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2006 TMFF AWARD WINNERS WELCOME FEATURED FILMS INVITED GUESTS SPECIAL EVENTS FESTIVAL PROGRAM DAILY SCHEDULE TICKETS & PASSES SPECIAL THANKS PAST FESTIVALS OUR MISSION THE TMFF STAFF HOME PAGE Taos Mountain Film Festival 121 North Plaza Taos, NM 87571 Phone 505-751-3658 Fax 505-751-3518 Email info@mountainfilm.net Web mountainfilm.net |
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100% WOMAN 11:30am, Saturday, Oct. 7th, Taos Community Auditorium  The woman's mountain bike scene in Canada has been thrown into
turmoil by the domination of Michelle Dumaresq, who has undergone a sex
change. A group of other women competitors protests her license to ride. Karen
Duthie's film takes an impartial yet thoroughly absorbing look at an issue that
asks uncomfortable questions that will surely recur in our confused times- among
them: can a transsexual be 100% woman? www.100percentwoman.com Audience Favorite Documentary Feature, Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Best Film on Mountain Biking, Vancouver Int'l Mountain Film Festival. Karen Duthie, Canada, 51mins, 2004. ACROSS THE ATLAS 3:45pm, Saturday, Oct. 7th, Old County Courthouse  A humorous take on the Hero's Journey: an expedition to Morocco in
search of the ultimate adventure. This Boulder, CO, based team aims to ski
northern Africa's highest peak, but misadventures waylay them along the way.
Timmy O'Neil narrates (in inimitable fashion) Michael Brown's intelligent
filmmaking. www.seracfilms.com Michael Brown, USA, 25mins, 2006, World Premiere. In Person: Michael Brown, Pietro Simonetti. ANOMALY 3:45pm, Sunday, Oct. 8th, Taos Community Auditorium  TGR's newest release showcases the freakish and abnormal skiing abilities of today's
top athletes as they push the boundary of what is humanly possible. The anomaly
unfolds as Jeremy Jones continues to touch the void in Alaska, Erik Roner
completes his disturbing two-year vision, Jamie Pierre survives a world-record
25-story free fall, legends Seth Morrison and Jeremy Nobis trade lines on a boat trip
in Canada and Candide takes his unique style to AK. www.tetongravity.comTodd Jones, Steve Jones, Corey Gavitt & Dirk Collins, USA, 60mins, 2006. AUSANGATE 4:00pm, Friday, Oct. 6th, Old County Courthouse  The Quechua people of Southern Peru refer to the mountain, Ausangate,
as an "apu". It dominates their lives as both a provider and a focus of their
spiritual rites. Taos filmmaker Andrea Heckman has spent many years among
these charming people and brings a delightful and engaging chronicle of their
lives and their connection with the mountain. Andrea Heckman, USA, 60mins, 2006. English/Spanish with subtitles, World Premiere. In Person: Andrea Heckman. BALANCE OF RISK 2:00pm, Sunday, Oct. 8th, Old County Courthouse  Jamie Andrews was caught in the Alps in a terrible storm, which caused the
death of his partner and the loss of his extremities, yet he still climbs. This
poignant film is a testament to the man's spirit and perseverance and should be
used to curtail any future complaining on the crag. Brian Hall, United Kingdom, 9mins, 2004. BALANCING POINT 1 1:30pm, Saturday, Oct. 7th, Taos Community Auditorium  As with many brilliant ideas, the concept of Balancing Point is
remarkably straightforward. Filmmaker Danny Brown combines
mysticism and fun with the elements of nature as his muse.
