2008 X-DANCE FILMS & SYNOPSES
X-DANCE 2008 FILM SYNOPSES
(Alphabetical order)
199 Lives
Directed by Gregg Godfrey
Produced by Jeremy Rawle and David Brooks
A film by Godfrey Entertainment
Length: 60 minutes
199 Lives is a documentary that explores the life of action sports phenomenon Travis Pastrana. At the age 22, Travis has become a living legend as a motocross racer, FMX rider, action sports hero, film maker, and rally car driver.
20 Seconds of Joy
Directed by Jens HoffmanProduced by Cleonice Comino
A film by F24 Films
Length: 60 minutes
20 Seconds of Joy is not only a BASE-jump movie. It is a very personal portrait and a unique documentary in which reality creates a much bigger drama, than it would have been accepted in a fictional script.
Against the Grain, The Tara Dakides Documentary
Directed by Josh Landan
Produced by Josh Landan, The Background Collective, Studio411and David Brooks
A film by The Background Collective
Length: 50 minutes
Narrated by Alecia “P!nk” Moore, Against the Grain, a feature length documentary on one of snowboarding’s most celebrated athletes, Tara Dakides, provides a revealing and deeply personl look at Dakide’s most devastating moments and her biggest triumphs.
Apples & Oranges
Directed by Carlo Wein, Bryant Bell and Colin Jones
Produced by Carlo Wein
A film by Alterna Films
Length: 28 minutes
Rails and Jumps; Backside and Frontside; Filming and Fun; Heli’s and Sleds; Sushi and Burgers; Freshies and Slush, Ice, Crust and Elephant Snot–it’s all Apple’s & Oranges. Alterna Films shakes Apples & Oranges out of the tree, bringing you a film about a crew of international riders brought together for the same mission: to bring their individual talents to the big screen.
Believe
Directed by Constantine Papanicolaou
Produced by Constantine Papanicolaou, Tanner Hall, Michael Chapin, Chris Mater, Jamie Simon, Pat McIlvain and Greg Strokes
A film by Studio411
Length: 40 minutes
Follow Tanner Hall and crew around the world in his latest ski film, Believe. Watch Tanner, Seth Morrison, Kyle Petersen, Sean Pettit, Callum Pettit, Anthony Borownowski, Ian Provo, Dan Treadway, CR Johnson and more as they take skiing to a level unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Believe is the new standard in ski films, don’t get left behind.
Bra Boys
Directed by Sunny Abberton
Co-Directed by Macario De Souza
Produced by Sunny Abberton & Michael Lawrence
Executive Produced by Jason Bergh, Sal Masekela, Michael Lythcott, Nicholas Cook, Michael Lawrence, John Mossop
Original Music by Jamie Holt
A film by Berkela Films, Bradahood Productions, Garage Industries
Length: 78 minutes
Bra Boys is a film about the cultural evolution of the inner-Sydney beachside suburb of Maroubra and the social struggle of its youth – the tattooed and much maligned surf community known as the Bra Boys. Narrated by Australian actor Russell Crowe and sanctioned by the Bra Boys, this film shows their success in professional big wave surfing, explores their international reputation for hard partying and rough justice, and touches on their running battle with authorities, while revealing their absolute reliance on one another to fit into a society in which they are displaced and, at times, disinterested.
Deep Winter
Directed by Mikey Hilb
Produced by Glenn Zoller
A Gigantic Pictures Production
Length: 92 minutes
This story explores the relationship of two childhood best friends, one a US Downhill racer and the other a professional snowboarder. In their reunion, they attempt the descent of a peak in Alaska that has never been skied.
Down The Barrel
Directed by Steven Lawrence
Produced by ESPN
A film by C. Pellgro Pictures
Length: 93 minutes
From around the globe, the world’s greatest surfers share their insights, and show us how — and why -- it’s done. Witness Kelly Slater’s pursuit of an unprecedented eighth World Championship Tour title, Kalani Robb’s insight into the North Shore’s miracles, Joel Parkinson’s demonstration of Australia’s obsession with the sport, and Rob Machado’s Zen approach to the sea.
