2023 5Point Film Festival Program Guide

SLIPSTREAM FISHING RAFTS

Any day with a fly rod in hand is a good day. But what if you could float waters few boats have access to? Wade streams few anglers have stepped in? Present flies to unsuspecting fish? Picture it. Purpose-built for adventure anglers, Slipstream Rafts feature a streamlined design to eliminate catch points and high-pressure drop-stitch floors with EVA foam decking for stable footing whether you’re sighting, casting or netting a fish. The sleek fishing frame has an internally routed anchor system and optional rod-holder tubes, enhancing your on-the-water experience. Available in three sizes to suit your adventure needs, in a Slipstream raft you don’t have to picture it, you can fish it.

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PEOPLE + AWARDS

24 AWARDS + FESTIVAL JURY

28 FILMMAKER GRANTS

30 PITCH EVENT JURY + FINALISTS

32 FESTIVAL HOSTS

36 FESTIVAL GUESTS

PARTNERS + GRATITUDE

45 GEAR GIVEAWAY

60 CREDITS + SPECIAL THANKS

62 DONORS + PARTNERS

WELCOME

Thank you so much for joining us for the 16th Annual Flagship Film Festival! We are so happy to have you spend this time with us.

If the last few years have taught me anything, it’s that time is such a valuable commodity, and it’s essential but sometimes difficult to use wisely. We are often preoccupied with distractions, maybe even trivial ones, which can leave us with little time to spend on the things that matter most. That’s why I think it’s crucial to intentionally pursue our passions and share experiences with those dearest to us. We are honored to share this year’s program with you.

As we reflect on the past year, we are grateful to the filmmakers and their subjects who have dedicated themselves to creating the amazing films that we will showcase. We are indebted to them for traveling here to spend the festival with us, and we hope their stories will inspire you. I’d also like to thank the people of Carbondale and our volunteers for their passion and dedication to the festival. They are committed to building community and graciously welcoming visitors who leave as a part of our extended family. 5Point Film is extremely lucky to call Carbondale home.

Willie Nelson once wrote, “funny how time slips away.” It feels like we began planning for the festival only yesterday, and here we are; another year has gone by. We couldn’t do what we do without our amazing team at 5Point. If you see them, please thank them for all they’ve done to make this event so special.

We hope that you will take this opportunity to immerse yourself in the films, connect with others, and have a truly unforgettable experience. Thank you for supporting 5Point Adventure Film Festival.

Luis Yllanes

5Point

Executive Director

ESTABLISHED IN 2007, 5Point Adventure Film Festival aims to inspire adventure of all kinds, to connect generations through shared experience, and to educate through film. 5Point Film continues to deliver a unique experience by drawing in passionate athletes, artists, filmmakers, and the community around the best of adventure storytelling. 5Point also facilitates the 5Point Film Fund, a grant program for emerging filmmakers, and organizes the Dream Project, a student scholarship program for local high school students.

TICKETS

ALA CARTE PRICING

THURSDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM

$45 per ticket

FRIDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM

$45 per ticket

SATURDAY FEATURE FILM

$22 per ticket

SATURDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM

$45 per ticket

SUNDAY CHANGEMAKERS

$30 per ticket

SUNDAY FAMILY PROGRAM pay by donation

McCLURE FILM PASS

$380 per pass (includes a tax-deductible donation to 5Point - value $200)

PERKS

Early Access Seating for All Film Programs

2 Drink Tickets

Yeti Tumbler (with first 25 passes purchased) VISIT 5pointfilm.org

TO PURCHASE TICKETS

FESTIVAL ARTIST

We are proud to support talented creatives, and this year is no exception. We aim to capture your heart and we think this year’s artwork does exactly that.

KESSIAH CARLBON

It was adventure that drew me here. I stumbled upon Carbondale during a year on the road with my dog, Paco. The thing I remember about my first 5Point Adventure Film Festival is holding back tears often — the stories just got me right in the heart. The artwork this year is a representation of that heart and the way that nature fills us up with wonder. Each of the five quadrants depicts a scene where we might interact with the outdoors, loosely correlating to a sequence of the five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Space. In my fine art, I work mostly in colored pencils and wood burning, and digitally I do logo design and website work. The 5Point Adventure Film Festival is a gem in our local community amplifying so many talented filmmakers, humans, and heartchanging stories. It’s a total joy and honor to create the artwork for such an excellent celebration of community, artistry, and the way that nature sets our hearts ablaze.

More at: kessiah.com | @wildmoonrise

5POINT BOARD

LAURA MERINO PRESIDENT

Laura has over ten years of experience in marketing, PR, and communications, she has a strong knowledge in digital marketing, content distribution and loves helping clients grow their business. For the last eight and a half years, Laura has worked in the outdoor industry in roles like ‘Associate Media Director’, where she was responsible for full funnel media planning strategies and ‘Account Director and Senior Strategist’ where she has worked on developing and implementing brand strategy. One of her greatest passions is working with storytellers and filmmakers to ensure that their stories are being seen by as many people as possible. She believes that film has the power to move people and spark change.

ROGER HENNEFELD TREASURER

Roger Hennefeld and his wife moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 1998 after he completed business school. A firm believer in 5Point, Roger believes everyone needs the spiritual uplift that being in nature brings, and feels that film and great social events are an amazing facilitator.

RYAN BURKE

Ryan is a product manager, marketer, and technologist, most recently at Google

Creative Lab. He has deep experience with experimental technology; defining what it is, what to do with it, and how to explain it to the world. Ryan has also produced many advertising commercials and branded films for ESPN and others. He has been madly in love with snowboarding since 1993 and has spent seven years working at ski/snowboard shops in his native New York and in Aspen. Ryan currently resides in Los Angeles.

CHRIS DIRKES

Originally from Aspen, Chris Dirkes recently moved back to the Roaring Fork Valley in the fall of 2021. Chris is a fixed income portfolio manager at New Century Advisors, a Washington, DC based investment advisor. Chris received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, graduating in 2002 with a major in Business Economics and four varsity letters playing ice hockey. Chris currently lives in Aspen with his wife and daughter, has a love of the outdoors and enjoys skiing, ice hockey, mountain biking, fly fishing and elk hunting.

MICHAEL FOX

Michael lives in the Roaring Fork Valley with his wife and Swiss Mountain Dog named Tater. He works as an attorney for the firm Kalamaya Goscha. The 5Point Film Festival has been inspirational to him in many ways, and he looks forward to growing their mission and presence.

DEREK JOHNSTON

Derek Johnston has been a professional artist for over thirty years and his fine art landscape photography has been widely collected and exhibited. It is included in the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago and has been honored with a Colorado Council on the Arts Grant in Visual Arts. Derek is currently a professor and Director of Professional Photography at Colorado Mountain College, where he initiated a partnership with 5POINT to help inspire young storytellers.

5POINT BOARD

CANDICE KOZARK

Candice is a Texas Native who recently answered the call of the Western Slope. She has been a 5Point advocate since attending the festival in 2015. With experience in nonprofit development, events, and fundraising, she enjoys fulfilling her passion for creating, building, and supporting communities. She is currently helping others explore in her work as Director of Operations at the campervan-share company, GoCamp. and as co-founder of Dirt Tek Trails, a natural surface trailbuilding company. She’s three-quarters of the way through her own exploration goal of visiting every National Park in America before she turns 40.

KEILE KROPF

Keile is a 3rd generation Roaring Fork Valley native, with a passion for the outdoors and the stories that inspire action sports communities to engage, feel, and work together around a bigger picture. She works professionally as a Media Director at Backbone Media, spending time in marketing strategy for a number of category-leading outdoor brands, as well as non-profit organizations Protect Our Winters and The Wilderness Society. She is also a member of Backbone’s DEI Community committee, where she works to organize and rally the Backbone team around opportunities for employees to give back to underrepresented groups both in Carbondale and Denver.

SUMMERS MOORE

Arriving in the Roaring Fork Valley after graduating from the University of Denver, Summers has been an integral part of the community. Her love for the area is immeasurable. Her latest passion finds her in the art/photography scene while raising two beautiful daughters.

BODHI STEWART

Bodhi Stewart is a Principal Digital Product Designer at REI; leading innovation design for the activity categories, specializing in cycle and run. Before joining REI, Bodhi designed experiences for an eclectic range of companies and startups including Asurion, Poolsuite, Philz Coffee, and Verizon. As a Latina, Bodhi cares deeply about making the outdoors an accessible and equitable place for all. As Jacques Cousteau once said “People protect what they love, they love what they understand and they understand what they are taught” and she is motivated by that same desire to cultivate an enduring love of the outdoors in others so that they will strive to protect it.

GREG WILLIAMS

Greg is a longtime Carbondale local and has enjoyed attending every 5 Point Film Festival. Greg is president of Backbone where he has been part of the team for almost 20 years in many different roles. Backbone supports leading outdoor lifestyle brands through advertising strategy and execution, public relations, and social media. Greg is an all-around outdoor enthusiast and lives in Carbondale with family –Carolyn, Sage, Luke and dog Neve.

Thank you so much to our dedicated board members for your leadership, wisdom and time. We couldn’t do this without you!

5POINT AT-A-GLANCE

WEDNESDAY

COMMUNITY FILM NIGHT

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Thunder River Theatre Company

Presented by: Amoré Realty

$10 Suggested Donation to benefit

Carbondale Homeless Assistance

THURSDAY

STUDENT FILM PROGRAM

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

Presented by: Alpine Bank, Valley Ortho, Coldwell

Banker Mason Morse, Justin Douglas + Jamie Tisch

KICK-OFF PARTY - LIVE MUSIC

IZCALLI

4:30 - 6:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

Presented by: KDNK

OPENING NIGHT FILM PROGRAM

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

Presented by: YETI + Colorado Wildlife Council

COMEDY NIGHT

10:30 PM - 12:00 AM

The Black Nugget

Presented by: TINCUP + Flylords

BOX

FRIDAY

YOGA WITH TAYLOR REES

8:00 - 9:00 AM

True Nature Healing Arts - The Kiva

Presented by: True Nature Healing Arts

EXPLORING PATHWAYS OF IMPACTFUL FILMMAKING WITH TAYLOR REES

1:00 - 2:30 PM

True Nature Healing Arts - The Kiva

Presented by: True Nature Healing Arts

BACKBONE POV

3:00 - 4:30 PM

Marble Distilling

Presented by: Backbone Media

KICK-OFF PARTY - LIVE MUSIC BROTHERS OF BRASS

4:30 - 6:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

Presented by: Coldwell Banker Mason Morse + Alpine Bank

EVENING FILM PROGRAM

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

Presented by: NRS

MARBLE AFTER PARTY

10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Marble Distilling

Come enjoy drink specials + a 5Point dance party

OFFICE HOURS AT THE CARBONDALE REC CENTER

WEDNESDAY 3:30 – 7:30 PM (PASS PICK-UP ONLY)

THURSDAY 4:00 – 7:45 PM

FRIDAY 12:00 – 2:00 PM + 4:00 – 7:45 PM

SATURDAY 12:00 – 2:00 PM + 4:30 – 7:45 PM

SUNDAY 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

SATURDAY

YOGA WITH ELIZA DEMAREST

8:00 - 9:00 AM

True Nature Healing Arts - The Kiva

Presented by: True Nature Healing Arts

5PT 5K

8:00 - 10:00 AM

Independence Run & Hike

Presented by: Independence Run & Hike + ValleyOrtho

RESISTANCE CLIMBING: EXCLUSIVE SCREENING WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Thunder River Theatre Company

Presented by: Ripple Effect Training

FEATURE FILM: WILD LIFE

1:00 - 2:45 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

Presented by: Six Productions

ADVENTURE FILMMAKERS PITCH EVENT

3:00 - 4:30 PM

Thunder River Theatre Company

Presented by: Stio

KICK-OFF PARTY - LIVE MUSIC THE DAVENPORTS

4:30 - 6:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

Presented by: Solar Flair Thermal Systems

EVENING FILM PROGRAM

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

Presented by: Stio

AWARDS CELEBRATION PARTY

10:00 - 2:00 AM

Thunder River Theatre Company

Presented by: Guayaki Yerba Mate + FASTG8

SUNDAY

CHANGEMAKERS FILM PROGRAM

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Presented by: Aspen Center for Environmental Studies

FAMILY FILM PROGRAM

2:00 - 3:30 PM

Presented by: Thrift Shop of Aspen + Garfield County

SUNDAE ICE CREAM SOCIAL

3:30 - 4:30 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

Presented by: Sundae, Town of Carbondale, ValleyOrtho and Carbondale Arts

FREE EVENT

TICKETED EVENT

21+ ONLY

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The 5Point Film Fund provides monetary grants to filmmakers who are challenging the status quo through great storytelling. We provide artists and filmmakers with opportunities to showcase their work to a network of other creatives in the outdoor industry and beyond. Over the years, 5Point Film Fund has helped to fund over a dozen film projects that have gone on to win awards and tour the world. The 5Point Film Fund is proudly supported by NRS. Check out this year’s recipients!

