The Swiss Machine

USA, 2010, 19 min.

Directors/Producer: Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen

Ueli Steck may be the greatest speed alpinist the world has ever seen. In this film he tells the stories of his record-breaking ascents in the Alps, accompanied by stunning aerial footage of him racing up 8,000-foot alpine faces. Ueli joins Alex Honnold in Yosemite to attempt speed records there. His ultimate goal: take his one-man alpine speed game to the largest, highest walls in the world.

Cold

SESSION 11: Sunday, October 16th, 7-10pm, Orpheum Theater

Cold

USA, 2011, 20 min.

Directors: Anson Fogel

Producers: Julie Kennedy and David Burden

There’s crazy; and then there’s cold crazy. For the past 26 years, 16 expeditions have tried and failed to climb one of Pakistan’s 8,000-meter peaks in winter. On February 2, 2011, with temperatures plummeting to 30 below and colder, Simone Moro, Denis Urubko, and Cory Richards became the first.

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Awards/Credits:

COLD: Grand Prize New Zealand Mountain Film fest, Charlie Fowler Award Telluride, Best Adventure Film 5 Point Film Festival, Best Film Squamish Film Festival, playing at Banff and many others this fall.

COLD – TRAILER from Anson Fogel

Seasons Winter

SESSION 11: Sunday, October 16th, 7-10pm, Orpheum Theater

Seasons Winter

USA, 2011, 5 min.

Directors: Skip Armstrong

Producers: Skip Armstrong

“Even in the darkest season of the year, there’s a lot of lightness to be found. You just have to go get it.” In this third installment from Skip Armstrong and Ryan Bailey, Brian Ward discovers an unexpected and newfound love for water in its frozen and expanded form.

Happy

SESSION 11: Sunday, October 16th, 7-10pm, Orpheum Theater

Happy

USA, 2011, 80 min.

Directors: Roko Belic

Producers: Eiji Han Shimizu and Frances Reid

This is a feature length documentary that leads viewers on a journey across five continents in search of the keys to happiness. The film addresses many of the fundamental issues we face in today’s society: how do we balance the allure of money, fame and social status with our needs for strong relationships, health and personal fulfillment? Through remarkable human stories and cutting edge science, the film leads us toward a deeper understanding of why and how we can pursue more fulfilling, healthier and happier lives.

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Festivals:

DurangoFilm Fest

PhoenixFilm Festival

AmsterdamFilm Festival (Grand Jury Prize)

ArizonaInternational Film Festival (Audience Choice Award)

Rincon International Film Festival (Best Documentary Award)

AtlantaFilm Festival

Santa CruzFilm Festival

LondonInternational Documentary Festival