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. 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.
Directors: Emily Baker and Michelle Sanders
Run Time: 17 minutes
FEATURE FILM
MASA: 居場所 (THE PLACE WHERE I AM)
Japan is the place that formed me, Scotland is the place that opened my eyes.
This short film follows Masa Sakano, a climber and physicist whose life bridges two worlds — the mountains of Scotland and the quiet valleys of rural Japan. Through his story, Masa: 居場所 (The Place Where I Am) explores the meaning of home, belonging and identity.
Directors: Rachel Sarah
Run Time: 18 minutes
FILM
ALTER EGO
Set in the forests near Inverness, Alter Ego follows mountain biker Kyle Beattie as he explores the fine line between control and chaos. Shot entirely on local trails, the film captures the raw energy, rhythm and beauty of Scotland’s landscapes, blending cinematic style with a deep love for the outdoors.
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
Set in the Scottish Highlands, Thrawn follows professional snowboarder Lesley McKenna as she explores the idea of stubborn resilience and the drive to make the most of what you have. The film captures her deep connection to the mountains and her lifelong commitment to pushing boundaries while championing the people and place that shaped her.
Directors: Hannah Bailey
Run Time: 15 minutes