Films from the Banff Film Festival World Tour to be shown at the 2004 festival

The 2004 selection of films features a diverse and interesting range of subjects.

Focused: Shane McConkey * Custom World Tour Version (USA, 2002, 10 minutes)

Directors/Producers: Steve Winter, Murray Wais, Scott Gaffney

Shane McConkey takes his usual antics on snow - and off - to the next level.

Focus: Skiing
Type: Action
Rating: General - mild swearing
Adrenaline Factor: High
Broadcast: No
Subtitles: No

Xtreme Tramping - The Lord of the Springs (Canada , 2003, 7 min)

Director: Todd Forsbloom Producers: Todd Forsbloom, Jeremy Smith

This mockumentary follows an elite team of Xtrampers searching for the perfect backyard trampoline. The tricks, the tramps, the trespassing and the adrenaline highs all come to life in this hilarious comedy.

Focus: Satire
Type: Humour
Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: Medium
Broadcast: No
Subtitles: No

The Other Final - 2003 GRAND PRIZE WINNER (Netherlands, 2002, 53 minutes)

Director: Johan Kramer Producer: Jacqueline Kouwenberg - KesselsKramer

On the same day as Germany and Brazil played in the World Cup Final in Japan , the national teams of Bhutan and Montserrat met in an officially sanctioned, friendly match in Thimphu , the Bhutanese capital. Ranked at the very bottom of international soccer, they played strictly for the love of the game. The film

follows the two teams in their respective countries as they prepare for the match, travel to the stadium and play in the Other Final.

Focus: Culture
Type: Documentary
Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: Medium
Broadcast: Europe
Subtitles: no

Front Range Freaks: Biscuit * Custom World Tour Version (USA, 2003, 3 minutes)

Director/Producer: Peter Mortimer

With encouragement from owner Tom, Biscuit - a small dog with an appetite for big climbs - makes her way up difficult and committing rock faces.

Focus: Climbing
Type: Action/Humour
Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: High
Broadcast: No
Subtitles: No

ROCKSTARS! - One Steep Planet * Custom World Tour Version
(Switzerland, 2003, 12 minutes)

Director: Alec Wohlgroth Producer: Halsundbeinbruch Film

The Swiss Alps provide the backdrop for variety of wild stunts and escapades on and off the bike.

Focus: Mountain Biking
Type: Action
Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: High
Broadcast: Europe
Subtitles: Yes

Part Animal, Part Machine (Canada, 2003, 11 minutes)

Director/Producer: Will Gadd

Warren Macdonald is an aspiring ice climber on a mission to climb Canada 's premier ice route, the Weeping Wall, with some friends. His tactics are a bit different (he is missing both legs), but he gets the job done in a lively and compelling manner.

Focus: Climbing
Type: Action
Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: Medium
Broadcast: No
Subtitles: No

Unlimited Winter * Custom World Tour Version (Canada, 2003, 5 minutes)

Director/Producer: David McMahon

Mixing traditional and modern cross-country skiing, "Unlimited Winter" provides a dynamic and unusual look this sport. Featuring Olympic medallist Beckie Scott.

Focus: XC skiing
Type: Action
Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: Medium
Broadcast: No
Subtitles: No

2003 BEST FILM ON CLIMBING

Eiger North Face - In the Footsteps of Its First Climbers
(Eiger-Nordwand - Auf den Spuren der Erstbesteiger) (Switzerland, 2002, 52 minutes)

Directors: Frank Senn, Thomas Ulrich Producer: Otto Honegger

In 2002, the accomplished mountaineers Stephan Siegrist and Michal Pitelka take on the challenge of climbing the Eiger's infamous North Face using equipment similar to that available to the first-ascent party in 1938. The documentary follows the two men in their attempt to repeat the original feat and observes

their battles with themselves, the Eiger's North Face and their unusual, outdated equipment.

Focus: Alpine Climbing
Type: Historical
Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: Low
Broadcast: Oct/02, April/03 & July/03 Europe only
Subtitles: Yes
Language: German/Swiss

Das Rad Das Rad (Rocks) - Best Short Mountain Film

Heidi Wittlinger and Chris Stenner (Germany, 8’)

A unique look at time, and a profound statement about how transient we humans are.

Sister Extreme 2003 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD WINNER (Canada, 2003, 30 minutes)

Showing Saturday 21st with Doug Scott

Directors/Producers: Glen Crawford, Brad Wrobleski Production Co: Glen Crawford Production Services

"Spinal Tap with Crampons"! This satirical mockumentary features Rex Van Fuegoshmidt and Jeff Z. as they attempt the first ascent of the notorious west face of the Middle Sister in the Canadian Rockies. During this "out there" climb, Rex and Jeff shed light on the mystery surrounding the tragic disappearance of legendary Dutch alpinist Rexal Van Fuegoshmidt. With commentary by renowned climbers Barry Blanchard, Will Gadd, and Pat Morrow, Sister Extreme's humour and local connection made it People's Choice at the Banff Festival.

Focus: Climbing/Humour
Type: Humour
Rating: General
Adrenaline Factor: Medium
Broadcast: No
Subtitles: No