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SUMMARY:Mountainfilm on Tour 2026: All Ages Shorts Program
DESCRIPTION:Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present… All Ages Shorts Program!\nA 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. \nConsider purchasing a festival pass to enjoy everything the weekend has to offer! \nExperience Winterfest: Après-Ski Vibes\, Food\, Music\, and Fun!\nFeel the cozy winter vibes at Gorton by diving into the festive atmosphere of Winterfest\, a free event included with your Mountainfilm on Tour ticket! Transport yourself to an alpine escape in the ‘Stuart Ski Lodge’\, where the charm of a ski chalet meets lively entertainment and delicious bites. \nHere’s What’s Happening in the Stuart Ski Lodge \n\nLive Acoustic Music – Enjoy live music while you soak in the après-ski vibe\nCraft Libations – Enjoy craft brews and signature “ski-style” cocktails for purchase\nFood Trucks – Featuring something for everyone!\n\nStuart Ski Lodge Hours on Friday are 6- 7:30 PM and on Saturday are 3:30- 7:30 PM \nDress in your coolest après-ski apparel\, grab a drink and hang out with friends in our warm and welcoming lodge. Whether you’re refueling after the short films or gearing up for the medley\, Winterfest has everything you need for an unforgettable evening. \nDinner plans? Done.\nAprès-ski experience? Perfect.\nMountainfilm on Tour Festival? Totally Rocks. \nCome for the films\, stay for the fun! \nAll Ages Shorts Films:\nSliding \n\nOn 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. \nVirgin Islands/ Duration: 4 min\nDirected by: Katie Tannenbaum\, Matīss Spaile \nAldo’s Bug Extravaganza \n\nIn 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. \nUSA/ Duration: 6 min\nDirected by: Neil Losin\, Aldo Losin \nGirls Riding High \n\nGirls 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. \nUSA/ Duration: 15 min\nDirected by: Katrin York \nOne Inch From Flying \n\nA 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. \nUSA/ Duration: 4 min\nDirected by: Jim Aikman\, Taylor Humphrey \nMy Grandmother’s Sketchbook \n\nMy 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. \nUSA/ Duration: 16 min\nDirected by: Max Romey \nTides of Change \n \nIn 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. \nUSA/ Duration: 3 min\nDirected by: Justin Wheelon \nBeyond Belief \n\nA 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. \nUSA/ Duration: 5 min\nDirected By: Quamae Hall \nJackson Goldstone – Solo \n\nWhen he’s not turning heads trackside\, Jackson Goldstone can be found turning trails into his own personal playground. While his 9-to-5 is piloting his Syndicate V10 downhill bike down heinous tracks in pursuit of podium glory\, he absolutely loves to get out on his local trails\, fl oating through North Vancouver’s iconic North Shore trails. \nCanada/ Duration: 3 min\nDirected By: Scott Secco \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mountainfilm-2026-all-ages-shorts-program/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Family,Festivals,Film
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