North Valley Mountain Film Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 21, 2014
Snow Inspires Creativity for North Valley Mountain Film Fest 2014
The wonder of winter captures the imagination of several filmmakers showcasing their creative works at this year’s North Valley Mountain Film Festival, to be held Saturday, March 8, 7:00PM, at the Silverton Memorial Hall. From the professional team at Sweetgrass Productions, whose feature film “Valhalla” has gained awards at international festivals, to local snow enthusiasts carrying cameras, this year’s artists convey their love and appreciation for the magic of snow.
Not that winter is the only season of inspiration to receive attention from filmmakers. Local paddling wildman Carl Jacks brings summer alive with a daring trip down the remote reaches of the Incommapleux River, all in the name of protecting the old growth forests of this intensely special wilderness. Local wildlife photographer Jesse Schpakowski gets up close and personal with the summertime pastimes of bears and their cubs, allowing the viewer a glimpse into the complex personalities of these charismatic creatures of myth.
But it is winter that receives the greatest attention at this year’s festival. Local Noboard shredder Randy Spears gives us a precious glimpse of an old growth forest in winter with his film “Big Trees”. Another local ski ripper, Pete Schwartz, shares some of the beauty he has experienced during his winter wanderings over the past few years. And our feature film, Valhalla, triggers nostalgic feelings for winter’s most ephemeral feature, snow, in all it’s natural, unpossessable glory. Valhalla’s storyline stitches together layers of life wrapped in ski season metaphor, all in the spirit of Kootenay values, as observed from the perspectives of visiting filmmakers skiing and filming in this area. The visuals and soundtrack will be sure to inspire the imagination.
Please note the change in venue; this year the North Valley Mountain Film Festival will be take place at the Silverton Memorial Hall in order to accommodate a larger audience. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youth and students, and children aged 10 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at Silverton Building Supplies in Silverton or Rutabaga’s in New Denver. This event usually sells out, so get your tickets early! Doors open at 6:30pm, films start at 7:00pm. Refreshments will be available.
