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Warren Miller’s Chasing Shadows

The most esteemed name in Winter sports films announces its 66th annual feature film and 2016 Australian tour dates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Melbourne, Victoria – February, 2016 – This Autumn, Warren Miller Entertainment releases Chasing Shadows,

the 66th edition of its annual Winter sports films. This year’s installment of the iconic film series celebrates why

skiers and snowboarders commit themselves every Winter to a passion that’s guaranteed to melt away every

Spring. As always, Warren Miller’s annual film tradition marks the beginning of the colder weather, Winter

exploration and premier cinematography that reignites the excitement for Winter sports. Warren Miller once

said, “A pair of skis are the ultimate transportation to freedom,” and in this year’s film, Chasing Shadows, skiers

and snowboarders find that very freedom as they chase storms, snow and lines on the world’s highest peaks.

Follow the world’s biggest names in skiing and snowboarding on a breathtaking cinematic journey. Watch JT Holmes,

Seth Wescott, Caroline Gleich, Steven Nyman, Marcus Caston, Ingrid Backstrom and more as they pursue turns on the

mountains of our dreams – the French Alps, Alaska’s Chugach, Utah’s Wasatch, the Chilean Andes and the mightiest

range of them all: the Himalayas.

“This year’s film will inspire viewers to search out their dreams and find freedom,” says Director of Cinematography

Chris Patterson, who has been making films with Warren Miller for 24 years. “Our athletes show us that anything is

possible if your passions and desires are in the right direction.”

Take a glimpse into the world of the U.S. freestyle team and the snow sports that live on the fringe, like mono skiing,

pow surfing and speed riding. Then explore what it is about culturally rich locations and snow‐covered summits that

motivate passionate skiers and snowboarders to keep searching and chasing after a feeling, a memory, a storm, a

turn; each Winter and for a lifetime more.

Warren Miller Entertainment Australasia Representative

Ice Edge Marketing PTY LTD.

PO BOX 359, Hampton, Victoria, 3188, Australia

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Film Tour The annual Warren Miller Film Tour for Chasing Shadows will kick off in Auckland on May 13, 2016 and will hit

major cities and regional centres on a national tour from May through to June, 2016. Head to

www.warrenmillerfilms.co.nz for screening locations and tickets.

Attending a Warren Miller film is a tradition that marks the start to every Winter season. Auckland attendees will

enjoy pre‐show expos, with exclusive offers from Warren Miller resort, retail and manufacturer partners with the best

deals in the industry. Additionally, moviegoers have a chance to win ski holidays, ski and snowboard gear and a host

of other swag.

Tickets go on sale in February, 2016, with early bird tickets becoming available at selected locations up to one

week prior to screening dates in each location. Check www.warrenmiller.com.au for details. Winter starts with

Warren Miller, and this year, we’re Chasing Shadows.

Athletes Rob Kingwill ‐ Seth Wescott ‐ Chris Anthony ‐ Rachael Burks ‐ Sho Kashima ‐ Hannah Kearney ‐ Jonny Moseley

K.C. Oakley ‐ Dylan Walczyk ‐ Caroline Gleich ‐ Jeremy Jensen ‐ Steven Nyman ‐ Matt Philippi ‐ Ian Provo ‐ Neil

Provo ‐ Lexi duPont ‐ Amie Engerbretson ‐ McKenna Peterson ‐ Øystein Aasheim ‐ Marcus Caston – Kaylin

Richardson ‐ Espen Fadnes – JT Holmes ‐ Ian McIntosh ‐ Ingrid Backstrom ‐ Sage Cattabriga‐Alosa ‐ Mark Abma

Rory Bushfield ‐ Chris Benchetler ‐ Pep Fujas ‐ Eric Pollard

Destinations Nepal ‐ Colorado ‐ Wyoming ‐ Utah ‐ Alaska ‐ France ‐ Chile ‐ Italy ‐ Japan ‐ Switzerland

Corporate Information Chasing Shadows is the 66th annual feature film of Warren Miller Entertainment, a pioneer in action sports

cinematography since 1949. Ice Edge Marketing is the sole Australia and New Zealand distributor, based in Melbourne.

