The IF3 International Freeski Film Festival kicks off today in Montreal. Billed as the “Cannes Film Festival” of Skiing, IF3 is the largest gathering of independent producers and directors in freeskiing. The Festival also claims to host one of the biggest parties in the freeskiing industry. Bold CLAIM! With dozens of submissions from more than 10 different snow laden nations, IF3 presents an international array of freeski films from the following categories:
- Open and Documentary
- Amateur and New Media
- Pro and All Officially Selected Submissions
IF3 was created with the goal of bringing the best of the freeski world together at one event. The festival provides an opportunity for the freeskiing community to share and exchange their passion and ideas for the sport. The event also promotes film makers and athletes side by side with films ranging from independent scale projects to big budget productions with helicopters.
Since it’s inception in 2007 IF3 has continued to grow. Last year IF3 held festivals in both Montreal and for the first time Annecy, France. This years festival in Annecy will happen September 30 – October 2 following the IF3 in Montreal, September 15-18.
The 2011 lineup delivers a solid “must watch list” heading into the winter.
MONTREAL 15-18 SEPT
SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE / OFFICIAL SELECTION : IF3 2011
PRÉSENTÉ À / PRESENTED IN : MONTREAL Thu 15th-Sun 18th September
CATEGORY : PRO & OPEN
4Bi9 – Beggin’ for Change – USA
CHAOZ PRODUCTIONS – Broken Record – NOR
ESK MEDIA – Interlude – CAN
FIELD PRODUCTIONS – Being There – NOR
INSPIRED MEDIA CONCEPTS – Retallack; The Movie – USA
LEVEL 1 PRODUCTIONS – After Dark – USA
LEGS OF STEEL – Nothing Else Matters – AUS
MATCHSTICK PRODUCTION – Attack of la Nina – USA
MEATHEAD FILMS – Prime Cut – USA
POOR BOYZ PRODUCTIONS – The Grand Bizarre – USA
PVS COMPANY – Animus – FRA
RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE – Cold Rush 2011 – USA
SHERPAS CINEMA – All.I.Can – CAN
STEPT PRODUCTIONS – Weight – USA
SWEETGRASS PRODUCTIONS – Solitaire – USA
SWITCHBACK ENTERTAINMENT – Freedom Chair – CAN
V SHAW PRODUCTIONS – The Powder Highway – CAN
CATEGORY : WEB & NEW MEDIA
BC BOYS – Episode Six – CAN
DENDRITE STUDIOS – Parallels – CAN
FLATLIGHT FILMS – Nipwitz II – FIN
FOLLOW US – Vermont vs. Austria – FRA
GARCHOIS FILMS – Away – FRA
INSPIRED MEDIA / B & E SHOW – Blackout – USA
LEGS OF STEEL – Web Series – AUS
NIMBUS INDEPENDENT – On Top of the Hood – USA
PAPET PRODUCTIONS – À Demain – CH
REAL SKIFI – Episode 3 – FIN
SWITCHBACK ENTERTAINMENT – Mica Heliskiing – CAN
SWITCHBACK ENTERTAINMENT – Skibums – CAN
SWITCHBACK ENTERTAINMENT – Chimaera – CAN
SWITCHBACK ENTERTAINMENT – Six Seconds of Jib Academy – CAN
TRAVELING CIRCUS – Get In The Van -USA
VOLEURZ – That’s Fine -CAN
CATERGORY : AMATEUR
BROTHERHOOD FILMS – Groundwork – CAN
FREESKI-CREW – TMSBPTTP – AUS
NSF PRODUCTIONS – Frozen Yogurt – CAN
PYP PRODUCTIONS – Amateur Hour – CAN
TOY SOLDIER PRODUCTIONS – Set Your Sights – USA
List of last years Palm Winners, IF3 2010:
Pro:
- Best Film – Matchstick Productions’ The Way I See It / Presented by Black Diamond Lodge
- Best Soundtrack – Nimbus Independent’s En Route Nomads
- Best Editing – Matchstick Productions’ The Way I See It
- Best Cinematography – Level 1 Productions’ Eye Trip
- Best Female – Grete Eliassen in Say My Name
- Best Male – Ahmet Dadali in Eye Trip
Open:
- Best Big Mountain Movie – Dendrite Studios’ Out of the Shadows / Presented by Retallack Lodge
- Best Teaser – Level 1 Productions’ Eye Trip / Presented by Zapiks
- Most Innovative Visual Effect – PVS’ Punch Line
- Best Single Shot – Julien Regnier in Poor Boyz Productions’ Revolver / Presented by Contour HD
- Best Documentary – Inspired Media Concepts’ Like A Lion
- Best Jib Flick – Level 1 Productions’ Eye Trip
- Rookie of the Year – Parker White
- People’s Choice Award – Matchstick Productions’ The Way I See It
Amateur:
- Best Film – Stept Productions’ NetWork
- Best Editing – B4Apres Media’s Azadi:Freedom
- Best Cinematography – B4Apres Media’s Azadi:Freedom
Web:
- Best Webisode – Traveling Circus / Presented by Newschoolers