DIRECTOR + PRODUCER: BRONWYN HODGINS

FEMALE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER

In this all-female production, 32-year-old Canadian climber Bronwyn Hodgins faces burnout from Big Wall expeditions and decides to shift her focus to sport climbing. Little does she know that this new curiosity for training and performance will plunge her into the most intense mental undertaking of her life… as she pours herself into La Rubia, a 5.14c (8c+).

DIRECTORL: IZ LA MOTTE

PRODUCER: MEGAN MCJAMES

FEMALE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER

Megan McJames carved her own path in her alpine ski racing career, culminating in three Olympic performances. Her newest path into motherhood takes the values she found in her athletic career and applies them to that of being a parent — notably, doing things her own way. Trails Still Blazing explores the balance between women as caregivers and women as adventurers and, in doing so, hopes to inspire more women to feel confident following their passions, wherever they may lead.

DIRECTOR: JEREMIAH SCHUSTER

A look into Devin Brown's journey as she seeks to be the First black female on record to kayak the entire Mississippi River.

DIRECTORS: ANNA SEGAL + JEFF THOMAS

PRODUCERS: HEAD FREESKIING + JEFF THOMAS CREATIVE

FEMALE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER

In a sport traditionally dominated by men, ski movies have long celebrated their prowess. But as the snow settles, a new wave of skiers is redefining the scene. Welcome to Elevate: The HEAD Freeskiing Women, where we spotlight the fearless women of HEAD and Tyrolia who are reshaping the slopes and inspiring their peers. Elevate is a tribute to the HEAD freeskiing women, celebrating their skill, personality, and bold spirit as they elevate the sport to new heights. This is the all-female version of HEAD - This is Elevate: The HEAD Freeskiing Women.

DIRECTORS + PRODUCERS: ZELZIN AKETZALLI WEEKS + ADAM PAWLIKIEWICZ

FEMALE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER

Footprints that Inspire follows Zelzin Aketzalli, the first person from Mexico to complete the Triple Crown of Hiking, as she circumnavigates her home mountain, the Iztaccíhuatl volcano. Raised in a violent neighborhood in Mexico City, Zelzin turned adversity into strength and found purpose by hiking some of the world's most iconic trails.

This intimate and visually powerful short film not only documents her return to the mountain that shaped her, but also reveals the challenges that come with being a pioneer. Zelzin shares the weight and clarity of walking for a dream few believe in.

A portrait of resilience, connection with nature, and the struggle to forge paths where there are none, Footprints that Inspire is an invitation to follow our passions, even when no one else has been there.

DIRECTOR: BACHAR KHATTAR

PRODUCERS: BACHAR KHATTAR, HANNES TELL, ALICE MARTIN + BEAT BAGGENSTOS

FEMALE PRODUCER

COLORADO PREMIERE

SAMA (سما, Arabic VERB: soared, rose, climbed).

Hiba, a Syrian refugee, and Sabine, a Lebanese citizen, live in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. In a country where tensions between Syrians and Lebanese are escalating, the two girls share their past experiences and the social barriers they faced while pursuing their passion for climbing through the Swiss NPO ClimbAid. As they navigate their personal challenges, we see the significant impact climbing has on the local community, fostering peace and resilience in a challenging societal context.