Driven
Directed by Leandro HBL
Produced by Marko Zawadzki and Nick Grgic
A film by emenes GmbH
Length: 22 minutes
Travis Pastrana is the world's best Freestyle Motocross Rider and it seems that he will achieve same in Rally. On a quest for silence in this heavy metal-noisy genre, we found an average person that just does extraordinary things
Dying for Everest
Directed by Richard Dennison
Produced by Steve Luczo, Shaun Muprhy, Gus Roxburgh, James Heyward, Andy Salek
A film by Balance Vector Productions and Making Movies
Length: 52 minutes
On May 15, 2006, double amputee Mark Inglis reached the summit of Mt Everest, a remarkable achievement that was feted by the press and public alike. But only a few days later he was plunged into a storm of controversy when it was learned he and his team mates had passed an incapacitated climber, Englishman David Sharp, leaving him to a lonely death high in the Death Zone. Dying for Everest follows Inglis and his team, revealing what really happened that day on the roof of the world.
Enjoy
Directed by Sky Pinnick and Dan Norkunas
Produced by Sky Pinnick
A film by Rage Films
Length: 61 minutes
Making a ski movie is a constant battle of conditions, terrain and travel. From greasing handrails in New York to perfect conditions in Alaska, our crew was there at a moment’s notice. In the end, we were rewarded with the most technical urban, progressive backcountry, and big mountain lines that has redefined skiing to us. Enjoy.
Facing Obsession
Directed by Jochen Schmoll
Produced by drehxtrem
A film by drehxtrem
Length: 26 minutes
Robert Jasper and Stefan Glowacz were obsessed to climb the Forgotten Wall – the 100 meter high north Pillar of Cerro Murallon in Patagonia. The obsession started back in 2003 on their first attempt to climb it. Although they were beaten back by raging storms of Patagonia, they decided to return for two more attempts. Reaching the top of Cerro Murallon meant pushing themselves to their limits.
In Short
Directed and Produced by David Benedek
A film by Blank Paper Studios
Length: 40 minutes
A very unique snowboarding film, In Short, is a compilation of short films in a collabarative effort that shows diversity in its style of shooting and its incredible music. A well shot and edited film showcases the outstanding talent of riders like Dave Benedict, Chris Weber, Mikey Basich, Trevor Andrews and more.
It's Fantastic!
Directed and Produced by Matt Sheridan
A film by Team 13
Length: 19 minutes
As the first documentary on the new sport of speedflying, this film explains the origins of the sport and shows how quickly the sport is evolving. From the ski slopes of Europe to the volcanic island of El Hierro, some of the world’s best speedfliers risk their lives to find the limits of their abilities and their equipment.
Journey to the Center
Directed by Jens Hoffmann
Produced by Iiro Seppanen and Jeb Corliss
A film by Ground Impact Inc.
Length: 56 minutes
JOURNEY with three world-renowned BASE jumpers as they travel 10,000 miles by airplane, river boat and 4x4 truck to confront the mist and mystery of an old cave, an ancient culture, and their own demons. THE CENTER of their dangerous mission is Tian Keng, the Heavenly Pit, millions of years old, half a mile deep. It’s been waiting for eons to test the endurance, skill, and courage of the men who dare to parachute into her heart.
King Lines
Directed and Produced by Josh Lowell and Peter Mortimer
A film by Big Up Productions and Sender Films
Length: 50 minutes
King Lines follows Chris Sharma on his search for the planet's greatest climbs. From South American fantasy boulders to the sweeping limestone walls of Europe, Sharma finds and climbs the hardest, most spectacular routes. Off the coast of Mallorca he discovers his most outrageous project yet, a 70-foot arch rising from the Mediterranean Sea.
Let's Do This!
