X-DANCE 2010
2010 FILM SCHEDULE
| Thursday, January 21 | Screen Time |
| Contrast | 3:00 |
| Kranked 8 Revolve | 4:00 |
| Childs play | 4:55 |
| California | 5:05 |
| Jordan Romero Fundraiser | 5:15 |
| The Tipping Point | 5:40 |
| Shane & the McConkeys | 6:55 |
| The Edge of Never | 7:15 |
| Friday, January 22 | |
| Generations | 12:00 |
| The Argentine Project | 12:30 |
| Black Winter | 12:45 |
| Hot Action | 1:40 |
| Open Space (The untold stories of Mike Basich) | 2:00 |
| Lost Prophets-search for the collective | 2:50 |
| The Present | 4:00 |
| Long Weekend | 5:10 |
| African Revolution Tour | 6:30 |
| Dear & Yonder | 7:15 |
| Last Paradise | 8:35 |
| Saturday, January 23 | |
| Nice Try | 12:00 |
| Modern Collective | 12:55 |
| "Smell the 'Crete"/STC | 2:10 |
| Me Myself and I | 3:25 |
| Institute on Cinematography | 4:30 |
| Stance | 5:40 |
| Signatures | 6:25 |
| Parks Bonifay Documentary | 7:30 |
| Machotaildrop | 8:45 |
| Sunday, January 24 | |
| The B | 12:00 |
| Leti's Story | 1:10 |
| The Ultimate Ride: Maddison/Millen | 1:30 |
| Fourcast | 3:00 |
| INSTITUTE DEBATE | 4:45 |
| Sea of Darkness | 6:00 |
| Mind of the Demon: The Larry Linkogle Story | 7:35 |
| The Drifter | 8:50 |
| Monday, January 25 | |
| Ride A Wave | 12:00 |
| Everyday is a Saturday | 12:20 |
| Transitions - The Simon Dumont Story | 1:15 |
| Refresh | 2:15 |
| WARREN MILLER FILMMAKERS FORUM | 3:30 |
| Mount St. Elias | 5:00 |
| Confiskate | 6:55 |
| fiberglass and megapixels | 7:10 |
| Second Nature | 8:15 |
| Red Bull Project X | 8:50 |
| Tuesday, January 26 | |
| AWARDS CEREMONY | To Be Announced |
CONTRAST
Thursday, January 21 // @ 03:00 PM.
The difference between action sport films is often just the music, locations and athletes. Skiing is about more than the latest tricks and the best action. Contrast takes a different approach to both documenting and editing with a small group of progressive, innovative and dedicated skiers; Pep Fujas, Andy Mahre, Chris Benchetler, Blake...
KRANKED 8 REVOLVE
Thursday, January 21 // @ 04:00 PM.
The film is called Kranked-Revolve. Produced by Radical Films, Directed by Bjørn Enga
A tribute to the coolest human-powered adrenaline tool ever invented and a look at the riders who push these bikes to their limits. Shot on location in France, Switzerland, Germany, South Africa, Italy, Canada and the USA.
...
JORDAN ROMERO FUNDRAISER
Thursday, January 21 // @ 05:15 PM.
JORDAN ROMERO FUNDRAISER SHORT FILMTHE TIPPING POINT
Thursday, January 21 // @ 05:40 PM.
Welcome to the world of downhill mountain bike racing. A world that was dominated in 2007 by one cunning talent: Australia's Sam Hill. Many in the know thought that Hill had both the speed and mental strength to come into the 2008 World Cup Series fast and leave it devastated and undefeated. Standing in his way were a cast of athletes that were hungry, poised...SHANE & THE MCCONKEYS
Thursday, January 21 // @ 06:55 PM.
Four days in March at home with ski legend Shane McConkey, a family man pursuing his passions. It's a snapshot in time presented to those who loved him. A week later he's gone.
Producer/Director/Editor: Zeke Piestrup
Production Company: The Ski Channel
Sound Editor: John Jamieson
...THE EDGE OF NEVER
Thursday, January 21 // @ 07:15 PM.