TO BE FRANK

DIRECTOR: ANNA BURNS

To Be Frank explores authenticity and surfing in Frank Paine, a 73-year-old humble local legend whose life orbits around a two-block stretch of beach. His unforgettable mustache and magnetic spirit are what most notice first, but Frank’s deeper layers expose a depth that might answer some questions that we surfers continually ask ourselves.

FINDING THE LINE

DIRECTOR: KATIE HAKE

Alexandra “Chachi” Riesco is a girl shaped by rivers. From slicing through rapids in a whitewater kayak to carving into a metal plate in her printmaking studio, Chachi draws lines between the geologic forces she’s studied and her work and play — but following her own line hasn’t always been easy. Finding The Line portrays how Chachi navigates life’s challenges in a story that highlights the importance of our connections to nature and our duty to preserve the landscapes around us.

ONE FOR ALL

DIRECTORS: MICHAEL CB STEVENS, SPENCER MILLER

Tony Drees has dealt with life in an abusive household, a bomb striking his barracks in the Gulf War, a battle with cancer, and an amputation of his right leg up to his hip—yet he retains a ceaseless optimism. After everything, skiing has become one of his main passions, and this winter, at age 55, he plans to attempt a backflip despite the odds.

DRIVING SWEEP

DIRECTOR: GREG CAIRNS

Few river guides ever get the chance to drive Idaho’s iconic sweep boat. Driving Sweep follows Katie Veteto as she learns how to “drive sweep” down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. She’s learned the rapids and the river, but can she stand on a 4,000 lb raft and drive it safely down steep rocky rapids?

FESTIVAL FILM PROGRAM

FREE FILM PROGRAMS

5Point Film is rooted in connecting with our community. We strive to provide accessible and equitable programming to all our audiences. Over the five days of the festival we invite you to enjoy our many free events. Come and celebrate with us.

COMMUNITY FILM NIGHT

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

7:00 - 8:30 PM

THUNDER RIVER THEATRE COMPANY

HOST: ABBY STERN

PRESENTED BY: AMORÉ REALTY

A complimentary community film screening kicks off the festival. Tickets for this screening are available on the 5Point website. A suggested $10 donation, benefitting Carbondale Homeless Assistance, can be made at the theater.

STUDENT FILM PROGRAM

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

1:00 - 3:00 PM

CARBONDALE REC CENTER

HOST: STEPHANIE BERGNER

PRESENTED BY: ALPINE BANK, VALLEY ORTHO, COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE, JUSTIN DOUGLAS + JAMIE TISCH

This free program for middle and high school students and teachers of the Roaring Fork Valley is generously supported by our education partners. The Student Film Program is an opportunity to highlight films that speak to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts, activists and adventurers. With a focus on the five points - Purpose, Respect, Commitment, Humility, and Balance - this rich and engaging program shares the very best of 5Point Film with tomorrow’s leaders.

FREE FAMILY FILM PROGRAM

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

2:00 - 3:30 PM

CARBONDALE REC CENTER

HOST: PEDRO RIVERA

PRESENTED BY: GARFIELD COUNTY + THRIFT SHOP OF ASPEN

Adventure is for everyone! A selection of the best outdoor films for the young and ‘young at heart’. This program will be presented in a bi-lingual format.

Stay after the films and enjoy a free treat from Sundae Artisan Ice Cream, plus come hang out on Rosybelle to create your own photogram based on 5Point’s guiding principles.

ROSYBELLE Presented by Carbondale Arts

Rosybelle is a 1992 International school bus that has been retrofitted into an interactive mobile arts makerspace. Come inside and check out her conversion and join us for art making for all ages.

COMMUNITY FILM NIGHT

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Thunder River Theatre Company

HOST: ABBY STERN

PRESENTED BY: AMORÉ REALTY

ART OF GRIND

DIRECTOR: DOMINIC GILL

PRODUCER: NADIA GILL

(USA, 7 min)

This film celebrates the “Run what you brung” adage, and reminds us that, however we choose to engage with the ever changing world of cycling, there is more that brings us together than sets us apart.

LA GARA

DIRECTOR: JULEN ELORZA

PRODUCERS: JULEN ELORZA, HILLARY GERARDI, CHRIS PARKER

WORLD PREMIERE

(Italy, 15 min)

Trofeo Kima is a race that’s not on the trail. It’s in the mountains, as Black Diamond athlete Hillary Gerardi puts it. “Anyone who knows Kima, reveres it,” she adds. And few know it as well as Hillary. Follow this beautiful journey through the peaks and valleys of Trofeo Kima to see Hillary attempt the course record.

BLOOM

DIRECTOR: KYLE HILKEN

PRODUCER: SIERRA SCHLAG

(USA, 15 min)

Bloom follows the life of Sierra Schlag as she navigates the world after losing her father on 9/11. As Sierra matures, she explores her grief and identity as a Japanese-American and finds herself under the cloak of depression. While she navigates these complexities, Sierra finds a way to connect with her dad and heal through skiing.

CAFE RACER PLUS

DIRECTOR: MORGAN MAASSEN

PRODUCER: AARON SCHWARTZ, NICHOLAS WOLKEN, KORUA SHAPES

(Switzerland, 2 min)

Nicholas Wolken rode this board during so many different sessions and conditions across Switzerland this winter, never failing to draw insane lines… Trying to keep up with him was no small feat, ha!

GROTTS

DIRECTOR: KEENAN DESPLANQUES

PRODUCER: FIONA SWARTZ (SPECIALIZED BIKES) (USA, 13 min)

GROTTS is a story about professional cyclist Howard Grotts and how bikes shaped his life. This film takes you through his upbringing in Durango, Colorado, and his illustrious racing career. The message of this film is to inspire people to become lifelong cyclists.

FROM THE SHADOW OF A MOUNTAIN

DIRECTOR: ALEX MASSEY

PRODUCER: LIVIA BIEDERMANN

COLORADO PREMIERE (USA, 6 min)

Markelle Taylor started running as a way to turn his life around. Today he runs free in the oldest trail race in America, on a mountain which was once unreachable.

WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR GOAT

DIRECTOR: JACK ELDER

PRODUCER: JACK ELDER

COLORADO PREMIERE

(USA, 6 min)

Nico is a woman in her late 20s who lives in her Sprinter van with 2 goats, 3 chickens and a dog. In this quirky 6 minute film you’ll spend a day with Nico goat-packing a raft up to a high mountain lake. We take a dive into her lifestyle, the goats’ personalities, and Nico’s deeper mission to use her unique lifestyle for sustainability education.

SHERI

DIRECTOR: JAMES ‘Q’ MARTIN

PRODUCERS: EMILY L. DOIG, SHEILA SMITHSON, JAYME DITTMAR

(USA, 29 min)

Sheri Tingey defied the expectations of those around her by starting a company at age 50 that revolutionized the outdoor industry and changed the way paddle sports in the backcountry are viewed around the world.

OPENING FILM PROGRAM

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

HOST: EELAND STRIBLING

PRESENTED BY: YETI + COLORADO WILDLIFE COUNCIL

OF TEN THOUSAND

DIRECTOR: WILEY KAUPAS

PRODUCER: GARETT DAVIS

(USA, 4 min)

No matter how you arrive there, greatness takes time. When it comes to racing, greatness is achieved by a lack thereof. Each competitor is given the same amount of time in the off-season to hone their race craft – turn after turn, lap after lap, until action becomes speed and speed becomes reality. When the pressure of a ticking clock, where fractions of a second determine your fate, and the adrenaline found only between the tape wears off - what is left?

4DWN

DIRECTOR: DANNY SCHMIDT

PRODUCER: LAUREN TODD (USA, 17 min)

4DWN is a service-driven, value-based, nonprofit organization and community resilience hub rooted in skate culture. It is headquartered in South Dallas, in one of the nation’s largest food, infrastructure, and recreational deserts. CEO and co-founder, Rob Cahill, makes it 4DWN’s mission to sustainably foster the health of kids, families, communities and environment providing free programs emphasizing recreation, education, cultivation and conservation.

LET ME LIVE

DIRECTOR: KEITH MALLOY

PRODUCER: BRETT WILLIAMS

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE

(England & Ireland , 18 min)

As a surfing outsider, British big wave surfer Tom Lowe paves his own path to surfing’s highest level through pure grit, determination, and a little help from his friends. Cutting his teeth in Ireland and pioneering unknown waves with a small group of surfers, Tom found meaning in pushing himself to the limit.

LANDO STEEZY

DIRECTOR: MARK JOHANSSON, MATT BUTTERWORTH

PRODUCERS: SCOTT JEWETT, IAN DUNN, DAISY MADDINSON

(UK, 6 min)

Leo Smith is a bodge job. And a proud one at that. Hailing from the streets of Manchester in the North of England, Leo—known to his thousands of Instagram followers as @Landosteezy—is a self-proclaimed helper of the people. Forging his own path in the bike industry, Leo is creating space in the sport for everyone.

DRIVING SWEEP

DIRECTOR: GREG CAIRNS

PRODUCER: GREG CAIRNS

WORLD PREMIERE

(USA, 10 min)

Few river guides ever get the chance to drive Idaho’s Iconic sweep boat. Driving Sweep follows Katie Veteto as she learns how to “drive sweep” down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. She’s learned the rapids and the river, but can she stand on a 4,000 lb raft and drive it safely down steep rocky rapids?

LEO + CHESTER

DIRECTOR: ANDREA WING

PRODUCERS: MMGY ORIGIN, ALINE MAYERHOFFER

(Canada, 9 min)

Alienated from his rock and roll lifestyle, Leo Downey seeks connection in the Sierra Madre Mountains. A spiritual experience there prompts him to leave California for the Canadian Rockies, where he is now learning to become a buffalo rancher and redefine himself through his relationship with the herd.

LIGHT BEAMS FOR HELENA

DIRECTOR: KIRK HORTON

PRODUCER: KIRK HORTON

WORLD PREMIERE

(Mexico, 10 min)

Helena Bourdillon’s dives to seemingly impossible depths have pushed her limits physically and mentally. Light Beams For Helena explores her journey with depression, her ongoing mental health efforts, and what diving into the darkness of deep water has taught her about life and light.

GEORGIA ASTLE: FLIP THE SWITCH

DIRECTOR: SCOTT SECCO

PRODUCER: SCOTT SECCO

COLORADO PREMIERE

(Canada, 3 min)

If you don’t have role models to look up to, it’s harder to progress as a rider. Georgia Astle grew up chasing her older brother. But when she looked beyond racing, there weren’t a lot of women pushing the limits of freeride. Until all of a sudden, there was.

THE BLACKCOUNTRY JOURNAL

DIRECTORS: MALLORY DUNCAN, PATRICK ELMORE

PRODUCER: MALLORY DUNCAN

(USA, 9 min)

WORLD PREMIERE

A skier contemplates his connection to skiing and the mountains. As he hurries through the streets of LA, his path takes a turn after bumping into a jazz musician who helps him discover the correlation between jazz and skiing—an expression of art, skiing, and black culture.

I’LL WAIT HERE FOREVER

DIRECTOR: RC CONE

PRODUCERS: MIKE IDELL, ZACH JOHANESON

WORLD PREMIERE (USA, Mexico, 11 min)

“Fly Fishing for permit is like waiting at the DMV.” Eeland Stribling has been lucky enough to travel the world for all kinds of fish but there’s one fish where his luck has run out. Follow Eeland’s adventure through Mexico and DMV’s learning to wait for his prize.

