The Alps is a ski travel film built around a simple premise: fly in, follow the snow, see what happens. No fixed itinerary, just a cast of progressive freeriders moving through Europe, guided by the forecast and a sense of curiosity.
The journey begins at the sea. The crew lands in Liguria, on the Italian coast, before heading north in search of winter. What follows is a travelogue as much as a ski film. The route pushes through the French Alps, navigating sketchy conditions and chasing whatever the mountains are offering, before the trip finds its conclusion in the Swiss Alps. Freeride hotspots and lesser-known local gems alike, with the skiing woven into the broader texture of being on the road: public transport, wrong turns, apres, new people, and the particular magic of European winter.
Switzerland
France
Italy
Director
EtienneMérel
Filmography
His recent works include: "Abstract," "Roots," "This Is Home," "La Grave", "The Collective" "150 Hours From Home", as well as location-based short films including "Alta," "Chile", "Mt. Hood" and the Portraits series.
Production
The Faction Collective
Website
Official website
https://factionskis.com/en-ch
Questions and Answers
Athletes
Sam Anthamatten, Cody Cirillo, Elisabeth Gerritzen, Zanna Farrel, Antti Ollila, Martin Bender
Co-Presenting Partners
Our Amazing
Partners
Collaborators
Media Partners
Film Guide
SKI CATEGORIES
For this year’s iF3 Movie Awards, any and all films about skiing, snowboarding or a mixture of the two are eligible.
AMATEUR
- Amateur Film of the Year
- Amateur Skier of the Year
ATHLETE
- Female Skier of the Year
- Male Skier of the Year
- Breakthrough Skier of the Year
PRO
- Best Short Movie (under 20min)
- Best Street Segment
- Best Backcountry Segment
- Best Ski Mountaineering Segment
- Best Storytelling
- Jury’s Pick (Dedicated to Kai Smart)
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Film of the Year
SNOWBOARD CATEGORIES
Whether it’s focused on freestyle, freeride, street, backcountry, telemark skiing, mountaineering, adventuring, a documentary subject, or anything in between, your film is welcome at iF3.
AMATEUR
- Amateur Film of the Year
- Amateur Snowboarder of the Year
ATHLETE
- Female Snowboarder of the Year
- Male Snowboarder of the Year
- Breakthrough Snowboarder of the Year
PRO
- Best Short Movie (under 20min)
- Best Street Segment
- Best Backcountry Segment
- Best Storytelling
- Jury’s Pick (Dedicated to Jeff Keenan)
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Film of the Year
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