Crested Butte Film Festival

Outdoor Adventure Shorts Program II: Women in the Wilderness (Virtual)

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Outdoor Adventure Shorts Program II: Women in the Wilderness
A local favorite, watch a thrilling collection of short films on all the things we love to do: mountain bike, ski, get deep into nature and tag along with the people who take us there. You’ll see films from all over the world and many from Colorado.
GIRLS GOTTA EAT DIRT
Three young women explore the fun of sharing bikes and not taking oneself too seriously in and around Silverton, Colorado.
BREAKING TRAIL
Emily Ford sets out with a borrowed Alaskan Husky sled dog to hike the entire 1200-mile Ice Age Trail in winter in sub-zero temperatures--the first woman and person of color to attempt this challenge.
FROM MY WINDOW
From her bedroom window, Melissa Simpson can see the highest peaks in Colorado. Despite being close by, the mountains often feel worlds away to Melissa, who was born with cerebral palsy. With the help of her friend, blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, Melissa sets out to conquer something far greater than a summit.
EXPEDITION RECLAMATION
EXPEDITION RECLAMATION is a documentary seeking to redefine “outdoorsy” and reclaim belonging in the outdoors for Black, Indigenous, and women of color by highlighting their joyful, resilient, and transformative relationships to outdoor recreation.
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A local favorite, watch a thrilling collection of short films on all the things we love to do: mountain bike, ski, get deep into nature and tag along with the people who take us there. You’ll see films from all over the world and many from Colorado.


This program is generously sponsored by Cathy Poral

From her bedroom window, Melissa Simpson looks out at the highest peaks in Colorado. Despite being so close by, the mountains have always been worlds away for Melissa, who was born with cerebral palsy. With the help of her friend and mentor, blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, Melissa sets out to conquer something far greater than a summit. Through humility and grace, Melissa proves that what is within us is stronger than what's in our way.


Frank Pickell

Frank is a director and cinematographer, and is a co-founder of Futuristic Films, based in Denver, Colorado. Frank enjoys skiing, mountain biking, not sitting in airports, and spending time with his wife and son in the foothills of Boulder, CO.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    19 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    No, it's not a premiere
  • Rating
    The whole family (including children)
  • Director
    Frank Pickell
  • Screenwriter
    NA
  • Producer
    Daniel Bedell
  • Executive Producer
    Christian Silberbauer
  • Co-Producer
    Daniel Bedell
  • Cast
    Melissa Simpson, Erik Weihenmayer
  • Cinematographer
    Frank Pickell, Brendan Young
  • Editor
    Trevor McKenna, Matt Wade
  • Composer
    Arlin Tawzer
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