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This year’s films include: 

ONE INCH FROM FLYING 

Jim Aikman, Taylor Humphrey 

In One Inch from Flying, a young climber grapples with the complexity of modern life, and celebrates the sense of balance he gets from carefully navigating highlines while rigging and walking an alpine highline in Washington’s North Cascades. (USA, 2024, 4 min.) 

DAGO’S BOOTS 

Paul Collins 

Dago’s Boots is a glimpse into the world of a master cobbler. A third-generation tradesman originally from Honduras, Dago emigrated to the U.S. seeking opportunity and landed on Hollywood’s doorstep. For the last 35-plus years he’s focused his talent and imagination into custom footwear for clientele ranging from the biggest names in entertainment to everyday people. Making shoes by hand is a dying art and Dago’s Boots spotlights how humor, diligence and style are the sole ingredients of an honest day’s work. (USA, 2024, 6 min.) 

SHANTI RIDES SHOTGUN 

Charles Frank 

On Manhattan’s jam-packed streets, New York City’s most iconic driving instructor prepares students to navigate the road ahead. With a brash attitude and a 99% drivers test pass rate for her students, Shanti Gooljar is the most-requested instructor at the Empire State Driving School. (USA, 2024, 8 min.) 

AND AGAIN. 

Wiley Kaupas 

Iconic freestyle skier and Winter X Games champion Bobby Brown struggles to hold onto his identity after being sidelined by two injuries. Brown learns to give up the grind as he transitions to the next chapter where he is grateful for small moments and a life that still includes skiing. (USA, 2024, 10 min.) 

WHITE GOLD 

Peter Brown, Amon Barker 

From the Silverton road gap to the infamous Telluride Trestle, legendary freeskier Bobby Brown and friends spent the winter filming around the San Juan Mountains. This film showcases Brown’s athleticism, the allure of the snowy peaks and the pure joy of hucking kickers on a bluebird day. (USA, 2024, 6 min.) 

MOMO 

Michael Schwartz 

From the humble beginnings of a small African village to the dazzling heights of Cirque du Soleil, Momo shares the story of a man who defied gravity and destiny. This short film is a celebration of resilience and the magic of flight, where Momo doesn’t just perform — he transcends. (USA, 2024, 2 min.) 

THE CHANGEBAKER 

Courtney Dixon 

Manolo Betancur immigrated to the U.S. to chase the American Dream and escape the horrors of war in Colombia, where he was a captain in the Army. He uses nightmares of the past to fuel his mission to create jobs for fellow immigrants at his bakery in North Carolina. But after a string of ICE raids, the shop has become something more than just a trendy local spot for baked goods. It has become a hub for local activism, and a symbol of hope and resilience for the community. A sign hangs proudly at Betancur’s door for all to see: “Made in America by the Hands of Immigrants.” (USA, 2025, 16 min.) 

TIGER 

Loren Waters 

Dana Tiger (Muscogee/Seminole/Cherokee) was just five years old when her father, legendary Muscogee Creek artist Jerome Tiger, passed away. She turned to his art as a way to know him, the richness of her culture and her family’s artistic tradition. After the family T-shirt printing business was derailed by tragedy, Dana and her family work for years through their grief to revitalize the iconic Tiger T-shirt company. Now, everybody wants to get their hands on a Tiger. (USA, 2024, 13 min.) 

YOUR LAST BEST: A MEMPHIS ROX STORY 

Glen Janssens 

South Memphis is a historic neighborhood long recognized for being the home of Soulsville USA and the birthplace of Aretha Franklin. The area has also historically struggled for basic resources. Many areas are recognized as food deserts as national chains have left due to crime, gang violence and basic economic inequalities. In 2018, a dedicated group got together and began an effort to bring lasting change and hope to the community. This unlikely place is a climbing gym called Memphis Rox. (USA, 2025, 16 min.)