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  • All In

    Watch the full movie HERE!

    Release date: Fall 2018

    Produced by: Matchstick Productions

    Directed by: Scott Gaffney

    Skiers: Angel Collinson, MichelleParker, Tatum Monod, Elyse Saugstad, Mark Abma, Wiley Miller, Johnny Collinson, and Cody Townsend

    ALL IN – Matchstick Productions 2018 epic ski film delivers a first of its kind experience. This concept is spearheaded by a talented group of hard-charging women who wanted to disrupt the male-dominated ski film formula. Skiing isn’t exclusionary, true fun in the mountains can be shared equally by everyone. This isn’t your typical “Women can shred too” film, this is a kick-ass ski film that just happens to feature as many women as men.

    Directed by Scott Gaffney, this film will embody the spirit of past Matchstick films with high-action ski segments, visually stunning imagery and engaging humor. Shot in exotic locations over the course of 2018, ALL IN will excite skiers across the globe. Follow the crew from the lift-accessed terrain of Snowbird to the dreamworlds of Japan and Alaska amplified by a soundtrack that will be on everyone’s ski playlist next year. This film is light on story, high on action and full of fun loving personality. ALL IN is a reference to the commitment the athletes have to their sport while simultaneously alluding to the inclusionary nature of skiing.

  • Drop Everything

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    Release date: Fall 2017

    Produced by: Matchstick Productions

    Directed by: Steve Winter, Murray Weis, Scott Gaffney

    Skiers: Abma, Markus Eder, Eric Hjorleifson, Michelle Parker, Sammy Carlson, Cody Townsend, Elyse Saugstad, Tanner Rainville, Chris Rubens, Aaron Blunck, Sander Hadley, Connery Lundin

    Matchstick Productions – the powerhouse that brought you award-winning classics like CLAIM, THE WAY I SEE IT, and DAYS OF MY YOUTH – is proud to introduce the funniest, most action-packed ski movie of 2017: DROP EVERYTHING, presented by Under Armour.

    Following an artful, narrative-driven 2016 film release, the team at Matchstick took a decidedly more lighthearted approach that returns the focus to the featured athletes and world-class action. DROP EVERYTHING features the world’s preeminent freeskiers along with quick-hitting comedy, stunning locations, a potent soundtrack, and stellar cinematography.

    DROP EVERYTHING is an unexpected, fun-filled adventure through the world of freeskiing.

  • Such is Life

    Release date: Fall 2008

    Produced by: Rage Films

    Directed by: Sky Pinnick

    Skiers: Kyler Cooley, Ian Cosco, Dylan Natale, Richard Permin, Mark Dvorak, Mike Mertion, AJ Burton, LJ Strenio, Nico Zacek, Gus Kenworthy, Kerek Spong, David Lesh, Mati Imbert, Ashley Battersby, Cody Townsend, Tom Wayes, Jordan Seldin, Corey Felton, Jamie Burge, Jessica Sobolowski, Elyse Saugstad, Lynsey Dyer, Ryan Oakden

    It takes the Earth 24 hours to rotate around its axis, 7 rotations in a week, and 365 spins to make a ski film. The making of a ski film is not a hobby for Rage Films, but a way of life. Their talented group of athletes train year round, works odd jobs, and dream throughout the off season of what the upcoming season will bring. The filming season begins at the first sighting of snowflakes in November and comes to conclusion with the summer heat waves mid June.

  • Down Days

    Release date: Fall 2008

    Produced by: Rage Films

    Directed by: Sky Pinnick

    Skiers: Daron Rhalves, Jamie Pierre, Richard Permin, Cody Townsend, Reggie Crist, Elyse Saugstad, Tom Wayes, Enak Gavaggio, Lynsey Dyer, Corey Felton

    Down Days is a documentary that follows the lifestyle, thoughts, and emotions of the big mountain extreme skier. The journey takes us on a month long film shoot in Haines, Alaska. Learn what it takes to be a professional skier who battles increasing risks to satisfy sponsors and progress the sport, while conquering Alaska’s infamous weather conditions. Experience this emotional roller coaster through the unique perspective of the people involved in making it all happen, from the heli guides to the film crew to top athletes.

  • Kill Your Boredom

    Release date: Fall 2012

    Produced by: Voleurz

    Directed by: Darren Rayner

    Skiers: Geoff Brown, Rob Heule, KC Deane, Braden Dean, Simon d’Artois, Jesmond Dubeau, Joe Schuster, Mack Jones, Justin VDP, Shayne Zwickel, Jesse Millen, Warren Williams, Andrew Jackson, Josh Daiek, Cody Shepherd, Barry Hartman, Josh Bibby, Elyse Saugstad, Jake Black

    Voleurz’ eighth feature-length film showcases the antics and exploits of the Voleurz family, and features snowboarders and skiers forced against each other in an all out bloodbath. Who will take the throne?

    Kill Your Boredom highlights include riding from newly appointed Voleurz snowboarder Geoff Brown jumping unique road gaps and adding a double cork in the backcountry to his already heavy bag of tricks; skier Rob Heule shows us what it takes to be skiing’s up-and-coming urban slayer, proving that the infamous 5-kink elbow rail in Calgary is actually possible; and of course, the hilarious and not-to-be-missed Winter Volympics will once again leave your mom asking, “who are these morons?”

  • Because

    Release date: Fall 2012

    Produced by: Two Plank Productions

    Directed by: Corey Tibljas

    Skiers: Corey Felton, Topher Plimpton, Taylor Felton, John Johnston, Matt Philippi, PY Leblanc, Ben Furmsky, Max Mancini, Colter Hinchliffe, Elyse Saugstad, Lexi DuPont, Jesse Hall, Marshall Miller, Drew Petersen, Mat Jackson, Jeremy Brown, Leo Ahrens, Conner Pelton, Jon Peot, Neil Amonson, Cory Zila