March 12 6:30pm
2026
Del Oro Theater
Downtown Grass Valley
2026 Line Up
"In Cold Blood & by Heart" is an intimate mountain film told through the inner voice of a rider torn between fear and obsession. As he moves between high-stakes competitions and raw backcountry adventures, we witness a search for balance between adrenaline and family, ambition and peace. No interviews, no showboating—just one man’s honest dialogue with the mountains. A visual and emotional journey into what truly drives us. In the end, it’s not about the best ride—it’s about feeling fully alive.After his fourth Freeride World Tour victory, Victor de Le Rue returns to the mountains, the place where he feels most alive. The film follows him as he pushes his sport further, exploring new ways of approaching
freeriding. It is not only about performance, but also about his personal journey through life.
Victor reflects on the balance between calculated risk and the constant desire to progress.
The story unfolds between the immensity of high mountains and the intimacy of family life.
Through breathtaking landscapes, the film reveals his thoughts and emotions with honesty.
It shows the freedom he finds in riding, but also the vulnerability behind his choices.
At its core, the film is an intimate portrait of an athlete searching for meaning.
It becomes a testimony of passion, resilience, and humility.
Above all, it is an act of sharing — of his vision, his feelings, and his love for the mountains.Run Time: 35:39
A film by Alex Heitler
Main filmers: Noa Barrau
Alex Heitler
Additional cinematography:
Adrien Riu
Romeo Ceas
Guido Perrini
Aubon Vaissiere
Etienne Merel
Freeride World Tour
Sound: P-Rock
Thanks for the support to
@TheNorthFace
@JonesSnowboardsVideos
@Oakley
Fase
Compagnie du Mont Blanc
Farming turns
Chris Rubens was living the dream. As a professional skier, for years he travelled the globe in search of the best skiing, until an expedition to Greenland brought the reality of climate change and his impact into sharp focus.
Forced to confront his footprint and values, he takes action, risking his career as an athlete to become an organic farmer in a quest to foster a stronger, more sustainable community and connection to the mountains.Run time: 25:29
Director: Anthony Bonello
Producer: Chris Rubens – Jesse Ambrogi-Yason
Executive producer: Picture
Cinematography : Anthony Bonello
Additional Cinematography: Peter Wojnar
Featuring: Chris Rubens, Jesse Johnston-Hill, Huxley Rubens, Eric Hjoleifson, Greg Hill and Kevin Hjertaas
Editor: Anthony Bonello
Archive footage : Switchback Entertainment
Music: Courtesy of Lens distortion Artlist
Photography: Bruno Long
Sound mixing & sound design: Jeff Yellen Ridgeline Sound
Color: Mike Gamble
Main sponsor: Picture
Sponsors: Atomic, Revelstoke Tourism, Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Country: Canada
YUMI
A ski short film about the Japanese legend of Baku-san. Pluto came to Hokkaido chasing the dream of perfect snow. Ten days later, that dream had curdled into unease. Among the mountains we uncovered the legend of Baku-san, the nightmare eater. But when you ask Baku-san too often, he doesn’t just eat your nightmares, he leaves you with new ones.Run Time : 07:53
Presented by: Salomon and Db
Directed, produced & edited: Toby Ryter
Cinematography: Toby Ryter & Benoît Grandjean
Photography: Benoît Grandjean, Noëlle Zahnd & Toby Ryter
Skiers:
@tobyryter@plutomaudsley
@ben_nav
Music composed & performed by Cam Blackwood
Music supervisor: Christabel Zahnd
Sound design & mix: Thibault Fouques, Mix & Mouse
Voice over: Yasuyuki Shimanuki & Ran Shimanuki
Graphic design: Rim Atelier
Featuring: Pluto Maudsley, Toby Ryter & Benoît Grandjean
Supported by: Gerax, Alpingaraget, Moonlight Mountain Gear, HAE and Fubuki
2025 Movies
RESONANCE
Resonance is an artistic short film that captures the poetry of skiing as a deeply personal experience. Following Konstantin Ottner across the landscapes of Japan and Norway, the film explores how the rhythm of movement, varied sounds, and the harmony of diverse settings create a resonant connection between the observer, mountain, and environment.Run Time: 7:36
A film by Dani Niederkofler and Konsti Ottner
Featuring: Konsti Ottner
Editing: Dani Niederkofler
Filmers in order: Dani Niederkofler, Raphael Pöham, Max Draeger, Fabian Spindler
Locations: Japan, Norway & Tirol
Still Photographer: Max Draeger
With the support of : Ortovox, Armada, Julbo & Downdays
neverender.
Wiley Miller and crew chase snow across the North American 2026 winter season. A visual roller coaster through the lines, airs, butters, turns and burns. Shot in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and British Columbia.Featuring: Wiley Miller, Giray Dadali, Isaac Freeland, Karl Fostvedt, Eric Geffel, and Carson Sharp.
