2016 Red Rock Film Festival

Equal Footing
(USA) In English
(2016) 8 min. (16:9)

DIR Daniel Holz, Eric Elofson, Kaare Iverson, PRO Daniel Holz, SCR , DP , EDIT , MUS , CAST Kim Havell, Julie Heemstra

Wyoming’s remote and vast wilderness provides the perfect canvas for Alpinists Kim Havell and Julia Heemstra to redefine preconception of the feminine. Isolated and exposed, their presence breathes life into this bleak yet breathtaking landscape as they navigate sheer granite walls and explore the fabric of experience.

Why we Fly
(USA) In English
(2016) 23 min. (16:9)

DIR Tyler Lee, Dan Holmes, PRO Barry Barr, SCR , DP , EDIT , MUS , CAST Marshall Miller, Neil Amonson, Jesse Hall, Jeff Shapiro, Hartman Rector

Ever wondered what goes through someone’s mind as they jump from a helicopter above the Canadian Rockies? Then ride along with the Team KAVU athletes as they wingsuit, skydive, and speedride above scenic Fernie, British Columbia. This film features exhilarating point of view shots of the athletes in flight, along with footage of the raw beauty of mountainous B.C. But as visually stunning as it is, “Why we Fly” is much more than an extreme sport highlight reel. The documentary takes viewers beyond the visceral thrills to explore the emotions, technical preparation, motivations, and camaraderie of the athletes before, during, and after a jump. Come take a leap with these remarkable athletes.

Muir Song
(USA) In English
(2016) 4 min. (2.35:1)

DIR Janssen  Powers, PRO Mckinzy Powers, SCR Janssen Powers and Mckinzy Powers,  Narration Written by John Muir, DP Janssen Powers and Caleb Babcock, EDIT Janssen  Powers, MUS Ryan Taubert Revival and Imagine via The Music Bed, CAST Mckinzy Powers, Ryan Ottenad, Mindy Barringer, Narrated by Lou Whittaker

The inspiration for this film came from the director’s time living and being active in the Pacific Northwest. The goal was to capture the energy and attitude of exploring Washington through the eyes of people who do so religiously. The film is set to a quote by legendary conservationist John Muir, and narrated by infamous mountain climber, Lou Whittaker. With challenging locations, all of the gear was backpacked into remote areas in order to find unique angles of the PNW.

Strangers on the Earth
(Spain, USA) In English
(2016) 90 min. (1.78:1)

DIR Tristan Cook, PRO , SCR , DP , EDIT , MUS , CAST Dane Johansen

Perhaps Europe’s most popular pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago attracts wayfarers of all stripes to walk its ancient paths in search of meaning. One such pilgrim is Dane Johansen, an American cellist who in 2014 ventured to walk the Camino with his instrument on his back, performing music for his fellow pilgrims along the way. As Dane soon discovers, the paths we travel through life are often uncomfortably magnified by the reality of life on the Camino. Accompanied by the vast landscapes of Northern Spain, the haunting music of J.S. Bach for solo cello (performed by Johansen), and the very personal struggles and joys of the many pilgrims encountered along the way, Strangers on the Earth examines the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of the concept of ‘journey’ and the vital role it can play as part of the human experience.

Equal Footing
(USA) In English
(2016) 8 min. (16:9)

DIR Daniel Holz, Eric Elofson, Kaare Iverson, PRO Daniel Holz, SCR , DP , EDIT , MUS , CAST Kim Havell, Julie Heemstra

Wyoming’s remote and vast wilderness provides the perfect canvas for Alpinists Kim Havell and Julia Heemstra to redefine preconception of the feminine. Isolated and exposed, their presence breathes life into this bleak yet breathtaking landscape as they navigate sheer granite walls and explore the fabric of experience.