Brown's "reverse destruction" of balanced rock sculptures, and his
apparent mastery of time and gravity, are a tribute to the one-man
film crew and the simplicity of an idea. We will be showcasing all 3 parts
throughout the festival. www.senseistudios.com Danny Brown, USA, 5mins, 2005. In person: Danny Brown. BALANCING POINT 2 8:00pm, Saturday, Oct. 7th, Taos Community Auditorium Another brilliant idea from the concept of Balancing Point. Danny Brown, USA, 2mins, 2005. In person: Danny Brown. BALANCING POINT 3 11:30am, Sunday, Oct. 8th, Taos Community Auditorium The title short film from the Balancing Point trilogy, Filmmaker Danny Brown combines mysticism and fun with the elements of nature as his muse. Brown's "reverse destruction" of balanced rock sculptures, and his apparent mastery of time and gravity, are a tribute to the one-man film crew and the simplicity of an idea. www.senseistudios.com Danny Brown, USA, 3mins, 2005. In person: Danny Brown. BEYOND THE CALL 11:30am, Sunday, Oct. 8th, Taos Community Auditorium  NGOs and charities the worlds over are saddled with red tape and often
criticized for their high administrative costs. Academy Award nominee Adrian
Belic's film features a maverick team of American Veterens that delivers 100% of its
funding (mostly their personal funds) to the intended recipients who are trapped in
such dangerous situations that no traditional aid organizations can reach them. These
three brave and some might say foolish men are on the ground with satchels of
medicine and cash long before the bullets stop flying. This riveting film is a tribute to
this charismatic trio who motto is: "We're not there to change anybody's politics, we're
not in the God business, and we pay our own way." www.wadirum.com Grand Jury Prize, Mountainfilm in Telluride. Adrian Belic, USA, 82mins, 2006. In person: Adrian Belic. BEYOND THE HORIZON 9:30am, Saturday, Oct. 7th, Old County Courthouse  Experience the adventure of tackling a hurricane in a rowboat, cycling
across vast continents and trekking through the world's coldest inhabited place
in this recently completed documentary by award winning filmmaker and author
Colin Angus. On May 20th 2006, after 720 days, Colin Angus completed an
incredible feat - the first human powered circumnavigation of our planet. Colin
traveled 43,000 km by rowboat, bicycle, canoe, ski, and foot - a journey that voyaged across 3 continents, 2 oceans and 17 countries. www.expeditionplanetearth.com Colin Angus, Canada, 52 mins, 2006 BEYOND THE NEXT HORIZON 3:45pm, Sunday, Oct. 8th, Taos Community Auditorium  Danny Brown premieres the follow up to his Zen special effect hit, "Balancing
Point." This short follows a magical ninja monk during his amazing meditations and
visions and tele-ski breaks. Inspiring and relaxing to watch. www.senseistudios.com Danny Brown, USA, 15mins, 2006, World Premiere. In person: Danny Brown. BINTA AND THE GREAT IDEA 6:00pm, Friday, Oct. 6th, Old County Courthouse  Javier Fasser's carefully crafted drama documents the lives and challenges facing
a family in Southern Senegal. Incorporating a Shakespearian element of a play
within a play the film examines the value of education and the pitfalls of the
lack of it. Lovely photography and the charm of the people and place combine
to make this a delightful tale.Best Short Film- Palm Beach International Film Festival Javier Fesser, Spain, 30mins, 2004. Subtitled. BIRTHPLACE OF THE WINDS 3:45pm, Saturday, Oct. 7th, Taos Community Auditorium  Jon Bowermaster brings the first screening of another superb documentary
of a brilliant adventure. A team of four set out in 21-foot kayaks to explore
the Aleutian Islands where the winds can reach one-hundred knots: thus the
Aleut name "the birthplace of the winds." Stunning cinematography of this
remarkable volcano studded remoteness, colored by Jon's laconic commentary,
combine to make this a pick of the festival. www.jonbowermaster.com Jon Bowermaster, USA, 27mins, 2006. World Premiere. BORDERLAND 11:45am, Sunday, Oct. 8th, Old County Courthouse  Croatia is a borderland between central Europe and the Balkans, between the
Adriatic and the Continent. Croatia's 1,246 islands are atop what
astronauts claim to be the bluest sea on the planet. Only 67 of them are
inhabited. Jon's team kayaked the length of this archipelago and
captured beautiful images of a barer, wonderfully shattered, more
sun-drenched Maine. www.jonbowermaster.com Jon Bowermaster, USA, 26mins, 2006.
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