Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present… All Ages Shorts Program!

A curated look at some of the very best Mountainfilm on Tour has to offer. The program offers an eclectic mix of films about extreme sports, nature, and animals. Bring the whole family along for a memorable experience in our John and Nancy Hughes Theater! We carefully selected films for this program that we feel will be a big hit with our community. Suitable for all ages.

All Ages Shorts Films:

Sliding

On a beautiful, blue-bird winter day in the Swiss Alps, a female athlete listens to the weather report over her morning coffee. After contemplating hitting the ski slopes with the other outdoor enthusiasts, she has an idea… she will go sledding instead. She digs her sled out from the back of the gear room and heads to the top of the mountain, where she is alone on top of the world. Picturesque mountains and the sounds of nature surround her. She drops in on her sled, headfirst.

Virgin Islands/ Duration: 4 min
Directed by: Katie Tannenbaum, Matīss Spaile

Aldo’s Bug Extravaganza

In Aldo’s Bug Extravaganza, 5-year-old Aldo and his dad embark on a backyard bug safari, capturing tiny wonders with big laughs. With boundless curiosity and adorable wit, Aldo’s discoveries echo the wisdom of Aldo Leopold, making for a charming ode to nature’s smallest marvels.

USA/ Duration: 6 min
Directed by: Neil Losin, Aldo Losin

Girls Riding High

Girls Riding High follows 19-year-old Lucy Hankins leading girls on a 25-mile backcountry bike trip in Alaska. This documentary shows how high-adrenaline sports combat youth addiction and mental health issues, highlighting impact on Alaska’s youth.

USA/ Duration: 15 min
Directed by: Katrin York

One Inch From Flying

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/ Duration: 4 min
Directed by: Jim Aikman, Taylor Humphrey

My Grandmother’s Sketchbook

My Grandmother’s Sketchbook is a documentary short showcasing the creative persistence and grit of filmmaker Max Romey as he retraces the footsteps of his late grandmother and artist, Lucretia Leonard Romey with the help of the Mountainfilm community.

USA/ Duration: 16 min
Directed by: Max Romey

Tides of Change

In Tides of Change, viewers are taken on a breathtaking journey beneath the waves, guided by an experienced underwater photographer who is deeply passionate about marine conservation. Through stunning visuals and intimate encounters with marine life, the film showcases the hidden beauty of the ocean and the devastating impact of human pollution.

USA/ Duration: 3 min
Directed by: Justin Wheelon

Beyond Belief

A young woman from Cleveland, Ohio earns a scholarship to attend a four-day river trip through the wild Green River’s Gates of Lodore Canyon. The only catch? She doesn’t know how to swim and is terrified of water. Join Danielle and her peers on this wonderful journey, and bear witness to her inspiring first-hand account of what it took to go beyond her beliefs about water, and how that expanded the vision for her future.

USA/ Duration: 5 min
Directed By: Quamae Hall

Jackson Goldstone – Solo

A young woman from Cleveland, Ohio earns a scholarship to attend a four-day river trip through the wild Green River’s Gates of Lodore Canyon. The only catch? She doesn’t know how to swim and is terrified of water. Join Danielle and her peers on this wonderful journey, and bear witness to her inspiring first-hand account of what it took to go beyond her beliefs about water, and how that expanded the vision for her future.

Canada/ Duration: 3 min
Directed By: Scott Secco