APRIL 30th FILM PROGRAM at the Dairy Arts Center (Boedecker)

3:00 PM: WOMEN’S ADVENTURE TOUR with Special Guest: Becca Droz, Boulder Climbing speed record holder

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Playing at the Boedecker Cinema — $15

Women’s Adventure Film Tour line-up includes 7 diverse short films in a ~2 hour program, featuring women of all ages and abilities; there’s Australian Olympic champion Torah Bright, ultra trail-running champion Lucy Bartholomew and more, such as women in climbing, distance swimming and mountain biking.

RUNNING OUT | LUCY BARTHOLOMEW

Runtime: 15 minutes

Protagonist: Lucy Bartholomew

Director: Bryan Hynes

Country: Australia

For Lucy Bartholomew the world of ultra running began when she was just 15 years of age as a way to spend more time with her father. Lucy would then go on to become “The World Ultra - Junior Running Champion” winning races and podiums across the globe.

After a turbulent 2020 Lucy dreamt to do her longest ultra run yet. The grueling 231km Larapinta Trail in Central Australia. 

After meeting two creatives in early 2021 in South West Tasmania, Lucy decided it was time to run and capture one of Australia’s most iconic and physically demanding trails. 

A film about surrounding yourself with the right community, The only hurdles in front of us are ourselves, and Running Out can teach us something

LIVING ON THE LINE

Runtime: 12 minutes

Protagonists: Anna Romanov, Kat Horton

Director: Sara Ehrlich

Country: Australia

‘Living on the Line’ follows the journey of Anna, Kat and a group of inspiring women as they take part in one of Australia’s first big ‘all women’ highline gatherings. We witness their struggles as they confront and conquer their fears in high winds, pushing themselves to the limit. The film gives an insight into the unique world of highlining – exploring the close Sydney community, physical and psychological components and misconceptions of the sport. It delves into how the world of outdoor adventure sport has transformed for women over the years and the deeper and more personal motivations for chasing this adventurous ‘life on the line’.

LIKE A GIRL

Runtime: 10 minutes

Protagonists: Various

Director: Molly Stark-Ragsdale

Country: United States

"Like a Girl" follows a group of five girls (ages 9-15) as they navigate ski slopes, mountain bike trails, whitewater, and the growing pains of youth. While the traditionally male dominated world of outdoor sports tends to focus on expertise at its extreme, these girls get to the heart of why we find the world of outdoor sports so appealing in the first place.

“MILLION” With MARGAUX ELLIOTT (in select locations only- NOT included in theatrical screening)

Runtime: 5 minutes 

Protagonist: Margaux Elliott

Director: Satchel Cronk

Country: United States

In 2020, Margaux Elliott became the first woman to climb one million vertical feet in a year on a mountain bike, while working full-time. In a year filled with an exceedingly high rate of plot twists and unexpected circumstances, this is the equivalent of “Everesting” more than 34 times or riding the complete Tour de France route (on dirt) every other month.

In this short film, Margaux discusses how she came up with the idea, how this goal has challenged and changed her personally, and how she is using this feat to inspire others to find and achieve their own big goals.

I JUST WENT FOR A SWIM

Runtime: Approx 16 minutes 

Protagonist: Lauren Tischendorf

Director: Lauren Tischendorf & Adam Dostalek

Country: Australia

The winner of the Salomon and Suunto Film Grant Winner, Lauren Tischendorf shares a film about how she recently become the first woman to swim in a solo, single session, circumnavigating the 32 km's around Lord Howe Island facing countless sharks, two hours of currents, 25-knot winds, and 2.5 meter swell, just a swim. 

The film intends to inspire and to provide a heart-warming, thought-provoking film that helps encourage young girls and women to be bold and to work together and encourage them to step beyond their personal and societal  boundaries. 

SKATE LIKE A GIRL

Runtime: 8 minutes 

Protagonist: Josh Hundermark

Director: Andrea Kacev

Country: South Africa

A short documentary on the story of Andrea Kaćev, a downhill skater in Cape Town who had a horrific accident at an early age and yet persists in her determination to live life to the fullest despite it.

MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE: OUT OF BOUNDS

Runtime: 43 minutes

Protagonist: Torah Bright

Director: Caspar Mazzotti

Country: Antarctica, United States

Mountains tower above the plains and dominate the skyline. Critical to life – they fill our rivers, sway the weather, and provide sanctuary to incredibly diverse wildlife. They are as beautiful as they are dangerous – and for a brave few, they are the source of incredible adventure.

Follow Olympian Torah Bright as she journeys through the world’s longest chain of mountain ranges extending from Antarctica all the way to Alaska. Along the journey, Torah will ride with backcountry legend Jeremy Jones and freeskiing superstar Sammy Carlson. Together, they will encounter penguins, polar bears, and other wildlife, and meet with scientists and environmentalists to uncover a deeper understanding of our mountain ecosystems.

SIBLING RIVALRY

Runtime: 4 mins

Director: Becky Gardner

Country: USA

Racing bikes can be competitive, but it's nothing compared to a fierce rivalry between siblings. Racing lasts a day, weekend or season at most, while sibling rivalry lasts a lifetime. Rivalry ensures that no matter how hard you push it or what you achieve, there's always somebody at the finish line with a scheme to one-up you and claim superiority. In a world of sibling rivalry, your time is never fast enough, nor will you ever air far enough. The goal is to remain friends at the end of the day, but even that isn’t a hard rule and exceptions are made when a win is on the line. Ryan and Becky Gardner are no strangers to some friendly competition, as their sibling rivalry pushes them to ride faster and achieve more both on and off the bike. No matter the sport or challenge, no one is safe when a full-on Gardner vs. Gardner competition unfolds.

Every year, the selection of unique films is carefully chosen to show women achieving their adventure goals. However, being adventurous doesn't always have to mean being the fastest, going the highest or doing the most extreme things. Adventure for most of us is just stepping outside our comfort zones and climbing our own personal Mt Everest. The films showcase real stories about women from a variety of cultures and sports around the world. Each year, we strive to showcase unique stories from around the world, with a keen eye toward expanding global awareness of the further need for diversity, equity and inclusion.