Media Enquiries For high resolution images or to arrange an interview with the films athletes and procedures, please contact:

James Rourke‐Dunkley

Marketing and PR Coordinator

Ice Edge Marketing PTY LTD

Ph. 03 9598 6969

Mob. 0404 864 494

[email protected]

warrenmiller.com.au

Rob Aivatoglou

Executive Director


Ph. 03 9598 6969

Mob. 0403 644 140

[email protected]

warrenmiller.com.au

Warren Miller Entertainment Australasia Representative

Ice Edge Marketing PTY LTD.

PO BOX 359, Hampton, Victoria, 3188, Australia

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FEATURE FILM INFORMATION

TITLE: Warren Miller’s CHASING SHADSOWS DIRECTOR: Chris Patterson PRODUCER: Josh Haskins NARRATOR: Jonny Mosely CAST / ATHLETES: Seth Wescott - Rachael Burks - Ingrid Backstrom - Mark Abma CLASSIFICATION: E DURATION: 98 MINUTES RELEASE DATE: National Limited Release Tour, Premieres Melbourne 18 May 2016 GENRE: Sports Documentary DISTRIBUTOR: Ice Edge Marketing LANGUAGE: English BOOKINGS AND MORE INFO: www.warrenmiller.com.au SYNOPSIS (255 characters)

Introducing Warren Miller Entertainment’s 66th ski and snowboard film, Chasing Shadows. Warren Miller once said, “A

pair of skis are the ultimate transportation to freedom,” and this year, we’re chasing storms, snow, big lines, and the

freedom that they grant us. Explore more at www.warrenmiller.com.au

You could win great prizes at the show, including ski and snowboard gear, lift passes and snow holidays.

Segment: Nepal; Photographer: Mike Arzt

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CHASING SHADOWS OFFICIAL IMAGES Samples of the official images available for use.

Please contact James Rourke‐Dunkley to view the full suite or to obtain a file transfer

link for high resolution images on 03 9598 6969│ [email protected]

Athlete: Marcus Caston

Segment: Alaska’s Chugach

Photographer: Sverre Hjornvik

Segment: Monopalooza

Photographer: Cody Downard

Athlete: Espen Fadnes

Segment: Chamonix

Photographer: Rene Robert

Athlete: Sage Cattibriga Alosa

Segment: Portillo

Photographer: Court Leve

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Athlete: Seth Wescott

Segment: Nepal

Photographer: Mike Arzt

Athlete: Jeremy Jensen

Segment: Utah’s Wasatch

Photographer: Sean Sullivan

Athlete: Unknown

Segment: Monopalooza

Photographer: Cody Downard

Athlete: Ian McIntosh

Segment: Portillo

Photographer: Courte Leve

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Segment Notes from Warren Miller’s Chasing Shadows Media note: direct narration from the script always appears in italics and quotes.

Order may not reflect that of segments in final version of the film.

Chamonix is a place of pioneers. An epicentre in climbing, skiing, base jumping and more – it is a region that has

always set the bar in extreme snow sports. It is the perfect mountainous terrain for speed riders JT Holmes and Espen

Fadnes to push the limits. As local French photographer, Rene Robert, puts it, there are plenty “white pages” of mountainsides to write on. Communication is key when defying gravity and taking flight where the mountain ends.

Both Holmes and Fadnes are able to distinguish the crucial difference between skiing and speed riding: it’s not okay to

fall. When something goes wrong in speed riding, both Holmes and Fadnes recognize that “you’re either lucky, or

you’re in big trouble.”

Deer Valley, Utah Athletes: Joe Discoe, Sho Kashima, Hannah Kearney, Mikaela Matthews, Jonny Moseley, Troy Murphy, K.C. Oakley, Troy Tully, Dylan Walczyk, Bryon Wilson Equipment: Skis The U.S. Freestyle Ski Team has a roster of some of the best skiers in the world. Combining speed, agility, acrobatics

and style, athletes like Jonny Moseley paved the way for those currently navigating the mogul courses at Park City and

Deer Valley – athletes like Hannah Kearney, Troy Murphy, Sho Kashima, K.C. Oakley and many more. What makes this

new regime so strong is “a healthy disrespect for the current state of mogul skiing,” says Moseley, reflecting the

essence of the freestyle attitude. Follow the team as we see a stylistic return to how the sport originated in the 1970s.