Directed and Produced by Jon Holland and Jason Hernandez
A film by TransWorld SKATEboarding
Length: 30 minutes
TransWorld SKATEboarding is proud to present its 19th feature film—Let’s Do This! Let’s Do This! showcases some of the most progressive and talented athletes in skateboarding today. Featuring Transworld’s most diverse line-up yet, watch as Brian Brown weaves through the streets of NYC, Clint Peterson flows through LA, Peter Smolik unveils his SD creativity, Devine Calloway casually goes about his business, and Emmanuel Guzman breaks the speed limit.
Lines
Directed by Flora Pauport and Axel Pauport
Produced by Reid Pinder, Graham Stapelberg, Andrew Flitton, Flora Pauport and Axel Pauport
A film by Quinta Films Production in collaboration with Absinthe Films
Length: 85 minutes
With archived footage dating back to 1981, Lines is a documentary that binds some of the most epic runs in snowboarding history, including Noah Salasnek's undertaking of Super Spines, Dave Hatchett's Mendenhall Towers ride or Tom Burt's first descent down Cordova peak. The film gives an inside look at the characters, history, dangers and logistics of big mountain riding, painting colorful and classic riding stories from past and present
Lost and Found
Directed and Produced by Dirk Collins, Steve Jones, Todd Jones, Corey Gavitt
A film by Teton Gravity Research
Length: 60 minutes
Lost and Found is the story of the extraordinary season of 2007 as seen through the eyes of world-class skiers and snowboarders. With global drought persisting and ski resorts closing around the world, athletes are forced to follow the snow, sending them deep into the uncharted north country of Alaska and Canada.
Mixed Tape
Directed and Produced by Pete Santa Maria
A film by Reef
Length: 52 minutes
Mixed Tape is a ‘tell all’ story of 2006 ASP Rookie of the Year and currently ranked #5 WCT surfer, Bobby Martinez. The film took home the "Barrel of the Year" honor at the 2007 Surfer Poll Awards for a segment of Bobby Martinez surfing Kandui's in the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia. Reef team riders Rob Machado, Mick Fanning, Ben Bourgeois, Brad Gerlach, Tonino Benson and many more incredible athletes are also featured surfing the biggest contest heats and freesurfing in exotic surf locations around the world.
My Eyes Won't Dry 2
Directed and Produced by Brian Conley
A film by C Life Productions
Length: 62 minutes
Surf and travel into the depths of epic waves in Indonesia, Australia, Central America, and Polynesia. Experience deep tube riding and hard charging firsthand as Conley brings you along for the ride on his quest for the ultimate "Tube Vision". Magical moments of life as a surfer are captured by revolutionary point-of-view angles via helmet and board cams.
New Emissions of Light and Sound
Directed by Joe G and George Manzanilla
Produced by Joe GA film by Globe Entertainment
Length: 38 minutes
This ground breaking film, made by the people who brought you SECRET MACHINE, is audio-visual experience like nothing the surf world has ever seen. Get lost in this trip, as renowned electronica DJ SASHA sets the tone/beat and TAJ BURROW, CJ HOBGOOD, DAMIEN HOBGOOD, YADIN NICOL, and NATHAN WEBSTER slide by. Sit back, relax, and open your mind. It’s going to be a nice ride...
Night of World Records – Crusty Demons
Directed and Produced by Justin McMillan and Chris Nelius
Produced by Justin McMillan & Chris Nelius
A film by Fleshwound Films and Rush Sports
Length: 50 minutes
A year in the making... The world’s best riders prepare for the greatest night in extreme sports history. One night – Six World records – 22,000 fans.
New World Disorder 8 "Smack Down"
Directed and Produced by Derek Westerlund
A film by Freeride Entertainment
Length: 60 minutes
Freeride Entertainment's latest mountain bike film, New World Disorder 8 "Smack Down", spent the last year traveling to such exotic locations as Israel, Argentina, Europe, Utah and of course British Columbia to capture the most progressive and scenic riding in the world. Shot on Super 16mm and High Definition the world's best racers, freeriders and dirt jumpers have thrown down their best moves to create a visually stunning film.
Optimistic?
