The Premier of the Japanese shred movie “Car Danchi 4″ will be showing at the UK Snow Film Festival at Brighton’s Komedia on 26th/27th November.

These snowboard films by US film maker Neil Hartmann, are little known outside of Japan and this will be the first time ever that any of the Car Danchi movies have been shown in Europe!

There is a well written review of Car Danchi 3 on the website below, from when it had its US premier a couple of years back, and i think it explains what the movies are all about, if you havent heard of them before.

http://www.snowboardermag.com/features/car-danchi-3-us-premiere/

For those of you who have had the pleasure of shredding “Japow” you’ll know exactly what im talkin about!!!…and for those who haven’t or those who are thinking about going there - this movie will definately make you want to go more!!!

Neil Hartmann’s blog can be found here: http://neilhartmannlife.wordpress.com/who-is-neil/

Standard Films’ “Black Winter” and Alterna Film’s “Elektro” will be showing too, as well as various short films by the likes of Westbeach and Lockdown Projects, plus an amateur film contest. So if you have an edit you would like to be shown at the festival, check out the UK Snow Film Festival Website for further info:

www.snowfilmfest.co.uk

Cheers,
Webby

The UK Snow Film Festival launches on the 26th and 27th November at Komedia, Brighton and we want to show the best in UK talent alongside the best in the industry. Whether it be top quality riding, creative action sequences, serious comedy, or a mixture of all three there could be a place for your movie in our amateur short film contest. If don’t find yourself in the festival , your film will appear at the best of the rest showing at the afterparty.

The only theme for the films is ‘snow’, the films should be no longer than 4 minutes. The competition offers some great prizes from two different categories; Best Short film and Best Athlete Performance. Both will be judged by an independent panel of industry experts. This is also your chance to show off what you can do in front of many big name brands that are always on the lookout for new talent.

You can submit your film for the festival at: http://www.snowfilmfest.co.uk/?page_id=1200
If you have any problems submitting your film or would rather submit it in another format please contact us: contact@snowfilmfest.co.uk, make sure all submissions are in no later than the 20th November 2009.
Get your tickets for the rest of the action including the latest offering from Poor Boyz Productions and Standard Films at: www.snowfilmfest.co.uk

Soulsports for the second year running have secured Jenny Jones as the show’s ambassador.

With this year’s Metro Ski and Snowboard Show fast approaching we wanted to let you know about an exciting new update.

Jenny Jones, X Games Gold Medalist, will be hosting an exclusive screening of her new film ‘Stance’ at 6pm on Saturday at the fashion show stage.

Jenny will also be holding a full Q and A session plus give away thanks to her sponsors including a Salomon snowboard and bindings.

For the chance to win tickets to the show, front row seats to the screening and one of 20 Les Ettes Goody Bags go to www.metrosnow.co.uk

Falling skies is the latest release from Run Jump Fly productions. The film is premiering at the London Metro ski show in Olympia on Wednesday the 21st of October at 5.30pm. On the 22nd the film will be available to download on downdays.eu. It will be available everywhere else to view from the 27th.

This Documentary gives a detailed look into the lifestyle of Britain’s best skiers through a cameraman’s eyes. It follows them through every aspect of the incredible 08/09 winter season, the ups, the downs, the injuries, the people, the travels and the unforgettable skiing. Filmed all over Europe, as far east as Macedonia and even further east to the powder capital Japan. Understand why they do the things they do and what makes this hard lifestyle worth all the pain and effort.

http://www.vimeo.com/7045419

The film is presented by Storm skis and supported by Peak Partners, Faiise clothing, Ski Club of Great Britain and the Myoko ski resort Japan Tourist office.

I recently filmed a “day with…..” video for RideUK website. Robin Fenlon came down for the day, and this is what we manage to get done. It was all filmed at the trails i build and ride at near my house. 

heres a link to the video
http://rideukbmx.com/news/day-liam-lima-eltham.html

I had an epic night at the Surfer Poll Awards. It’s the biggest night out in surfing. The most prestigious awards –its like the Oscars, hence the 1000 plus audience was like a who’s who of the surf world. A slick show, broadcast live, showbiz mixed with surfers, it’s a funny combination. Boys suited and booted, girls glitzy and glamorous!

I was nominated in two categories, the first Heavy Water, the big wave award, which was an honour to be recognised among the four best big wave surfers. The accolade eventually went to Nathan Fletcher. The next nomination was for Best Documentary -Waveriders. Lauren my wife wrote it and the director Joel was there also. We honestly thought the prize would go elsewhere, so we relaxed into our seats to just enjoy the night. The whole event is daunting once you are in the room and nominated. World Champs, legends and surf stars took turns collecting their prizes so when they announced our category and called us up there to collect ours we were so shocked.