EVENING FILM PROGRAM

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

HOST: Paddy O’Connell

PRESENTED BY: NRS

TRANSITION

DIRECTORS: AXEL BARDE, BEN BURATTI

PRODUCER: DAVID LACOTE (France, 2 min)

After several years on the freestyle ski cup circuit, in 2022 Ben decides to take a new turn and a new career start, Transition

THE TRAPLINE

DIRECTOR: ANDREA WING

PRODUCERS: ZANNY VENNER, SARAH LEE STEELE WORLD PREMIERE (Canada, 12 min)

A trapper in the twilight of his career, passes along his ethos and his trapline to Syd, a woman determined to carry on his work.

AFTER YOU’VE GONE

DIRECTOR: MAX ERICKSON

PRODUCER: JARED ZISSU (USA, Argentina, 13 min)

Rachel Finn grapples with life after loss. Showcasing an inspiring perspective on moving forward through trauma in an unapologetically true-to-herself way that brings a smile to everyone who crosses her path. Oh, and she catches some big F&#@ING fish.

JANWAAR

DIRECTOR: DANNY SCHMIDT

PRODUCERS: DANNY SCHMIDT, ZAC RAMRAS (India, 10 min)

Janwaar celebrates a rambunctious group of kids whose lives are transformed when a skatepark is built in their small village in India. Raw talent, creativity, and unadulterated childhood find a home on four wheels, and manage to break down generations of caste and gender barriers in the process.

CREATION THEORY

DIRECTOR: BEN STURGULEWSKI

PRODUCER: BEN MOON COLORADO PREMIERE (Iceland, 22 min)

What is the source of creation? Whether it’s the grandest cosmos or the smallest human idea, true creation arrives in moments of unexpected convergence— extraordinary synchronicities between space and time, science and art, music and mountains and sea. In Creation Theory, these raw elements converge in the Westfjords of Iceland, taking us on a journey from the interstellar birth of gravity and rhythm, to their ultimate human creative expression: surfer on wave, snowboarder on peak, and musician on stage.

MALIK

DIRECTORS: CHRIS MURPHY, MAX LOWE

PRODUCERS: CHRIS MURPHY, MAX LOWE (USA, 12 min)

A chance encounter changes the course of two men, Malik Martin and Conrad Anker to where they find a unique kinship and understanding forged in climbing.

SPEEDRIDING THE FRENCH ALPES

DIRECTOR: CARL WEISETH

PRODUCER: CARL WEISETH

(France, 3 min)

Top Speedflying pilots Carl Weiseth and Jeff Katz pioneer new lines down the faces of La Grave and Les Deux Alpes. Using both their skis, as well as tiny canopies known as “Speedwings” - this duo explores remote canyons and couloirs in innovative fashion, accompanied by top FPV Drone pilot Ian Rinefort.

THE RIGHT TO JOY

DIRECTORS: JAY MELENA, TIM KRESSIN

PRODUCER: DAVIS GOSLIN

(USA, 20 min)

WORLD PREMIERE

Trans-cyclist, Izzy Sederbaum, began a friendship with another trans-masculine rider in early 2018. Their first ride together outside of Seattle brought the unthinkable - a rare cougar attack that turned fatal, leaving Izzy hospitalized with severe facial trauma. The immediate aftermath brought a borage of hateful and anti-trans rhetoric that Izzy had little to no control over. In the years since, he has struggled to overcome his anxiety of being alone in the woods and the self-doubt brought on by strangers after the attack. Through friendships and clubs in Seattle, Izzy has reconnected to cycling and has created a platform to elevate diversity and inclusion in the sport, while honoring his lost friend by continuing the work they had both been called to do.

HOW TO CROSS THE STREET AT THE NYC MARATHON

DIRECTORS: JEFF SEAL, NICK LIBBEY

PRODUCERS: JEFF SEAL, CHRIS LIBBEY, NICK LIBBEY (USA, 4 min)

Every year, New Yorkers wishing to cross the route of the New York City Marathon on foot without hitting one of its 50,000 participants must summon a seldom-used combination of speed, rhythm, and strategy—Frogger meets double Dutch. For the 2022 marathon, filmmakers Jeff Seal, Chris Libbey, and Nick Libbey ventured to Williamsburg to try and better understand this sweet science. They captured moments of extreme grace and scenes of tragic hubris.

PROLYFYCK

DIRECTORS: TIM KEMPLE, FAITH E. BRIGGS

PRODUCERS: FAITH E. BRIGGS, AIMEE TETREAULT (USA, 9 min)

Their route is uphill by design. Through the language of running, Prolyfyck Run Creww is creating a safe space where Black runners can see themselves represented, and all runners are welcome, in Charlottesville, VA.

CHASING KASPER

DIRECTOR: NICK WAGGONER

PRODUCER: MATT COTÉ WORLD PREMIERE (Canada, 11 min)

For professional skier Tessa Treadway, life took a massive turn in 2019 when she became a single mother of three. When her husband Dave Treadway passed away in a backcountry skiing accident, she lost her partner in the grand project of their “free range” family. In the wake of Dave’s passing, a mountain bike became the linchpin of her relationship with her oldest son, Kasper.

FEATURE FILMS

RESISTANCE CLIMBING: EXCLUSIVE SCREENING WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Thunder River Theatre Company

PRESENTED BY: RIPPLE EFFECT TRAINING

DIRECTORS: NICK ROSEN, ZACHARY BARR

PRODUCERS: ZACHARY BARR, INAS RADAYDEH, NICK ROSEN, TIM BRUNS

Featuring: Faris Abu Gosh, Andrew Bisharat, and Tim Bruns In the strife-torn hills of Palestine, a diverse crew of Bedouins, dirtbags and urban professionals embraces climbing as a much-needed respite from the burdens of the Israeli occupation. American writer & climber Andrew Bisharat visits the West Bank to explore his own roots and the power of climbing to transform lives.

Panel discussion with special film guests to follow the screening.

WILD LIFE

DIRECTED BY JIMMY CHIN + CHAI VASARHELYI

1:00 - 2:45 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

PRESENTED BY: SIX PRODUCTIONS

From Oscar-winning filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Wild Life follows conservationist Kris Tompkins on an epic, decades-spanning love story as wild as the landscapes she dedicated her life to protecting. After falling in love in mid-life, Kris and the outdoorsman and entrepreneur Doug Tompkins left behind the world of the massively successful outdoor brands they’d helped pioneer -- Patagonia, The North Face, and Esprit -- and turned their attention to a visionary effort to create National Parks throughout Chile and Argentina.

EVENING FILM PROGRAM

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

HOST: PADDY O’CONNELL

PRESENTED BY: STIO

RISE

DIRECTOR: JOSH LAWLESS:

COLORADO PREMIERE

(USA, 4 min)

Rise - A short mountain bike film showcasing 17 year old Kaidan Ingersoll from North Yarmouth, Maine.

DOUG AND THE SEEKERS

DIRECTOR: JAMES PAYNE

PRODUCER: SHANE GREB

WORLD PREMIERE

(USA, 14 min)

Through force of will and an ever-expanding army of online followers, a man builds a 60-ton ship in his front yard with dreams of sailing from the plains of middle America onto the oceans of the world.

DNA

DIRECTOR: JOSH LOWELL

PRODUCERS: ZACHARY BARR, JOSH LOWELL (France, 23 min)

29-year-old French sport climber Seb Bouin has been quietly working his way through the elite grades, culminating in his attempt to establish a long pitch out an overhanging cave in the Verdon Gorge of France. His proposed line is so futuristic, the moves so improbable, that if Seb can put it all together it may be the most difficult route ever climbed.

WADING FOR CHANGE

DIRECTOR: SOFIA JARAMILLO

CO-DIRECTOR: JR RODRIGUEZ

PRODUCER: FAITH E. BRIGGS

COLORADO PREMIERE

(USA, 13 min)

For Latino conservationist and angler Jr Rodriguez to become “like the pictures he saw in magazines,” he had to leave behind what he loved the most. This is his story of pursuing his dream to become a fly fisherman and his efforts to make the sport more inclusive.

TEMPO II. MOVEMENTS IN JUNGLE

DIRECTOR: THOMAS WOODSON

PRODUCER: KYLE RICHARDSON

(Brazil, 6 min)

A conceptual exploration of the shared feelings between music and mountains — Tempo II. Movements in Jungle is set in the world’s largest urban jungle, exploring styles of Brazilian drumming and trail run

ONE MORE TRY

DIRECTOR: NAJEEB TARAZI

PRODUCER: NAJEEB TARAZI COLORADO PREMIERE

(USA, 2 min)

Skateboarder’s successes and failures coexist in the same moments in this ode to effort.

CAFÉ AMERICANO

DIRECTOR: BEN PAGE, JOEY SCHUSLER, THOMAS WOODSON

PRODUCERS: JOEY SCHUSLER, BEN PAGE, THOMAS WOODSON

WORLD PREMIERE

(Italy/USA, 13 min)

Inspired by a photograph handed down to him from his father, Shawn Neer embarks on a trip across Italy in search of the country’s best coffee...and the best mountain bike trails.

TRANSENDERS

DIRECTOR: DIANE RUSSO CHENG

PRODUCERS: HONNA KIMMERER, HAYLEY YOUNG (USA, 10 min)

The story about Alexa’s journey as a trans woman, navigating the toxic culture that encompasses skateboarding, and what it means to transcend fear through community.

TO BE FRANK

DIRECTOR: ANNA BURNS

PRODUCER: MORGAN SLIFF

WORLD PREMIERE (USA, 12 min)

To Be Frank pivots from social media’s lens and explores authenticity and community in surfing via Frank Paine, a 73-year-old South Bay icon and humble local legend whose life orbits around a two-block stretch of beach. His unforgettable mustache and magnetic spirit are what most notice first, but Frank’s deeper layers expose a depth that might answer some questions that we surfers continually ask ourselves.

LOVE

DIRECTOR: TARA KERZHNER

PRODUCERS: TARA KERZHNER, SARAH LEE STEELE (USA, 14 min)

After a miscarriage and a historic ascent of the famous sport climb Dreamcatcher, Paige Claassen follows her own path as a professional athlete training through pregnancy, finding new meaning in strength and identity through the early days of motherhood.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

CHANGEMAKERS FILM PROGRAM

10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

HOST : Reuben Sadowsky

PRESENTED BY: ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

FAITH IN THE FUTURE

DIRECTORS: ADAM WELLS, RYAN SCURA

PRODUCER: ANDY COCHRANE (USA, 9 min)

As wildfires continue to damage his home trails in Oregon, pro runner Mario Mendoza Jr. confronts what the climate crisis means to him, not just as a professional athlete, but as a coach, pastor, and father.

PASS IT ON: TAMI KNIGHT

DIRECTOR: JEN RANDALL

PRODUCERS: SARAH LEE STEELE, HEATHER MOSHER (Canada, 4 min)

Pass It On celebrates three locals who spread their love of Squamish climbing into the fabric of the broader community. In this episode we get silly with Tami Knight, route developer of the late 70s and 80s.

ONE FOR ALL

DIRECTORS: MICHAEL CB STEVENS, SPENCER MILLER

PRODUCERS: MICHAEL CB STEVENS, SPENCER MILLER

WORLD PREMIERE (USA, 15 min)

Tony Drees actually considers himself to have “good fortune,” despite being born into an abusive household, surviving a bombing in the Gulf War, getting cancer, and having his leg amputated up to his hip. After it all, and through his newly found passion for skiing, Tony sets an ambitious goal for this season.

RANGE RIDER

DIRECTOR: COLIN ARISMAN

COLORADO PREMIERE

(USA, 30 min)

As wolves repopulate Washington State, conflict is heating up with rural ranching communities. Range rider Daniel Curry’s job is to patrol wild areas on horseback, creating a buffer between wolves and the cattle herds that graze on public lands. When these wild carnivores are suspected of killing livestock, the consequences for packs can be fatal. As illegal poaching and state sponsored kills take their toll, can Daniel prove that coexistence between ranchers and wolves is possible?

DIAGONAL

DIRECTOR: RYAN ERNSTES

PRODUCER: RYAN ERNSTES

WORLD PREMIERE

(USA, 11 min)

Feeling stuck in life, 54-year-old India Wood bucks the traditional way of recreating and strikes a novel path across the state of Colorado. Taking a uniquely in-depth look at the world around her, India’s walk is a celebration of the originality that makes us human and delights in doing things a little bit differently.

