Film
There will be 27 back to back adventure films showing throughout the festival - broken into 12 featured sessions.
OZ MOUNTAIN FILM FEST 07 AWARDS
Presented by Paddy Pallin
Session Listing for films at this years event below:
1: TWO OF THE BEST - Balancing Point, First Ascent
2: AGAINST THE ODDS - The Second Step, Cannibals & Crampons
3: LEGENDS OF BRITISH ROCK - E11, My Right Foot
4: SPEAKER & FILM - Alone Across Australia
5: BEST OF THE BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL - Climbing Selection
6: SPEAKER & FILM - Forty Days & Zero Nights
7: EXTREME SESSION - Everyday Extreme, Fatima’s Hand, Eiger Speed Skiing
8: MEET THE MAKERS - The Hard Way to the Top, First Ascent
9: SPEAKER & FILM - HIMALAYAN ADVENTURES - Kayaks on the Roof of the World
10: SUFFER FEST - Shisha in Winter, Cannibals & Crampons
11: YOSEMITE PRIMER - Balancing Point, Vertical Frontier
12: THE FINAL CLIMBING FIX - Bouldering, Integral Crack, Set in Stone
SESSION 1: TWO OF THE BEST
Balancing Point
Director/Producer:Danny Brown
USA // 2006 // 6mins // Sensei Studios
Oz Mountain Film Fest Best Short Film ‘07
A short film played entirely in reverse that involves the "reverse destruction" of balanced rock sculptures.
Intended to both relax and inspire the viewer, this is a very clever short film and visually stunning.
First Ascent
Director: Peter Mortimer & Nick Rosen
Producer: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen & Timmy O’Neill
USA // 2006 // 60mins // SENDER FILMS
Oz Mountain Film Fest Best Film on Climbing ‘07
In this highly acclaimed follow up to the award-winning Return2Sender, Mortimer has created a movie about the
legendary routes that have never been climbed – and the dirt bag heroes that climb them. A global romp with climbing’s
modern-day pioneers, filmed from the sea cliffs of Thailand to the high Himalayas. Big laughs, huge falls, hopes,
fears, and truly radical feats.
SESSION 2: AGAINST THE ODDS
The Second Step
Director: Gary Caganoff Producer: Suzanne Davies
Oz Made // 2002 // 27mins
With Introduction by Gary Caganoff
The profound story of one man's extraordinary courage and determination to take back control of his life.
Against all odds, double above-knee amputee Warren Macdonald spent 28 epic days hiking to and climbing Federation Peak,
one of Australia's most challenging mountains.
Cannibals & Crampons
Director: Bruce Parry & Mark Anstice // Producer: Ed Stobart
UK // 2001 // 52mins // Ginger Productions
Oz Mountain Film Fest Best Film on Mountain Environment ‘07
Two British lads head to Papua New Guinea to scale an unclimbed face. They are confronted with mind-blowing
challenges, including the prospect of encountering tribes who have never had outside contact and are rumoured
to practice cannibalism. Don’t miss this rare cinema screening of a very hard to get film.
SESSION 3: LEGENDS OF BRITISH ROCK
E11
Director: Paul Diffley // Producer: Dave Brown
UK // 2006 // 41mins // Hot Aches Productions
A very personal documentary of UK climbing master Dave MacLeod as he seeks to take traditional rock climbing to the
next level. His goal is the creation of the first E11 [G 36 ish- no grading conversion chart had it listed!] The film
follows his personal obsession as he struggles to overcome difficulties, frustration, twenty meter falls, a strained
relationship, and injury on this multi year project.
My Right Foot
Director: Ed Stobart // Producer: Ed Stobart, Steve Robinson & Sam Organ
UK // 2003 // 52mins // Ginger Productions
At 18 Leo Houlding took the climbing world by storm with his bold and committed free-climbing. When disaster stuck
Leo suffered an accident that left him barely able to walk, let alone climb. This film follows Leo’s struggle to return
to the top of the climbing world again.
SESSION 4: SPEAKER & FILM
Alone Across Australia
Director/Producer: Jon Muir and Ian Darling
OZ MADE // 2003 // 52mins
Oz Mountain Film Fest Best Homegrown Film ‘07
On the 18th May 2001 Jon Muir and his dog, Seraphine, began an odyssey to cross Australia on foot, from Port Augusta
in South Australia to Burketown on the North Coast of Queensland. 128 days and 2,500 kilometres later, on the point of
starvation and exhaustion, Jon arrived in Burketown, becoming the first person to walk solo and unassisted across the
most barren country on earth.
Many of Australia’s top adventurers have described this walk as one of the greatest achievements of human endeavour
in the history of Australia. Voted as one of the "20 Best Adventure DVD's of All time" Men's Journal Magazine.
