Mente Fría is a 20-minute short documentary that offers an intimate portrait of Chilean skiing and the athletes who embody it. Through the experiences and reflections of the country’s top athletes, the film explores various disciplines — from alpine skiing to freeride — and reveals the challenges of pursuing a professional career in the sport, a path full of obstacles. A journey into the minds of those who face the extreme with composure, focus, and passion.
Chile
Directors
Natalia Pereda
Filmography
Mente Fría – Documentary (2025) – Production and Direction.
Documentary short film exploring the intimacy and challenges of professional Chilean skiers, showcasing different disciplines and passion for the sport in an extreme environment.
Mente Fría – Season 2 (2025) – TV Series | Production and Co-direction.
Short film series about cycling, following prominent Chilean athletes and their personal and sporting challenges within the local nature and culture context.
Mente Fría – Season 1 (2024) – TV Series | Production and Co-direction.
Short film series about Chilean skiing, portraying leading athletes and their disciplines, highlighting their dedication and natural surroundings.
Deportes sin Límites (2021 – present) – TV Series | Production, Co-direction and Hosting.
Program recognized for showcasing outdoor sports in Chile, combining personal challenges and exploration of the natural environment. Winner of the 2022 TAL Award for “Best Sports Program on Latin American Public Television.”
Ecosport (2019 – 2022) – TV Series | Production, Co-direction and Hosting.
Sports series covering various outdoor disciplines, with a close and journalistic approach to protagonists and their stories.
Pablo Pereda
Filmography
Mente Fría – Documentary (2025) – Direction and Production (with Natalia Pereda)
Mente Fría – Documentary Series, Season 2 (2025) – Production and Co-direction
Mente Fría – Documentary Series, Season 1 (2024) – Production and Co-direction
Deportes sin Límites (2021 – present) – Production and Co-direction
Actitud Viajera – Short TV Series – Production and Direction
Snow Flake – Short TV Series – Production and Direction
Costa Surf – Short TV Series – Production and Direction
Imperdibles – Short TV Series – Production and Direction
Ecosport (2010 – 2020) – Direction, Production, and Creation
Official TV Channel of Clínica Las Condes (2010 – 2014) – General Direction
La Tierra en que Vivimos (before 2010) – Production and Direction
Website
Official website
https://beuchatfilms.cl/
Questions and Answers
Athletes
Claudia Aliaga, Stephanie Joffroy, Isidora Assler, Francisco Salas, Nicolás Bisquertt, Henrik Von Appen, Matilde Schwencke and Pablo Epple.
Co-Presenting Partners
Our Amazing
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
- Amateur Film of the Year
- Amateur Skier of the Year
ATHLETE
- Female Skier of the Year
- Male Skier of the Year
- Breakthrough Skier of the Year
PRO
- Best Short Movie (under 20min)
- Best Street Segment
- Best Backcountry Segment
- Best Ski Mountaineering Segment
- Best Storytelling
- Jury’s Pick (Dedicated to Kai Smart)
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Film of the Year
SNOWBOARD CATEGORIES
Whether it’s focused on freestyle, freeride, street, backcountry, telemark skiing, mountaineering, adventuring, a documentary subject, or anything in between, your film is welcome at iF3.
AMATEUR
- Amateur Film of the Year
- Amateur Snowboarder of the Year
ATHLETE
- Female Snowboarder of the Year
- Male Snowboarder of the Year
- Breakthrough Snowboarder of the Year
PRO
- Best Short Movie (under 20min)
- Best Street Segment
- Best Backcountry Segment
- Best Storytelling
- Jury’s Pick (Dedicated to Jeff Keenan)
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Film of the Year
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