2024/25 World Tour Films

Films Featured on the World Tour 

Please note, films will vary by location. A standard World Tour program contains between six and eight films, so all films might not be featured at your screening. If you have any questions about which films will play at your location, or concerns over advisories, please get in touch with your local World Tour organizer.

For more information on past World Tour films, check out the Festival Archive.

Films

From the film 109 Below, photo by Cam Riley Stept Studios

109 Below

13Mins

109 Below tells a tale of resilience and grit when elite rescue volunteers go out of their way to save the lives of strangers.

Year
2023
Country
United States
Director
Nick Martini
Producer
Lex Hinson, Ben Osborne, Sarah Stewart
Production Company
Stept Studios
Has subtitles
No
Awards
Adventure ( 2024 )
From the film 2 Legs is 2 Easy, photo by Tamara Susa

2 Legs is 2 Easy

6Mins

Steve Karczewski was born with bone cancer in his left leg and has never known what it is like to have two legs, but that hasn’t prevented him from doing anything and everything he’s ever wanted as an outdoor athlete.

Premiere

Canadian Premiere

Year
2024
Country
United States
Director
Tamara Susa
Producer
Tamara Susa
Production Company
BTX Productions
Has subtitles
No
From the film A Team Sport, photo by Alexis Berg

A Team Sport

15Mins

Ultra-runner Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. Continuing to shatter records, in 2023 she became the first person ever to wear the Triple Crown of ultra-running, winning three iconic 100+mile races back-to-back in one summer. But who is the team behind Courtney and her remarkable success?

Year
2024
Country
United States
Director
Julien Raison, Alexis Berg
Producer
Marion Blache, Oliver Denton, Jason Israel, Laura Mittleberg, Jon Brogan, Sarah Stewart
Production Company
Stept Studios
Has subtitles
No
From the film Anytime - Switzerland, photo by Hanna Retz

Anytime - Switzerland (Tour Edit)

4Mins

Set in the Lenzerheide Bike Park this segment will highlight the fact that good times are at the core of it all. Leave your preconceptions behind and join the revolution, as these women prove they're not just riding – they're reigning.

Year
2024
Country
Canada
Director
Colin Jones, Darren McCullough, Darcy Wittenburg
Producer
Ian Dunn, Galen Knowles, Darcy Wittenburg
Production Company
Anthill Films, Red Bull Media House
Has subtitles
No
From the film Anytime - California, photo by Sterling Lorence

Anytime - California (Tour Edit)

5Mins

For the most progressive rider in the sport, Emil Johansson's frontier is truly defined by breaking new ground for what is possible on a bike. Their goal for a film segment: to not be held back by any limitations other than himself. In order to achieve this, he needs a perfect canvas - the right dirt, conditions, build crew, landscape and of course, time.

Year
2024
Country
Canada
Director
Colin Jones, Darren McCullough, Darcy Wittenburg
Producer
Ian Dunn, Galen Knowles, Darcy Wittenburg
Production Company
Anthill Films, Red Bull Media House
Has subtitles
No
From the film Anytime - Utah, photo by Sterling Lorence

Anytime - Utah (Tour Edit)

8Mins

In Utah's rugged, arid landscape, a new era of female freeride mountain biking is born. Follow four trailblazing women as they carve unprecedented lines and push the limits of what's possible, inspiring a generation of riders to come.

Year
2024
Country
Canada
Director
Colin Jones, Darren McCullough, Darcy Wittenburg
Producer
Ian Dunn, Galen Knowles, Darcy Wittenburg
Production Company
Anthill Films, Red Bull Media House
Has subtitles
No
Advisory

coarse language

From the film Canyon Chorus

Canyon Chorus

16Mins

Set against the backdrop of Desolation Canyon, UT, Mikah Meyer, a world-record traveler and LGBTQ+ advocate and his friends reflect on their stories and the power of mentorship within the queer community.

Year
2024
Country
United States
Director
Chris Cresci
Producer
Davis Love
Production Company
Wondercamp
Has subtitles
No
Advisory

coarse language

From the film Cone People

Cone People

11Mins

Unsung climate heroes who steal from squirrels to rebuild our forests ignite hope for rural communities and the fight against climate change.

