NIGHT ONE AWARD NIGHT | TUE 5 AUGUST 2025 7PM

Total Run Time: 120 Minutes

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Footprints on Katmai

(22 mins) Director Max Romey, USA.

Following his grandmother’s footsteps to one of the most remote and bear-strewn beaches in Alaska, painter Max Romey discovers that an ocean of problems is closer to home than he could have imagined.

Alone Across Gola

(20 mins) Director Jude Kriwalk, UK.

Stranded in Liberia’s Gola rainforest, filmmaker Jude Kriwald faces hunger, isolation, robbery and disappearing trails. A raw tale of one man’s solo, self-filmed journey chasing a childhood dream. With only a bike and a tent, Jude pushes the limits of survival and self-discovery.

Zahir

(36 mins) Director Julien Nadiras, Switzerland.

Katherine and Eline take on an iconic rock route, accessing it by bike. Their all-eco ascent tests endurance, nerve, and friendship, with long runouts and tiny holds pushing them to the edge.

Body of a Line

(10 mins) Director Henna Taylor, USA.

A cleverly animated short film that morphs into real life as Madaleine undertakes an intimate and creative journey to climb a difficult rock route, with original music and poetry. 

Trango

(46 mins) Director Leo Hoorn, USA.

After a two-year attempt, ski mountaineers ski the first descent of the Great Trango Glacier. They navigate risk, grapple with grief, and face physical danger as they push the limits of human experience. Unspoken trust and support within their expedition team allows them to face the unimaginable together

NIGHT TWO PURE NZ | TUE 12 AUGUST 2025 7PM

Total Run Time: 125 minutes

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Pedals To Power

(28 mins) Director Nick Kowalski, NZ.

NZ. Two women cycle to every ski field in Aotearoa in one wild season, braving storms and exhaustion—uncovering a hidden world of independent ski culture along the way.

All in or Nothing

(24 mins) Director Gordon Duff, NZ.

Up against 120 riders with full support crews, a young athlete only has himself to rely on. Follow his gruelling six days as he attempts to win the overall title at the NZ MTB Rally.

Riverbound – The Story Has Just Begun.

(13 mins) Director Dylan Gerschwitz & Deane Parker, NZ.

Yak, a former pro kayaker now paraplegic, takes on Class 3 rapids in the Upper Buller Gorge. Can packrafting restore his freedom—and redefine who gets to run wild rivers?

As One – The MHS Adventure Racing Team

(13 mins) Director Louie Burger, NZ.

TThis uplifting documentary follows nine Motueka High students on a wild, 40-hour adventure
racing from the West Coast home—raising funds for World Vision with grit, laughs, and heart.   

Spirit of the West

(12 mins) Director Pedro Pimentel, NZ.

Set against New Zealand’s wild West Coast, this film captures the spirit of the Old Ghost Ultra where community, resilience, and grit collide in a transformative celebration of people and place.

Rakiura Solo

(13 mins) Director Michael Beckmann, NZ.

A tough solo hike around the 130km North West Circuit on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Beyond the challenge, what makes this island truly special is its rich wildlife. An ambient film without dialogue.

Waiatoto

(20 mins) Director Josh Morgan & Jasper Gibson, NZ.

This film tells the story of a traverse across the Southern Alps through packraft, skis and tramping. Starting at the Matukituki, the route went via Tititea, the Volta Glacier, and the Waiatoto, to the Tasman Sea.