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MOUNTAIN CULTURE SHORTWORK 2


As a reflection of the Whistler Film Festival’s unique setting, our Mountain Culture ShortWork programme features films from around the world that capture mountain places and experiences with a cinematic flourish.

Mac Marcoux is one of Canada’s most decorated para-athletes. Now, after a year sidelined by injury and skiing with a new, unproven guide, he will attempt to redefine himself as a skier by taking his racing pedigree into Whistler Blackcomb’s extreme alpine terrain. His goal is to do more than just ski lines that are impressive for a blind person, Mac wants to change the way people see adaptive athletes. To do this, he needs the support of his new guide and friend, Tristan Rodgers. If they succeed, Mac will become the world’s first blind freeksier. If they fail, his career as an athlete and his Olympic hopes may come to an end. As the pair square off against the challenges of the mountains and push their boundaries to the limit, they fight to stay healthy and inspired, all while training to earn a spot on the 2022 Olympic Team.

Produced with the support of TELUS Optik TV
  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    26 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Premiere
    Whistler Premiere
  • Director
    Graeme Meiklejohn
  • Screenwriter
    Quinn Lanzon
  • Producer
    Lainey Mullins
  • Executive Producer
    Danielle Kristmanson
  • Cast
    Mac Marcoux, Tristan Rodgers
  • Editor
    Graeme Meiklejohn, Andrea Wing