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  • Work it Out

    Release date: Fall 2010

    Produced by: Meathead Films

    Directed by: Geoff McDonald

    Skiers: Shea Flynn, Stacey Rachdorf, Erik Olson, Andy Parry, LJ Strenio, Sean Decker, Jay Bowen, Nelson Riley, The Hammer, Radio Ron, Will Wesson, Dan Marion, Ben Leoni, Sean Jordan, Dale Talkington, Tatsuya Tayagaki, Asia Magriby, Cedric TF, Jake Doan, Peter Engen, Evan Williams, Dave Bouchard, Ryan McDermott

    From record-breaking 5 foot blizzards in Washington DC to 10 inches of rain in New England, Meathead Films spent the winter of 2010 scouring the East Coast on the hunt for epic days. No matter the weather or personal fatigue, the crew learned to roll with the punches and just work it out.

    Tag along as the Meatheads’ relentless search takes them to the craggy White Mountains backcountry, urban alleyways of Maine, custom park jumps in New Jersey, and even to the “Far East” of Hokkaido, Japan on their first ever overseas voyage. Filmed in High Definition, 16mm, and Super 8mm film, Work it Out showcases the unwavering determination it takes to be an Eastern skier.

  • Shanghai Six

    Release date: Fall 2005

    Produced by: Level 1 Productions

    Directed by: Josh Berman

    Skiers: Corey Vanular, Travis Redd, Tanner Rainville, Loic Collomb Paton, Colby West, Dan Marion, Marie Martinod , John Symms, Stefan Thomas, Dave Crichton, Craig Coker, Austin Ramaley, Matt Sterbenz, Luke Van Valin, Liam Downey, Steele Spence, Ben Wiltse, Scott Hibbert, Stephen Smith, John Spriggs

    In their latest release, Shanghai Six, Level 1 charges full speed ahead with nothing short of the most progressive freesking/jib film ever produced. Follow their crew across the far reaches of North America and Europe to the biggest and most intense backcountry jumps and gaps, the deepest pow, and the most creative and tech urban jibs and rails ever built and shot.
    With Level 1’s trademark vibe, compelling cinematography, and a cast including the best talent in the sport, this first-ever High Definition action ski adventure is the “must have” of the season.

  • Prime Cut

    Release date: Fall 2011

    Produced by: Meathead Films

    Directed by: Geoff McDonald

    Skiers: LJ Sternio, Dan Marion, Erik Olson, Andy Parry, Will Wesson, The Hammer, Radio Ron, Shea Flynn, Simon Thomson, Andrew Whiteford, Stacey Rachdorf, Ben Leoni, Lars Chickering-Ayers, Silas Chickering-Ayers, Ryan Hawks, Andy Weis, Sean Decker, Chris Logan, Asia Magriby, Charles Gagnier, Vincent Gagnier, Jake Doan, Will Hibbs, Jeff Curry, Ross Imburgia, Evan Williams, Peter Engen, Antoine Choquette, Yan Bussiéres, Frank GP, Alex Beaulieu-Marchand, JP Perry, KC Brousseau

    Meathead Filmshas spent the last 10 years grilling up radical ski imagery from across the Eastern U.S. and Canada. Now, legendary skiers of the past have joined forces with Fresh Meat to partake in the feast of the decade.

    “Prime Cut” nourishes viewers with Grade A backcountry footage from Vermont, New Hampshire, and the Chic Choc Mountains of Quebec. The Meatheads slice and dice urban terrain in Portland, Boston, Quebec City, and their hometown of Burlington, VT. Even exotic tastes from the islands of Kokkaido, Japan and Newfoundland are included in this beefy smorgasbord.

    Combining the chocest cuts from the 2011 season with memorable morsels from winters past, “Prime Cut” is Meathead Films’ most delicious offering ever.

  • Wild Stallions

    Release date: Fall 2009

    Produced by: Meathead Films

    Directed by: Geoff McDonald

    Skiers: Will Wesson, Andy Parry, Dan Marion, Cedric TF, Clayton Vila, Shea Flynn, Justin Perry, Garrett Russell, Stacey Rachdorf, Ben Leoni, LJ Strenio, Sean Jordan, Nick Martini, Giray Dadali, The Hammer, Radio Ron, Jay Bowen, Asia Magriby, Tony Rossi, Alexi Godbout, Jon Brogan, JD Zicat

    Out on the frozen peaks and gritty streets of the East Coast, roans a mighty and magestic creature Renowned for their endurance and aggressive behavior. Wild Stallions are notoriously elusive and rarely captured on film. Meathead Films dedicated the 2009 season to tracking stampedes all over the Eastern US and Canada range.