I couldn’t believe we’d won. Joel and Lauren spoke first to loud cheers and I finally stopped jumping up and down to thank to Quiksilver, Gravis and the surfers in the film.

We were sitting at a table with Kelly, who won best surfer again (I think for the 13th time!!!) which is incredible. He was stoked and surprised for us. So our table took two prizes home. We are staying with Pat O’Connell for the duration of the Hurley Pro and he was buzzing for us. He hugged us half way up to the stage he was so excited. He’s been our lucky mascot and big supporter for years.

Back stage we had interviews with Fuel TV, a photo call, beers and a massive party to enjoy. Many shaking hands and congrats from friends, fans and strangers!! Epic. We are the first Europeans to win an award at this event so to bring home the bacon tastes all the more sweet.

We thought this was a pretty funny take on the fixed wheel phenomenon that has particularly taken off on the streets of London town…

Pro Snowboarders, Louie Vito’s Official Website has announced that he will be joining the upcoming seasons cast of Dancing With the Stars (US Version). Dancing with the Stars is a unique series that pairs up celebrities with professional ballroom dance partners in an intense competition — live — in front of a studio audience and the nation.

www.louievito.com

My favorite quote from the announcement:

“Watching Louie on this show will be especially interesting since Louie has never even seen the show and another fairly important point - he CAN’T dance!!”

The new season will premier on September 21st on ABC. It should be interesting.

With 8 world titles to his name by 2006, Kelly Slater was considered to be the Tiger Woods or Tony Hawk of surfing.When the man who was the youngest ever world champion aged 20 decided to seek an historic 9th world title at 35, his place in the sporting hall of fame was secured.

CLOUD 9 follows the two-year campaign leading up to Kelly Slater’s historic 9th world title. As well as in-depth interviews with the man himself, the film features skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk and surf stars, Mick Fanning, Dane Reynolds, Jeremy Flores, Jeff Hakman, Miky Picon, Taj Burrow and Joel Parkinson who bear witness to Kelly’s incredible career. The four times world champion Mark Richards narrates the journey. The captivating story follows Kelly Slater’s battle for the title and takes the audience back to his humble roots in Cocoa Beach, Florida, offering a spectacular insight into the mindset of the young Kelly Slater and what drove him from an early age, to succeed. Kelly reveals what still drives him on to compete across generations and reach such peaks of performance. As well as seeing some of the best waves at some of the most beautiful locations on the planet, CLOUD 9 takes us backstage, capturing the highs and lows of life on the World Tour. The audience is with Kelly when he wins world titles and loses them and is taken along for the ride like never before.

The camera follows Kelly as he loses a world title to Mick Fanning in 2007, at which point commentators and Kelly himself questioned whether or not he would retire or continue to compete in the 2008 season. Events transpired against his retirement as he unleashed an unprecedented assault on his rivals and found himself on course for the elusive 9th world title and yet another record to add to the book. The inspirational story of human endeavour in CLOUD 9 illustrates the dominance and determination of Kelly Slater, the world’s best surfer. Having touched on his past, it then looks to the future. What is next for Kelly Slater? Will he aim for the 10th world title or will he change the shape of the sport in other ways? Can the world’s best surfer get even better…?

Red Bull will launch a brand new reality online TV series: ‘The Atherton Project’, on Friday 15th May. The fly on the wall show will track the exploits of the most famous family in mountain bike history. Follow British riders Dan, Gee and Rachel Atherton as they compete in the 2009 UCI World Cup Series and the World Championships in Australia, where Rachel and Gee will defend their 2008 crowns.

The series promises to delve deep into their lives, especially life away from the training routines and competitions. Viewers will get an unprecedented insight into what makes the amusing trio click as the series unfolds. All aspects of family life will be uncovered; nothing will be left to the imagination, even the areas usually reserved just for family and friends! The man behind the camera is legendary mountain bike film maker Clay Porter. Dan, Gee and Rachel have given him unlimited access to their lives as he follows them all over the planet in the one of the craziest adventures to hit the internet. In the first instalment viewers meet the family during their winter training in California.

Tune in to find out which one of them is scared of spiders. Plus what wise words does Rachel have for US President Barack Obama? The entertaining episode tracks their progress all the way to South Africa as they compete in the first round of the UCI World Cup. Expect plenty of ups and downs as one of them has to face up to some harsh realities after being hit by a truck. The fast paced show has been created specifically for an online audience and new episodes will released every other week, and be available first on www.mpora.com and www.dirtmag.co.uk, and then via all good websites and video platforms.

The Atherton Project : Trailer

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