Films

Main Hall

11:30 – Programme A – 90 mins

A Baffin Vacation – Love on Ice. Join adventurers Boomer and Sarah on a two-month epic Baffin vacation – kite skiing, skiing, climbing and white-water kayaking. Join adventures Erik and Sarah on yet another epic Baffin Vacation as they kite ski north along the remote coastline of Baffin. Over their 69 day holiday they ski mountains, climb an epic big wall, and cross a glacier in search of new rivers to white water kayak.

Going East A group of curious skiers on a mission to travel as far east as possible and ski along the way using only public transport. “Going East” is a self-documented film that follows a group of curious skiers on a mission to travel as far east as possible and ski along the way using only public transport. They want to find out if a three-week ski trip is doable by public transport and how far it can take them. As they traverse diverse mountain ranges, immerse themselves in various cultures, and spend over 140 hours in transit, they ultimately realize that the true essence of these trips lies not just in the skiing, but in the journey itself. Sustainability Notes: The film does not adresse sustainability directly but should inspire people to take public transportation more often and frequently. If these 3 skiers can travel with their whole equipment over 6.000km then it should be easy to take the train or bus for a few minutes or hours to go somewhere instead of using a car

IAN IAN is a powerful short film about defying age, chasing passion, and rewriting what’s possible. IAN is a powerful short film about defying age, chasing passion, and rewriting what’s possible. In a world that tells us to slow down, 72-year-old Australian Ian Elliott proves it’s never too late to send your hardest route. At nearly 70, he climbs Grade 28 (5.13a) — a feat few ever achieve — and shows us what relentless determination looks like. IAN is an award-winning Australian climbing film about resilience, aging boldly, and living life on your terms

King of the Lakes Hector Pardoe attempts to become the first person in history to swim the largest lake in each of the home nations in under 24 hours. Hector Pardoe “This documentary follows my attempt to complete a challenge inspired by the famous Three Peaks Challenge – but with an open-water twist. Instead of climbing mountains, I set out to swim 55km across three of Britain’s most iconic lakes – Loch Lomond, Windermere, and Lake Bala – all within 24 hours.” The film captures the full journey: months of training and preparation, the logistics of moving between lakes, and the reality of battling exhaustion, cold water, and unpredictable conditions on the day itself. It’s not just a test of endurance, but of mindset, resilience, and determination to keep going when every muscle wants to give up. This is more than a record attempt – it’s a story of inspiration, drawn from the Three Peaks, to create a new kind of endurance adventure: the Three Lakes Challenge. As well as touching upon the challenges of elite athletes and their Olympic journey and how they combat the ‘Olympic Blues’. Written, Directed and Edited by Jonny Wong Camera Operators – Jonny Wong & Tom I

14:00 – Programme B – 90 mins

Hughesy’s Tri-Nation Triathlon An unsupported adventure through the UK by bike, pack-raft and foot Two years after a dramatic air-ambulance rescue, everyday adventurer Claire Hughes sets out to hike, pack-raft, and cycle through Wales, England, and Scotland on an unsupported journey — a powerful testament to resilience, humour, and the joy of self-propelled travel. Carrying all her gear and joined at times by friends, Claire paddles the longest lake in each country she passes through, completes the Three Peaks on foot, and cycles the long miles in between, all with her trademark humour and determination. Claire’s past escapades include rowing the Atlantic and crossing India in a rickshaw, but this film brings her story closer to home, and closer to the heart of why we seek out challenge in the first place. Sustainability Notes: “The film was produced with respect to the local environment – Claire’s attitude during the adventure was to complete it wholly unsupported, which meant taking all rubbish with her and relying only on herself to travel the distance of her adventure. As well as this, Claire’s messaging through the film is one of loving and respecting the outdoors. Filming was completed with a minimal carbon emission, with the crew of three travelling together in a van, which was also used as the crew’s accommodation for the production.”

King of Chaos Ultra Cycling’s Unlikely Hero Justinas Leveika — nursing home manager, chaos merchant, and one of the most loved riders in gruelling world of ultra-distance cycling. Set against the backdrop of Justinas’s attempt at the Triple Crown, we dive into his motivation, backstory, and infectious attitude for life. With one goal in mind, “kicking ass”. He aims to race the Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, and Arizona Trail in one calendar year. Often seen as the holy grail of bikepacking races, the Triple Crown is a badge of honour for even the hardiest of bike riders. Sustainability Notes: “Justinas covers thousands of miles by bike, self-supported, carrying everything he needs. That kind of stripped-back, low-impact movement is at the heart of the story. This film inspires people to cycle. Production crews were small, max 2, usually 1 person. All races in the USA were covered by local cinematographers to avoid flights. Lots of archive utilised and Justinas self filmed most of the key moments. “

