An audio-visual exploration of place, memory and creativity. Captured in the mountains and cities of Japan, this film blends immersive visuals with a wholly original soundtrack, composed entirely of sounds recorded on location by musician Jackson Fester. From train station announcements, temple bells, and the rhythm of snowboard carving, every element in the soundtrack was found not fabricated, and is a unique reflection of the cultural soundscape of this country. The film invites viewers to experience Japan in a way that is felt as much as it is heard lead by a crew of elite international riders.
Canada
Director
Finlay Woods
Production
Finlay Woods
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Athletes
Austin Smith, Mateo Massitti, Aya Sato, Kazushige Fujita
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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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