Saturday, October 31 — Noon
Eric Harvie Theatre — $9

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A Little Bit Mongolian

Australia, 2009, 55 minutes
Directed and produced by Michael Dillon

Angus, 12, is from Australia. On a visit to Mongolia, he saw children his age racing cross-country in long distance horse races. He vowed he would one day join them. In this heartwarming film, Angus returns to Mongolia, intent on training so that he too can compete in the big Naadam Festival horse races.

Finalist in: Best Film on Mountain Culture

Look to the Ground

Canada, 2009, 5 minutes
Directed and produced by Bjørn Enga
Canadian Premiere

Look to the Ground is a snapshot of the inspiring story of Bobby McMullen, a professional athlete who is legally blind and who has worked against the odds to become a top mountain bike rider.

Finalist in: Best Film on Mountain Sports
Best Short Mountain Film

Reflections on Ice and Snow

Canada, 2009, 9 minutes
Directed and produced by Glen Crawford
Appearing in person: Glen Crawford

Athletes Clara Hughes and Chandra Crawford were at the top of their game at the Winter Olympics in 2006. This short film explores their preparation and excitement for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver/Whistler.

Finalist in: Best Film on Mountain Sports
Best Short Mountain Film

Progression: World Cup

USA, 2009, 11 minutes
Directed and produced by Josh Lowell

This segment from the film Progression focuses on veteran Spanish sport climber Patxi Usobiaga as he trains for and competes in the World Cup circuit. Also featured is 15-year-old up-and-coming Austrian climber Johanna Ernst. Contains some coarse language.

Finalist in: Best Film on Climbing
Best Short Mountain Film

Project Megawoosh

Germany, 2009, 4 minutes
Directed by Minh Duong
Produced by Nikolas Hannack

Bruno Kammell, a German engineer, works to perfect the world’s tallest human water slide.

Finalist in: Best Film on Mountain Sports
Best Short Mountain Film

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