Paiute Perspectives on Water
Mukuntuweap, now better known as Zion National Park, is the poster child of public lands being
loved to death. Carlos Bullets, a Kaibab Paiute Elder, shares a love letter with us in his Native Paiute about the life and role of water within the park’s walls of sandstone. An excerpt from the feature documentary Forever Is Now, this short film serves as a unique and powerful collaboration between Zion National Park and the Kaibab Paiute Tribe.
(USA, 2024, 2 min.) Sean Slobodan, Travis Pitcher
Girls Riding High
Girls Riding High follows 19-year-old Lucy Hankins leading girls on a 25-mile backcountry bike trip in Alaska. This documentary shows how high-adrenaline sports combat youth addiction and mental health issues, highlighting impact on Alaska's youth.
(USA, 2024, 15 min) Katrin York
Between the Lines
Between the Lines is a moving reflection on what it means to be connected — to the water, to the fish, to one’s truest expression of self. The river is a thread that has been woven in and out of Alex Obregon’s life since he was three weeks old. While working as a raft guide in southern Chile, he found his love of fly fishing by way of whitewater, and simultaneously deepened his appreciation and understanding of all the spaces and species that a river holds.
Between the Lines es una reflexión conmovedora sobre la conexión con el agua, los peces y la propia identidad. El río ha sido un hilo constante en la vida de Alex Obregón desde que tenía tres semanas. Como guía de rafting en el sur de Chile, descubrió la pesca con mosca a través de los rápidos y, con ella, un amor profundo por los ecosistemas y especies que habitan el río.
(USA, 2024, 15 min.) Liz McGregor, Alex Obregon, Felipe Zanotti
Shift Tha Culture
Shift Tha Culture follows pro snowboarder Zeb Powell on a deeply personal journey of self-discovery and cultural impact. Set against the backdrop of Burton’s annual Culture Shifters event, the film explores Powell’s evolving connection to his Black identity and his mission to bring diversity to the mountains. Through his unique position as a trailblazer in snowboarding, Powell uses his platform to challenge norms, foster inclusivity and inspire a new generation to reimagine what’s possible in outdoor spaces. Blending powerful storytelling with stunning visuals, Shift Tha Culture is a celebration of community, resilience and the transformative power of representation.
(USA, 2025, 15 min) Malik Martin
The Changebaker
Manolo Betancur immigrated to the U.S. to chase the American Dream and escape the horrors of war in Colombia, where he was a captain in the Army. He uses nightmares of the past to fuel his mission to create jobs for fellow immigrants at his bakery in North Carolina. But after a string of ICE raids, the shop has become something more than just a trendy local spot for baked goods. It has become a hub for local activism, and a symbol of hope and resilience for the community. A sign hangs proudly at Betancur’s door for all to see: "Made in America by the Hands of Immigrants."
Manolo Betancur emigró a Estados Unidos buscando el sueño americano y huyendo de la guerra en Colombia, donde fue capitán del ejército. Sus pesadillas del pasado impulsan su misión: crear empleos para inmigrantes en su panadería en Carolina del Norte. Tras varias redadas de ICE, el local se transformó en mucho más que una panadería de moda: es un centro de activismo y un símbolo de esperanza y resistencia. En la puerta, un cartel lo dice claro: "Hecho en Estados Unidos por manos inmigrantes"
(USA, 2025, 16 min.) Courtney Dixon
Roots
In the Dominican Republic, baseball is more than just a sport — it’s a way of life. Every child dreams of playing in the “big leagues,” and nearly every adult knows someone who has. However, as the nation’s passion for baseball flourishes, its natural environment is under threat from rapid development. Essential mangroves, which provide vital ecological benefits, are being destroyed to make way for new infrastructure. A new initiative aims to ignite a nationwide passion for environmental conservation through the country’s love for baseball. En República Dominicana, el béisbol lo es todo. Pero mientras el país vive su pasión por el deporte, sus manglares —vitales para el ecosistema— están en peligro por el desarrollo. Una nueva iniciativa busca canalizar ese amor por el béisbol hacia la protección del medioambiente.
(USA, 2024, 12 min.) Danny Schmidt
GOOCHIE
Adaptive mountain biking has been gaining traction worldwide over the past few years, but its true potential is just getting started. Filmed at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park in British Columbia, Canada on the unceded territories of the Lil'wat Nation and Squamish Nation, Goochie spreads the stoke about a growing sport that’s rewriting the rules of the trail.
(Canada, 2024, 3 min.) Cole Bernier, Adam Price
What The River Knows
For the past several years, a lost Eden drowned under Lake Powell has been re-emerging, revealing the follies of the past and a new way forward for the Colorado River. What The River Knows is a film that explores this unique inflection point in a centuries-long history. At the same time that we are met with the need to redesign our systems of water management in the West, we are presented with the opportunity to restore one of the most stunning landscapes on the planet.
(USA, 2025, 34 min.) Diego Riley, Will Buckley
Strike - Mary Rand
Follow snowboarder Mary Rand on a few strategic strike missions to some of the snowiest locales in the world. First was a couple weeks in Japan’s fabled Hakuba region for some of the deepest snow of the season. Then came a quick stint near Rand’s home in Washington for some boot packing around the Mount Baker backcountry. The final stop on the world tour was with Alaska Heliskiing to get on some of the legendary spine lines outside Haines.
(USA, 2025, 3 min.) Liam Gallagher
