2009/10 Radical Reels Films

Extra. Ordinary.

Extra. Ordinary.

Canada, 2009, 12 minutes
Directed and produced by Matt Westcott, Joel Whalen

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A film about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Extra.Ordinary features regular skiers and snowboarders who fly under the radar in small-town Fernie, B.C. In this grassroots ski film with heart, Fernie kids’ love of deep powder, slick jibbing, and big jumps in the backcountry is showcased to the tune of a quirky, upbeat soundtrack.

The Fellowship of the Bearing

The Fellowship of the Bearing

Canada, 2008, 13 minutes
Directed and produced by Daniel Pape

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The Fellowship of the Bearing takes viewers on an adventure into downhill skateboarding and the groundbreaking competitions that continue to define new styles of extreme skateboarding. Emphasizing the camaraderie of the sport, Fellowship takes viewers to top races and some of the world's highest peaks, with breakthrough footage from some of the hardest-working and most recognized downhill skaters out there.

Hack Your Shackles

Hack Your Shackles

Canada, 2009, 7 minutes
Directed by Dave Mossop
Produced by Cholo Burns

In 2006, Yes to the No introduced the world to the sport of noboarding — bindingless snowboarding. In this second installment, Dave Mossop and crew return to showcase riders on the cutting edge of the noboarding moveme

Look to the Ground

Look to the Ground

Canada, 2009, 7 minutes
Directed and produced by Bj¿rn Enga

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.

Mystic Spirit

Mystic Spirit

France, 2009, 5 minutes
Directed by Dominique Janiszewski
Produced by Claude Adam

An old legend says the Bernese Oberland forest is haunted by the spirit of a man constantly seeking adrenaline. Offended by his powers, the Gods decide to punish him by taking his soul. Possessed by this rambling spirit, the characters in Mystic Spirit acquire strange supernatural powers. A multi-sport film packed with special effects, topped off with humour!

NWD 10 — Dust and Bones

NWD 10 — Dust and Bones

Canada, 2009, 15 minutes
Directed by Derek Westerlund
Produced by Derek Westerlund, Scott Bradfield, Jacob Heilbron, and Dan Gerhard

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NWD10: Dust and Bones is the final chapter in the epic saga known as New World Disorder. Shot in high definition with RED cameras, Dust and Bones features some of the world's top freeriders, dirt jumpers, and slopestylers. Highlights include an ultimate throw-down segment by Darren Berrecloth, unbelievable backflip combinations by Greg Watts, and a floating jump site in the middle of San Francisco Bay.

On Sight

On Sight

UK, 2008, 16 minutes
Directed and produced by Alastair Lee

On Sight is the fruition of an idea that many considered impossible: a film capturing the blood, sweat, and mystery of on-sight climbing as it happens. The result is a tense, profound and often hilariously funny portrait of climbing's most elusive realm, and a deep insight into what drives the climbers who explore it.

Progression: World Cup

Progression: World Cup

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

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

Re:Session

Re:Session

USA, 2009, 17 minutes
Directed and produced by Todd Jones, Steve Jones, Corey Gavitt

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Re:Session documents the true wealth of the mountain experience. Follow the crew as they enjoy weeks of epic big mountain riding in Alaska and British Columbia. Featuring Seth Morrison, Kye Peterson, Tanner Hall, Dana Flair and more, Re:Session brings some of the most talented athletes in skiing together into one must-see film.

World Record Waterfall Descent

World Record Waterfall Descent

USA, 2009, 3 minutes
Produced by Rush Sturges

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In this short but unforgettable film, Tyler Bradt sets the new world-record waterfall descent at 60 metres.