British Ski Film Fest

J Dogg — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 01:20:57 -0400

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This is a bit random for a Whistler based mag, but hey, you UK shredders need all the stoke you can get this time of year to convince you to quit whatever you're doing in the UK and head to the Alps or beyond. Here's some ski flicks to do just that...

ONE NIGHT OF BRITISH FREESKI FILM MAKING

Since 1999, when Snow Odyssey first hit the cinemas, British Freeski film making has grown massively each year. British freeski film making each year battles against low budget but each resultant film shows the undoubted talent of those both in front and behind the camera. In previous years with Snow's In The House and Coefficient Drag, the mid October cinema night has kick started the winter season and brought together a community of passionate freeskiers to celebrate the real start to the winter season.

This year the vibe is hitting even harder with the launch of not only Winter Requiem (the latest Warren Smith, Melody Sky and Guido Perrini film), but also Ski City (New production talent from Nic Watkins, Charlie Perkins and Nick Southwell) and Verbier Ride 06 - special edition (first ever British produced IFSA World Tour Freeskiing event). On the 16th October you will get to watch three 100% British produced movies that offer total contrast from art to action to record breaking Big Mountain line scores.

WINTER REQUIEM

Winter Requiem is the latest freeride movie from Warren Smith, Melody Sky and Guido Perrini. 'Packed with awe-inspiring imagery, Winter Requiem presents a creative montage of all that a winter season in the mountains holds in store. Through the eyes of the camera crew the film takes you on a visual and acoustic journey combining hard hitting hip hop beats and classical music symphonies. With extreme adrenaline action and the enduring beauty of ever changing weather patterns, the film comes together to form a Winter Requiem.

The film is sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain, Snow + Rock, Televerbier, Dark Summer + Faction Skis.

Film partners are Natives.co.uk, Ifyouski.com, Chrome Productions, Salvador + Amanda + Prince Charles Cinema. www.winter-requiem.com 20 mins

SKI CITY

Ski City is the first release by British Freeski film maker Nic Watkins with the assistance of Charlie Perkins and Nick Southwell. Inspired by Frank Miller's graphic novels and hit Film Sin City, Ski City is a UK only Ski Film that shows just how far both British freeskiing and production have come on. The film is centred around a combination of jaw dropping feats from Britain's top Freeskiers and a unique and highly original editing style incorporating all the incredible effects of the hit film Sin City.

Ski City is sponsored by Ski Club of Great Britain.

For more info including the trailer visit www.runjumpfly.net 30 mins

VERBIER RIDE 06 (SPECIAL EDITION) - IFSA WORLD FREESKIING TOUR EVENT

Verbier Ride 06 turned out to be one of the best freeskiing competitions in history. It was the first year that the Verbier Ride achieved IFSA World Freeskiing Tour status and the event also saw Tom Dunbar throw down one of the highest ever line scores in freeskiing event history. The Verbier Ride has never been shown in the cinema so this will be a one off chance to see the best ever Verbier Ride on the big screen. www.verbierride.com 29 mins

IMPORTANT STUFF!

WHERE: Prince Charles Cinema, Leicester Square, London www.princecharlescinema.com

WHEN: Monday 16th October, 8.30pm - 10.30pm (arrive a 8pm to get tickets and grab a beer) HOW: Get to the cinema on a first come first serve basis between 7.30pm and 8pm. Don't worry if your late, we will squeeze you in. Tickets cost £5 and include seating at the Prince Charles Cinema + entry to the After-Party. There are limited numbers of tickets (500) and they will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Payments is cash on the door. To reserve and confirm your ticket requirements please email melodysky@snowsportsynergy.com with RIDE FREESPORT FILM NIGHT in the subject heading.

AFTER-PARTY: After party location is Salvador + Amanda just two minutes walk from the cinema. For information on this location go www.salvadorandamanda.com

Doglotion.com - Freeskiing Community - winter requiem

British Ski Film Fest