    In this never-before-seen footage, watch as stallions gallop across the countryside navigating treacherously deep snow and bewildering urban terrain. Learn about these misunderstood animals and what drives them to perform tremendous athletic feats in such a hostile environment. Shot in High Definition, 16mm and Super 8 film, Wild Stallions will prove once and for all, that some animals just can’t be tamed…

  • Corduroy

    Release date: Fall 2006

    Produced by: Rage Films

    Directed by: Sky Pinnick

    Skiers: Sammy Carlson, Tim Durtschi, Mike Wilson, Kent Kreitler, Reggie Crist, Zach Crist, Tom Wayes, John Spriggs, Julian Carr, Tommy Ellingson, Cody Townsend, Jamie Pierre, Derek Spong, Tayler Felton, Patrick Leidstedt, Dylan Natale, Wiley Miller, Seth Warner, Ian Cosco, Dan Marion

    2000 and 6 words to describe Rage Films latest release “Corduroy”: deepest, dopest, styliest, craziest, largest and tech-ist. Traveled to: Greenland, Utah, Idaho, Alaska, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, California, Colorado, Canada, and Oregon. Big mountain highlights: 210ft., 230ft., and 250ft. cliff drops. 12 straight days of sunny Alaska heli skiing.

  • High Five

    Release date: Fall 2004

    Directed by: Josh Berman

    Produced by: Level 1 Productions

    Skiers: Travis Redd, Charles Gagnier, Dave Crichton, Luke Van Valin, Liam Downey, Steele Spence, Corey Vanular, Austin Ramaley, Craig Coker, Emil Coty, Peter Olenick, Dylan Hood, Jon Kozody, Simon Dumont, Chris Biollo, Sarah Burke, Rory Bushfield, Phil Casabon, Scott Hibbert, Max Kusazj, Andy Mahre, Dan Marion, Matt Philippi, Tanner Rainville, Jon Reedy, John Spriggs, Stefan Thomas, Candide Thovex, Andy Woods

    The biggest and best Level 1 film in decades! Filmed entirely in Stereo Panavision, High Five promises to be a rollercoaster skiing epic that can’t be missed! High Five contains a medley of hungry skiers, crazy tunes, and a fresh ski film vibe combining to what was undoubtedly the ‘feel good ski movie of the year!’

  • Long Story Short

    Release date: Fall 2006

    Directed by: Josh Berman

    Produced by: Level 1 Productions

    Skiers: Stefan Thomas, Liam Downey, Steele Spence, Corey Vanular, Travis Redd, Colby west, JD Zicat, Alex Balsen, Chris Biollo, Cedric Tremblay Fouriner, Loic Collomb Patton, Craig Coker, Flo Weisser, Tim Russell, Sean Decker, John Symms, JF Houle, Arnud Rougier, Matt Philippi, Dan Marion & Friends

    Telling a tale of six months of sun, snow, and rain, over a dozen of skiing’s most talented athletes, hundreds of thousands of miles traveled, tens of thousands of vertical feet hiked, hundreds of quarts of 2-stroke snowmobile oil, a dozen speeding tickets and at least as many missed connecting flights, this year’s Level 1 film is indeed a VERY long story, short. Shot in high-definition across the frozen globe, from remote powder stashes of Hokkaido, Japan, to the bent metal and concrete of the East Coast of North America, and the fabled kicker zones of Austria, and everywhere in between. Level 1 furthers their innovative vision of skiing, continuing their tradition of captivating cinematography, inspired features and locations, and mindblowing skiing exploits in what will be THE story of the ’06 ski season.

    Locations: Montreal, Quebec, Arlberg, Austria, Lake Tahoe, CA, Keystone, CO, Crested Butte, CO, Wasatch Mountains, UT, Brandywine, BC, La Clusaz, France, Niseko, Japan, Backwoods, WY

  • Realtime

    Release date: Fall 2007

    Directed by: Josh Berman

    Produced by: Level 1 Productions

    Skiers: Tanner Rainville, Wiley Miller, Corey Vanular, Travis Redd, Ahmet Dadali, Stefan Thomas, Steele Spence, Liam Downey, Mike Hornbeck, Sean Decker, Dan Marion, Tom Wallisch, Adam Delorme, Michael Clarke, Richard Permin, Matt Philippi, & Friends

    Six months of skiing action. Lots of snow. Weeks of rain. Sun. Clouds. Fog. Blue Skies. Unforgiving concrete. Untracked landings. Low Pressure. High fives. Triple kinks. Double grabs. Too much speed. Not enough gas. Underrotated. Overtweaked. A chronological portrayal of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of the ’06-’07 exactly as it happened. Level 1 brings you, ‘REALTIME.’ Directed by award-winning filmmaker Josh Berman and shot in HD across the globe, Realtime captures the season as it unfolds for a crew of the biggest names and best up and coming talent in skiing. In a winter quite unlike any other to date, Level 1 throws down a fresh new format with their trademark style, and nothing short of the best cinematography in action sports filmmaking.

    Locations: Denver, CO, Hokkaido, Japan, Sledneck, MT, Wasatch, UT, Hitormiss, Norway, Lake Tahoe, CA, Whistler, BC, Summit County, CO, Island Lake Lodge, BC