Year
2024
Country
United States
Director
Trever Santora
Producer
Grant Canary
Production Company
Mast Films
Has subtitles
No
From the film Dolomites, photo by Pierre Vieira

Dolomites (Tour Edit)

33Mins

Mountain biking free solo and more... Kilian Bron and his team take you on a thrilling and history-rich adventure, riding the steepest trails of the Dolomites.

Year
2024
Country
France
Director
Valentin Birant, Kilian Bron
Producer
Kilian Bron
Production Company
VB Films
Has subtitles
No
From the film Dropping Molly

Dropping Molly

30Mins

Follow Molly Mitchell's roller coaster journey to climb Crank It, one of Colorado's most dangerous routes. After breaking her back on the climb, Molly must face her rocky mental health and embark on a journey of therapy, self discovery, and growth.

Year
2024
Country
United States
Director
Cedar Wright
Producer
Cedar Wright
Production Company
Cedar Wright Productions
Has subtitles
No
Advisory

coarse language; violence

From the film Eliot Jackson, Drop the Mic

Eliot Jackson - Drop The Mic

2Mins

Eliot Jackson has sneaky superpowers. He is one of the most badass riders to ever scrub-whip a mountain bike.

Year
2024
Country
Canada
Director
Scott Secco
Producer
Daniel Gillooley, Seb Kemp
Production Company
Scott Secco Films
Has subtitles
No
From the film Farming Turns

Farming Turns

25Mins

As a professional skier, Chris Ruebens travelled the globe in search of the best skiing, until an expedition to Greenland brought the reality of climate change into sharp focus. Forced to confront his footprint and values, he takes action, risking his career as an athlete to become an organic farmer in a quest to foster a stronger connection to the mountains.

Year
2024
Country
France
Director
Anthony Bonello
Production Company
Picture Organic Clothing
Has subtitles
Yes
Advisory

coarse language

From the film Footprints on Katmai, photo by Max Romey

Footprints on Katmai

21Mins

Following his Grandmother's footsteps to one of the most remote and bear-strewn beaches in Alaska, painter Max Romey discovers that an ocean of problems is closer to home than he could have imagined.

Year
2023
Country
United States
Director
Max Romey
Producer
Jennifer Langille
Production Company
Trailbound Sketches
Has subtitles
No
From the film, For Winter

For Winter (Tour Edit)

44Mins

In the frozen heights of Canada’s tallest peak, an international team of scientists launches a daring expedition to unearth thousands of years of climate data in one record-breaking ice core. Glaciologist and National Geographic Explorer Alison Criscitiello is the brain and brawn behind this ambitious quest. As she leads her team on a 10-day climb up the mountain, through whiteout conditions and precarious icefalls, Ali and her team defeat the odds and reach Mt. Logan’s summit plateau where they camp for 16 days, while drilling in frigid conditions.

Year
2024
Country
United States
Director
National Geographic Society Impact Story Lab
Producer
Katie Cleary, Taylor Schuelke
Production Company
National Geographic Society Impact Story Lab
Has subtitles
No
Advisory

coarse language

From the film Going East, photo by Max Kroneck

Going East

33Mins

Join a group of curious skiers on a mission to travel as far east as possible using only public transport, skiing along the way.

Year
2024
Country
Austria
Director
Loïc Isliker
Producer
Johannes Hoffmann
Has subtitles
No
Advisory

coarse language

From the film Home From Home, photo by Jordyn Romero

Home from Home

7Mins

A glimpse into the lives and hearts of some of the best Japanese free ride skiers in the world. Home from Home explores the intersection between Japanese athletes and the natural world.

Year
2024
Country
United States
Director
John Peirce Dellanno
Producer
John Peirce Dellanno
Has subtitles
Yes
From the film House of Bliss, photo by Ben Weiland

House of Bliss

9Mins

House of Bliss (Saeluhus) documents the making of a shelter situated somewhere on the border of reality and imagination. A private world of contemplation and quiet relief from the outside world.