In 1996 extreme-skiing legend Trevor Petersen was killed in Chamonix, France. Nine years later, skiing icon Glen Plake decides it’s time for Trevor’s 15-year-old son, Kye, to ski the route that killed his father and join the tribe of big-mountain skiers. In this thrilling documentary, three generations of skiers mentor Kye as he attempts to finish his...THE ARGENTINE PROJECT
Friday, January 22 // @ 12:30 PM.
It all started with 3 friends taking a trip and hoping to create a film with one bike, 2 cameras… and a little Spanish. All in it for the journey first and the project second, the small crew sets out into an unknown land which proves to be more than they could have ever imagined.
Runtime: 6:43
A film by: Jeremy...
BLACK WINTER
Friday, January 22 // @ 12:45 PM.
Enter the Black Winter and play witness to one of the most transitional winters in snowboarding history…………..
Produced By
Standard Films
Travis Robb
Mike Hatchett
Waide Hoyt
Running Time 45 minutes
HOT ACTION
Friday, January 22 // @ 01:40 PM.
Over the past 10 years, the mountainboard has gone from a hellish, grotesque beast of a ride to responsive, lightwieght and smooth like butter. With the ability to ride on virtually any terrain, these mountainboarders have seriously pushed the envelope. Hot Action takes its roots from the classic 'shred flick,' but goes deeper into the culture, characters...OPEN SPACE
Friday, January 22 // @ 02:00 PM.
"Open Space" (The untold stories of Mike Basich) is a film about the last 25 years of Mikes life from as a child with his struggles, to
finding snowboarding in a time (mid 80's) when it was not a welcome
sport. To giving it all up in the peak of competing in the xgames to
search for what mint the most to him, a...
LOST PROPHETS
Friday, January 22 // @ 02:50 PM.
Surfing culture originated as an act of escape and joy; these personal explorations were a way of connecting with nature. In our present day there has been a departure from these origins entering this new age of hyper-progression and extreme commercialism. Lost Prophets lives the rebirth of the grassroots spirit that will help guide our sport in a new revitalizing...THE PRESENT
Friday, January 22 // @ 04:00 PM.
The Present is the 3rd and newest film from Thomas Campbell, acclaimed surf movie director of The Seedling and Sprout. The Present is yet another look into the wide ranging possibilities of accessing the surfing experience, with a multi-cultural, diverse surf craft and wide range of surfers. Shot primarily in 16mm film on location all over the world. Featuring...LONG WEEKEND
Friday, January 22 // @ 05:10 PM.
Long weekend is a multi-sport film showcasing the determination and creativity of riding in the Midwest. It's uniqueness captures the will of a chosen few who refuse to be limited by their surroundings.
Runtime: 64 minutes
Produced and Directed
by Dan Mizicko
AFRICA REVOLUTIONS TOUR
Friday, January 22 // @ 06:30 PM.
AFRICA REVOLUTIONS TOUR
DIRECTED/PRODUCED BY: RUSH STURGES & TYLER BRADT
ORIGINAL SCORE: GREG ELLIS
A River Roots & Revolutionary Innovations Film
SYNOPSIS:
Africa Revolutions Tour creates a new genre of action sports movies that couple the adventure...
DEAR AND YONDER
Friday, January 22 // @ 07:15 PM.
Created by Tiffany Campbell and Andria Lessler Dear & Yonder features a diverse cast of ladies united by their love of the sea. Some who have been bathed in the limelight, such as, Stephanie Gilmore, Sofia Mulanovich and Coco Ho, while others, equally intriguing; have remained hidden in quite pockets until now. These women show how far women's surfing has...LAST PARADISE
Friday, January 22 // @ 08:35 PM.
In the remote wilderness of New Zealand, when necessity was the mother of invention, a maverick bunch of kids concocted a dream which they would one day share with the world. Through 45 years of stunning original footage we relive the journey of extreme sports pioneers on the roads less traveled, to paradises which have long since gone. But for one....MODERN COLLECTIVE
Saturday, January 23 // @ 12:55 PM.
