There's a tense moment before every grand performance where apprehension turns to belief, and preparation meets presentation. We follow the interwoven journey of a skier and a rapper as they individually navigate this moment on stages of their own choosing.
Two of the world’s most accomplished ski mountaineers, Christina Lustenberger and Guillaume Pierrel, have carved their names into history with bold first descents across the globe. Now, turning their sights on Mount Robson, the highest and most formidable peak in the Canadian Rockies, they retrace the steps of pioneering alpinists who came before them, pushing the line between past and present. Battling towering walls of ice, snow and rock, unpredictable weather, and the weight of a dream that has challenged generations, their journey becomes as much about resilience and legacy as it is about the pursuit of a descent few have ever dared to imagine. Logline:Two world-class ski mountaineers attempt a daring first descent of Mount Robson’s South Face, retracing the footsteps of alpine pioneers and the weight of a legacy that has challenged generations.
Best Day Ever follows the stories of adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they navigate the relentless challenges of their disabilities with humour and attitude. Along the way, they embrace the tremendous support, friendship and joy they find in their rural Vermont riding community.
In Mongolia's timeless Altai Mountains, 13-year-old Kharakoz embodies a captivating blend of ancestral traditions and modern influences. As she learns the ancient art of eagle-hunting, the film delves into the powerful ripple effect of passing this sacred knowledge to girls.
In the vast, rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains and high desert, ranching women, their dogs, horses, and cattle, share powerful connections that reveal nature’s quiet ways. This is the story of four species - dog, horse, cow, human – and the confluence of their lives on the range, in the mountains and high desert. This is a story about tiny moments of understanding and connection, unseen by most, appreciated by few. These moments are rich with meaning and speak to connecting with nature in a way that honors intuition and experience.
Georgia Astle, Casey Brown, Carson Storch, and Tom van Steenbergen battle the elements.
My name is Tishna Marlowe, I was raised in a traditional family with traditional elders in an isolated community north of sixty. A one-hour plane ride from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
I come from a place called Lutselke, ‘Place of Small Fish’; we resided on the east arm of the great slave lake in the Northwest Territories, on the caribou migration route. My people, ‘Ethen Dene’ people of the caribou have resided here since time immoral, generation upon generations. We are Chipewyan, keepers of the caribou on ‘Land of the Ancestors’.
This community is what inspires me; the way of life of the people; the country and most of all my family. I feel traditional fashion is such a vital component to all cultures. With traditional knowledge, and arts being lost at a rapid pace, I feel relearning these arts is so very vital for all nations across this globe.
My passion for fashion and being from 2 world is what lead me to going back to school at 42 years old with children. I graduated from Olds College in Calgary with a Diploma in Costume Design and Fashion Design 2 years later. This education has allotted me to work on many diverse projects and opportunities. The projects I enjoy the most is teaching and passing on my skills.
The ‘passing on’ of knowledge is about human connections and interactions. It is about each 'generations legacy' no matter the family or race on this Earth. I connect my art to my culture and family. The mediums I use in the garments is the message, “the medium is the message”. For example, I use fish scales in leu of sequence. Those fish scales were harvest from one of my family’s fish harvest’s. The medium represents my connection to family, community, and land.
Recently I was the Head Costume Designer for a new series called "Tales from the Rez", a 6 episodes series. Being on this set and creating costumes for this series is extremely important to our indigenous community as, these stories, written, produced, and designed by indigenous people, is so important as some of us are relearning our Culture and Ways of life.
I was also a recipient of the last Banff 2021 – Indigenous Haute Couture Residency, with has impacted by life both professionally and artistically. I am very passionate about this Program as our Indigenous Fashions and Culture are awaking the world and we are finally able to share our beautiful Fashions and Culture with the world. Banff has given us designers the space and equipment and help each designer to push their design limits. Banff also gives you a sense of belong and that your art is significant and meaningful.
Fashion is my platform and I use it to promote my culture through one of a kind piece’s. The garments tell a sorry of an artist caught between 2 worlds; who is trying to bridge the gap between the ‘Old and the Young’; where Murdered and Missing Indigenous Woman is an epidemic; in the mist of an ‘Indigenous Renaissance’. I believe it takes a village to grow ‘Culture’.
Milwaukee-born designer Sabrina Lombardo is the visionary behind Native Nation Designs, an Indigenous “slow-fashion” brand that celebrates identity, heritage, and innovation. Drawing from her Raramuri, Latinx, and Italian roots, Sabrina creates one-of-a-kind, gender-fluid pieces. Her work is distinguished by her incorporation of traditional techniques, blending classic silhouettes with modern elements to explore structure and fluidity. She is known for her innovative textile manipulation and her exploration of gender-fluid wearable art, pushing boundaries and redefining contemporary fashion.
Her creations have been featured in prominent publications such as Women’s Wear Daily, The Chronicle, Milwaukee Magazine, Imbued Magazine, ECO AGE, Service 95, The Shepherd Express, Daytime Chicago, Spectrum TV, and even on the iconic NY Times Square billboard.
In 2023, Sabrina received the Emerging Visionary Design Award, recognizing her groundbreaking approach to fashion and art. Her first solo exhibition, “Indigenous Elegance: A Celebration of Culture and Identity,” debuted in 2024 at the Milwaukee Harbor District, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Sabrina’s designs have graced major runways, including invitations to showcase at NYFW 2021, the Chicago Fashion Coalition Fashion Futures Showcase 2024, Native Fashion Week Santa Fe 2025, and the first inaugural Indigenous NYFW 2025.
Beyond her artistic achievements, Sabrina is deeply committed to education and community. She has taught and mentored at the Montclair Art Museum, Cardinal Stritch University, The Art Institute of Wisconsin, Penfield Montessori, Milwaukee Ho-Chunk Branch Office, and SEOTS. She also serves as Vice Chair on the board of Iwigara Holistic Hub, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit.
Through her artistry, Sabrina honors her heritage and inspires others to celebrate their own identities. Her work is a vibrant celebration of identity and innovation, rooted in tradition and inspired by the natural world. Her journey is a testament to the power of art in honoring heritage and embracing the beauty that surrounds us.
Qey, I'm a young native fashion designer in Montréal from the nation, Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk, primarily based In Cacouna. I graduated from fashion design at Cégep Marie-Victorin in Montréal. I would describe myself as a scavenger of trash and knowledge, and pretty, cool and awesome things.