Women’s Night – 20 Years Celebrating 20 years of the iconic Women’s Night program in the Whistler Bike Park. This summer, Whistler Mountain Bike Park marked a major milestone: 20 years of the iconic Women’s Night program, that’s empowered thousands of women to ride, connect, and grow their skills in one of the world’s most legendary bike parks. From its grassroots beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of the park’s summer programming, Women’s Night has fostered a welcoming and inclusive space for riders of all levels. Whether you’re dropping in for the first time or shredding double blacks, this program has helped shape the culture of mountain biking in Whistler and beyond

Bad River: The Worlds Oldest River Running the World’s Oldest River before it’s too late Beau Miles sets out to run the first 100 kilometres of the world’s oldest river to understand what all the fuss is about. After encountering rivers transformed into drains and poisoned by mining, he turns his attention to the Finke River in central Australia — a place facing a different kind of modern threat, driven not by those who live there, but by those who don’t. This film follows a freckled, coastal outsider as he attempts to engage with an ancient landscape and its invisible pressures, moving through one of the most spellbinding environments on earth in search of understanding rather than answers.

16:30 – Programme C – 90 mins

Winner gets Cake “Brakes off, brains off.” Journey into the unpredictable world of fell running, where mud, weather, and laughter rule. From weekday rat catcher–turned–race director Mike to 74-year-old legend Wendy, with more than a thousand races to her name, this joyful portrait captures the community, chaos, and cake at the heart of the sport.

Sink or Skim Two obsessed stone skimmers show us what it takes to be the world’s top tosser at the Stone Skimming World Championships The World Stone Skimming Championships is held on the tiny west coast island of Easdale. An island blessed with millions of perfect skimming stones after its slate mining industrial past was brought to an abrupt end by a huge storm. Water filled the immense quarries and created the world’s first stone skimming arena. The competition has always been, and is to this day, a community fundraising event, but tensions are now mounting between the small island community and the skimmers whose abilities have far outgrown the limitations of the 63m quarry. As with any sport, it takes dedication hard work and a lot of practice to be the best. Stone skimming is an activity with competitive nature at its core, but little is known of the esoteric world of competition skimming and the devoted individuals who call themselves the ‘Elite’. With the coveted title of World Champion and the first ever Guinness world record up for grabs, Sink or Skim delves deep into what it takes to be ‘Top Tosser’ in the biggest year in the history of the sport. The sport is at a crucial apex, it’s future hangs in balance. A point where enough people are getting involved that questions are being raised about what direction the sport should move towards. This can be neatly split into two camps: people who think Easdale is the irrefutable spiritual home of the sport and should never move, and those who think it’s 63m quarry is a limiting length for throwers and a hindrance to stone skimmings’ potential. There are murmurs and aspirations of it being accepted into the Olympics or Commonwealth games, and that may never happen if the sport can’t leave Easdale, that being said, Easdale’s survival is dependant of the money raised on the World ChampIonship weekend. Alex Lewis and Dougie Isaacs, the two most capable competitors of hitting Easdales’ ‘Backwall’, hail from opposite sides of these camps. Dougie accepts the limitations of the island and demonstrates a zen attitude to competition, usually his zen comes from two pints of ale. Alex on the other had, only values one thing, and that’s winning. If doesn’t get a competition that caters to the 100m-plus thrower he might just have to go a make one himself

The Hold Inside the mind of champion free diver Alice Hickson as she pushes human limits with a record-breaking breath-hold. A short-documentary that unfolds in real time over the course of world-champion freediver Alice Hickson’s record 7min30 breath-hold. As she fights the night for oxygen, we go on a visual journey into her mind’s eye to understand how her life’s story holds the key to understanding her ability to perform these amazing physical and psychological feats.

Sand Dancers Sand Dancers follows Jimmy Simpson, a quadriplegic daredevil, on an extraordinary journey from novice to champion surfer. Sand Dancers follows Jimmy Simpson, a quadriplegic thrill-seeker from the North East of England, as he sets himself an unlikely goal: to learn how to surf in the cold, unpredictable waters of the North Sea—and to compete at the highest level. What begins as a tentative first encounter with the ocean becomes a determined pursuit of independence, identity, and belonging. Set along the rugged coastline of the North East, the film charts Jimmy’s physical and emotional journey as he learns to read the sea, trust his body in new ways, and push through setbacks that would deter most people. Central to the story is the South Shields surf community that forms around him and welcome him as a fellow Sand Dancer

ICT 1

From 11:00 – Adventure Bites Loop – 30 mins

Maths Room 4

From 10:30 – Student Film Competition Loop – Cast your vote for your favourite.