News Release
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February 21, 2006
Boise State Presents Cutting-Edge Sawtooth Mountain Film
Festival March 3
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Photography Credit:
First Two: Michael Weyer, Middle: Sean Glaacum, Last Two: Wet and
Twisted Productions |
Join the Boise State University Outdoor Programs for the
seventh annual Sawtooth Mountain Film Festival March 3 in the Special Events
Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the first film starts at 7:30 p.m. Cost
is $5 for advance tickets or $8 at the door. Advance tickets can be
purchased from 1-7 p.m. through March 2 at the Student Recreation Center.
Several raffle prizes will be awarded from big-name manufacturers and local
businesses.
The festival went independent in 2005 and is now highlighting the talents of
both local and international athletes and directors. This year’s festival
includes 11 films that speak to the heart and soul of adventure.
The selected films feature incredible displays of commitment, talent, skill
and courage in the sports of whitewater kayaking, base jumping, rock
climbing, mountain biking, skiing, telemarking and snowboarding. All are
produced by independent directors.
Featured films for 2006 are:
Between the Earth and Sky, produced by Frank Pickell, Rattle Can
Films. A team of paragliders journey into the Khumbu region of Nepal to
climb and fly from the high peaks and share the joys of free-flight through
tandem paragliding with the Sherpa people.
Where the Sun Never Sets, produced by Rob Coffey. Experience whitewater
kayaking through the eyes of Rosie Cripps as she explores Norway’s virgin
rivers.
Neige, produced by Michael Weyer. Journey with a local videographer to
the untracked steeps of the European Alps as he searches out snowboard lines
with the Swiss locals.
Living the Dream … Falling, produced by Miles Daisher. Join Twin Falls
BASE jumper Miles Daisher as he lives out his dream by free falling from
everything in sight. You won't believe what this local lunatic is doing.
PWO5, produced by Noah and Jonah Howell. A group
of Telemark skiers experience the wonders of Utah’s backcountry and push the
limits of free-heel ski lines.
Huck’d, produced by Wet and Twisted Productions. A group of Irish
kayakers start on their backyard runs then travel to test the demanding
Class V waters of Africa.
Sessions, produced by Tough Guy Productions. Beautiful cinematography
offers a window into the heart and soul of free-heel backcountry travel in
the Sierras.
The Second Step, produced by Lysis Films. Warren MacDonald, a double leg
amputee demonstrates that we all have the ability to pull off some pretty
incredible things. Experience his 28-day epic trek and climb of Federation
Peak, Australia’s most challenging mountain.
The Collective, produced by Darcy Wittenberg and Jamie Houssian. Shot
on 16mm film, The Collective portrays the newest, cutting-edge
freeride progressions and explores the thoughts and personalities of the
riders leading the sport.
Splitter, produced by Russ Holcomb and Jonathan Copp. Splitter
peers into the minimalist’s approach to expedition climbing, where an
“expedition” can consist of just two friends and the fiery ember of a dream.
Hypoxia II (Ethiopia), produced by Rob Coffey and Nick Doran. A group
of international kayakers fend off crocodiles, hippopotamuses, locals and
big rapids to claim the first kayak source to sea expedition on the Blue
Nile in Ethiopia.
Event Sponsors include Boise State’s Outdoor Programs, Patagonia, Horny
Toad, AIRE, Smith, KAVU, Montrail, Voile, Idaho River Sports, Alpenglow and
many more. For more information, call (208) 426-1946 or visit
rec.boisestate.edu/sawtoothmountainfilmfest.
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Contact: Geoff Harrison, Outdoor Programs Office, (208) 426-2628,
gharriso@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208)
426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu
Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in
Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190
undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within
eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise
State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and
public service.
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Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007