Films of Adventure and getting help through nature

As a Mexican American, Natalie Connell spent her life balancing two cultural identities, with neither fitting quite right on its own, but through art and climbing, she’s found her rightful place as a bridge between the two.

Both & Neither | Ambos y Ninguno

Through art and climbing, Natalie Connell finds her rightful place as a bridge between two cultural identities.

The story of five women who boldly embark on a ten day trek with total strangers to conquer the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. Their goal? To heal their past traumas, together. An uplifting tale of reliance, female friendship and the incredible power of using nature and community to heal and forge a brighter future.

Nature Always Finds A Way

The story of five women who boldly embark on a ten day trek with total strangers to conquer the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. Their goal? To heal their past traumas, together.

Unseen Peaks follows Addie, a blind athlete who seeks freedom and belonging in the outdoor community through skiing, ice climbing, and rock climbing. Amidst breathtaking landscapes and personal challenges, Addie redefines perceptions of disability and resilience. Directed, produced, filmed, and edited by filmmaker Roo Smith, the film highlights the transformative power of adventure and advocates for inclusivity in the outdoors.

Unseen Peaks

Unseen Peaks is a short documentary about a blind female athlete overcoming barriers through skiing, climbing, and redefining resilience outdoors.

Jamie Logan – a pioneering alpinist, has climbed some of the most dangerous climbs in the world, but nothing felt as life-threatening as admitting that, at age 69, she wanted to begin living as a woman. This short film demonstrates that love and trust can be the ultimate act of rebellion. IN ATTENDANCE:<a href="https://wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/producer-sarah-steele/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Steele</a>, Producer

JAMIE

Jamie Logan – a pioneering alpinist, has climbed some of the most dangerous climbs in the world, but nothing felt as life-threatening as admitting that, at age 69, she wanted to begin living as a woman. This short film demonstrates that love and trust can be the ultimate act of rebellion.

After pursuing and achieving corporate America career goals on the East Coast, Devin realized that life was not for her. Her childhood roots in paddling and connecting to nature brought her to Minnesota where she would pursue her dream to become the first black female to kayak the entire Mississippi river. Devin has overcome many complexities in pursuit of this dream, including the harsh realities of being a minority in the paddling community and the nuances of being a single Mother. The challenges continue as Devin listens to the river and follows her guidance. IN ATTENDANCE:<a href="https://wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/director-jeremiah-schuster/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeremiah Schuster</a>, Director<a href="https://wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/subject-devin-brown/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Devin Brown</a>, Subject

Mother River

Devin Brown seeks to be the first black female to kayak the entire Mississippi River, this is her story.

Join Mikah Meyer, his mentor Larry, and three friends as they journey down Utah's Green River, in Desolation Canyon, on a river rafting trip centered around friendship and joy. Canyon Chorus is a story about being your true self in the outdoors, about advocacy, and about recognizing the important people in our lives. IN ATTENDANCE: <a href="https://wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/creator-film-subject-mikah-meyers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mikah Meyer</a>, Creator/ Subject

Canyon Chorus

Set against the backdrop of Desolation Canyon, UT, Mikah Meyer, a world-record traveler and LGBTQ+ advocate, reflects with three close friends and his mentor, Larry Edwards, on their stories and the power of mentorship within the queer community.

Nikki never envisioned herself as a successful athlete. She lacked athleticism and didn't fit the conventional mold of what society considers an athlete to be. However, this did not stop her from excelling in the sport of "Open Water Swimming". Through her challenging feats of swimming in open waters under extreme conditions, such as icy lakes and immense ocean straits, she discovered the incredible strength and resilience of her mind and body. Her experiences taught her that she possesses hidden talents she never thought of. Motivated by this belief, she now shares her expertise and passion for the sport with children of diverse abilities, training and guiding them to cross the English Channel as a relay team. In doing so, she inspires them to tap into their own hidden potential and discover their inner strength.

Open Water

Through open water swimming, middle-aged mom Nikki Pope has uncovered her long-hidden inner strength.

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