Why we Fly
(USA) In English
(2016) 23 min. (16:9)

DIR Tyler Lee, Dan Holmes, PRO Barry Barr, SCR , DP , EDIT , MUS , CAST Marshall Miller, Neil Amonson, Jesse Hall, Jeff Shapiro, Hartman Rector

Ever wondered what goes through someone’s mind as they jump from a helicopter above the Canadian Rockies? Then ride along with the Team KAVU athletes as they wingsuit, skydive, and speedride above scenic Fernie, British Columbia. This film features exhilarating point of view shots of the athletes in flight, along with footage of the raw beauty of mountainous B.C. But as visually stunning as it is, “Why we Fly” is much more than an extreme sport highlight reel. The documentary takes viewers beyond the visceral thrills to explore the emotions, technical preparation, motivations, and camaraderie of the athletes before, during, and after a jump. Come take a leap with these remarkable athletes.

2307: Winter’s Dream
(USA) In English
(2016) 103 min. (2.35:1)

DIR Joey Curtis, PRO Robert Beaumont, SCR Joey Curtis, DP Ian Coad, ED Ryan  Harris, Brad Comfort, MUS Joachim Horsley, CAST Paul Sidhu, Arielle Holmes, Anne-Solenne Hatte, Kelsey Watson, Brad Potts, Timothy DePriest, Fernando Argosino

Mankind has caused a new ice age. This nuclear winter forces surviving humans underground. Humanoids, genetically designed to withstand the extreme cold, serve as a labor force on the planet’s surface. When rogue Humanoids incite a violent rebellion, elite soldiers venture into the frozen wastelands to terminate the threat.

Muir Song
(USA) In English
(2016) 4 min. (2.35:1)

DIR Janssen  Powers, PRO Mckinzy Powers, SCR Janssen Powers and Mckinzy Powers,  Narration Written by John Muir, DP Janssen Powers and Caleb Babcock, EDIT Janssen  Powers, MUS Ryan Taubert Revival and Imagine via The Music Bed, CAST Mckinzy Powers, Ryan Ottenad, Mindy Barringer, Narrated by Lou Whittaker

The inspiration for this film came from the director’s time living and being active in the Pacific Northwest. The goal was to capture the energy and attitude of exploring Washington through the eyes of people who do so religiously. The film is set to a quote by legendary conservationist John Muir, and narrated by infamous mountain climber, Lou Whittaker. With challenging locations, all of the gear was backpacked into remote areas in order to find unique angles of the PNW.

Strangers on the Earth
(Spain, USA) In English
(2016) 90 min. (1.78:1)

DIR Tristan Cook, PRO , SCR , DP , EDIT , MUS , CAST Dane Johansen

Perhaps Europe’s most popular pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago attracts wayfarers of all stripes to walk its ancient paths in search of meaning. One such pilgrim is Dane Johansen, an American cellist who in 2014 ventured to walk the Camino with his instrument on his back, performing music for his fellow pilgrims along the way. As Dane soon discovers, the paths we travel through life are often uncomfortably magnified by the reality of life on the Camino. Accompanied by the vast landscapes of Northern Spain, the haunting music of J.S. Bach for solo cello (performed by Johansen), and the very personal struggles and joys of the many pilgrims encountered along the way, Strangers on the Earth examines the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of the concept of ‘journey’ and the vital role it can play as part of the human experience.

2307: Winter’s Dream
(USA) In English
(2016) 103 min. (2.35:1)

DIR Joey Curtis, PRO Robert Beaumont, SCR Joey Curtis, DP Ian Coad, ED Ryan  Harris, Brad Comfort, MUS Joachim Horsley, CAST Paul Sidhu, Arielle Holmes, Anne-Solenne Hatte, Kelsey Watson, Brad Potts, Timothy DePriest, Fernando Argosino

Mankind has caused a new ice age. This nuclear winter forces surviving humans underground. Humanoids, genetically designed to withstand the extreme cold, serve as a labor force on the planet’s surface. When rogue Humanoids incite a violent rebellion, elite soldiers venture into the frozen wastelands to terminate the threat.