Director: Dana Romanoff

Producers: Sarah Stewart, Bre Kelly

Cast: Cindell DaleKey

FEMALE DIRECTOR + PRODUCERS

A boatman's tale about the women who the iconic row dories in the Grand Canyon, their struggles to break into the current, and the passing of the oars to the next generation.

Director: Matthew Williams

Producer: Kami Bratten

Director of Photography: Matthew Williams 

FEMALE PRODUCER

Beyond the Finish Line follows the journey of Marisa Pasnick as she prepares for the grueling Bigfoot 200 race while facing the challenges of an eating disorder. Marisa's story is a testament to resilience and strength as she navigates the dual paths of training and recovery. This film aims to destigmatize eating disorders, highlighting that recovery is ongoing and that support from the community is crucial. Join us as we witness Marisa's journey and advocate for greater awareness and understanding of eating disorders.

Director: Rachel Ross

Cast: Kim Hall

FEMALE DIRECTOR

Ceramicist Kim Hall draws similarities between her craft and her favorite hobby - desert rock climbing.

Director: Iz La Motte

Producer, Writer + Cast: Sierra Aya Schlag

Photographer: Bianca Germain

Editor: Ian McMullen

FEMALE DIRECTOR + PRODUCERS

NISEI (nee-say) is a creative exploration of the biracial experience of skier, Sierra Schlag. While in Japan, she is seen as white and while in America, she is seen as Japanese and never accepted as her full self. Through the lens of skiing, Schlag finds herself on a journey to self-discovery within the two cultures she has ties to.

Nisei: a person born in North America whose parent(s) were immigrants from Japan.

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Director: Jordyn Romero

Producers: Sarah Stewart, Scott Mellin, Nick Martini, Meredith Rodriguez, Jason Israel, Davey Spens

Editor: Shannon Griffin

Director of Photography: Florence Gross

Cast: Dimple Shah, Lainie McBride, Jennifer Nguyen, Ashley Garza, Nzingha White

FEMALE DIRECTOR + PRODUCERS

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.

Director: Hannah Bailey

Producer: Rupert Shanks

Cast: Lesley McKenna, Lauren MacCallum, Willie McKenna

Videographers: Rupert Shanks, Rachel Sarah, Brodie Hood

FEMALE DIRECTOR

In the Scottish Highlands, the word “thrawn” means “stubborn" but for a good reason —a virtuous struggle to make the most of what’s available. Professional snowboarder Lesley McKenna was raised on this innate tenacity, and has spent her life pushing the boundaries of her sport and advocating for the people and place that shaped her.

Director: Rachel Trudeau

Producers: Rachel Trudeau, Charlène Brochu, Nilda Guerra

Writers: Rachel Trudeau, Marie-Élise Faucher

Cinematographers: Yannick Nolin, Nicolas Desaulniers Lamoureux

Editors: Rachel Trudeau, Thomas Bourget

Sound: Mathieu Huard

Music: Jean-Samuel Morais, William Morais, Héctor Quintana, Ernesto Robles

Photograph courtesy of Jorge Lui Pimentel

FEMALE DIRECTOR + PRODUCERS

Yelda embarks on a quest that drives her to achieve much more than her climbing dreams. She aspires to make a mark in history by becoming the first Cuban to conquer three legendary ascents.

Director: Casey Dubois

Executive Producer: Gordie Rogers

Producers: Zac Hoffman, Casey Dubois

Cinematographers: Casey Dubois, Zac Hoffman, Gordie Rogers, Scott Secco

Editor: Casey Dubois

Cast: Tori Wood

After traumatic experiences in competitive gymnastics sparked a decade-long downward spiral, Tori Wood seeks to reconcile and build from her past through her 2023 season of mountain bike racing. Traumatic experiences as a young gymnast left Tori struggling heavily with depression, anxiety and an eating disorder into adulthood. Years later, after working through the darkest moments of her life, Tori decided to confront her past by re-entering the world of competition, this time in enduro mountain bike racing.

After winning the overall women’s pro category in her first season, Tori is setting her expectations high to follow up her breakout year. As her second season begins without the same level of success, the trauma she’s been trying to confront creeps back into her life. Tori needs to change her perspective as an elite athlete to reflect newfound priorities. ‘Reflection’ tells more than just a story about a woman and her bike. Tori opens the door to her life as she shares openly about her ongoing battle with mental health.

Director: Loren Waters

Producers: Loren Waters, Rebecca Jim

FEMALE DIRECTOR + PRODUCERS

Cherokee elders like Rebecca Jim believe that what happens to the water happens to us. Without it, we cannot move culture forward or exist. U.S. government officials have designated Tar Creek in Miami, Oklahoma as “irreversibly damaged,” but Jim refuses to accept that. ᏗᏂᏠᎯ ᎤᏪᏯ (Meet Me at the Creek) tells a story of interconnectedness through the lifelong fight of a Cherokee Nation citizen and Waterkeeper Warrior as she leads the effort to restore the creek.