FEATURED FILM
PARALLEL LINES
Set in the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands, Parallel Lines is a
short film that moves beyond the pursuit of performance and perfection to rediscover the simple joy of being outdoors. Amid unpredictable weather and changing conditions, three friends - Erika, Georgia, and Ryan - swap their usual disciplines of skiing, running, and climbing to learn from one another.
What starts as a light-hearted challenge evolves into something much
deeper: moments of laughter, humility, and connection that remind them why they fell in love with the hills in the first place. Parallel Lines is a story of friendship, curiosity, and the shared spirit that binds those who find home in the wild.
Directors: Ryan Balharry and Bob Zane
Run Time: 18 minutes
FEATURED FILM
TO KNOW A MOUNTAIN
What does it take to know a mountain? A group of women set out into
the Cairngorms Mountains to answer this question, following in the
footsteps of writer & mountaineer Nan Shepherd – who pioneered a
different way of being in the mountains.
Tired of all the stories focused on racing to the summit, Hannah
Westhenry fell into the pages of her beloved book The Living Mountain,
by Scottish writer & explorer Nan Shepherd. Inspired by Nan’s work,
Hannah brings together a diverse group of women to follow in Nan's
footsteps, adventuring into the UK's largest and wildest mountain range
to tell a different story.
‘To Know A Mountain’, a film by Emily Baker and Michelle Sanders,
interweaves visuals of the Cairngorms – from its grand landscapes to its
smallest details – into an anti-summit story, promoting inclusion in the
outdoors, and representing a diversity of ways of being in the mountains
not often told in adventure films.
Directors: Emily Baker and Michelle Sanders
Run Time: 17 minutes
FEATURE FILM
MASA: 居場所 (THE PLACE WHERE I AM)
In Masa : 居場所 (The Place Where I Am), we root ourselves in exploring
the concepts of home and belonging – and what those mean to Masa
Sakano. Blending together Scottish and Japanese landscape, culture and language, the film will take us from the icy crags of the Scottish
mountains, to Masa‘s home in the shadow of the Cairngorms, and back to his roots and family connections in rural Japan.
Directors: Rachel Sarah
Run Time: 18 minutes
FILM
ALTER EGO
ALTER EGO follows champion endurance mountain biker Kyle Beattie as
he rides the fine line between control and chaos. Blending high-speed
freeride with a dark, cinematic edge, the film explores the quiet intensity
that fuels a rider’s obsession.
Shot entirely on local trails near Inverness, ALTER EGO is a portrait of
passion, landscape, and love for the outdoors. The film is a celebration of
Scotland’s rugged terrain and the people who live to move through it and
the locals that have made this place a hub for adventure.
Directors: Will Rabbitt
Run Time: 3 minutes
FILM
MONSTER MILES
Two brothers set off on their first bikepacking adventure, riding through the Highlands in search of the Loch Ness Monster. This lighthearted short captures the excitement of exploring Scotland’s wild places and the joy of a first big adventure.
Directors: Sean Conway
Run Time: 4 minutes
FILM
THRAWN
In the Scottish Highlands, the word “thrawn” means “stubborn" but for a good reason —a virtuous struggle to make the most of what’s available. Professional snowboarder Lesley McKenna was raised on this innate tenacity, and has spent her life pushing the boundaries of her sport and advocating for the people and place that shaped her.
The film shows the unique power of the snow community in its
resilience and stubbornness to make the best of things, which is what
“Thrawn” is about. Director Hannah Bailey explains “the Cairngorms
breeds a special kind of folk who make do with what they have, and make use of every opportunity out there. In times of environmental and
societal uncertainty, this community virtue of adaptability and resilience
is more important than ever. This story is an example of that.
Directors: Hannah Bailey
Run Time: 15 minutes
FILM
AGAINST THE CLOCK
Against The Clock is a short documentary exploring the life and passion
of 88 year old, Caithness Cycling Club cyclist Alasdair Washington.
Blending race footage with moments of personal reflection, the film
offers an honest portrait of his lasting connection to the sport. It looks at
the discipline, determination and enjoyment that continue to fuel his
competitive spirit. Rather than focusing on results alone, the story
captures the essence of what it means to keep showing up and pushing
forward. What keeps the wheels turning when time refuses to slow
down? Both intimate and authentic, Against The Clock celebrates a
lifelong passion for cycling and community.
Director: Jonathan Baikie
Run Time: 13 minutes
FILM
SKATEBOARDING SCOTTISH ISLANDS
An artist–skateboarder sets out across the Hebridean islands, using a
long-distance skateboard and a sketchbook as tools for exploration.
Travelling more than 650 kilometres and visiting seventeen islands -
some familiar, others entirely new - he documents the journey through
drawing, writing, photography, and film.
The project focuses on immediate experience: responding to the
landscape, the weather, and the shifting character of island roads with
no agenda beyond moving through the terrain. As the relationship
between rider, environment, and road surface deepens, the journey
reveals a new way of observing and engaging with place.
Director: Andy Spink
Run Time: 10 minutes
FILM
CAPSIZED
Some people dream of summiting the highest peaks, of visiting a remote
island, of being the fastest to navigate a route. But not Emily. Emily
dreams of esoteric adventure, and of dragging a canoe across a bog.
Enlisting her friend Lisa to join her, the pair set off to the Isle of Lewis, to
navigate its intricate system of lochs. But before any trip comes the prep,
and part of that means finding the right kit. For Emily, this can be a
tough adventure in and of itself. When outdoor shops only stock
technical clothing up to a size 16, how is adventure possible for the 45%
of women in the UK who wear larger sizes?
Director: Roxanna Barry
Run Time: 17 minutes