February 18, 2005 Boise State Presents Sixth Annual Sawtooth Film Festival Featuring The Cutting Edge In Outdoor Sports

click images below for full size print quality views:     Boise State University presents the sixth annual Sawtooth Mountain Film Festival from 7-10 p.m. Friday, March 4, in the Special Events Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 if purchased from Feb. 21-March 3 at the Outdoor Program Office, located on the east side of the Student Recreation Center, or $7 at the door.   The festival went independent this year and is now highlighting the talent of local athletes and directors. This year’s festival includes 10 films that speak to the heart and soul of adventure. The evening brings together enthusiasts from the climbing, biking, skating, skiing, boarding and whitewater communities to celebrate the outdoors. As in past years, there will be lots of raffle prizes from big name manufacturers and local businesses. Call (208) 426-1946 for more information.   The films are:   “Parallelojams” — Indian Creek, Utah, 2005, 45 minutes. Directed and produced by Peter Mortimer. The art of climbing Utah’s sandstone towers lies in the conviction of these talented climbers.  Fingers, hands, elbows, feet and knees are all used to secure the climbers as they ascend these difficult cracks.  This hilarious and insightful narrative film offers a unique perspective on this pure form of climbing. Focus: Adventure Sports Type: Rock Climbing Rating: General   “One World” — Jackson, Wyo., 2004, 14 minutes. Directed and produced by Arden Oksanen and Trask McFarland. “One World” transcends the sport of kayaking by uniting lifestyles, cultures and athletes in an exploration of the rivers of Zambia. Focus: Adventure Sports/ Travel Type: Whitewater Kayaking/ Travel Rating: General   “The Big Nasty” — New Plymouth, Idaho, 2004, 4 minutes. Produced by Ronda Gibbons and Ron Dillon. On a private piece of land in New Plymouth lies the home of the Big Nasty, the only unclimbed competitive hill in the world. This clip offers a glimpse into the world of competitive hill climbing. This is a motor-sport stripped to it bare essence — one rider, one machine and one big hill. Whoever gets to the top the fastest takes the prize. Focus: Motorsports Type: Motorsports Hill Climb Rating: General   “Lateral Movement” — Boise, Idaho, 2004, 10.5 minutes. Produced by Colin Clark. “Lateral Movement” follows two Boise skateboarders on their quest for epic grinds and flips.  The film offers a fast paced look at the serious talent and determination of several young, local urban athletes. Focus: Urban Sports Type: Skateboarding Rating: General   “BMX Rally” — Boise, Idaho, 2004, 4.5 minutes. Directed and produced by Justin Brown and James Dralle. This clip offers a breathtaking collage of the best freestyle and flatland BMX riders in the world doing just what they do best … going big. Focus: Urban Sports Type: BMX — freestyle and flatland Rating: General   “The Scene” — Boise, Idaho, 2004, 14 minutes. Directed and produced by Jake Hawkes. A group of friends called the “801 Club,” who live, hang out and ride from a house in Boise, demonstrate their difficult and stylized riding styles on the trails and trials courses of the Northwest.  They are searching for a legitimate freeride venue. Focus: Urban Sports Type: Free Ride — Mountain Biking Rating: General   “Kayaking in Sri Lanka” — Ketchum, Idaho, 2005, 25 minutes. Directed and produced by Sean Glaccum. This is a film that offers a glimpse into the history, culture and wildlife of Marco Polo, one of the finest islands in the world. Two Idaho kayakers travel to see and experience the islands abundant beauty, wildlife and colorful cultures. See the white sand coastlines, 7,000-foot mountain ranges and national parks before the Tsunami devastated the region. Focus: Adventure Sports/ Travel Type: Whitewater Kayaking/Travel Rating: General   “Wonderland Project” — Seattle, Wash., 2004, 6 minutes. Directed and produced by Riley Morton. “The Wonderland Project” is the name that two friends gave their shared goal: to circumnavigate Washington’s Mount Rainer in a record-breaking 24 hours. This film short details the story of their challenge and how their partnership was strained in the face of an immense physical and emotional challenge. Focus: Adventure Sports Type: Trail Running Rating: General   “Soul Purpose” — Jackson, Wyo., 2004, 12 minutes. Produced by Todd Jones, Dirk Collins, Steve Jones and Corey Gavitt. Capturing the best of adventure skiing and snowboarding entirely on 16 mm film, the producers offer the audience a breathtaking view into the lives, talent and bravado of the featured athletes as they descend some of the world’s biggest mountains. Focus: Adventure Sports Type: Big Mountain Skiing and Snowboarding Rating: General   “Thursday: Everyday is an Adventure” — Venice Beach, Calif., 2004, 4 minutes. Photography by David McClain, directed and produced by Merge Productions. “Thursday” is a collection of still images set to music that speaks to the adventure embedded in everyday life. Focus: Lifestyle Type: Photography Rating: General   Event Sponsors: Boise State University Outdoor Program, Patagonia, Horny Toad, Smith, KAVU, AIRE, Voile, Idaho River Sports and many more.   -30-   Contact: Geoff Harrison, Outdoor Program, (208) 426-2628 Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Relations, (208) 426-3275