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“Cowboy Downhill” - Steamboat, Colorado Athletes: Chris Anthony Equipment: Skis, Chaps

The “Cowboy Downhill” is an opportunity for rodeo all‐stars to prove themselves on the ski slopes. For 41 years,

Steamboat, Colorado has hosted this annual mountain mayhem. This year, Warren Miller veteran Chris Anthony is just

another cowboy keeping it country.

“Monopalooza”- Wyoming Athletes: Rachael Burks, Various monoskiers Equipment: Monoskis, Motorcycle Few people have ever even heard of Monopalooza, and most folks can spend an entire season on the slopes without spotting a monoskier. For 17 years, a group of single‐plank diehards have congregated annually and chartered local ski resorts. This year, White Pine, Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee are the lucky hosts of this motley crew. Rachael Burks is a pro when it comes to big‐mountain skiing, but she’s a rookie on the monoski. For her, this week is “an opportunity for all the lone wolves to get together and run as a pack.” Burks shows off her witty attitude and sense of humour to this new community of rippers, tagging along for the ride – including bearing witness to the first attempt at Corbet’s Couloir on mono ski.

Guides: Points North Heli Guides Earning your turns takes on a different meaning when you base out of a picturesque touring camp in the heart of the Chugach and ski flawless summits day after day. Professional skiers Kaylin Richardson, Marcus Caston, and Øystein Aasheim sleep beneath the Northern Lights, waking each morning to sustained, 50‐degree pitches outside their tents at PNH Touring Camp. In the Chugach, you can’t force your agenda. Safety comes first when hiking and skiing vertical topography. As Richardson puts it, “you bow at the foot of these mountains,” and know that it is ultimately up to the landscape whether you ski each day or not. Up here, it’s the kind of solitude and quietness that can fulfil and sustain you as you trek up mountainsides in pursuit of deep and playful lines.

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Guides: Himalayan Heli Ski Guides After weeks of delays and travel mishaps to Kathmandu, snowboarders Rob Kingwill and Seth Wescott find themselves in Nepal, one of the world’s most visually striking and culturally rich countries. Kingwill, always an optimist, says “it’s not really an adventure until something goes wrong.” After exploring the countryside, the two snowboarders arrive at 17,000 feet in the Himalayas, carving and floating amongst some of the most stunning geological features on the planet, the Annapurna Mountain Range. Back at Annapurna Basecamp, Wescott and Kingwill share their love for snowboarding with Sherpas and local staff. The guys find that in a location like Nepal, it’s easy to reflect on why it is they do what they do.

Portillo, Chile Athletes: Ingrid Backstrom, Sage Cattabriga Alosa, Ian McIntosh Equipment: Skis, Helicopter

The Warren Miller film crew, accompanied by a team of powerhouse athletes: Ian McIntosh, Sage Cattabriga Alosa

and Ingrid Backstrom, held out on conditions before heading to South America. Patience is rewarded when the

Chilean Andes get hit with 100+ inches of snow over seven days in Portillo. With road closures blocking other folks

from reaching the slopes, the crew gets the goods and Ski Portillo all to themselves.

“Postcards” - Switzerland, Italy, Japan Athletes: Chris Benchetler, Pep Fujas, Eric Pollard Equipment: Skis

Cold mornings, fresh turns, pillow drops and delicious après are all details that help piece together a perfect day of

skiing. From the Dolomites in Italy to the depths of Japan’s powder‐covered peaks, world‐traveling skiers Eric Pollard,

Pep Fujas and Chris Benchetler discover that skiing and the special particulars like whiteout conditions and laughter

with friends can translate in any language.

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“Rods and Rotors”- Valdez, Alaska Athletes: Mark Abma, Rory Bushfield Equipment: Helicopter, Skis, Fly-fishing rods Guides: H20 Guides

Alaskan summers boast a plethora of still‐skiable terrain, an abundance of rivers full of fish and enough daylight to

avoid ever having to set any priorities. Rory Bushfield and Mark Abma set out in a helicopter across the Chugach in

search of both fly‐fishing and shredding opportunities. Soon enough the guys learn that skiing glaciers, clearing

bergschrund gaps and casting lines on the river are all in a day’s work up in the Last Frontier.