Directed by: Edward Clem and Sean Obrien
Cinematography by: Edward Clem, Axel Peterson, Ben Kaden
Photography: Jonathan Finch
Editing by: Sean ObrienSupported by:
Stio https://www.stio.com/
Sweet Protection https://www.sweetprotection.com/
Backcountry Access https://backcountryaccess.com/
Daymaker Touring https://www.daymakertouring.com/
Dynafit / Pomoca https://www.dynafit.com/en-us
Auclair Gloves https://auclair.com/
Sky Above Sky Below
An experimental snowboarding short movie, inspired by the philosophy of the ancient Chinese oracle book, I Ching. The creative manifests through action and embodiment.Filmed in Patagonia Argentina, Switzerland, Italy and Germany.
Mix digital, handy cam and analog filming.Officially selected for IF3 festival!Run Time: 10:44
Directed by Yuri Ghione Ottavi & Maca Taiz Valle
Featuring snowboarding Maca Taiz Valle
Produced Cumulus Nimbus Production & Maca Taiz Valle
Filmed and edited by Yuri Ghione Ottavi
Sound Track produced by Luca Cantarini
Graphics & Poem by Maca Taiz Valle
Colour & Sound design Yuri Ghione Ottavi
Mix & Master Patrizio Porri
@cumulusnimbuss
@taizlunaz
@yurighione
@lucacantarini_
WHO IS NED?
A snowboard film in search of the creative spirit.Ned is a question, not an answer. But if you've ever hiked the same feature all day, stacked footy in the street, or helped shovel the take-off, you might already have met him. Blending claymation, animation, and raw action, 'Who Is Ned?' follows the Nidecker crew across the globe . Highlights include Jawbreaker in Jackson Hole, the first session at France's legendary Avoriaz Gap in 13 years, and a pilgrimage to Area 241 – Mike Basich's DIY resort in the Tahoe wilderness.Run Time: 8:59
A film by Samuel McMahonStarring:
Craig McMorris
Mons Røisland
Sebby K
Ruki Tobita
Jed Sky
Maisie Hill
Cooper Branham
Mathieu Crepel
Mela Stalker
Taylor Gold
Paul Veron
John Sebastian
Natalie Allport
Mike Basich
Lala Zaveska
Arthur Milleville
Kealan Venning
and other responsible citizens.
Shot on location in California, Wyoming, Utah, Alberta, Ontario, Switzerland, France and Norway.
Music:
'Cross The Street' by Junior Varsity
'Bang' by Las Melenas
2025 Line up
RETURN
The power team of Torstein Horgmo, Charles Beckinsale and Jeff Pensiero from Baldface Valhalla has forever changed the landscape of snowboarding by melding big mountain riding with man-made fantasy features creating extensive flowy lines that have never before been attempted. Journey with the crew as they maximize their airtime revisiting the north island of Japan and exploring the Valhalla mountain range of the interior British Colombia in Canada. With the skills of Tim Manning and Gabriel Kocher behind the lens, this is a cinematic journey that will stir the senses.Run time: 39.47
Producer: Shredbots
Darkhorse
In today’s era of outdoor adventure sports where social media followers, engagement, and ‘likes’ have shaped the industry, an important question remains unanswered: If a snowboarder rides a steep, exposed line in the Whistler backcountry and no one sees it or hears it, did it really happen? Joe Lax would put this age-old philosophical debate to rest— “Who cares”?A 44-year-old Pemberton local, Lax has created a life defined by snowboarding, family, and wildfire. Despite his accolades in the mountains, leaving his mark on the iconic lines of British Columbia that have defined an industry, you’ve likely never heard of him. And he’s happy to keep it that way.Run time: 24:44
Featuring: Joe Lax & Joel Loverin
Produced by: Reelwater Productions
SOUL RUN
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed ride in DAVID MEIER's latest project, SOUL RUN! In this action-packed movie, David takes on the Arlberg like never before, executing a James Bond-style stunt on his skis that will leave you on the edge of your seat. From big mountain skiing to conquering a massive road gap, David pushes the limits of what's possible on snow.This incredible feat was made possible by the support of Head Ski, Tyrolia Bindings, Ski Zürs AG, Lech Zürs Tourismus, Ski Arlberg West, VoÜs, and Bühlhof.Run time: 9:24
Featuring: David Meier
Presented by: Heads & Tyrolia Bindings
hinterland
Do you hate lines, $20 chicken tenders and tracked out slopes? Do you spend too much time in the red snake when you want to spend more time on your snowboard? Sounds like you need hinterland. Side effects may include uncontrollable grins, stoke verbalization and endless pow turns.Hinterland is the newest snowboard film brought to you by Factotum Project. This season we partnered with Madison Blackley and hit the road, touring the wild west in search of untouched slopes and good vibes.Run time: 19:03
Featuring: Madison Blackley
Produced by: Factotum Project
Blue Hour
In a delicate pause between life's peaks and valleys, a skier navigates the quiet beauty of in-betweens—where joy lingers not in grand moments, but in the soft, weightless transitions between dreams and reality.
Run time: 4:50
Featuring: Amie Engerbretson - Skier/Ahtlete - Producer
Sophie Danison - Director - Editor
Leslie Hittmeier - Cinematographer
