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Seven Sunny Days(2007)

Matchstick's 2007 release, "SEVEN SUNNY DAYS", features incredible action from all over the world. Steep faces, mega-booters, giant cliffs, chase scenes, and comebacks are just some of what you can expect to see in this new film.

Children of Winter(2009)

Warren Miller's Children of Winter showcases incredible cinematography that will get you craving deep powder, fresh lines, and outrageous adventure! It will take you on a daring escape to electrifying global destinations, including Japan, Austria, Iceland, and more! Don't forget to breathe as snowboarding's Olympic Gold Medalist Seth Westcott charges down the Alaskan backcountry, as surf legend Gerry Lopez shreds the Oregon steeps, and as Chris Anthony takes on Leadville Colorado's legendary Skijoring competition.

The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner(1974)

A study of the psychology of a champion ski-flyer, whose full-time occupation is carpentry.

Freeriders(1998)

Hang on! Freeriders sends an unstoppable avalanche of adventure and breathtaking ski action right your way! From awesome mountain vistas in Wyoming to the incredible steeps of South America and the Artic Circle, these locations form the stunning backdrops for the greatest winter sports ever captured on film! An all-star collection of world-class skiers and snowboarders—including Olympic Gold Medalists Jonny Moseley and Eric Bergoust—blast through waist-deep powder and launch into amazing aerials in a spectacular search for freedom and the ultimate downhill thrill! Set to a hot soundtrack featuring today’s top recording artists!

Warren Miller's Off the Grid(2006)

Warren Miller Entertainment's Off the Grid--narrated by world champion mogul skier and former Philadelphia Eagle Jeremy Bloom--presents the world's best winter sports athletes embarking on a global mission to discover the deepest snow, the steepest mountains and the world's gnarliest snowball fight. (2006)

Ski Movie III: The Front Line(2002)

The undisputed ski movie champions of the world are back again in the most progressive ski movie of the year. The Front Line is a current report from the mountains of British Columbia, Norway and Alaska along with terrain parks of California and Colorado.

Snow Birds(1932)

This Pete Smith Sports Champion short visits Southern California where it quickly moves from orange orchards to the mountain snow playground at Big Pines L.A. County Camp for some winter sports including sledding, skating, and ski jumping.

The Unknown Sport of Waterskiing(2023)

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See You At The Bottom – The New Zealand Snow Movie(2022)

See You At The Bottom – The New Zealand Snow Movie is a 20 minute film that has one simple goal in mind: To leave you lusting to get to the mountains. We unveil the unique big mountain experiences on offer in each of New Zealand’s distinctly different ski regions.

Matti Nykänen Files(2019)

Matti Nykänen – The Legend(2025)

Finland’s ski jumping legend Matti Nykänen (1963-2019) became famous not only for his medals but also for his constant scandalous appearances in the tabloids. The sports idol was known for his great achievements in sports, as well as his alcohol addiction, his tendency to become violent especially with romantic partners, and his side gigs as a singer and an exotic dancer.

Ski Movie(2000)

See the stars shine in MSP’s Ski Movie. See Seth Morrison, Shane McConkey, Vincent Dorion, Jonny Moseley, along with Brad Holmes. Plus, all the biggest names in skiing throwing down in Whistler, Chamonix and Mt. Baker, WA. Includes unbelievably stupid, sick snowmobiling footage and liver-splitting humor. Ski Movie is full of the most insane snow action ever filmed, so watch what the winter of 2000 produced.

The White Search(1963)

American ski film pioneer Dick Barrymore pursues the white stuff in the mountains of Colorado, France, and Lebanon. Goofy events, nail-biting bloopers, and gorgeous powder skiing ensue. Starring Jean-Claude Killy, Beth Annabel, John Burnett, and Bob Burns.

Matti: Hell Is for Heroes(2006)

Four Olympic gold medals, seven World Championship titles, four World Cup tour championships, and forty six World Cup circuit victories. Once his career as a professional athlete ended however, the other side of his personality emerged into public view in all of its vulgarity. An alcohol dependency, several marriages accompanied by numerous marital problems, petty crime, uncontrolled acts of violence, and greedy hangers-on.

Hit the Ice(1943)

After Flash Fulton and Weejie McCoy take pictures of a bank robbery, they're lured to the mountain resort hideout of the robbers, where they meet an old friend and his band.

For Your Eyes Only(1981)

A British spy ship has sunk and on board was a hi-tech encryption device. James Bond is sent to find the device that holds British launching instructions before the enemy Soviets get to it first.

Eddie the Eagle(2016)

The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself—even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

The 32 Accounts(2009)

Residing at 32 meters above sea level, the city of Orlando marks the water ski capital of the world. Onside Films brings you The 32 Accounts, containing a whole new insight into the personal lives of the top elite skiers, who travel from around the globe to base themselves around the densest concentration of ski sites existing today. Shot in high definition, THE 32 ACCOUNTS world record holder Karina Nowlan's reflection of 2008, Prodigy kid Zack Worden's Video debut, Chris Rossi's winter in Alta, Utah, world champaion Nicole Arthur, the untouchable Will Asher's day at the office, and jump annihilators Jaret Liewellyn and Freddy Kruger meet up to hit the ramp together. Athletes: Karina Nowlan, Thomas Asher, Zack Worden, Nicole Arthur, June Fladborg, Ray Stokes, Chris Rossi, Aaron Larkin, Jonathan Travers, Brooks and KC Wilson, Jaret Liewellyn, Freddy Kruger, and Will Asher Film by Ryan Sawyer Narrated by Casey Mommer

Take Off(2009)

Cha Heon-tae, a Korean-American, was adopted with his sister to American parents. He appears on a Korean television program in search of his mother. Since Heon-tae is a trained alpine skier, he is approached by Coach Bang who wants to recruit members for a new national ski jumping team for the approaching 1998 Winter Olympics.

Evolve(2008)

In the spirit of Charles Darwin, the origin of species, PJ McMillan is on a voyage to find the next level of waterskiing. You are invited to follow along with PJ as he looks to capture the next Evolution of skiing. Evolve is an pic journey of butter glass waters, hidden ponds, and banking turns like you have never seen. Shot all in HD, Evolve boasts some of the most unique and exciting footage ever captured in waterskiing. Take a trip with the likes of Marcus Brown, Terry Winter, Jamie Beauchesne, Seth Stisher, Jason Hutchins, Tom Henderson, Breanne Wagner, Carly Clifton, and many other names you know, and some you don't-- until now. From the mind behind 'Momentum', PJ McMillan brings you, Evolve...