FINDING THE LINE

DIRECTOR: KATIE HAKE

PRODUCER: KATIE HAKE WORLD PREMIERE (USA, 14 min)

From slicing through rapids in a whitewater kayak to carving into a plate while printmaking, Alexandra “Chachi” Riesco draws lines between geologic forces and her work and play — but following her own line isn’t always easy. As Chachi navigates challenges, her art highlights the importance of our connections to nature.

FAMILY FILM PROGRAM

2:00 - 3:30 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

HOST: PEDRO RIVERA

PRESENTED BY: GARFIELD COUNTY + THRIFT SHOP OF ASPEN

Adventure is for everyone! A selection of the best outdoor films for the young and ‘young at heart’. Join us for an ice cream social and community art activities following the screening.

This program will be presented in a bi-lingual format.

AWARDS

FESTIVAL JURY

BRITTA ERICKSON

Britta Erickson is a producer at Denver-based Listen Productions and has made it her life’s work to connect storytellers with audiences. After founding the performing arts venue Acoma Center, and its resident theater company Curious Theater, she spent the following two decades in top leadership positions at Denver Film Society. Additionally, Britta has served as a juror, moderator and panelist at numerous film festivals, including SXSW and is a trustee of SeriesFest.

BEST OF FESTIVAL

Encompasses the very best qualities of filmmaking and storytelling while speaking to the five guiding principles of 5Point.

PURE JOY

Gets you whooping and hollering,and ready to get out on an adventure the next day.

CREATIVE EXCELLENCE

Pushes the boundaries of typical adventure storytelling and inspires the evolution of the genre.

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

Represents the best of the human endeavor to better understand and experience our world.

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Visually captivating, creative and original.

HAYDEN KENNEDY AWARD

Pays tribute to Hayden Kennedy - Julie and Michael Kennedy’s son and the inspiration behind the concept of 5Point Film. Awarded to the film that embodies our mission and ethos more than any other.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

The festival favorite, according to you. Vote through the 5Point digital wallet for a chance to win a YETI cooler.

LUCY LERNER

A pop-culture-obsessed film lover, Lucy Lerner has dedicated her professional life to a career in the arts, both in curation and project management. She has been involved in both Mountainfilm as well as the Telluride Film Festival for decades and is passionate about storytelling, film programming and movement building. A member of numerous festival juries, including the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, she also serves as the chief film curator for the Psychedelic Sciences Conference Cinematique. When not watching films, Lucy can be found adventuring in the San Juan mountains of Colorado.

SUSAN WRUBEL

Susan Wrubel is the Executive & Artistic Director of Aspen Film. She has over 25 years of experience in film acquisitions, sales, production, marketing, and distribution. Wrubel was VP of Acquisitions and CoProductions for Paramount Classics, Paramount Pictures’ specialty division, then consulted for several internationally focused companies in content acquisition and aggregation. She worked as an executive producer on several independent films including Maggie’s Plan, I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, and the Oscar-winning Still Alice

AWARDS PARTY

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

10:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Thunder River Theatre Company

GUEST DJ: KID KNOWLEDGE

$20 at the door | Free for Passholders

Come celebrate with the 5Point community as we present our award winners and then dazzle us with your dance moves.

5POINT CONFLUENCE

The 5Point Confluence

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PATHWAYS OF IMPACTFUL FILMMAKING

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

1:00 - 2:30 PM

True Nature Healing Arts - The Kiva

For 10 years, Taylor Rees has used documentary filmmaking as a way to explore the ways that ecosystems, like social justice movements and conservation strategies, are as diverse and ever evolving as the flora and fauna within.

Understanding isn’t a strategy, it’s a humble learning journey of failure and of friendship. Over the course of her career, having worked intimately with marginalized and privileged communities, her ideas on how to navigate impact campaigns, and ultimately affect positive change through storytelling, have evolved.

Join Taylor for this interactive presentation on impact producing in documentary film. Plus, catch a sneak peak and some great anecdotes from her latest projects.

BACKBONE POV

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

3:00 - 4:30 PM

Marble Distilling

The Backbone POV is an opportunity to discuss issues at the forefront of the outdoor and adventure filmmaking industries. Join us this year as we dive into the relationship between filmmakers, brand partners and festivals. Hear from Liz Barrett (Stio), Ashley Peel (NRS), Andrea Wing (Origin), and Lucy Lerner (Mountainfilm) about what brands and festivals are looking for, and how they collaborate with filmmakers. Join us for a drink and some good conversation at Marble Distillery.

RESISTANCE CLIMBING: FILM + PANEL DISCUSSION

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Thunder River Theatre

Presented by: Ripple Effect Training

Featuring: Faris Abu Gosh, Andrew Bisharat and Tim Bruns

In the strife-torn hills of Palestine, a diverse crew of Bedouins, dirtbags and urban professionals embraces climbing as a much-needed respite from the burdens of the Israeli occupation. American writer & climber Andrew Bisharat visits the West Bank to explore his own roots and the power of climbing to transform lives.

This program will be followed by a community climbing session at the Carbondale Rec Center with the film guests.

ADVENTURE FILMMAKERS PITCH EVENT

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

3:00 - 4:30 PM

Thunder River Theatre

Presented by: Stio

Watch live as five filmmakers pitch their projects at the second annual Adventure Filmmakers Pitch Event. Support the finalists, and get inspired to make your next (or first!) film.

is a series

podcasts,

workshops that take place over the festival weekend. This is a chance for the audience to go deeper with 5Point guests, opinion leaders, and filmmakers on issues that are pertinent to the outdoor industry.

events are free and open to the public.

4:30 - 6:00 PM DAILY AT THE CARBONDALE REC CENTER

THURSDAY, APRIL 20 IZCALLI

The band is a “Power Trio” that forges a sound influenced by styles and expressions ranging from Classic Rock to Mexican Folk, and from Latin to Indie Rock.

PRESENTED BY

FRIDAY, APRIL 21 BROTHERS

OF BRASS

The B.O.B. from the 303! The only New Orleans Brass band in Colorado.

PRESENTED BY

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

THE DAVENPORTS

The Davenports are Carbondale’s smoothest band, bringing you only the finest yacht rock jams and 80s hits.

LATE NIGHT LAUGHS

PERFORMANCES BY: Eeland Stribling

Salma Zaky

Gabby Gutierrez-Reed

Sammy Anzer

THURSDAY APRIL 20 10:30 PM

BLACK NUGGET 411 MAIN STREET CARBONDALE $15 COVER

PRESENTED BY:

5POINT ACTIVE

5Pt 5K

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 | 8:00 - 9:30 AM

Independence Run & Hike

Wake up bright and early and participate in the first-ever 5Point 5K fun run! Start your Saturday with a brisk trot and then some post-race refreshments. Stop by the Cocoa Club or Dos Gringos Burritos pre or post race to keep you going throughout the day.

YOGA

FRIDAY, APRIL 21 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM

True Nature Healing Arts - The Kiva

Friday Morning Yoga with Taylor Rees

Wake up your body and mind with an hour of gentle yet invigorating yoga with filmmaker and yoga teacher Taylor Rees. This practice will start with 5 minutes of orienting to Earth’s place in space and the surrounding environment, so bring warm clothes! We will then move into the Kiva for 45 min of grounding and heart-opening asana. All levels are welcome!

Saturday Morning Yoga with Eliza Demarest

Give back to yourself with this uplifting vinyasa flow yoga class, designed to help you experience a more embodied state of flow and freedom; go from living in an over-active mind to a more grounded and awakened state of being in the body. This class is a perfect blend of structure and playful exploration helping you find vitality, health, and joy through movement, breath, and meditation.

CLIMBING

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Carbondale Rec Center

Catch Reel Rock’s powerful new film, Resistance Climbing, at the Thunder River Theatre and then climb and chat with special guests Faris Abu Gosh, Tim Bruns and Andrew Bisharat at the Carbondale Rec Center.

FILMMAKER GRANTS

A central part of our mission here at 5Point is supporting filmmakers who are committed to telling impactful stories of adventure. Through fundraising campaigns, festival submission proceeds, and generous support from our partners, we are now able to award over $45,000 each year to independent filmmakers. Listed below are our three grant programs - if you’re a filmmaker, or know one who needs support telling an important story, consider applying, or spread the word.

5POINT FILM FUND - SUPPORTED BY NRS

The 5Point Film Fund consists of two separate grants. Up to $5,000 will be awarded to an adventure film project directly from 5Point Film. An additional $10,000 has been generously provided by NRS to help support an Indigenous / BIPOC filmmaker or a story that pushes against the boundaries of the traditional paddling film. Filmmakers may apply for both grants. Apply today at 5Pointfilm.org.

2022 RECIPIENTS

TO BE FRANK

Saturday Night Film Program

ONE FOR ALL Changemakers Film Program

DRIVING SWEEP

Thursday Night Film Program

FINDING THE LINE Changemakers Film Program

THE WADING FOR CHANGE - BIPOC FILMMAKER’S GRANTSUPPORTED BY NEW BELGIUM

The Wading For Change - BIPOC Filmmaker’s Grant is intended to create more access for filmmakers and photographers of color to share stories that increase representation in nature.

This grant results from a group of BIPOC filmmakers working on their first film together, Wading for Change, in conjunction with Fat Tire and 5Point Film Festival, and wanting to extend the opportunity to be at the helm of the narratives they would like to tell. This grant is aimed at emerging filmmakers, defined as filmmakers who have not directed more than 2 distributed short films or who have not been working professionally in filmmaking for more than 3 years. The grant winner or winners will be awarded up to $20,000 to support their project.

Apply today at 5Pointfilm.org

ADVENTURE FILMMAKERS PITCH EVENT PRESENTED BY STIO

Now in its second year, the Adventure Filmmakers Pitch Event is an opportunity for filmmakers to pitch their projects in front of a live audience for the opportunity to win $15,000. The winning film is then premiered at the Flagship Festival the following year, and distributed on Stio channels. The Pitch Event is free and open to the public at Thunder River Theatre on Saturday, April 23 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM.

2022 RECIPIENT

DIAGONAL

Changemakers Program

ADVENTURE FILMMAKERS

A central part of our mission at 5Point is nurturing and supporting the next generation of adventure filmmakers. Fortunately for us, our good friends at Stio feel the same way. Together, we’re thrilled to present the Adventure Filmmakers Pitch Event!

TOM ATTWATER

PROJECT: SILVER LINING

In the spring of 2015, Nan Condit, along with a small group of “sisters” began gathering to support each other in the aftermath of breast cancer treatment. They were brought together by the common experience of being in the trenches and trying to decipher how to move forward after the “battle”; postsurgery, post-chemo, post-radiation, post-the life that they used to know. Nan and the other cancer survivors eventually formed a Dragon Boat team called, Silver Lining. The team has grown in ways that they could have never expected and have overcome great challenges throughout their journey. These non-traditional athletes train, compete in races and share their stories of how to navigate a life during and after a breast cancer diagnosis.

SARAH HAMILTON PROJECT: DOLLY’S SONG

Dolly Chapman, quiet and petite, was looking for something important to do with her life. 32 years of building trails felt important. It was the people, it was the land, it was the accomplishment of puzzling out a blowdown and clearing a trail. As one of the first women to work on trail crew in the late 70’s, she has faced a fair share of hurdles. But the wilderness evened the playing field. Now 60, she stays connected to the Wilderness by sharpening hundreds of crosscut saws each year and as well as teaching the upcoming generation of land stewards to saw and sharpen. With it, she passes on her immense technical knowledge and deep love for the land.

KEENAN DESPLANQUES PROJECT: INVISIBLE INJURIES

In 2019, Maddie Jo Robbins was the reigning cross country MTB champion for her age, but her life changed in a second when she crashed during the World Championships in Canada and suffered a traumatic brain injury. It was obvious to Maddie and her support system this injury was severe, and yet the impact was pervasive, frustrating, and somewhat invisible to others. While Maddie began to cope with her new normal, few understood the severity. But she hasn’t let the injury overwhelm her. After she was cleared to ride, Maddie hosted an event she called ‘ Tri the Brain ‘, which is a non-competitive group triathlon around Durango, Colorado, raising awareness for brain injuries. This film will tell Maddie’s inspiring story of overcoming her brain injury to raise awareness and hope for people who are also struggling with post-concussion syndrome or traumatic brain injuries.

