Hunt Cinema: Fickle Business
With so much uncertainty and ever-changing snow and weather conditions, when it comes to winter in New Zealand, it’s easy to say it’s a roller coaster. Whether it be forecasts saying it’s going to dump snow, which then turns to rain, or the treacherous 4WD tracks to get to the ski fields, skiing in New Zealand is a real “Fickle Business”. The film follows Ben Richards and Ben Barclay as they set out to try to make the most of their homeland's snow season. The good old kiwi spirit prevailing in challenging times, and not taking it too seriously.
Canada
France
Chile
Director
Hunter Paull
Production
Hunt Cinema
Questions and Answers
Athletes
Ben Barclay and Ben Richards
Co-Presenting Partners
Collaborators
Media Partners
Film Guide
SKI CATEGORIES
For this year’s iF3 Movie Awards, any and all films about skiing, snowboarding or a mixture of the two are eligible.
AMATEUR
- Film of the year
- Skier of the year
ATHLETE
- Standout Female Skier of the year
- Standout Male Skier of the year
- Breakout Skier of the year
PRO
- Best Short Movie (under 20min)
- Best Urban Segment
- Best Backcountry Segment
- Best Storytelling
- Jury’s Pick (both Ski & Snowboard films eligible)
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Film of the Year
SNOWBOARD CATEGORIES
Whether it’s focused on freestyle, freeride, urban, backcountry, telemark skiing, mountaineering, adventuring, a documentary subject, or anything in between, your film is welcome at iF3.
AMATEUR
- Film of the year
- Snowboarder of the year
ATHLETE
- Standout Female Snowboarder of the year
- Standout Male Snowboarder of the year
- Breakout Snowboarder of the year
PRO
- Best Short Movie (under 20min)
- Best Urban Segment
- Best Backcountry Segment
- Best Storytelling
- Jury’s Pick (both Ski & Snowboard films eligible)
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Film of the Year
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