The “Modern Collective” is a collective of six surfers set out on a voyage to
alter one’s perception of modern day surfing. Forget pre-dawn charging.
Forget golden lighting. Forget glassy waters. They ignore perfect point breaks
in favor of chunky onshore wedges. This is about high performance,...
SMELL THE CRETE
Saturday, January 23 // @ 02:10 PM.
" SMELL THE 'CRETE", a skateboarding film, dives into the very essence of this lifestyle
on its most punishing terrain. This film closely examines the thoughts and spots from
skateboardings past, present and future heroes. A historic account that spans 4 decades
...
ME, MYSELF, AND I
Saturday, January 23 // @ 03:25 PM.
Acknowledged as one of the most influential riders in freestyle snowboarding- Todd Richards continues to make his mark in an industry he helped create.A film by Award winning director Josh Landan, “Me, Myself and I” reveals the story of a man hailed as one of the most decorated snowboarders in history- from birth to legend. Todd Richards exposes...
STANCE
Saturday, January 23 // @ 05:40 PM.
IMAGINE NATION: By combining forces with the industry’s best brands and riders our aim is not only to create the most innovative female snowboarding film to date, but to start a larger initiative to push snowboarding’s creative and cinematic boundaries. With Jmills Ent as an avenue for professional athletes and media artists to express themselves to...SIGNATURES
Saturday, January 23 // @ 06:25 PM.
From the orange and gold of fall to the pink cherry blossoms of spring, Signatures follows an entire winter deep in the hardwoods of Hokkaido, Japan. Deliciously deep January blower to April corn, we bring you a film about expression and the art of riding on snow.Directed by Nick Waggoner
Produced by Ben Sturgulewski and Zekc...
PARKS BONIFAY
Saturday, January 23 // @ 07:30 PM.
The Parks Bonifay Documentary showcases the extraordinary life of wakeboarding legend Parks Bonifay. The Bonifay family tradition in watersports started with his grandparents in the early 1940’s, Parks extended this tradition by setting his first world record at the age of six months, he has been making history ever since. Experience the triumphs of winning...MACHOTAILDROP
Saturday, January 23 // @ 08:45 PM.
Meet teenaged layabout Walter Rhum, who wants nothing more than to become a skateboarding star like his idol, Blair Stanley. His plan? submit a video of his bag of tricks to legendary conglomerate Machotaildrop, then kick back and coast. When his presence is requested at the company's remote, mysterious fortress, he thinks he's got it made, but Walter is...THE B
Sunday, January 24 // @ 12:00 PM.
For the 2010 snowboard season, Burton is proud to present “The B.” A major snowboarding motion picture showcasing the riding of Jeremy Jones, Jussi Oksanen, Nicolas Müller, Frederik Kalbermatten, Keegan Valaika, Shaun White, and more. “The B” was filmed on location everywhere with good snow from Australia to Europe to Alaska, and...LETI'S STORY
Sunday, January 24 // @ 01:10 PM.
Whoever invented surfing knew that an adrenaline rush straight into your pre-frontal cortex was just what the doctor ordered for a rainy day. What they didn't know is that action sports also has the potential to transform people, lives, and communities. "Leti's Story", a short documentary film, explores a teenager whose life has been enriched and...THE ULTIMATE RIDE
Sunday, January 24 // @ 01:30 PM.
One man broke a world record, the other broke his back... The Ultimate Ride: Maddison/Millen is the yearlong odyssey of two of motor sport’s most innovative and daring athletes, Robbie Maddison and Reese Millen. Millen’s attempt to backflip a truck on New Year’s Eve 2007 put him in the hospital, while Maddison set a motorcycle jump long distance...SEA OF DARKNESS
Sunday, January 24 // @ 06:00 PM.
A modern day pirate tale concerning the ship The
Indies Trader and the men who sailed it …A tale of
exploration ,adventure, and the discovery of
jungle surf spots off the remote Indonesian
coastline in the 1970’s…The smuggling missions
that funded these journeys of discovery and the
terrifying price...
