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courtesy the Whistler Film Festival> |
When the world-famous skiing community of Whistler, British
Columbia, takes on a project, it can't help but snowball. And
this year's edition of the Whistler Film Festival is no exception.
From December 2-5, you'll find more action in the theatres than
on the slopes as a record 33 features and mid-lengths plus 60
short films are screened at venues around the village. Boasting
a remarkable 93 films with subject matter that ranges far beyond
the great outdoors, the 2004 festival is movie madness in the
continent's favourite winter resort.
The festival roars out of the gate at the opening gala with
Crazy Canucks, a 2004 film celebrating the athletic endeavours
of alpine skiers Ken Read, Steve Podborsky, Dave Irwin, Dave
Murray and Jim Hunter, who rocked the world with their explosive
downhill style in the mid-1970s. The four-day program continues
with nine world premieres that explore what the spirit of filmmaking — and
Whistler — is all about: risk-taking, passion and exhilaration.
But this is a film festival, and even the adventure program
offers more than adrenalin highs. The story of controversial
transgendered B.C. downhill mountain biker Michelle Dumaresq
is chronicled in 100% Woman. Passengers of Everest is the tale
of a couple's journey to the top of the world. Call it Karma
portrays an insider's peek at Tibet, while ScaredSacred searches
for hope in "the darkest moments of human history." Being Caribou
pays homage to the natural history of one of the North's most
threatened mammals.
A homegrown not-for-profit that shares its community's expansive
global perspective, the Whistler Film Festival also offers a
series of dynamic workshops that provide filmmakers with an
opportunity to share insights and information. There is also
a handful of juried awards, including the $10,000 Phillip Borso
Award for Best Canadian Feature Film.
At the best of times, Whistler has an awesome après ski life.
From December 2-5, the only place for adventure-loving film
fiends is definitely off the slopes.
Visit www.whistlerfilmfestival.com for
a complete schedule of films, events and workshops.
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