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Film festival showcases skiing, boarding

Nothing like an Olympic Games bid to bring out all our favourite adventure films.

Nothing like an Olympic Games bid to bring out all our favourite adventure films. One thing’s for certain this town is full of crazy filmmakers and compelling subjects so it was only fitting the Whistler Film Festival put on three of the best for Celebration 2010.

In an effort to show the world what we’re made of, Whistler Film Festival Director Shauna Hardy, said "Whistler’s film community is thriving and we’re committed to showcasing our local talent."

The films on the frontline at Millennium Place this Thursday, Feb. 20 from 7 p.m. are:

SKI BUMS

Director: John Zaritsky

Produced: National Film Board of Canada

Cinematography: Christian Begin

Filmed on location in and around Whistler, this popular must see documentary follows a group of local hard-core skiers and snowboarders who turn their backs on society to pursue their passion; exposing the entertaining and often radical alternative lifestyle they refer to as "life in the moguls."

CLOCK WORK

Presented by: The Gathering Collective

Produced & Edited by: Martin Gagne

Art Director & Titling by: Daniel Julien

Clockwork is a pace-making collection of new tricks technically delivered by the next snowboarding generation, visually crafted on beat to the latest bumpin' sound waves.

FOURPLAY

Presented by: Treetops Productions

Produced by: Steve Orton

Filmed & Edited by: Rick Johnston

Fourplay takes you on a visual snowboard adventure through the pristine B.C. backcountry with pillow lines and powder turns known only to a select, fortunate few.