(Shown with Speaker Jon Muir)
SESSION 5: BEST OF THE BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL - Climbing Selection
A great collection of climbing specific films from last years Banff Mountain Film Festival – the most highly regarded
adventure film event in the world.
Touching Myself (from Storms: The Movie)
Director/Producer: David Halsted, Alastair Lee
UK // 2005 // 12 mins // Posing Productions
This segment parodies the acclaimed movie ‘Touching the Void’, based on the book by Joe Simpson.
Aweberg
Director/Producer: Will Gadd
Canada // 2006 // 26 mins // Rating: Parental Guidance — Coarse Languagev
Will Gadd and Ben Firth are two top Canadian ice climbers. They thought climbing “awesome” bergs would be a lot
of fun, so the Aweberg trip was born. The bergs looked great, but the reality was somewhat different.
Cayesh – The Calling
Directed/Producer: Steve House
USA // 2006 // 17 mins // Rating: Parental Guidance — Coarse Language
A lightweight one-day ascent of a new route on the west face of Cayesh, in Peru, filmed entirely by Steve House and
Ben Firth, two of today’s leading alpinists.
Cobra Crack
Canada // 2006 // 12 mins
Directed: Sonnie Trotter and Paul Bride // Produced: Ivan Hughes
Despite attempts from some of the world’s top climbers, this route sat for 25 years without a free ascent. On June
23, 2006, Sonnie Trotter free climbed the 40-metre Cobra Crack after three years work. It is currently recognised as
the world's hardest traditional climb. This Sonnie’s story …
Dist Urban Behaviour
Director/Producer: Antoine Séguin
Canada // 2005 // 10 mins // Rating: General — Coarse Language
Dist-URBAN Behaviour explores the potential to do much more than walking and driving in our cities. In this short
film, for Montreal climbers skyscrapers and buildings become infinite climbing possibilities.
The Simplicity Factor
Canada // 2006 // 7 mins
Director/Producer: Nathan Cando
The Simplicity Factor is a segment from The Top 20 Classic Boulder Problems of North America. Featuring an all-female
cast of athletes, it looks at bouldering’s overall appeal while showcasing ascents of several famous boulder problems.
SESSION 6: SPEAKER & FILM
Forty Days & Zero Nights
Director: Neil Monteith & Marcel Geelen // Producer: Neil Monteith
Oz Made // 2004 // 30mins
A home-grown documentary showing a six week big wall climbing expedition to Baffin Island, Canada. Three Australians
face the challenge of climbing Mt Asgard, Mt Thor and a new route on Mt Tirokwa. The climbers face deep snow, total
isolation, rockfall and bad weather in their pursuit of some of the most prized rock summits in North America.
(Shown with speaker Jonathan Clearwater)
SESSION 7: EXTREME SESSION
Everyday Extreme
Director/Producer: David Kvart
Sweden // 2004 // 4mins // KVART Film
Julien is sick of all the mountain hype. He wants to reinvent the extreme, starting with his everyday life. See
extreme shaving, tooth brushing, extremely late and one for the boys… toileting to the extreme.
Fatima’s Hand
Director: Jens Hoffmann // Producer: Cleonice Comino
Germany // 2006 // 38mins // F24 FILM
Karina Hollekim, a Norwegian BASE jumper, aims to BASE-jump off Fatima’s Hand, a mountain shrouded in myth and
legend, situated in a remote area of Mali, West Africa. The project turns into a risky adventure, facing poverty,
fetish myths and fatal danger.
Eiger Speed Skiing
Director/Producer: Damien Dufresne & Francois Bon
France // 2006 // 3mins
On the 14th June 2006, Francois Bon and Antoine Montant did the world’s first speed flying descent of the Eiger
in Switzerland. From the top, then down the steep north face to the bottom in 3 minutes… breathtaking!!!
SESSION 8: MEET THE MAKERS
The Hard Way to the Top
Director/Producer: Mark Baker
Oz Made // 26min
With introduction by Mark Baker
Features Malcolm Matheson’s one day speed ascent of both Ozymandias and Lord Gum Tree on the north wall of Buffalo
Gorge, in north-eastern Victoria. A great showcase of Australia’s premier aid routes by one of Australia’s best
all-round climbing legends.
First Ascent
Director: Peter Mortimer & Nick Rosen
Producer: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen & Timmy O’Neill
USA // 2006 // 60mins // SENDER FILMS
Oz Mountain Film Fest Best Film on Climbing ‘07
With Introduction by Timmy O’Neill
In this highly acclaimed follow up to the award-winning Return2Sender, Mortimer has created a movie about the
legendary routes that have never been climbed – and the dirt bag heroes that climb them. A global romp with
climbing’s modern-day pioneers, filmed from the sea cliffs of Thailand to the high Himalayas. Big laughs, huge
falls, hopes, fears, and truly radical feats.
