A ski film is a motion picture with sequences of expedition, recreation, competition, or acrobatic exhibition on snow skis. These non-fiction action sport films capture the experience of an athletic outdoor snow sporting culture. Ski films typically present one or more techniques (ski jumping, cross-country, downhill, freestyle), locations, or skiers (expert, celebrity or novice). Categories include the feature, documentary of competition or other event coverage (such as a snow festival or sportscast), instruction or technique demonstration, retrospective history, travel guide showcasing a region, or a short subject (such as a web series or included in a newsreel).[1] More than 200 such videos debuted in 2006.[2] Notable examples are listed at the Ski and Snowboard Film Institute,[3] or have received awards from the International Ski Film Festival,[4][5] X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival,[6] IF3 International Freeski Film Festival, Newschoolers magazine,[7] Cold Smoke Winter Film,[8] Powder magazine,[9] or similar.
- ^ Verschoth, Anita (2 Oct 1978) "Out of the Mouth of Babe: Silence" Sports Illustrated
- ^ Skipress Vol 6 No 2:12
- ^ Ski & Snowboard Film Institute U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum
- ^ First rate flicks (Jan 1975) Ski Vol 39 #5:31
- ^ Ishpeming International Film Fest will screen in Park City (2014) Park Record
- ^ Prettyman, Brett (2012) X-Dance Film Festival breaks away Salt Lake Tribune
- ^ Newschoolers Awards '24 newschoolers.com
- ^ Walden, Kaylee (2013) “Coldsmoke Awards celebrate all things winter” Bozeman Daily Chronicle
- ^ 16th Annual Powder Awards at Powder.com