What most Utah‐based snow explorers have in common is a deep appreciation for what Utah’s mountains have to

share with any adventurous spirit. The Wasatch Mountain Range towers above Salt Lake City, Utah, and among it are

peaks as high as 12,000 feet. The backcountry landscape is known for being heavy in pure ski action and light in

populated and skied‐out terrain. Midwest and East Coast transplants Caroline Gleich, Matt Philippi and the Provo

brothers, Ian and Neil, hike narrow ridges and ascend peaks on foot, all with the goal of later ripping down them. Utah

natives Jeremy Jensen and Steven Nyman never left their home state and continue to thrust the snow sports they love

in new directions. Industry entrepreneur Jeremy Jensen is “breathing new life into the mountains,” by fusing together

his passion for skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding to generate a hybrid known as “pow surfing.” Olympian

Steven Nyman and his brothers typically stay within the resort boundaries, so long as pushing the boundaries of speed

remains the family ritual.

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Snowboard Athletes: Various Equipment: Snowboards

Combining both snowboard legends and new school talent: Terje Haakonsen, Devun Walsh, Frederik

Kalbermatten, Tim Humphreys, DCP, Benji Ritchie, Romain De Marchi and the Helgason brothers, Halldór and Eiki

charge some of the most technical urban features and seek out the deepest areas tucked away in Mammoth, Whistler

backcountry, Scandinavia and beyond in this snowboard montage.

Valdez, Alaska Athletes: Lexi duPont, Amie Engerbretson, McKenna Peterson Equipment: Skis, RV, Helicopter Guides: Valdez Heli Guides

Impressive landscapes of immaculate terrain make up the mountains of Valdez, Alaska. Athletes Amie Engerbretson,

McKenna Peterson and Lexi duPont are willing to admit the high level of intimidation these jagged peaks can

generate. Standing at the top, as Engerbretson puts it, “can be a mixed bag of emotions.” Hailing from ski towns like

Tahoe and Sun Valley, these three perceive skiing this territory not only as an ambitious feat, but also as one of legacy

and curiosity. With parents who are local skiing celebrities, fishermen and adventure filmmakers, these girls have

been motivated to ski Alaska’s mountains their entire lives. Traveling via helicopter and RV across the Valdez region,

they are here to find out what the hype around AK is all about. Turning down massive spines and leaving their marks

on untouched, snow‐packed faces, the ladies discover that skiing in Alaska is not just where dreams come true, “it’s

where dreams are lived.”

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2016 Tour Locations and Dates

CITY VENUE DATE TIME

MELBOURNE Jam Factory Wednesday 18 May

Thursday 19 May

Friday 20 May

Saturday 21 May

Sunday 22 May

7.00pm

7.00pm & 9.15pm

7.00pm, 8.30pm & 9.15pm

3.45pm, 6.00pm & 8.15pm

3.45pm, 6.00pm & 8.15pm

SYDNEY Hayden Orpheum Cremorne

Ritz Randwick

Wednesday 25 May

Thursday 26 May

Friday 27 May

Saturday 28 May

Sunday 29 May

8.00pm

8.00pm

8.00pm

4.30pm & 7.00pm

5.00pm

CANBERRA Dendy Centre Sunday 29 May 5.00pm

AVOCA BEACH Avoca Beach Picture Theatre Sunday 29 May 5.00pm

ALBURY Regent Cinemas Sunday 29 May

Tuesday 31 May

5.00pm

7.00pm

ADELAIDE Palace Nova East End Friday 3 June 7.00pm

GEELONG Village Cinemas Sunday 5 June 5.00pm

NEWCASTLE Tower Cinemas Newcastle Sunday 5 June 5.00pm

WOLLOGONG Greater Union Sunday 5 June 5.00pm

ROSEBUD Rosebud Cinemas Sunday 5 June 5.00pm

PERTH Luna Palace Leederville Friday 10 June 7.00pm

BRISBANE New Farm Cinemas Friday 17 June

Saturday 18 June

Sunday 19 June

7.00pm

7.00pm

5.00pm

HOBART Village Cinemas Sunday 19 June 5.00pm

LAUNCESTON Village Cinemas Sunday 19 June 5.00pm

GOLD COAST Robina Town Centre Sunday 19 June 5.00pm

NOOSA Event Cinemas Sunday 19 June 5.00pm

MAROOCHYDOOR Event Cinemas Saturday 18 June 7.00pm

COFFS HARBOUR Birch Carroll & Coyle Sunday 19 June 5.00pm

BENDIGO Bendigo Cinemas Wednesday 25 May 7.00pm

BALLARAT Regent Cinemas Tuesday 21 June 7.00pm

AlICE SPRINGS ALICE SPRING CINEMA TBC TBC

BYRON BAY PIG HOUSE FLICKS TBC TBC

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Media Ready Copy

39 Words

This fall, watch top athletes as they chase storms, snow, big lines and their dreams on mountains across the world in