BENNETT RAHN PROJECT: XXL WALLS

Bennett and Andrew both thought they were the only fat people climbing when they began. They never saw themselves reflected in the media, at gyms, at the crag, or in equipment sizing - even less in technical ascents. So they have decided to do just that: climb the Nose, on Yosemite’s El Capitan and anchor themselves in a line of historical ascents. But most importantly this film aims to create a conversation around our society’s biases and definition of athleticism - it aims to be the kind of inspiration that comes from witnessing something awesome that feels possible: seeing a climber that looks less like an Olympian, and more like the average climber, doing epic things in inspiring places.

KIRK HORTON PROJECT: THE OLDE MEN OF THE MOUNTAIN

The oldest running team in the United States competes yearly in a 50-mile relay in Pennsylvania. Heck, they might even be the oldest running team in the world. But to the team’s members, their ages don’t matter - all they care about is that they can keep moving forward, physically and as friends. George Etzweiler is a 103-year old runner. 103! In addition to his yearly participation at the Mt. Washington Road Race up the Northeast’s tallest peak, George happens to be the team captain of “The Olde Men of the Mountain,” a running team that “runs” annually at the Tussey Mountainback 50-mile relay. He brings his teammates - 68, 73, 84, and 91 years old - to race every fall and see if their bodies can still put one foot in front of the other. Their shared miles before and during the race, coupled with decades long friendships, keeps them coming back year after year, to an event that seemingly keeps them young.

PITCH JURY

LIZ BARRETT

After spending the first 10 years of her career on the East Coast in marketing for sports, events, publishing and the outdoor industry, Liz followed her outdoor-loving, entrepreneurial-minded, mountain-spirited ways to Jackson Hole to work with Stio. Now in her eighth year with Stio, Liz drives all things brand for the high-growth mountain lifestyle company. Away from work, you can find her skiing, mountain biking, hiking or camping with her partner and their pups, Soleil and Sky.

BEN KNIGHT

Ben has been making movies since before it was cool. He still doesn’t actually think it’s cool. He thinks it’s hard. Really hard.

TRAVIS RUMMEL

Since the earliest days of Felt Soul Media, co-founder Travis Rummel, has found success by taking on projects he cares deeply about. With over 60+ film festival awards under his belt, he must be doing something right. With a deep focus on character, Travis has helped bring environmental issues like dam removal and large-scale mining in pristine watersheds to a general audience, while still managing to get some laughs and tears out of their audiences in the process.

FESTIVAL HOSTS

ABBY STERN

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM

Abby Stern is a visionary co-founder and General Manager of Beyul Retreat, an off-the-beaten-path adventure lodge and wellness retreat in Meredith, CO, one hour from Carbondale. With her expertise in digital design and experience curation, Abby has helped create a one-ofa-kind nature sanctuary for guests seeking a transformative and revitalizing experience. As a certified yoga instructor, she also leads weekly yoga classes, forest bathing, and wellness retreats, providing guests with a space to unwind, reflect, and recharge.

EELAND STRIBLING

THURSDAY NIGHT FILM PROGRAM

Eeland Stribling is an angler, educator, wildlife biologist and a stand up comedian born and raised in Denver, CO. He has a passion for conservation and comedy, and advocates for outdoor education. The Denver Comedy Works regular has performed around the country (including at 5Point 2022) and has been described, endearingly, as ‘your aunty’s favorite comedian’.

PADDY O’CONNELL

FRIDAY + SATURDAY NIGHT

FILM PROGRAMS

Paddy O’Connell (you can call him PaddyO) works in the outdoor industry as a word nerd and professional chit chatter—which essentially means he is a freelance writer, creator, storyteller, voice over talent, and multimedia producer. He is based out of Carbondale, CO. Check out his latest work and current haps at www.paddyroc.com.

REUBEN SADOWSKY CHANGEMAKERS FILM PROGRAM

Reuben Sadowsky is a born and raised Aspen local. A community-minded fellow, Reuben has worked in event production locally, for Guayaki Yerba Mate, Burning Man, and global Music and Idea festivals. A dedicated athlete himself, Reuben gets out to speedfly, ski, bike, paddle, and climb whenever possible. The co-founder and owner of Beyul Retreat, Reuben can now mostly be found in the Frying Pan River Valley with his Wolf Hound Atlas, trying to get creative with the space between land/humans/experience.

PEDRO RIVERA FAMILY FILM PROGRAM + MUSIC STAGE

Pedro AKA a motherflower of many names(Walrus/L Viaje/Gufy/Insurektor/ Morzo) is a student of life and the possibilities of creation. Born a Texican and raised in Colorado, Pedro has lived a colorful life. He found rhythm inside the beat and kicks, what he learns through rhyme and verse, over the beat and just to converse. Morzo is committed to authentic communication and is the possibility of Abundance, Love,Power, Joy, and Inspiration.

STEPHANIE BERGNER STUDENT FILM PROGRAM

A lover of all things mountain, Stephanie moved to Carbondale 10 years ago to bask in the shadow of Mt. Sopris. While being the mother of the Enormobaby and her law practice might be her biggest Carbondale claims to fame, Stephanie has also made appearances as an assistant coach to the CRMS climbing team, as jury member for 5point’s Dream Project, and as a supporter of Carbondale’s bike week.

FESTIVAL HOSTS

CHRIS KALOUS RESISTANCE CLIMBING

Chris Kalous is a well-known podcaster, climber, and musician from Carbondale, CO. Over the past decade, his show The Enormocast has featured deep and engaging interviews with some of the biggest names in climbing and has been downloaded millions of times. He is also the co-host of The RunOut podcast, which tackles some of the most controversial and relevant topics facing climbing today. Chris is a veteran MC of several 5Point weekends going back to the beginning.

Bring COMMUNITY to YOUR 5POINT

Our On the Road program allows anyone with a vision and some stoke to bring the magic of 5Point to their community. We supply the films, a marketing kit and amazing raffle items, and you supply the audience.

TO LEARN MORE GO TO:

5pointfilm.org/host

FESTIVAL GUESTS

FARIS ABU GOSH

Faris Abu Gosh is a Palestinian rock climber, tango dancer, and physical therapy student at Bethlehem University, aiming to become the first PT for climbers in Palestine. He lives in Qalandia, one of the oldest Palestinian refugee camps.

FILM: RESISTANCE CLIMBING

SAMMY ANZER

Sammy Anzer is an ethically ambiguous comedian from the most culturally diverse streets in the world: Queens, NYC. His comedy is for everyone.

TOM ATTWATER

Tom is a multi-talented artist who works as a film director, cinematographer, editor, and still photographer. He was born in Wichita, Kansas and now resides in Missoula, Montana. He has a background in outdoor education, having worked as a backcountry instructor and river guide. In 2016, he received a BFA in Media Arts and Digital Video Production from the University of Montana.

FILM: SHERI

CLAY BARRON

Since graduating from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, Clay has spent a decade working in the film industry – first as an Art Director in New York and Los Angeles, and now as a Producer based in Austin, TX. Before joining the EarthX Film team he produced independent films and documentaries, branded commercial content, and worked with Austin Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival.

FILM: 4DWN

SUZAN BERAZA

Suzan is an Hispana-LatinaAmerican filmmaker born and raised in the Caribbean. Her films have been shown on Netflix, Independent Lens, PBS, BBC, World Channel, FranceTV, at Lincoln Center, and over 50 festivals. Suzan is currently Festival Director for Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado, and is the former Chair of New Day Films.

ANDREW BISHARAT

Andrew Bisharat is a writer and climber based in New Castle, CO. He is a co-host of the popular climbing podcast, The RunOut.

FILM: RESISTANCE CLIMBING

ANNA BRUNO

In 2007, a whitewater kayaking trip to the White Nile River in Uganda changed Anna’s life. She spent the next decade-plus chasing whitewater around the globe, sharing her love and experience through kayak instruction and education with World Class Academy, among others. In addition to being a competitive athlete, Anna has been integral to influential and ground-breaking paddle sports events through her work commentating, producing, and leading media teams. Today, she shares stories connected to the river through her role as the Editor of Kayak Session Magazine and as the Marketing Coordinator for NRS.

TIM BRUNS

Tim Bruns is one of the co-founders of Wadi Climbing, the first indoor climbing gym and outdoor guiding service for Palestinians in the West Bank. Tim lived in Palestine for years, where he was part of a group that developed sport climbing cliffs and introduced new people to rock climbing. He is the author of Climbing Palestine and one of the producers on the film Resistance Climbing, which documents Palestine’s nascent climbing community.

FILM: RESISTANCE CLIMBING

FESTIVAL GUESTS

ANNA BURNS

Anna Wilder Burns is an award winning filmmaker and photographer focused on impactful stories of athletes, adventurers, and activists. She’s done work for brands including Nike, Redbull, and The North Face, created festival-winning films, and featured work in The New York Times, Outside Magazine, and The Players Tribune. Between shoots, Anna spends her free time surfing, skiing, and exploring earth’s wild places with a camera in hand.

FILM: TO BE FRANK

ROB CAHILL

Rob Cahill is a first generation street skater from rural Texas. Cahill discovered skateboarding in skate magazines when he was 12 years old and became obsessed. Ten years later in 1996, he landed in those same magazines as a sponsored skater, the great ambition of his childhood dreams. Soon after, Rob was scouted by Ford Models and began working internationally as a fashion model and spokesperson. By the late 2000s, he left a successful corporate career to pursue entrepreneurial and philanthropic interests eventually leading him back to his passion for skateboarding. Cahill partnered with Mike Crum on several companies before founding 4DWN together, as a way to further the culture that he credits as his own saving grace.

FILM: 4DWN

GREG CAIRNS

Greg Cairns is a US-based commercial director and documentary filmmaker. He is a senior Idaho river guide and sweep boat driver on the Middle Fork of the Salmon. Adventure Journal has described his work as “subtle, delightful and sneakily powerful.” Greg splits his time between Bozeman, MT and Durango, CO. He enjoys riding bikes, learning orbital mechanics, and talking with dogs.

FILMS: DRIVING SWEEP

PAIGE CLAASSEN

Paige Claassen is one of North America’s top sport climbers, with ascents of Dreamcatcher (5.14d), Shadowboxing (5.14d) and Kryptonite (5.14d). In June of 2022, she added ‘Mom’ to her list of titles, and considers motherhood her most difficult and rewarding role to date.

FILM: LOVE

DANIEL CURRY

Daniel Curry started working with wolves when he was twenty years old at a world-renowned captive wolf sanctuary. When he turned thirty, he jumped into the fray that is wolf recovery, to help build a bridge between animals and humans. Daniel’s entrepreneurial mind and idealistic heart motivated him to start the first and only business in Washington state that focuses on human-wildlife conflict mitigation using non-lethal methodology. Since then, he has developed the most successful method to facilitate “cothriving” for wolves and rural America that Washington has seen. His vision and dedication have put him at the forefront of developing an effective, sustainable, and balanced approach to facilitate real change for the wildlife and people of Washington.

FILM: RANGE RIDER

ELIZA DEMAREST

Eliza Demarest is the founder of Heart Home Retreats, a small wellness retreat business based out of Carbdonale, Colorado. She is a certified yoga teacher, and is passionate about sharing her love of ceremonial cacao. She has taught actively at yoga studios in the Roaring Fork Valley for five years. Her ultimate desire is to help people return home to their body and understand their biological processes of stress to find freedom, resilience and greater well-being.

KEENAN DESPLANQUES

I was born and raised in Southwest Colorado. Growing up wandering through the desert and mountains I fell in love with the outdoors. One day I borrowed my dad’s old point-and-shoot camera to make videos of my adventures and I fell in love with movie-making and photography. 15 years later I feel so lucky to be working my dream job making documentary films in the outdoors! I now live in Squamish, BC and I primarily make films about cycling.

FILM: GROTTS

FESTIVAL GUESTS

MALLORY DUNCAN

Snow sports enthusiast, producer, musician, gear nerd and career rep - dedicated to the sensation of skiing as an expression of art and all the other bits.

FILM: THE BLACKCOUNTRY JOURNAL

KENDRICK EDWARDS

Kendrick Edwards was born in Joliet, IL. He moved to Virginia in August 1986. He started working for the US Postal Service and has been there for over 35 years. He is the proud father of two sets of twin girls - Christen & Shelby and Saturn & Jean. Kendrick graduated from Piedmont Virginia Community College with an Associate’s Degree. He also is an assistant pastor at a local church. He loves running with the Prolyfyck Run Creww because it allows him to stay in shape and he believes it encourages others to run or walk.