Directed by Justin Hostynek and Patrick Armbruster
Produced by Patrick Armbruster
A film by Absinthe Films
Length: 42 minutes
Aware of the undeniable effects of global warming on winter, Absinthe Films explores our changing planet. For those who live to snowboard, these changes can be perceived as impossible challenges or creative opportunities. Absinthe reconfirms its ability to find the best conditions when the rest have given up or resigned themselves to the park. Following fifteen individuals through their interpretation of this winter, Absinthe forges another unforgettable snowboard film with its newest release.
Push Process
Directed by Justin Stephens
Produced by Matty Swanson and Pat McIlvain
A film by Oakley / 1242 Productions
Length: 40 minutes
Justin Stephens, Oakley, and 1242 Productions’ latest HD action sports film showcases the progression of wakeboarding and wakeskating through a travelogue of the world’s best riders. Join these athletes as they chase down perfect water in the world’s most exotic locations.
Seven Sunny Days
Directed by Steve Winter, Murray Wais, Scott Gaffney
Produced by Steve Winter, Murray Wais, Scott Gaffney, Steve Reska, Nate Nash, Mike Hans and David Brooks
A film by Matchstick Productions
Length: 65 minutes
Matchstick Productions is proud to bring you the best stories of 2007 in this epic new ski film, chronicling the foremost skiers in the world as they search for deep snow, big kickers, and the experience of a lifetime. This latest film from the producers of last year’s “Movie of the Year” features the best talent-pool of skiers ever assembled performing at the top of their game in the world’s best locations.
Sevenvision
Directed by Don Hampton and Aaron Chase
Produced by Don Hampton
A film by DH Productions LLC
Length: 30 minutes
Ride shotgun with the boys, an international collection of seven of the most progressive and creative mountain bike free riders and downhill racers in the world. Follow their inaugural season as they jet set the globe, all for the sake of having fun on their bikes with their friends. SEVENVISION is a compilation of 7 different riders with 7 different styles and 7 different visions all for one passion. The passion for riding!
Sliding Liberia
Directed and Produced by Britton Caillouette and Nicholai Lidow
Length: 48 minutes
Sliding Liberia follows four young surfers to Liberia in search of more than perfect waves. Risking everything to explore the West African country devastated by decades of war, they record the stories of people they meet—people like Alfred, who became Liberia's first surfer after finding a bodyboard while fleeing from rebels. Besides rediscovering a break that could be the best-kept secret in the surfing world, they find something more important—a way to travel responsibly in the 21st century.
Source
Directed by Rush Sturges
Produced by Rush Sturges, Brooks Baldwin and Marlow Long
A film by Young Gun Productions
Length: 30 minutes
YGP's feature film Source provides insight into the lives of the athletes, their concerns, and appreciation for these diverse and challenging locations. Venture on a cultural journey across Vietnam, travel to the remote canyons of the high Sierras, experience global first descents, new heights in freestyle, and the tallest waterfalls ever paddled. Source captures stunning action in impossible locations. Includes World Record waterfall descent by Tyler Bradt and Rush Sturges.
The Dawn of the Stone-Age: Presented by Volcom Stone
Directed by Andrew Miller and Aden Stay
Produced by Brad Dougherty, Troy Eckert and Richard Woolcott
A film by Veeco Productions
Length: 24 minutes
An animated film based on a few of Volcom’s pro surfers and colorful characters. The Dawn of the Stone-Age, a journey through space and time, tells the tale of Caveman’s adventures interacting with the likes of Bruce Irons, Dean Morrison, Ozzie Wright, Gavin Beschen, Shawn Barron, Kaiborg and Johnny Stone.
The Man Who Souled The World
Directed by Mike Hill
Produced by Matt Hill and Jason Boulter
A film by Whyte House Productions
Length: 87 minutes
Steve Rocco, the controversial godfather of skate, led a cultural revolution during the early 1990s, toppling the corporate giants who controlled the skateboard industry and ushering in the most degenerate, savage, innovative, and entertaining era in the history of skateboarding. For better or worse, his legacy shaped skateboarding as we know it today like no other.