Warren Miller Entertainment’s 66th snow sports film, Chasing Shadows. Winter starts with Warren Miller. Find more

at warrenmiller.com.au

45 Words

Introducing Warren Miller Entertainment’s 66th ski and snowboard film, Chasing Shadows. Warren Miller once said, “A

pair of skis are the ultimate transportation to freedom,” and this year, we’re chasing storms, snow, big lines, and the

freedom that they grant us. Explore more at warrenmiller.com.au

66 Words

Since 1949, Winter has started with Warren Miller. This fall, launch your ski and snowboard season with Warren Miller

Entertainment’s 66th annual film, Chasing Shadows. Come along as we follow top names like Steven Nyman, Caroline

Gleich, JT Holmes, Ingrid Backstrom and more all‐star athletes as they chase storms across the globe and cast shadows

on some of the world’s highest peaks. Find details at warrenmiller.com.au

75 Words

This fall, don’t miss Warren Miller Entertainment’s newest film, Chasing Shadows. Warren Miller once said, “A pair of

skis are the ultimate transportation to freedom.” For #66, we bring you an exploration into what it means to be

inspired. As skiers and snowboarders we’ve all chased it: a feeling, a memory, a storm, a turn — we’ve been chasing it

our whole lives and we’ll keep chasing it a lifetime more. Check out warrenmiller.com.au for details.

126 Words

This fall, Warren Miller Entertainment will release its 66th snow sports film, Chasing Shadows. Watch JT Holmes, Seth

Wescott, Caroline Gleich and more as they pursue turns in Chamonix, Alaska’s Chugach, the Chilean Andes, Utah’s

Wasatch and the mightiest range of them all: the Himalayas. These athletes are masters in their element, and with

every cliff drop, perfect line and knee‐deep powder turn, they motivate us. Take a glimpse into the world of the U.S.

freestyle team and the dynamics of snows ports that live on the fringe, like mono skiing, pow surfing and speed

riding. Explore what it means to be inspired, and what it is about exotic locations and snow‐covered summits that

keep us searching for more. Winter starts with Warren Miller. Check out warrenmiller.com.au for more information.

191 Words

This fall, Warren Miller Entertainment introduces its 66th snow sports film, Chasing Shadows. Watch JT Holmes, Seth

Wescott, Caroline Gleich, Steven Nyman and more as they pursue turns on the mountains of our dreams: Chamonix,

Alaska’s Chugach, the Chilean Andes, Utah’s Wasatch and the mightiest range of them all: the Himalayas. These

athletes are masters in their element, and with every cliff drop, perfect line and knee‐deep powder turn, they

motivate us. Warren Miller once said, “A pair of skis are the ultimate transportation to freedom,” and this year, we’re

chasing storms, snow, lines and the freedom they grant us. Take a glimpse into the world of the U.S. freestyle team

and the dynamics of snow sports that live on the fringe, like mono skiing, pow surfing and speed riding. Explore what

it means to be inspired, and what it is about exotic locations and snow‐covered summits that keep us searching for

more. As skiers and snowboarders we chase a feeling, a memory, a storm, a turn — we’ve been chasing it our whole

lives and we’ll keep chasing it a lifetime more. Winter starts with Warren Miller. Find tickets, show times, behind‐the‐

scenes and more at warrenmiller.com.au

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Warren Miller’s Chasing Shadows Contacts

Media Enquiries

James Rourke‐Dunkley Marketing and PR Coordinator


Ph. 03 9598 6969

Mob. 0404 864 494

[email protected]

warrenmiller.com.au

Sponsorship and Corporate Enquiries

Rob Aivatoglou Executive Director


Ph. 03 9598 6969

Mob. 0404 864 494

[email protected]

warrenmiller.com.au


Australian and New Zealand Distributor Warren Miller Snow Films

PO BOX 359

Hampton VIC 3188

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