MIND OF THE DEMON
Sunday, January 24 // @ 07:35 PM.
Incredible archival footage, colorful characters and interviews with all of the industry’s top names, rebuild the thrilling story of the birth of freestyle motocross, and the gritty demise of the sport’s most infamous legend. Past and present story lines creatively intertwine to drive the film toward one of only two possible conclusions: a nose dive...THE DRIFTER
Sunday, January 24 // @ 08:50 PM.
In the summer of 2008, iconic surfer and former Pipe Master Rob Machado flew to Indonesia to experience a different kind of surf trip. A journey that would take him way beyond his comfort zone, to the point where he could finally be alone with his thoughts, his desires and the empty perfection of an unnamed Indian Ocean reef. What did he discover? You never stop...RIDE A WAVE
Monday, January 25 // @ 12:00 PM.
Ride A Wave is the story of one man’s dream, the people who have helped make it a reality,the children and families they affect, and the compelling spirit of the community known as “Surf City”.
Santa Cruz citizens volunteer their time to give special needs and disadvantaged youth the thrill of catching a wave, for most, the...
EVERYDAY IS A SATURDAY
Monday, January 25 // @ 12:20 PM.
Everyday begins with a process, even on a Saturday. This season Poor Boyz brings you a candid account of what it takes to get from point A to point B. “Everyday Is A Saturday” will bring the entirety of the sport into light. Whether it’s waiting for that bluebird day to come or countless training sessions before a competition,...TRANSITIONS
Monday, January 25 // @ 01:15 PM.
Over the last ten years a number of action sports have legitimized themselves as professional sports on a global level. Professional Freeskier Simon Dumont reflects a generation that has changed the state of sports today and will continue to push these ever changing sports into the future. “Transitions” is a look into one of action sports most...REFRESH
Monday, January 25 // @ 02:15 PM.
10 years deep and still not satisfied –
Level 1 celebrates cutting edge ski exploits with "Refresh!"
Never before has the sport of skiing changed and progressed so much, so quickly,
as it has over the past decade. With changes in equipment, accessibility of terrain,
and most importantly the mindset of...
MOUNT ST. ELIAS
Monday, January 25 // @ 05:00 PM.
Two Austrian ski alpinists Axel Naglich and Peter Ressmann as well as the American freeski pro Jon Jonhston are facing the challenge of completing the longest ski descent ever - from the peak of Alaska's Mount St. Elias down to Icey Bay at the Gulf of Alaska. The dimensions: a distance of 25 kilometers from the 18.008 ft high summit with a massive vertical...CONFISKATE
Monday, January 25 // @ 06:55 PM.
Writer - Director -DP: Paul C Barranco
Producers: Celina Meites – Paul C Barranco
Editors: Andrew White & David Gallegos
Associate Producer: Mike Farnham
Synopsis: During a long day of skating a 12 set of stairs, a group of skaters are confronted by a security guard of a different sort.
FIBERGLASS & MEGAPIXELS
Monday, January 25 // @ 07:10 PM.
Fiberglass and Megapixels sheds light on Hawaii's North Shore winter surfing scene and finds the true beauty within the over crowded image gathering free for all. The surfing industry relies on these inspiring pictures from Hawaii to sell the surfing lifestyle and Fiberglass and...SECOND NATURE
Monday, January 25 // @ 08:15 PM.
In an exploration of the abstract and the extreme, Second Nature (directed by Colin Blackshear) is an examination of the natural boundaries of the human body. Noah Sakamoto, Patrick Rizzo and J.M. Duran star as the test subjects as they wield skateboards and blue suits to race down the roads of the High Sierra mountains in California.
...RED BULL PROJECT X
Monday, January 25 // @ 08:50 PM.
Synopsis:
In the winter of 2009, deep in the backcountry of Colorado, Shaun White and Red Bull embarked on a project like nothing the snowboard world had ever seen.
A backcountry Super Pipe was sculpted out of the rugged San Juan Mountains, becoming the foundation for a training ground that would test the limits of both man and...