The Windsurfing Movie
Directed by Johnny DeCesare and Jace Panebianco
Produced by Levi Siver
Length: 62 minutes
The Windsurfing Movie follows five riders, tells five stories, and will change windsurfing forever. Shot over 3 years in 9 countries, The Windsurfing Movie has been called “the definitive film on the history of the sport!”
Tomorrow/Today
Directed by Chris Cote and Dave Warshauer
Produced by Josh Williams
A film by TransWorld SURF and Metalstorm Entertainment
Length: 32 minutes
TransWorld SURF is proud to present Tomorrow/Today—TransWorld SURF’s first film. With some of the most radical surfing ever captured on film, Tomorrow/Today fuses animated dream sequences into reality, where the each surfer performs his repertoire of unbelievable tricks. Featuring the actions, words, and thoughts of five of the most progressive and relevant surfers in the world: Dane Reynolds, Bobby Martinez, Mike Losness, Yadin Nichol, and Clay Marzo—Tomorrow/Today will help bridge the gap between the present and the future.
Tony Hawks Secret Skatepark Tour 3
Directed by Kemp Curley
Produced by Tony Hawk, Pat Hawk, Jared Prindle, Matt Haring, Irene Navarro
A film by 900 Films
Length: 55 minutes
Tony Hawk is crashing the scene at local skateparks across North America... and he’s bringing some friends with him. After a huge demo in Montana, the Secret Skatepark Tour goes underground, showing up unannounced at six different public parks over ten days. See everything from the stunned looks on people’s faces to the progressive sessions that change the way locals think about their own parks forever. Tony Hawks Secret Skatepark Tour 3 breaks down the barricades and inspires another generation of kids by skating with them rather than for them.
Transgression
Directed by Ronn Seidenglanz
Produced by Eric Lutgert
Length: 66 minutes
Sidewayz holds the paintbrush, the Gator Boards team is the ink, and our many canvases include Idaho, Florida, California, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Bali, Dominican Republic and more. We poured blood, sweat, and tears into this masterpiece. Transgression transcends beyond the mere confines of a wakeboard film. For those involved it was an adventure; for the director, a life changing experience, and for the audience, an inspirational cinematic journey.
Under the Sun
Directed by Cyrus Sutton
Produced by Michael McFadin, Jody McFadin and Cyrus Sutton
A film by A Peel/ Luella Productions
Length: 85 minutes
In eastern Australia, Byron Bay and the Gold Coast are geographical neighbors separated by a cultural abyss. One is a hippy Mecca, the other a thriving tourist metropolis with obvious differences. But taking a closer look, you'll find a bond forged by conflict, ambition, and the creation of a lifestyle which has become a multi-billion dollar industry.
Why
Directed by Taylor Congdon
Produced by Transworld MX/Jason Young
A film by The Assignment
Length: 35 minutes
Why isn't a question; it's a statement: Why is a glimpse into the soul of motocross through the eyes of some of the most skilled participants in the world. It is a film juxtaposing the riders' intense talents on their bikes with their own unique personalities off. All of the action is centered around one thing: Why is Why We Ride.
SHORT FILMS
Another LA Day
Directed by David Auerbach
A film by David Auerbach, Mathias Klozenbucher and Blofeld Films
A day of action sports in LA....
Autumn Dream
Directed by Jenny Gregory
Produced by Brenton Gregory
A film by The Wavestone Group
A mystical musical immersion into one surfer’s dream of private, gentle waves. Chris Bell, 2007 X-Dance Original Music Score winner for “Chasing The Lotus”, provides exotic and compelling mood music.
Find My Way
Directed by Mark Hannah
A film by Mark Hannah and Remi Drozd
Leaving the ordinary for the unknown path
Fishbowl
Produced by Darren Rayner & Jan Schuster
A film by Voleurz
A short about a small man in a fishbowl and his skateboarding friend
Skater Made
Directed and Produced by Bart Saric
A film by Skater Made Films
Tiny Hawk' ollies in diapers
Tide
Directed and Produced by Colin Jones
Created by the retracting tide, a playland is formed. Shorelines and lengthy streams or tidal water provides a heaven for Skimboarding.