SESSION 9: SPEAKER & FILM - HIMALAYAN ADVENTURES
Kayaks on the Roof of the World
Director/Producer: Sharyn Smith
Oz Made // 2006 // 20mins // Griffen Adventure Media
In 2005 a team of expert kayakers led by Australian Chris Jones completed a major first descent in remote East Tibet. The film showcases cutting edge exploratory kayaking while highlighting the unique partnerships evolving between Australian river guides and Tibetans. (Shown with speaker Tim Macartney-Snape)
SESSION 10: SUFFER FEST
Shisha in Winter
Director/Producer: Dariusz Zaluski
Poland // 2006 // 28mins
Winter climbing on the highest peaks of the Himalayas is extremely challenging. Only half of the 8000 metre peaks have been
climbed in winter. On January 14th 2005 a Polish-Italian team reached the summit of Shishapangma (8013 meters). This film is a rare
insight into the severe conditions of a Himalaya winter expedition and the toll it takes on the body and soul.
Cannibals & Crampons
Director: Bruce Parry & Mark Anstice // Producer: Ed Stobart
UK // 2001 // 52mins // Ginger Productions
Oz Mountain Film Fest Best Film on Mountain Environment ‘07
Two British lads head to Papua New Guinea to scale an unclimbed face. They are confronted with mind-blowing challenges,
including the prospect of encountering tribes who have never had outside contact and are rumoured to practice cannibalism.
Don’t miss this rare cinema screening of a very hard to get film.
SESSION 11: YOSEMITE PRIMER
Balancing Point
Director/Producer: Danny Brown
USA // 2006 // 6mins // Sensei Studios
Oz Mountain Film Fest Best Short Film ‘07
A short film that is played entirely in reverse and involves the "reverse destruction" of balanced rock
sculptures. Intended to both relax and inspire this is a very clever short film and visually stunning.
Vertical Frontier
Director/Producer: Kristi Denton Cohen
USA // 2002 // 90 mins // Peloton Productions
A must see film for any climbers with dreams of going to Yosemite. This is the character-driven story of the
free-spirited climbers who ascended and later set climbing records on the legendary big walls of Yosemite.
SESSION 12: THE FINAL CLIMBING FIX
Bouldering
Director/Producer: Natasha Sebire
Oz Made // 2005 // 4mins
A quirky look into the hidden sport of home woodie bouldering. Guaranteed to get you psyched on training in 4 minutes!
Integral Crack
Director: Heather Cocquio
Producer: Heather Cocquio, Dahna McConchie, Johno Edwards
Oz Made // 2006 // 7mins
The film follows one of Booroomba Rocks best lines and one of Australia’s ground-breaking ascents - Peter Atchison and
Peter Cocker’s 1969 climb of ‘Integral Crack’. Forty years later Jonathan Edwards re-enacts the first ascent using the
same gear as Atchison and Cocker.
Set in Stone
Director/Producer: Alistair Lee & David Halsted
UK // 2005 // 50 mins // Posing Productions/Shrewd Ape Media
Charts the cutting-edge routes of bold pioneer climber, Dave Birkett. Nine of Dave’s hardest routes are featured
including the first ascent of ‘Return of the King’ (E9 6C, G28 + crap gear = G33). Dave also recounts the story of
how he made the hardest traditional-style on-sight ascent in the world. The cinematography is fantastic!
OZ MOUNTAIN FILM FEST COMPETITION GUIDELINES
Presented by Paddy Pallin
The Australian Climbing Festival is presenting the Oz Mountain Film Fest, a two-day event of non-stop films
celebrating life and adventure in the mountains.
AIMS OF THE 'OZ MOUNTAIN FILM FEST'
To showcase some of the best climbing, adventure and mountain films
To support Australian and New Zealand adventure film makers
To inspire Australian climbers and adventurers.
To give adventure film makers an opportunity to have their films presented on a big screen with high quality
AV equipment.
THEME
'Climbing' OR 'Mountain'(This can incorporate any adventure sport or subject matter that fits these themes,
subject to the discretion of event organizers.)
CATEGORIES
There are four categories:
1. Best Short Film (15mins or less)
2. Best Film on Climbing
3. Best NZ or Australian Made Film
4. Best Film on Mountain Culture or Environment
PRIZES
Paddy Pallin have generously offered prizes of $200 - (in product) for each of the four categories plus an extra
prize for the People's Choice Award (to be judged by festival goers over the course of the weekend.) Total prize pool
= $1,000-
ENTRY DEADLINE
Monday Feb 11th 2007
ENTRY FEE
Free
To submit a film complete the Film Entry Form.