FILM: PROLYFYCK

JACK ELDER

Jack was born and raised in Basalt, Colorado. His fascination with science led him to CU Boulder where he studied biology. While frequently adventuring in the Colorado alpine, he honed his skills as a landscape photographer. Fast forward a few years, he now owns a local video production company specializing in outdoor commercial and documentary filmmaking.

FILM: WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR GOAT

RACHEL FINN

Artist and fly fishing guide, Rachel lives in the Adirondacks of New York, where she’s been guiding for 30 years. She’s an ambassador for Patagonia, Scott Fly Rods, Nautilus, and The American Museum of Fly Fishing.

FILM: AFTER YOU’VE GONE

NATASHA FOX

With a love for travel and the outdoors, Natasha landed in Banff National Park five years ago and is lucky to now call it home. She has worked in the arts and live events for over 15 years and began working at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity as soon as arrived in Banff. Her current role as the festival’s film coordinator allows her to connect with storytellers and appreciate incredible adventure films.

SETH GILLIS

Seth is a Director and Cinematographer from Squamish, BC. His documentary work focuses on human stories of community, resilience, and adventure - often set in harsh and intimidating mountain environments. In recent years he’s shot and directed stories for brands like Arc’teryx, Destination Canada, REI, and Telus. While a lifelong skier, climber, and documentary nerd, he also takes great pride in his beer-league curling team and veggie garden.

FILM: LEO + CHESTER

DAVIS GOSLIN

MAX ERICKSON

Growing up in Vermont meant a love for fly fishing and the outdoors was instilled at a very young age. Max spent the beginning of his film career as a Director of Photography in NYC shooting narrative and commercial projects. In 2016 he connected with Flylords founder Jared Zissu and the two went on to travel the world, giving a voice to people and places hidden in far corners of the earth through film. Today he is the Creative Director at Fiska and Flylords, where he has turned a passion for fly fishing and film into his career.

FILM: AFTER YOU’VE GONE

Davis Goslin is the co-founder and Executive Producer of Wondercamp, a Seattle-based production company. With over 15 years of production experience in a number of countries, Davis has become a cornerstone of tackling complex logistics with a smile and disarming laugh. Always careful to balance the more analytical side of filmmaking with what’s at the root of the story, Davis brings a fresh perspective to Wondercamp’s creative projects. Whether he’s in the office or out on a shoot, he’s always looking for new ways to innovate and push boundaries.

FILM: THE RIGHT TO JOY

FESTIVAL GUESTS

GABBY GUTIERREZ-REED

Gabby Gutierrez-Reed is a Colorado based comedian who relates to people through her playfully confessional jokes. She’s been on Adult Swim, Funny or Die and in her spare time, she gets lost in bouts of existential dread.

KATIE HAKE

Katie Hake is a freelance filmmaker and photographer based in Glenwood Springs, CO. She first discovered video production at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and she’s since become passionate about telling stories through film. She is fascinated by issues affecting women in the outdoors and the environment, and her work has focused on topics from empowering young girls through self-defense to habitat restoration and wildfire mitigation. When she’s not in the field behind the camera or inside editing, Hake can be found adventuring outside or curled up with a good book.

FILM: FINDING THE LINE

CONOR HALL

Conor hails from Southwest Colorado. During his career he has served as a Senior Advisor to Governor John Hickenlooper and Mayor Michael Bloomberg and helped create billions of dollars in public funding for conservation, climate and more equitable access to nature during his time at the Trust for Public Land. In early 2022, he was appointed by Governor Polis to lead the Colorado Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry. He is an avid outdoorsman and proudly serves on the nonprofit boards of Better Together Denver, Stand for Courage and the Colorado Outdoor Equity Fund.

SARAH HAMILTON

Sarah Hamilton is a documentary director, editor, B-sawyer and dedicated hobbyist. Her work inspires her films and vice versa; from calving in Montana, to disaster relief in Puerto Rico, to baking bread in Salida, Colorado, she brings her camera and curiosity for what ties us together. A trail builder herself, she hopes this film will shed light on all that goes into stewarding the land. Her passion for highlighting women and femme stories extends beyond the lens to creating more equity behind the camera.

KIRK HORTON

Kirk is a filmmaker based out of Boulder, CO. His passion for storytelling stems from people changing their worlds, however big or small. He likes to make films that make people get all tingly with emotions and feelings, and that’s his goal on every piece he works on. His work has taken him around the globe - from Chile to Rwanda and back again - working on productions with the Planet Earth II team, winning awards at film festivals, filming wild animals, and everything in between.

FILM: LIGHT BEAMS FOR HELENA

JUANIKA HOWARD

Juanika Howard or Juan as she is affectionately known, was born, and raised in Charlottesville, Virginia and works at the intersection of human services, education, and community development. She is currently a Therapist & Education/ Outreach Support Specialist for The Women’s Initiative and is passionate about working within the community to normalize mental health. Juanika began her journey as a runner in 2012 to support a friend’s goal but quickly discovered a new self-care practice. Running, exercise and community became a staple during the pandemic. Juan is known widely for her ability to build community and to bring light into dark places.

FILM: PROLYFYCK

DOUG JACKSON

Like so many others, Doug Jackson grew up watching “The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau”, and instantly fell in love with the sea. Fast forward to years later; Doug is now back working on his dream of sailing the sea, just as Cousteau did, and SV Seeker is the boat that will take him there.

FILM: DOUG AND THE SEEKERS

FESTIVAL GUESTS

SOFIA JARAMILLO

Sofía Jaramillo is a ColombianAmerican filmmaker and National Geographic photographer based in Jackson, Wyoming. Jaramillo’s work focuses on uplifting and telling the stories of BIPOC in outdoor spaces. Jaramillo got her start in photography working for media outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian and the Associated Press. She strongly believes in the power of storytelling and now works as a Director and Executive Producer in filmmaking. Her mission is to tell the stories she wished she’d seen as a kid.

FILM: WADING FOR CHANGE

SOPHIE KULLER

Sophie is a fashion & lifestyle photographer who now splits her time between Los Angeles and the Oregon coast after almost a decade in New York City. Drawing inspiration from the way light can dance, she focuses on portraits and the way people move throughout the world. Utilizing a mix of film and digital, she seeks to share the stories of the people who inspire her.

FILM: CREATION THEORY

TIM KRESSIN

Tim Kressin is passionate about asking hard questions, calling people into adventure, and diving deep into friendships. He does this mainly through film and tacos. He is the co-founder of Wondercamp, a Seattle-based production company, that shares the stories of everyday world changers, status quo shakers, and adventure takers around the world.

FILM: THE RIGHT TO JOY

JOSH LAWLESS

Josh Lawless is an action sports and adventure filmmaker from Maine. He’s been lucky enough to work with some of the biggest mountain biking and ski brands in the world. He lives to tell stories, and showcase people and places that are special to him.

FILM: RISE

JAMES

‘Q’ MARTIN

James ‘Q’ Martin is the Creative Director of Q Media based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Q is a critically acclaimed and award winning filmmaker and adventure photographer. Having traveled extensively internationally, his projects promote environmental conservation and awareness. When he is not behind the camera, Q can be found climbing internationally or enjoying the great outdoors in the American Southwest.

ALINE MAYERHOFFER

Originally from the south-west of Germany, Aline produces commercial and narrative content based out of BC, Canada since 2018. Beyond her work as Creative Producer at Origin Outside, an outdoor-focused agency, she is making a mark collaborating on award winning documentaries and short films, some of which have screened at TIFF and Berlinale, focusing on impactful stories and the outdoors.

FILM: LEO + CHESTER

JAY MELENA

Jay is an outdoor filmmaker and photographer based in Santa Cruz, CA. He learned imagemaking from his photojournalist dad and continued the study with a photography degree. But it wasn’t until he started working in the bike industry in an unrelated role that Jay discovered outdoor photography and film was a real ‘thing’. As a trans photographer, Jay is committed to centering people whose stories have not often been seen in the spotlight. He has worked with REI, Giro, Kitsbow, and Specialized among others.

FILM: THE RIGHT TO JOY

SPENCER MILLER

Spencer Miller specializes in commercial mountain production with clients such as SRAM/ ROCKSHOX, Aspen Snowmass, and Apple, and is based out of Aspen, CO. Though he was born by the sea in Miami; he matured in the mountains, studying English literature at Colorado College. There, he discovered his love for tall tales, and his literary background sets the scene for all projects he shoulders—with the story arc being the primary fixture.

FILM: ALL FOR ONE

FESTIVAL GUESTS

BEN MOON

Ben Moon is a filmmaker and photographer whose talents have brought beautiful and nuanced stories to life that have inspired and impacted millions worldwide. Ben currently resides on the Oregon coast with his partner Sophie and their two dogs, Nori and Echo. He recently released his memoir Denali: A Man, a Dog, and the Friendship of a Lifetime on Penguin Books chronicling his battle with cancer and adventures shared with his late dog Denali.

FILM: CREATION THEORY

SHAWN NEER

Shawn Neer is an Enduro World Series professional mountain biker who rides for the Yeti/Fox Factory Team. After a long competitive history in downhill MTB and BMX, Shawn began competing in Enduro mountain biking events in 2017. When he is not traveling to race, you can find Shawn riding in his home state of Colorado, playing his guitar, and running his own local coffee business - Espresso Forge. Shawn’s love for espresso was driven by his desire to fuel himself naturally, and has resulted in the birth of a portable manual espresso machine for the rest of the world to enjoy that is made right here in Colorado. This film Cafe Americano hits home to Shawn in more ways than most people understand

FILM: CAFE AMERICANO

HAYLEY NENADAL

Based in Telluride, CO, Hayley Nenadal puts film, outdoors, and activism first (and in that order). Spending the last 20 years working at Sundance, Telluride, Mountainfilm, Mill Valley Film Festival & others, Hayley has a strong background in programming, operations and film production. Her goal is to make a difference in this great big world with powerful stories, which has influenced her journey to EarthX Film, where she works with her experienced team to build a community that supports an environmental film movement in Dallas, TX.

FILM: 4DWN

FRANK PAINE

Frank Paine is an artist, teacher, surf coach, and purveyor of stoke. He can be found most mornings, at 7:30, on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier cheering others on in the surf.

FILM: TO BE FRANK

JEFFREY PANELLA

Jeff is an underwater creative director and blue mind enthusiast who exists to inspire others about the beauty and mystery of the underwater world. Born & raised on the north shore of Massachusetts, 10 minutes from the sea, and having a swimmer for a mother meant he was in the water before he learned to walk. He currently lives in La Paz, BCS, Mexico where he works as an Underwater Filmmaker and Wildlife Guide. While a source of air is sometimes needed, Jeff prefers to film/photograph using breath-hold to have a more intimate experience with the subjects and scenes he shoots.

FILM: LIGHT BEAMS FOR HELENA

JAMES PAYNE

James Payne’s films cut a wide swath across the culture landscape. From adventure, sports and music stories, his films have been featured at festivals worldwide and shown on platforms such as PBS-Independent Lens, HBO, Nat Geo and Amazon Prime.

FILM: DOUG & THE SEEKERS

ASHLEY PEEL

Ashley Peel is the Director of Content & Media at NRS. She uses her passion for storytelling to blend traditional marketing and branding goals with the poignancy of film and prose. Raised on sweet tea and country ham in the North Carolina foothills, she now calls Idaho’s rolling hills of the Palouse home. When she’s not writing copy or producing NRS films, she enjoys time at the gym, hosting lavish parties, outdoor adventures and tasting cocktails and foods around the world.

TORY POWERS

Tory Powers is a filmmaker that specializes in action and adventure pieces. He has a background in advertising, is 5’11 + 1/2 on a good day, and loves corgis.

FILM: OF TEN THOUSAND, CAFÉ AMERICANO

FESTIVAL GUESTS

BENNETT RAHN

Bennett Rahn is a plus size outdoor athlete based in the Seattle area on Duwamish land. She is a certified Single Pitch Instructor climbing guide and strives to inspire people of all kinds to pursue outdoor activities. She and her climbing partner Andrew are attempting to climb the Nose on El Capitan as the first all plus size team to climb this iconic line and show other plus size people what is possible for us, and show the climbing world what we are capable of.