Year
2024
Country
Iceland
Director
Ben Weiland, Elli Thor Magnusson
Producer
Steve Lewis
Production Company
104 Frames
Has subtitles
No
Advisory

coarse language

From the film Ian, photo by Caleb Ware

Ian

8Mins

Meet 72-year-old Australian climber, Ian Elliott. Ian's extraordinary climbing ability defies age stereotypes, showcasing his resilience and challenging societal perceptions.

Year
2024
Country
Australia
Director
Matt Raimondo
Producer
Matt Raimondo
Production Company
GoodFolk Film Production
Has subtitles
No
From the film Ice Waterfalls, photo by David Sodomka

Ice Waterfalls (Tour Edit)

35Mins

For years, professional kayaker Aniol Serrasolses has dreamed of running the rivers and waterfalls formed by melting ice caps and gigantic glaciers. Accompanied by a team of expert kayakers and Arctic guides, he ventures into one of the most remote and rugged regions of the planet: Svalbard. Amidst the Arctic's otherworldly landscapes, reality is about to surpass his wildest dreams.

Year
2023
Country
Switzerland
Director
David Arnaud
Producer
David Arnaud
Production Company
MOVIO
Has subtitles
Yes
Advisory

coarse language

From the film Jamrock: The Birth of Jamaican Rock Climbing, photo by Leah Gaz

Jamrock: The birth of Jamaican rock climbing

16Mins

Kai Lightner, a 12-time national US climbing champion and the visionary founder of "Climb for Change" embarks on a transformative mission into the heart of Jamaica's emerging climbing community, where passion and determination thrive despite limited resources and recognition.

Year
2024
Country
United States
Director
Gareth Leah
Producer
Gareth Leah
Production Company
Well Good Productions
Has subtitles
No
From the film Canyon Chorus

Keep it Burning

32Mins

The Karakoram is the wildest mountain range in the world and Nameless Tower beckons to climbers who approach. Edu Marín, his brother Alex and father Novato attempt the second free ascent of Eternal Flame 33 years after the first ascent by Wofgang Güllich and Kurt Albert, and 13 years after Alex and Thomas Huber’s first free ascent.

Year
2024
Country
France
Director
Guillaume Broust
Producer
Manu Moreau
Production Company
Petzl
Has subtitles
Yes
From the film Of a Lifetime

Of a Lifetime

44Mins

Of a Lifetime is a celebration of discovery, adventure, and the passing of the torch to the next generation against the breathtaking backdrop of Antarctica. It chronicles the renowned De Le Rue family's journey as Xavier, Victor, and 18-year-old Mila sail across the Drake Passage to ride the unimaginably steep icy lines of the white continent.

Year
2024
Country
Switzerland
Director
Jérôme Tanon
Producer
Xavier de Le Rue, Beanie de Le Rue
Production Company
SARL XDLR SUISSE
Has subtitles
Yes
From the film Reel Rock: Jirishanca

Reel Rock: Jirishanca

31Mins

Renowned alpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca, an epic 6000-metre peak in the Peruvian Andes. The duo will have to tackle 5.13 face climbing, horizontal ice roofs, technical mixed terrain, and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure.

Year
2024
Country
United States
Director
Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell
Producer
Zachary Barr, Halle Johns
Production Company
Patagonia Films, Reel Rock
Has subtitles
No
From the film River Mamma

River Mamma

10Mins

River Mamma follows Elisha McArthur, a lifelong raft guide and single mom and her relationship with her teenage goth daughter, Charlotte, who has no interest in rivers at all.

Year
2023
Country
United States
Director
Sarah Hamilton
Producer
Ryan Weigman
Production Company
Sarah Hamilton Film
Has subtitles
No
From the film Sliding

Sliding

4Mins

A female athlete skips the crowded ski slopes to traverse the Swiss Alps on her sled...headfirst.

