A Cold Embrace

Italy, Short Documentary, 2024, 11 min

Boulder Premiere

A Cold Embrace is a tribute to the beauty that lies within the cold and the power of the human connection with the elements. Featuring Britain's most storied mountaineer, Sir Chris Bonington, this short film uses vintage footage to give an insight into what it feels like to experience some of the coldest and most beautiful places in the world most of us only dream of seeing.

Directed by Lea Colombo, Roberto Colombo (Casa Colombo)

One Inch From Flying

US, Short Documentary, 2025, 3 min

Boulder Premiere

In One Inch from Flying, a young climber grapples with the complexity of modern life, and celebrates the sense of balance he gets from rigging and carefully navigating highlines in Washington’s North Cascades.

Directed by Jim Aikman, Taylor Humphrey

Anna

US, Short Documentary, 2025, 22 min

Anna is an intimate, unflinching portrait of The North Face mountaineer Anna Pfaff as she faces the aftermath of a life-altering frostbite injury in Alaska. Anna follows Pfaff’s challenging physical recovery and the profound evolution of her character — a painful yet powerful journey toward acceptance and the transformation of both body and spirit. It’s a compelling exploration of recovery, reinvention and the limitless potential of human-powered movement.

Directed by Kael Van Buskirk

Black Eyes

Australia, Short Documentary, 2025, 19 min

In Mongolia's timeless Altai Mountains, Kharakoz, a 13-year-old girl, embodies a captivating blend of ancestral traditions and modern influences. As she learns the ancient art of eagle hunting, the film delves into the powerful ripple effect of passing this sacred knowledge to girls. It showcases how Kharakoz and others like her aren't just preserving, but actively invigorating Kazakh culture in the face of rapid change. SUBTITLED Subtitled.

Directed by Mateo Arango

About Damn Time

US, Short Documentary, 2025, 27 min

About Damn Time honors the trailblazing women who navigate the Grand Canyon’s iconic rapids in handcrafted, hard-hulled dories and who have carved their place in a traditionally male-dominated world. As the film carries you through roaring whitewater, it reveals a story not only about mentorship and the inspiring women who are reshaping the river-running world for generations to come, but also a river whose future hangs in the balance.

Directed by Dana Romanoff