2022 Films

Ash Manning, 28, is a whitewater rafting guide from Cleveland, Georgia. She has spent the last 10+ years on rivers in the southeast region of the U.S., and, in 2018,...

In a culture seemingly full of adrenaline junkies and going bigger, Benny Marr contemplates the ultimate form of self-expression, and the subtle moments that define one’s style.

Iceland is the land of fire and ice, and also one of the places with the highest concentration of waterfalls in the world. This makes it one of the most...

A group of world-class whitewater kayakers finds themselves in one of the most challenging missions of their lives while running three of the least explored and most dangerous rivers of...

Conquering the Mount Everest of canoe racing—a 45-mile stretch of stacked waves, crashing currents and blistering winds off the coast of Hawaii—is just one way 12-time Molokai OC-1 World Champion...

Unseen is an intimate personal reflection on a mental health battle Michael has struggled with for years but has learned to cope with through the sport he loves. Through canoe...

In 2020 and 2021, filmmaker Tom Vetterl had big plans. Perhaps you did, too. Many projects and expeditions were canceled or put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, sea...

Whether sea kayaking in the surf, climbing a giant rock wall or hiking alone in the woods, most outdoor enthusiasts have had a run-in with fear. Sometimes fear offers a...

It was late in the 1990s. Whitewater kayaking was on the rise, and most California rivers and creeks had already been found and paddled by whitewater pioneers. A local group...

For whitewater dory lovers, there’s no better place than Idaho. The state’s miles of wild, free-flowing rivers are home to the country’s deepest gorges and some of the best big-water...

American Whitewater is proud to release a new series of river safety films. These films offer up-to-date and easily digestible tips to help keep you and your friends safe on...

This is the story of a 90-year-old Balinese fisherman, Wayan, who can no longer fish because of the vast amount of plastic pollution in the ocean. Wayan instead uses his...

Paddle East — Episode 1: Corey Locke lost his father at a young age. Today, he is the father of two young boys. Like any father, he is often torn...

This film honors and celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2021 International Whitewater Hall of Fame inductees and their contribution to whitewater sport. Inductees include: Dave Manby (GBR) -...

Though paddling is in Stefi Van Wijk’s blood, she had to find her own connection to the water. This Connected to Water episode features her story growing up in a...

A slow natural water cycle occurs on Georgian Bay, a 30-year tide of sorts. With water nearing its highest point in recent memory, renowned artist John Hartman heads out daily...

Mike Freed took the trail name Loon in honor of the spirit of the lakes of the north. He's carried that name with him through thousands of trail miles. In...

Step into the workshop of Andrey Yakovlev—Ukraine’s only master wood-and-canvas canoe builder. Viewers will be awed by his beautiful craftsmanship in this energetic and thoughtful film profiling a noteworthy canoe...

Rent Now »   Newlyweds Graham Zimmerman and Shannon McDowell are professional athletes in different sports and find joy and common ground in a new, fledgling activity: packrafting. This shared...

Known for extreme expeditions in remote areas around the world, the We Are Hungry crew set out on a different style of trip. With the Ubaye River as the main...

Sheri Tingey defied the odds by starting a company at age 50 that revolutionized the outdoor industry. This film is about the hurdles she overcame to launch the company and...

Dreaming of warmer days, Fort McMurray filmmaker Willi Whiston goes on a journey to beat the winter blues by handcrafting a canoe paddle for the first time.

Rent Now » Wood On Water is the story of a 40-day, traditional, strenuous and all-female adventure. The canoe trip takes place in the Canadian wilderness with 12 young women, nine...

Utilizing sailing as a vehicle to access distant frontiers, Jeff Allen sets out to explore the intricacies of coastlines around the world by sea kayak. He lives and breathes the...

Rumors emerged from Angola about a river the size of the Zambezi laden with rapids, but hidden behind an iron layer of bureaucracy and the aftermath of a 27-year civil...

This film documents Jamie Barnes' and Ian Finch's attempt at completing a circuit of remote lochs in the Scottish Highlands connected via a series of rugged portages. The elements challenged...

Fluid Trails follows three adventurers as they make their way across Kahurangi National Park in New Zealand via mountain bike and packraft. The park is an ancient place with rare...

Seeking a deeper encounter with the territory of the Inuit, six paddlers plan to make the first recorded descent of a little-known river in northern Quebec. Tradition survives in the...

Following two rivers, one drain, one sea and one creek, it turns out that paddling to work—which ends up being mostly a drag over four full days—is bloody hard work....