft coffee roaster and cafe serving the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond.

CARBONDALE BEER WORKS Locally owned brewpub with 15 taps and a from scratch kitchen. Large outdoor patio that features live music May-Oct. Full bar with over 80 whiskeys including many CO favorites. We have a warm and inviting atmosphere affectionately known as Bonedale’s living room. Follow us on IG and FB for new releases, events, and daily specials.

CRAFT COFFEE HOUSE Community derived craftsmanship through, locally sourced ingredients, in-house roasted beans & baked goods. A space for growing community and reigniting the spirIt of supporting local.

Come vibe with us!

MARBLE DISTILLING CO. Marble Distilling Co. is a craft distillery creating award winning, sustainable spirits from family recipes, 100% Colorado grown grains, pure Crystal River water and Yule Marble filtration. Marble’s Water & Energy Thermal System saves more than 4M gallons of water a year and recaptures 1.8B BTUs of energy, ensuring Marble is “The Most Sustainable Distillery on the Planet”. Stay

at the first hotel in the world to be housed in a working distillery, so you can “Sleep with the Stills”. Marble invites you to “Help us Save the Planet, One Bottle at a Time” while you Drink & Stay Sustainably!

PEPPINO’S PIZZA hand’s down, best pizza in town!

PHAT THAI We’re a curious new breed of southeast Asian eatery, offering imaginative food and tasty drink inspired by those travels to Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and beyond: deliciously unpronounceable dishes, intriguing standards, street food, and some gringo interpretations.

PLOSKY’S DELI Serving up local coffee and espresso

drinks, fresh baked pastries and Challah on Fridays. We’re bringing some serious chutzpah to the breakfast-on-the-go game.

TINY PINE BISTRO is a cozy American bistro on Carbondale’s Main St. with a beautiful backyard that serves simple and delicious food and drink. Leslie Lamont and Charles Ford, co-owners and engaged couple hope to create a welcoming place in the community where staff and guests feel at home. Charles runs the kitchen and focuses on craveable comfort food Leslie runs the front of house and uses her hospitality experience and passion for wine to introduce guests to some off the beaten path, versatile wines that pair great with Charles’ menu. The bar program offers an evolving selection of seasonal and creative cocktails, low ABV, zero proof drinks and tasty beers on tap and bottle.

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