TAYLOR REES

Taylor Rees is a documentary filmmaker and avid explorer of stories and landscapes, natural resource issues and above all else, the human heart. For the last 10 years, Taylor has used documentary filmmaking as a way to explore the diversity of ways that ecosystems, like social justice movements and conservation strategies, are as diverse and ever evolving as the flora and fauna within. Understanding isn’t a strategy, it’s a humble learning journey of failure and of friendship. Over the course of her career, having worked intimately with marginalized communities and privileged communities, her ideas on how to navigate impact campaigns and ultimately affect positive change through storytelling, have evolved. She still hasn’t figured it out and hopes to keep it that way.

KYLE RICHARDSON

Kyle Richardson is a professional mountain runner and musician based in Boulder, Colorado. He is best known for his high-stakes, high-speed endurance feats in the Rocky Mountains. Away from his endurance feats, Kyle is a formally trained musician, and he composes original music for filmmakers and outdoor brands.

FILM: TEMPO II. MOVEMENTS IN JUNGLE

ALEXANDRA RIESCO

Alexandra “Chachi” Riesco is an artist and printmaker from Miami, FL. She received a B.A. in Studio Art and Biology modified with Earth Sciences from Dartmouth College, earning the Robert Read Prize for work in the graphic arts and the Artist’s Book Prize. Riesco’s work is heavily influenced by the natural world and the dynamic processes that drive it. Her current practice incorporates intaglio, relief, and bookbinding techniques to explore the shaping of landscapes and our connections to them through time and memory.

FILM: FINDING THE LINE

MADDIE JO ROBBINS

Maddie Jo Robbins is a brain injury survivor and advocate. She is a ski patroller, a bike coach, an EMT, a friend, and an athlete. She is on a mission to share her story about life with a traumatic brain injury, so as to educate and inspire others.

JR RODRIGUEZ

Jr is a first generation bilingual bicultural filmmaker, photographer and BIPOC activist. His work focuses on the intersectional relationship between nature and people with projects that empower communities to tell their own stories. Jr has worked as director, cinematographer, and photographer domestically and internationally for REI, Ford Bronco, Feeding America, Patagonia, HydroFlask, and National Geographic.

FILM: WADING FOR CHANGE

DIANE RUSSO CHENG

Originally from New Jersey, Diane takes inspiration from her rootscombining the foundation of her loud Italian American upbringing and her queer identity to tell stories that pull out the raw emotion from her characters – from anger and frustration to joy and ambition – and to translate those emotions into visceral and stunning imagery.

FILM: TRANSENDERS

FESTIVAL GUESTS

KASEN SCHAMAUN

Kasen is a cinematographer based out of Denver, CO. Kasen’s passion for the outdoors led him to a camera and he has not looked back since. He loves everything about film - from the conception, to the execution, to the final product.

FILM: OF TEN THOUSAND

SIERRA SCHLAG

Sierra Schlag is a JapaneseAmerican skier living in Carbondale, CO. Born in New Jersey, but raised in Park City, Sierra has transformed her life to revolve around the mountains. She is a professional skier and filmmaker out to make the ski industry a more equitable place.

FILM: BLOOM

DANNY SCHMIDT

Danny Schmidt is an awardwinning director, producer and cinematographer of non-fiction television, documentaries and short films. Armed with degrees in film and science, Schmidt has produced, directed and filmed documentaries for clients including National Geographic, PBS, EarthX, Netflix, Smithsonian, the National Science Foundation and more. Schmidt is a Sony Cine Ambassador and currently lives in Salt Lake City.

FILMS: JANWAAR + 4DWN

JOEY SCHUSLER

Joey Schusler is a filmmaker and professional mountain biker from Boulder, Colorado, specializing in outdoor adventure cinematography. His first 5Point film festival was in 2012 and he has been bringing films to Carbondale ever since.

FILMS: TEMPO II + CAFÉ AMERICANO

FILM: THE RIGHT TO JOY

IZZY SEDERBAUM

Izzy is a policy scholar who believes we must uplift and protect the most vulnerable in our communities. As a former bike mechanic, he is passionate about helping more people find joy on bikes via community building and cookies.

MORGAN SLIFF

Morgan Sliff is a surfer, producer and writer born and raised in Hermosa Beach, California. While known to the local community for her 7-year surf streak, she has produced national commercials viewed by millions and is Chief of Content for a centaur-valued enterprise. Her copywriting can be found on the web in nearly every industry, and she’s penned cover stories, profile pieces and articles for local and national publications, including The Surfer’s Journal.

FILM: TO BE FRANK

LEO SMITH

Leo Smith is a bodge job. And a proud one at that. Hailing from the streets of Manchester in the North of England, Leo - known to his thousands of Instagram followers as @Landosteezy - is a self-proclaimed helper of the people. Forging his own path in the bike industry, Leo is creating space in the sport for everyone.

FILM: LANDO STEEZY

MICHAEL STEVENS

Michael has spent the last decade trying to figure out what to say in these bios. So far he has settled on this. “I make films about people, places and things. Sometimes all three at the same time.” When he is not staring at a screen clicking buttons, he likes to lounge with his dogs and to take apart things he probably shouldn’t.

FILMS: ONE FOR ALL + DIAGONAL

FESTIVAL GUESTS

KATIE STJERNHOLM

Katie Stjernholm is a storyteller, strategist, director & producer. She has had the privilege of creating commercials, documentaries, and impact campaigns for a bunch of neat clients and causes. Previously, she worked for Lonely Planet in Australia and had a stint in L.A. immersing in feature film distribution. Turns out, she prefers working with scrappy doc filmmakers to get their work out into the world. Katie has a soft spot for capturing the stories of endearing elders. She lives in a quirky mountain town outside of Boulder and is committed to gardening at an impossible elevation.

FILM: CREATION THEORY

BEN STURGULEWSKI

Sturgefilm founder Ben ‘Sturge’ Sturgulewski grew up on a rugged and remote island in Alaska’s Aleutian Chain, inspiring a life dedicated to the exploration of the world’s wild side, and the people who call it home. Infused in all aspects of filmmaking as a director, cinematographer, editor, and writer, he’s worked in definitively nasty and awe-inspiring conditions around the globe, bringing a unique cinematic perspective to a wide range of filmmaking mediums, be it documentary, narrative, action sports, or commercial.

FILM: CREATION THEORY

NEAL WASSMUTH

Neal Wassmuth is the Marketing Media Manager at NRS where he produces commercial photo and video projects. He grew up scampering around boathouses and idolizing river guides in Idaho County, which contains dozens of bucket list paddling destinations, 2.2 million acres of designated wilderness, and exactly one stoplight. He is now planting his roots in Moscow, ID with his wife and baby girl. If Neal isn’t obscured behind a monitor editing assets for NRS, you’ll find him forever chasing water with his family on “van-ventures”, multiday rafting and IK trips, river boarding, or downriver snorkeling.

ANDREA WING

Andrea Wing (most people call her Winger) is an award-winning commercial/film director based in Squamish BC. She is one of the founders of Well Travelled Collective, a female-driven production company and is currently the Director of Video + Content at Origin, an outdoor-focused agency.

FILMS: THE TRAPLINE, LEO + CHESTER

THOMAS WOODSON

Thomas is a cinematographer in Boulder, CO and seeks inspiration away from screens — using trail running, ski touring and bikepacking as means to reflect and explore.

FILMS: TEMPO II. MOVEMENTS IN JUNGLE, CAFÉ AMERICANO

SALMA ZAKY

Originally from the Bay Area, Salma moved to Los Angeles to attend college where she began her comedy journey. She now performs in clubs around Colorado where she resides, and has been featured in festivals across the country.

JARED ZISSU

Flylords founder, Jared Zissu, is making a name for himself in the outdoor industry through his photography, video production, and fly fishing media companyFlylords. Jared has built Flylords from an instagram account to the largest digital presence in fly fishing. Flylords strives to inspire the next generation of anglers to protect the water we love. His next endeavor is FISKA, a production house and digital marketing agency.

FILM: AFTER YOU’VE GONE

DONALD ZUCKERMAN

Donald is an independent producer of feature narrative and documentary films, who has served as Colorado’s Film Commissioner since 2011.

ULTIMATE GEAR GIVEAWAY

Don’t miss the 16th Annual Flagship Festival’s ultimate gear giveaway! Help us to inspire adventure of all kinds by connecting generations through shared experiences, to engage passion with a conscience, and to educate through film.

You could be the lucky winner of our ultimate grand prize, an NRS Slipstream 96 Deluxe Fishing Raft Package valued at $5,000. Other packages include NRS, Stio, YETI, Strafe, and Costa Sunglasses gear. Prizes will be given away throughout the weekend. The grand prize winners will be announced on the festival’s final day, Sunday, April 23rd.

HOW TO ENTER:

• Must be over 18 - Gear Giveaway ends @ 4:00 PM Sunday, April 23, 2023.

• Entries are (1) for $10, (3) for $25, (5) for $40 or (12) for $100

• You do not need to be present to win. Absentee winners will be notified and items can be picked up at the 5Point office in Carbondale or shipping arrangements can be made.

• Visit https://secure.givelively.org/donate/5-point-film-festival/5point-gear-giveaway or scan the QR code.

No Purchase Necessary - Official Rules Available at https://5pointfilm.org/16th-annual-flagship-festival/gear-giveaway-official-rules/

TAIA NYKERK

GLENWOOD SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, 11TH GRADE

Taia wants to expand the Outdoor Education Club at GSHS by sharing her experience of climbing Colorado’s 14ers, impressively having summited all but three to date. She hopes to recruit her peers, increasing diversity and representation in the outdoors. With her scholarship, Taia plans on bridging the gap of who can participate by covering safety gear, gas, food, etc. making the club more accessible to her classmates.

JACOB SAM

COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL, 11TH GRADE

Jacob will use his Dream Project funds to take Navajo language and government classes with the goal of applying to the Chief Manuelito Scholarship, a prestigious program for Navajo students that provides financial support for higher education while protecting and preserving Navajo tradition and culture.

JAXSON BORICH

YAMPAH MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL, 11TH GRADE

Jaxson’s dream is to give back to others while learning and growing. He plans to refurbish a dirtbike to give to a neighbor, allowing her easier access to nearby transportation. Jaxson will be mentored by a mechanic in the hopes of gaining useful skills for possible future employment.

KAI YOUNG COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL, 12TH GRADE

Kai’s dream is to share her passion for climate change education by making a documentary film featuring ranchers and exploring their views on climate change. Using her connection to ranchers in Kremmling, CO, she hopes to bridge the gap between ranchers and environmentalists.

EDGERRIN DREAMER

GLENWOOD SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, 10TH GRADE

Edgerrin is wildly passionate about playing classical guitar. Using his Dream Project funds, Edgerrin aims to study classical guitar technique under Professor Adam Holzman at the University of Texas Austin, as well as attend the Berklee College of Music summer sessions for jazz guitar.

ABIGAIL CAMPOS ROARING FORK HIGH SCHOOL, 12TH GRADE

This past summer, Abigail had the opportunity to travel to the continent of Africa for the McBride Internship. For her Dream Project, Abigail wants to bring this experience to the students of the Roaring Fork Valley via film. In concert with other local McBride alumni, she will create a short film highlighting their experiences and lessons learned along the way.

The 5Point Dream Project supports and encourages outstanding students who best exemplify 5Point’s guiding principles. Since receiving their awards, these students have embarked on their adventures, pushing themselves to grow as young adults, while giving back to the communities of the Roaring Fork Valley.

AVA LERNER-SPRUNT COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL, 12TH GRADE

Ava’s dream is to work with the Máximo Nivel program in Costa Rica, teaching English to eager students. Having worked locally with English in Action, Ava would like to share her newly acquired skills, expanding her own boundaries, by volunteering in a country she has never visited.

DREAM PROJECT JURY MEMBERS

IAN BAYS

Father of 3, loves hiking the Lorax, speaks Japanese

KIRSTEN MOREY

a connector, athlete and a real estate professional

VLADIMIR FUNES

Snowboarder, climber and solid dude

MARK HOWARD

Ski Ambassador, bike rider, and a writer of tales

DR. CHRIS GEORGE

Ortho doc, dad of 2 rad kiddos, wake surfer, outdoors fan

TRACY WILSON

JULIA GRESSETT ROARING FORK HIGH SCHOOL, 12TH GRADE

Julia is an accomplished pianist and for her project, she will be pursuing her passion to create and execute a local piano competition. This competition will be part of her larger high school capstone project at Roaring Fork High School.

