Northbound Productions presents Velvet Blue; a tribute to the vibrant blue tones of our winters, paying homage to the golden era of the 2000s in snowboarding; to the riders, production companies, brands, artists and media that got us hooked for life for this thing called snowboarding.
This is an action packed, all back-country accessed movie following the adventures of Johan Rosen, Garret Warnick, Sven Thorgren, Mary Rand, Keenan Filmer, Yuki Kadono and friends. Shot during the winters of 2025 and 2026.
Directed, produced and edited by Johan Rosen
Shot by Tristan Musick-Miller and Johan Rosen
Sponsored by Salomon Snowboards, The North Face, CFR Racks, Society Snow & Skate
Canada
Director
Johan Rosen
Filmography
Without a Paddle - A Canoe Film about Snowboarding (as athlete, co-director, producer, co-editor & co-filmer)
Without a Pedal - A Bicycle Film about Snowboarding (as athlete, co-director, producer, co-editor & co-filmer)
Northbound Productions - Northbound and Around (as athlete, director, producer, editor & co-filmer)
Northbound Productions - Shrimp Sandwich (as athlete, director, producer, editor & co-filmer)
Northbound Productions - Cloud V0E (as athlete, director, producer, editor & co-filmer)
The King Snow Movie (as athlete with riding part)
Absinthe Films - Channel Zero (as athlete with riding part)
12000km - Trans-Siberian to Japan (as athlete and additional filmer)
Snackbreak Snow - Deviate (as athlete, producer & co-filmer)
Snackbreak Snow - Disconnect (as athlete, producer, co-editor & co-filmer)
Questions and Answers
Athletes
Johan Rosen, Garrett Warnick, Sven Thorgren, Mary Rand, Yuki Kadono, Keenan Filmer, Taylor Roberts, Dozer, Marissa Krawczak, Mitchell Davern, Andy James, Scotty Smith, Johan Olofsson, Ingemar Backman, Terje Håkonsen, Rene Rinnekangas, Lucas Foster
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
- 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 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, 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 (both Ski & Snowboard films eligible)
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Film of the Year
To all producers and athletes you are invited to register for iF3 2026 !
Registrations are now open for iF3 2026!
Amateur
Pro
Got questions? Please send us your inquiry via email: [email protected]