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2020/21 Virtual World Tour – Amber Program

Use the film listings below to explore information on all the films within the program. 

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Film Program Length: Approximately 2 hours. 

  • The program costs $18.50 CAD / $15 USD, and has a 3-day rental period.

  • The rental period begins immediately upon viewing (as soon as you press play). 

  • You will need to have an internet or wifi connection to view the films, as they are available only through online streaming (not download). Note: The only way to view the programs offline is via the Festival app, after the initial online purchase.

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Amber Film Program

The Legend of Tommy G

5Mins

Where in the world is Tommy G? The Belgian freerider has been a bit aloof lately and wild rumours have been spreading throughout the mountain bike world. Rumours about breaking the sound barrier, riding on water and detonating berms with the sickest of styles.

2020
Canada
Darcy Wittenburg
Scott Jewett
Anthill Films
No

G

The Elder (The Winter)

11Mins

The Ainu are an ancient people of Japan, who largely inhabit Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's four main islands. For centuries, Ainu elders have passed down important history, songs, and dances through oral lore. In a remote Kotan called Lake Akan, these traditions live on today.

2020
United States
Tim Kemple
Aimee Tetreault
Camp4 Collective
Yes

G

Tempo. Movements in Mountains

4Mins

Tempo: Movements in Mountains is a conceptual exploration of the connection Kyle Richardson finds between his athletic pursuits in Boulder's Flatirons, and his background as a musician. Experienced through three short movements, Kyle performs a live score in a visceral interpretation of his expression in the hills.

2020
Thomas Woodson
Thomas Woodson
Yes

G

Image from the film Climbing Blind

Climbing Blind (Tour Edit)

46Mins

Jesse Dufton was born with 20% central vision. As his sight continues to degenerate his climbing continues to make remarkable progress. Despite his devastating condition Jesse takes on bigger challenges by attempting to be the first blind person to lead climb the iconic Old Man of Hoy in Scotland.

2019
United Kingdom
Alastair Lee
Alastair Lee
Posing Productions
No

Slack Sisters

4Mins

Four female highliners share about the art and sport of highlining and the wisdom each have gained from their time on the line.

2020
Jefe Greenheart, Kelly Greenheart
Jacob Laub, Kelly Greenheart
Circus Picnic
No

G

Natural Mystic

3Mins

Come aboard for three minutes of thundering skiing with Sam Favret through the Aiguilles Rouges of Chamonix, no gimmicks or tricks and no music. Instead, the sound of the elements immerses you into the tracks of this local Chamonix rider.

2019
France
Maxime Moulin
Sam Favret
Invade Media Production
No
G

Imagine

11Mins

For years Kieren D’Souza has been planning a new speed record on the 53-kilometre route up Mt. Friendship, a peak towering above Manali, the town in Himachal Pradesh where D’Souza lives. Usually, teams rope up, carry ice axes, and take four or five days to reach the summit and get back to base camp. If something goes wrong, you’re on your own. Hoping to set a snowball in motion, Kieren sets off with the goal of inspiring Indians to experience mountains in a different way.

2020
India
Prashant Bhatt
4Play Media And Communication LLP
Yes

PG

Return to El Guayas

32Mins

Award-winning filmmaker Ben Stookesberry joins up with Red Bull paddler Rafa Ortiz and long-time expedition kayaker Lane Jacobs to attempt the first descent of one of Colombia’s wildest rivers: El Rio Guayas. Ben, Lane, and Rafa reach the river with a perfect flow and perfect weather. In the middle of night two, rain pours down, leaving the team stranded in the most remote part of the canyon. With rumors of armed groups in mind, they paddle blindly into the now flooded unknown river.

2020
United States
Ben Stookesberry
Ben Stookesberry
Clear H2O Films
No
PG, Coarse Language

The Secret of Bottom Turn Island

3Mins

Snowboarder Alex Yoder searches to the ends of the earth for the lost art of "snow-surfing" only to find the answers he seeks on Bottom Turn Island.

2019
Ian Durkin
Alex Yoder
No

G