GINEESCIA VAZQUEZ

YAMPAH MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL, 10TH GRADE

Inspired by visual art, Gineescia will have the opportunity to pursue her passion for photography. Her grant will allow her to buy a camera and take online classes teaching her the basic tenets of composure.

Dream Project Director

MADE POSSIBLE BY

JUSTIN DOUGLAS

JAMIE TISCH

GAMES

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4 PM - 6 PM

COME OUT AND CELEBRATE THE UPCOMING RIVER SEASON BY PARTICIPATING IN THE NRS GAMES!

Win some great prizes by testing your skills at 5Point Pong, your balance and reflexes with Hunker Down, your dexterity with Roll-aStrap and your strength with Pump-

5POINT EDUCATION INITIATIVES

A central part of our mission is to provide impactful film programming to inspire and to educate young people about the world in which they live. Stories of adventure have the power to generate positive change, and we strive to use this tool to transform today’s youth for a better future tomorrow.

Our newest initiative, the 5POINT EDUCATOR REEL, brings an inspired film program and curriculum for public school educators to use in their classrooms for free. This resource was created to support student learning and engagement. The Educator Reel will be released on May 1, 2023.

OTHER 5POINT EDUCATIONAL INIATIVES INCLUDE:

• The Dream Project Scholarship Program

• Free middle & high school student film screening during the flagship festival

• Storytelling and filmmaking class collaboration with local schools

To find out more, contact Tracy Wilson at tracy@5pointfilm.org

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Walk-ins and same-day care available. vvh.org/valleyortho | 970.299.8996

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CARBONDALE POOL

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Colorado’s wildlife and landscapes are held in balance by conservation work, funded primarily with hunting and fi shing license fees.

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Where Meets

For the Adventure of a Lifetime

Compassionate, integrative pediatric care for the littlest members of our Roaring Fork Valley community, with locations in Aspen and Basalt.

Schedule your visit today, call 970.279.4111.

Virtual visits are available. Se habla español.

Rahul Shah, Pediatric Medicine

“As a father myself, I share the goals and concerns that parents of infants and young children have. I look forward to being a part of your child’s healthy journey, to provide expert guidance on the adventures ahead.” – Dr.

DETAIL Attention

Bill isn’t one for surprises, so he is constantly focused on the critical details of the transition. Give him the opportunity to guide you through your next real estate transaction and have peace of mind knowing that he will make sure that you are well prepared for any potential “what if’s” that could impact your contract along the way.

Bill Blanton

Broker

Associate

C. 970.379.6684

O. 970.704.3217

bblanton@masonmorse.com

Our patients benefit from the assurance of a 24/7 phone line for pressing medical concerns at any time of day.

THE HOMESTEAD AT ROARING FORK...YOUR IDEAL PRIVATE FISHING RETREAT

$3,400,000 • 4 ACRES • 7 BEDS

It’s no surprise that one of the Roaring Fork Valley’s first settlers chose this particular piece of paradise to call “home.” Nestled in the heart of the valley, this ideal family or private fishing retreat set on 4 acres with an historic home, attached guest house, two ponds, year-round stream and generous water rights, all surrounded by 300+ acres of pristine open space extending all the way to the Roaring Fork River.

Nancy Emerson Global Luxury Specialist 970.366.1194

nemerson@masonmorse.com

HELP REDUCE FOOD WASTE

Food waste is a major producer of greenhouse gases which affect climate change. Help us reduce food waste by taking these simple steps:

Plan menus carefully. Only buy what you need.

Collect unused scraps for compost. Buy “ugly” fruits and vegetables.

SARAH MURRAY

Connecting Life & Home.

Are you or someone you know looking to buy or sell real estate in the Roaring Fork Valley?

I have lived in the valley for over two decades with my family and truly love this area. Carbondale is a youthful, spirited, vibrant community, home to great festivals, incredible scenery, recreation and best of all - great people.I take pride in helping residents in this community attain their real estate goals. I am ready to help! I’ll make the process of buying or selling fun and carefree. Call me today with any questions or referrals.

Sarah Murray

CREDITS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING

GUEST SERVICES + BOX OFFICE MANAGER

DIR. OF VOLUNTEERS + DREAM PROJECT

IN-HOUSE EDITOR + TECHNICAL MANAGER

FESTIVAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

IN-HOUSE DESIGN

PUBLICIST

FESTIVAL PRODUCTION

5POINT TRAILER DIRECTOR

5POINT TRAILER EDITOR

FEATURED FESTIVAL ARTIST

FESTIVAL AWARDS ARTIST

FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

BOOKKEEPER

FOUNDER

Luis Yllanes

Charlie Turnbull

Christine Helling

Tracy Wilson

Ben Hunter

Aly Sanguily

Jamie Wall

Aimee Yllanes

Sarah-Jane Johnson

Six Productions

Charlie Turnbull

Ben Hunter

Kessiah Carlbon

Dave Kodama, Kenichi Woodworking

Cole Desmond + Sydney Yllanes

Maureen Rothman

Julie Kennedy

SPECIAL THANKS

Town of Carbondale

5Point Volunteers

Greg Albrecht

Eric Angus

Aspen Skiing Company

AZYEP

Hannah Bare

Jessica Bartlett

Josh Behrman

Darin & Rebecca Binion

The Brendlinger Family

Carol Bruno

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Adam Carbillera

Carbondale Arts

Jared Carlson

Brian Colley

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Todd Dell

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Sandra & Brian Gaddis

Taylor Gaddis

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Mark Howard

Sean Jeffries

Leslie & Patrick Johnson

Kyle Jones

Lindsay Jones

Julie & Michael Kennedy

Amy Kimberly & Bill Laemmel

Lani Kitching

Kasey Klabunde

Dave Kodama

Live Loud T-shirt Co.

Cinthya Lugo

James Maguire

Jessica Markham

Emma Martin

Nyima Ming

Eric Mitchell

Becky Moller

Katie Montie

Tim Morgan

Sarah Murray

Morgan

Troy Neely

Annie Oppenheim & Jeff Colt

Sarah Overbeck

Carolyn Parker

Kiko Peña

Adam Penny

Nick Pinto

Ralph Pitt

Emily Ravn

Chris Reichel

Alyssa Reindel

Hannah Ritter

Jessi Rochel

Rose Rossello

BJ Sbarra

Dennis Scholl

Shimano, Inc.

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James Steindler

Jon Steurer

Andrea Stewart

Michael Stout

Brian Walton

Kirk Wilson

Sydney & Makai Yllanes

Evan Zislis

DONORS

Thank you to all of our generous supporters.

JULIE KENNEDY VISIONARY FUND

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TINCUP WHISKEY

TINCUP Mountain Whiskey aims to inspire and empower new and profound experiences in the great outdoors, for all. This classic American whiskey cut with Rocky Mountain Water is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

LUNA BAY BOOCH

Luna Bay was started by a team of women passionate about wellness, adventure, community and fun – and we plan to spread those values through simple, honest, hard kombucha. We were the first of our kind to be produced and distributed in Chicago. And now we are proudly on shelves coast-to-coast. All our flavors are gluten free, low in sugar, vegan and naturally fermented to 6% for a boozy bite.

MARBLE VODKA

The Most Sustainable Distillery on the Planet

On-Site Food Trucks

MAMA’S PIEROGI Delicious comfort food, Polish style! Pierogi and traditional polish sausage located in the heart of the mountains

WINDY CITY EATS

Windy City Eats offers street foods at festivals and events across the Western Slope. Our specialties include a variety of Mediterranean food such as gyros, falafel, veggie gyros, and Greek salads. We also offer some of our hometown classics like the Chicago style hot dog....just like they make them back in the Windy City. Our menu offers hearty sandwiches and we also have vegetarian and vegan options, something for everyone!

FOOD TRUCK HOURS

Thursday 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Saturday 12:00 – 8:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 – 2:00 PM

FAT TIRE

Fat Tire Ale was introduced by New Belgium Brewing in 1991 and has established itself as one of America’s most popular beers. Brewed by a certified B Corp, Fat Tire has remained fervently committed to social and environmental responsibility for over 30 years. As the urgency of the climate crisis has grown, and new avenues have emerged to reduce our impact, we’ve doubled down on climate action and advocacy using every tool we have, including becoming America’s first certified carbon neutral beer.

GUAYAKI YERBA MATE

Guayakí Yerba Mate started in 1996 with the goal of making the nourishing energy of yerba mate more accessible to people through a business model that could benefit the planet.

Now, Guayakí is a certified B Corp that uses business as a force for good by supporting the environment, people, and communities while creating a wide variety of yerba mate ready to drink beverages, in addition to offering traditional loose leaf yerba mate at the heart of the brand. Head over to guayaki.com to learn more.

Around Town

ALLEGRIA Alpine Northern Italian food with a French flair! Located in the heart of Main Street, with a cozy vibe in the winter and a beautiful outdoor patio in the summer months. We offer house made pasta, fresh fish and a continuously rotating menu, alongside a diverse and approachable wine list.

AXKAWA Authentic Mexican Food, Drinks & Catering in Carbondale, Colorado. Fresh Tacos, Burritos, Soups, Ceviche & Specialties. Cold Beer & Margaritas.

BLACK NUGGET Oldest Bar in Town

With such a rich history, we’ve become known throughout Garfield County as being one of the top places to enjoy live music, drinks, and games with friends. We’re a historical landmark and hold the culture and history of this community and its people in the highest regard.

BONFIRE COFFEE is the foremost local craft coffee roaster and cafe serving the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond.

CARBONDALE BEER WORKS Locally owned brewpub with 15 taps and a from scratch kitchen. Large outdoor patio that features live music May-Oct. Full bar with over 80 whiskeys including many CO favorites. We have a warm and inviting atmosphere affectionately known as Bonedale’s living room. Follow us on IG and FB for new releases, events, and daily specials.

COCOA CLUB Pollinator Chocolate’s flagship store in Carbondale, Colorado. Located at 786 Hwy 133, we feature chocolate making on site while offering Broadcast coffee, Colorado made pastries. Coming soon, natural/Biodynamic wine and cocktails, desserts and a charcuterie board.

DOS GRINGOS Enjoy the films and we are here to fuel your local adventure! Dos has always dedicated our entire marketing budget to community events and causes near-and-dear to our hearts, and we are proud to be part of the 5Point weekend. For 23 years, we have put the Roaring Fork community first. Cheers to 16 years, 5Point! It’s been a journey.

MARBLE DISTILLING CO. “The Most Sustainable Distillery on the Planet’’ distills award winning spirits from family recipes using 100% Colorado grown grains, pure Crystal River water and Yule Marble filtration. Be a HERO and “Help Save the Planet, One Bottle at a Time” while you Drink Sustainably and Stay Sustainably at The Distillery Inn.

PEPPINO’S PIZZA hand’s down, best pizza in town!

PHAT THAI We’re a curious new breed of southeast Asian eatery, offering imaginative food and tasty drink inspired by those travels to Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and beyond: deliciously unpronounceable dishes, intriguing standards, street food, and some gringo interpretations.

TINY PINE BISTRO is a cozy American bistro on Carbondale’s Main St. with a beautiful backyard that serves simple and delicious food and drink. Leslie Lamont and Charles Ford, co-owners and engaged couple hope to create a welcoming place in the community where staff and guests feel at home. Charles runs the kitchen and focuses on craveable comfort food Leslie runs the front of house and uses her hospitality experience and passion for wine to introduce guests to some off the beaten path, versatile wines that pair great with Charles’ menu. The bar program offers an evolving selection of seasonal and creative cocktails, low ABV, zero proof drinks and tasty beers on tap and bottle.

DOCUMENTARIES LIVE EVENTS LOCATION

Documentaries we have out for distribution include James Surls' The House, The Hand, and the Hatchet and an ongoing project available to watch on YouTube, Undammed

From live broadcasting music festivals, to designing weddings & theatrical shows our mission is to help our clients realize their vision. More than just gear rentals, we cover designing and planning from start to finish.

Supporting locals in the Aspen, Colorado area for over 40 years! We are pleased to announce our expansion into Las Vegas, Nevada.