Introducing a breathtaking series of paddling films that will ignite your wanderlust and awaken the explorer within. Through stunning cinematography and captivating storytelling, these films transport viewers to remote corners of the globe. From the icy tundra of Northern Canada to unforgiving peatlands on the Scottish Highlands, join in the journey as these adventurers navigate challenging waters, narrowly escape death and set world records.
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The program includes eight films running two hours and 33 minutes. The highlights include Canada Vertical—winner of Best Adventure Film 2024—following the expedition AKOR team on their mission to be the first team to ski, paddle and bike an entire North-South route of Canada. David Haze—winner of Best SUP Film 2024—on his entirely carbon-neutral circumnavigation of the Isle of White on a board made out of scavenged trash.
Beyond The Salish—winner of Best Kayaking Film 2024—follows two friends on a once-in-a-lifetime journey along the Pacific Coast of Vancouver Island. Watch as their journey unfolds and a near-tragedy forces them to confront the raw power of the open ocean, pushing the boundaries of friendship, endurance and luck. Coast Mountain Chronicles provides more mishaps when whitewater kayaker Todd Wells drops his kayak full of essential food and gear down a canyon on day nine of an unaided remote river descent.
From the icy tundra of Northern Canada to the unforgiving peatlands of the Scottish Highlands, join in the journey as these adventurers navigate challenging waters, narrowly escape death, and set world records.
Films:
Canada Vertical - 38:00
Checklist - 8:40
David Haze - 11:42
Coast Mountain Chronicles - 14:40
Paddling The Margins - 32:52
Surface A Norwegian Ski Raft Adventure - 11:11
A Canoe Perspective - 17:42
Beyond The Salish - 18:33
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8 winning & shortlisted films
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Canada Vertical - Winner of Best Adventure Travel Film
Follow along on an eight-month ski, canoe and bike expedition covering an area equivalent to 19 percent of the Earth’s circumference. The journey travels from Ellesmere Island in Nunavut to Point Pelee in Ontario, and is one of the longest wilderness expeditions in Canadian history. Challenged by polar bears, freezing temperatures, injuries, equipment failure, windstorms, food shortages, 2,000km of mostly upstream paddling, and numerous reroutings, the AKOR expedition is a testament to resilience and creativity in the face of challenge.
Directors: Laurent Poliquin
Producers: Nicolas Roulx
Best Adventure Travel Film Sponsor: Kokatat
Beyond The Salish - winner of Best Kayaking Film Sponsored by TRAK Kayaks
Two kayakers take on a once-in-a-lifetime journey along the Pacific Coast of Vancouver Island, paddling into relentless waves, unpredictable weather, and the uncharted depths of their fears. The duo finds themselves in a life-altering struggle against the elements. As their journey unfolds, a near-death experience forces them to confront the raw power of the open ocean, pushing the boundaries of their friendship, endurance and luck.
Director: Richard Chen, William Chong
Producer: Merrisa Mah
David Haze - Winner of Best SUP Film 2024
From prison to world records and environmental activism, this film tells the story of one man's journey of self-discovery and the transformative power of the paddle.
Director & Producer: Angus Peel
Coast Mountain Chronicles - The Bishop River Part 1
Join Todd Wells, Eric Parker and Chris Korbulic as they attempt a descent of the Bishop River to Bute Inlet. Nine days down 70 kilometers of steep, remote and minimally explored whitewater became exponentially more complex when, with 40 river miles left to go, Wells' boat plummeted into the river, taking food and essential gear with it.
Director & Producer: Todd W Wells
Paddling The Margins
After five years of planning, preparation and training, Jack sets out on his most ambitious kayaking project yet. Paddling The Margins follows the journey to paddle unsupported over 2,000 kilometers along some of Canada's most beautifully remote coastline, the Pacific Northwest.
Director & Producer: Jack River Hampton
Surface - A Norwegian Ski Rafting Adventure
Follow an international team of three friends exploring the northern reaches of Norway on their skis. Putting their new packrafts to the test, they access their ski objectives under human power. This Arctic adventure culminates in a four-island traverse, testing their resolves with brutal storms, rough seas and ever-present avalanche danger.
Director & Producer: Aaron Rolph
A Canoe Perspective
Jamie Barnes travels to Scotland with Canadian long-distance paddler Martin Trahan to paddle a small but formidable circuit in the Northern Highlands. However, a series of tribulations make their expedition even more challenging. This film documents their journey while exploring why canoeing is more than just a form of recreation; it is also a way of finding purpose, identity and perspective in an ever-changing world.
Director: Jamie Barnes
Checklist
For those who have never been on a kayaking trip, it may seem to be an unattainable task and only possible for professionals. This short informational series describes the simple steps to get yourself on a kayaking trip.
Director & Producers: Pretam Gurung, Barra Liddy
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