BFF 2016: “Chasing Niagara”, Austria, Mexico, Canada
Bulgarian premiere of the film:
“Chasing Niagara”, Austria, Mexico, Canada, 2015, Rush Sturges, 74’
When pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz decides to follow his dream to paddle over Niagara Falls, he sets in motion an incredible series of events that eventually takes on a life of its own. To prepare for this mission, Rafa enlists the help of world-renowned paddler Rush Sturges and a tight team of their friends. Together they go on a remarkable three-year journey from the rainforest rivers of Mexico to the towering waterfalls of the U.S. Northwest. A Red Bull Media House production in association with River Roots.
SCREENPLAY Mark Anders
EDITING Troy Beauchamp and Rush Sturges
MUSIC Greg Ellis
CAST Rafa Ortiz, Rush Sturges, Evan Garcia, Gerd Serrasolses, Aniol Serrasolses
Film festival participation:
Festival de San Sebastian – SAVAGE CINEMA DocsDF – Int. Doc. Film Festival of Mexico City Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (SHAFF) Montagne En Scene, Summer Season Newport Beach Film Festival PKO OFF Camera IFF Mountain Film Festival Telluride Picurt – Mostra Cinema Muntaya dels Pirineus
AWARDS:
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival – (Best Film: Mountain Sports)
Vancouver Mountain Film Festival – ( Best Mountain Sports Film)
BCN Sports Film – (Best Adventure Sports Film)
