Enjoy this behind the scenes look at professional skier Chris Benchetler’s upcoming film “Mountains of the Moon” set to be released fall 2025. Benchetler and his crew travelled to the Pacific Northwest to film a groundbreaking mountain biking segment utilizing custom LED suits that took over 1000 hours to create.
Utilizing a wide array of technical camera gear including cables mounts and rear-facing gimbals, the crew overcame the logistical challenges of shooting at night in a remote forest during a rain storm and came away with what will surely be some incredible footage.
ABOUT MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON:
“From the fevered imagination of artist, professional freeskier and filmmaker, Chris Benchetler, comes a unique cinematic vision, featuring the world’s greatest action sports athletes in a host of surreal and otherworldly environments, set to the timeless music of the Grateful Dead. Pushing boundaries of what can be done at night with cameras, lights, lasers, and animation, Mountains of the Moon transports viewers to a world of infinite beauty and possibility, ultimately celebrating our shared humanity and connectedness.”