Year
2024
Country
U.S. Virgin Islands
Director
Matiss Spaile, Katie Tannenbaum
Producer
Juris Kudeiko, Katie Tannenbaum
Has subtitles
No
From the film Soul Flyers, photo by Fred Fugen

Soul Flyers - The Longest Line

5Mins

Fred Fugen, Vincent Cotte and Aurélien Chatard perform the longest terrain-flying wingsuit line in history, traveling an incredible 7.5km over the stunning landscape of Mont Blanc. The trio jump in formation from a helicopter just above the summit, passing mountaineers, glaciers, ice cracks and cliffs as they sped their way to a world record in just 3:05.

Country
France
Director
Thibault Gachet
Producer
Fred Fugen, Thibault Gachet
Production Company
TG films
Has subtitles
Yes
From the film Streets to the Peaks, photo by Jered Gruber

Streets to the Peaks

28Mins

Twelve young athletes are here to change the world, defy the odds, and show that nothing is impossible. From city streets to the epic alpine trail race at UTMB, this documentary captures their emotive and powerful journey to inspire change.

Year
2023
Country
United Kingdom
Director
Andy Ashworth
Producer
Sami Young
Production Company
Cut Media
Has subtitles
Yes
From the film The Bird in my Backyard, photo by Ryan Wilkes

The Bird in My Backyard

20Mins

The Bird in my Backyard follows a window salesman turned hummingbird expert as he documents the secret lives of the hummingbirds that nest in his urban backyard.

Year
2024
Country
Canada
Director
Ryan Wilkes
Producer
Ryan Wilkes
Production Company
CBC, Trochilus Films
Has subtitles
No
Awards
Short ( 2024 )
From the film The Last Observers, photo by Maja K Mikkelsen

The Last Observers

24Mins

For decades, every third hour around the clock, every day of the year, Karin Persson and Lennart Karlsson have gone outside to observe and record the weather. At one of the last manual weather stations on the planet, there are no days off.

Year
2024
Country
United States
Director
Maja K Mikkelsen
Producer
Adam Mikkelsen
Production Company
Patagonia Films
Has subtitles
Yes
Awards
Special Jury Mention ( 2024 )
From the film The Smoke That Thunders, photo by Caleb Roberts

The Smoke That Thunders

4Mins

Aiming to paddle the fabled Minus rapids at the base of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river, Ben Marr’s biggest challenge is to access them by trekking upstream. A total assault on the senses awaits as the force of the river speaks for itself.

Year
2024
Country
Canada
Director
Caleb Roberts
Producer
Caleb Roberts
Has subtitles
No
Awards
Creative Excellence ( 2024 )
From the film, The Streif

The Streif

3Mins

Join Fabio Wibmer on a captivating journey along the fearsome Streif. Be amazed by his skill and watch him push boundaries on the iconic downhill ski course in Austria on his mountain bike.

Country
Austria
Director
Christoph Thoresen, Fabio Wibmer
Producer
Tobi Reindl, Thomas Wernhart
Production Company
Legs of Steel in coorperation with Sick Cinema
Has subtitles
Yes
From the film Undammed

Undammed

17Mins

After witnessing a massive fish kill on her ancestral home waters, Yurok tribal attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis dedicated her life to reversing the generations-long destruction wrought by the Klamath River dams. Undammed follows her journey to free the Klamath, from testifying before Congress to passing down fishing traditions within her young family.

Year
2024
Country
United States
Director
Shane Anderson
Producer
Shane Anderson
Production Company
Patagonia Films, Swiftwater Films
Has subtitles
No
From the film Welcome to the Pit

Welcome to the Pit

14Mins

In 2011, Steve Matthews had a bright idea. With his kids completely hooked on snowboarding, he rallied a few friends and set out to build Yellowknife’s first and only rope tow.

Year
2024
Country
Canada
Director
Seth Gillis
Producer
Charlène Brochu
Has subtitles
No
From the film Wild Days

Wild Days (Tour Edit)

49Mins

Four friends from Savoie have a crazy idea: 50 days of self-sufficiency in Alaska's Denali massif. Wild Days takes us overland on a gruelling overland journey to a place where time drifts, spirits wander off, and where friendships are created and then tested by commitment.

Year
2024
Country
France
Director
Yohan Guignard
Producer
Pascal Barneville
Production Company
L'Endroit
Has subtitles
Yes
Advisory

coarse language