Cool Films / Hot Summer Days

Ice Call: Backyards Project
Directors: Antoine Frioux, Alexis Blaise, Maxime Moulin, Sam Favret
France, 2017, 4m
PVS Company presents Ice Call, an extract of Backyards Project, a free-ski movie of Sam Favret. Discover a new perspective of the mythical Mer de Glace, at the heart of the Mont-Blanc mountains in France.

Johanna Under the Ice
Official Selection
Director: Ian Derry
UK, 2016, 4m
A story of strength over adversity, a Finnish freediver uses cold water treatment to save her leg from amputation but goes on to become the world champion freediver under ice.

Mission Antarctic
Best Adventure 2014
Director: Guido Perrini
USA, 2013, 39m
Mission Antarctic is the story of an expedition to the world’s end for Xavier de Le Rue, multiple freeride world champion and former olympian, along with Lucas Debari in search of a new paradise for steep riding.

Persian Powder
Directors: Erik. Bulckens
Belgium, 2017, 13m
Endless powder fields and a magnitude of potential lines aren’t immediately what you may think of when talking about Iran…
This mini documentary tells the story of Iranian pro snowboarder Mona Seraji who invites two fellow snowboarders from Australia, Amber Arazny and Michaela Davis-Meehan, to come discover the wonderful mountains of Iran.

Searching for Christmas Tree
Finalist
Director: Lie Feng
China, 2017, 15m
A university teacher breaks free from a life of routine in China and embarks on a quest to climb a mysterious frozen waterfall that no one knows about.

Surfer Dan
Official Selection 2019
Director: Tim Kemple
USA, 2018, 8m
In a time when it can feel like you need to fly to the opposite side of the globe to find adventure and challenge. Surfer Dan proves that with dedication, grit and a little creativity you might already have all you need outside you own backdoor.