Fernie Mountain Film Festival Hits Town
It’s finally here! After months of sifting through film submissions, the 5th Annual Fernie Mountain Film Festival is coming to town. This weekend will see a host of exciting, entertaining and thought provoking films for the whole family to enjoy. Including the Thursday night Local Film Night and the Kid’s Film Festival on Saturday afternoon.
The lineup has been decided, tickets are selling like hot cakes and the popcorn machine has been dusted off in preparation for a big weekend of fine film viewing. We of course think you should attend all three nights, but if you need to pick a night, then we hope the lineup will help. It’s a tough decision to make! Of course, Local Film Night is a given, you have to attend if you wish to call yourself a local – an evening of local talent, familiar faces and a great local vibe.
Friday February 25th: 7pm
Feature
The Edge of Never - 101 mins – 2009. The true story of skiing's big mountain tribe. Transcending the boundaries of sport, tells a deeply interpersonal and moving human story that stays true to the roots and core values that define the culture of skiing. Trevor Peterson’s son, at 15 skis the line that killed his dad. By Peter Schweitzer and William A. Kerig
Shorts
Liquid Mountaineering - Guys walking on water 3 mins
Wood River Wild - River at risk of power development by golden 17 mins
11 degrees – Scottish ski area clip 7 mins
Don’t Die - Ben Nevis winter mixed climbing Hot Aches Productions 13 mins
Flathead Wild Update – Update to last year’s film 5 mins
My Day living the dream – Climbing, neat camera angle 2.30 mins
Saturday February 26th: 7pm
Feature
Crossing the Ditch - 70 mins – Two men, one treacherous ocean. Crossing of the Tasman sea by kayak! 3318 km, 62 days!
Shorts
Desert River – Alaska skiing 4 mins
Muy Caliente - Climbing, likable character 14 mins
Generations - Climate change and skiing 17mins
Shortcut - Biking, urban, tricks 9 mins
Chimera – Artsy ski film, Sherpas 5 mins
Inua – Soul of the pole. artic oil politics, environment, 3 mins
Pillow Line - Stop motion animation 4 mins
The Kids Festival is at 3pm on Saturday, with free popcorn and a host of exciting films to entertain both the kids and parents!
All screenings take place at the Fernie Community Centre, tickets are available at the door or for the last few days online or at The College of the Rockies. Alcoholic beverages and popcorn will be available for purchase – please bring cash and your own vessel for water. Plus perhaps a cushion if you have a delicate derrière!
Look forwards to seeing you there!!
