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This was a Telus 72hr Filmmaker Showdown entry that blew my mind, check it out. For those of you not familiar w/ the Showdown, its basically a 72hr film festival where crews set out to shoot, edit, and produce a 3-5min film. Locals and filmmakers from all over come for the show and they are debuted during the festival.This year they were challenged to add a “prop”… the prop was a little, green, ikea scrub brush…so one crew took a different approach, used some dope ass motion graphic skills and dropped some science on what we are doing to our planet.

This film was quite different than most of the others…if not for the message, definitely check it out for the entertainment value.

Also, while you’re here make sure to check out the Filmmaker Showdown’s 2009 champion. Super fun film, great production value…check out “Staff: The musical“.

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If you don’t know about SheJumps, you will soon!  They’ve got a mission and they are turning heads left and right…. how? why?

What is SheJumps?
“SheJumps is a community of women that challenges its individual members to reach their potential. Young and old, we are athletes, journalists, adventurers, mountain girls, city girls, artists, politicians, and all around RAD! Are you living up to your full potential? If not, maybe it’s time to jump?”

Through their blog format site they profile women and share stories with the world showcasing the achievements and ambitions that some may hope to aspire to but whats more, fostering a community that is so badly needed.  Not only that, i see it as a way of reaching out to those who may be looking for some sort of inspiration.   Anyhow, you should go check it out… there are big things to come!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/20/2007

Brief: Online Ski and Snowboarding Retailer www.evogear.com is adding $5,000 to the total prize money for Burton’s “Poach for Freedom” Snowboarding Video Contest.

In a surprise move, Seattle-based ski and snowboard retailer evo (www.evogear.com) announced that they will add $5,000 cash to the total purse Burton is giving away in their “Poach for Freedom” contest. Burton’s controversial challenge referred to as “Sabotage Stupidity” offers $5,000 to the person or crew that submits the best video documentation of their poach experience from each of the last four remaining “fascist” resorts that do not allow snowboarding. Videos entries can be submitted and watched on Burton’s website at http://www.burton.com/poachers/. evo’s additional $5,000 increases each award by $1,250.

As a retailer that represents both skiers and snowboarders, evo feels the time is long overdue for archaic discriminatory practices to fall by the wayside. Owner, Bryce Phillips explains, “Burton is a leader. We see their move to challenge the resort community as a catalyst for long overdue change. Our company was founded on the concept of inclusiveness and we want to wholly support Burton’s move by adding $5,000 of prize money.”

evo regularly brings skiers and snowboarders together for events like movie premiers and other industry parties at its 6,000 sq. ft. retail location. To further promote synergy among skiers and boarders, the company sponsors a “switch day” when all employees go to the mountain together, trade ski and snowboard equipment, and ride together.

From the very start evo has given equal representation to skiers and snowboarders. Many evo customers participate in both sports and evo feels that it’s time for resorts to recognize that reality. What better way to do so than by augmenting Burton’s “Poach for Freedom” challenge. Phillips elaborates, “If you add our contribution to Burton’s generous prize, it should almost be enough to buy a season’s pass at Deer Valley after they open their doors to snowboarders.”

evo explores the collaboration between culture and sport by seamlessly joining fashion, music, art, and sport. Through unique events, movie premiers, art exhibitions, and partnerships evo is simply providing a venue to share its love. Passion for building community is a driving force; both on a national level with www.evogear.com and locally in it’s Seattle store and at www.evoseattle.com.

Related links and keywords: Burton Snowboards, Snowboarding Video, Snowboarding Equipment

For details on evo’s prize money, visit: http://www.evogear.com/info/helpcenter/346.aspx

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Fighting breast cancer on the slopes, Mamafest strives to promote breast cancer awareness among youth and adults and to raise funds for breast cancer research organizations and educational programs. So far, Mamafest has helped raise over $56,000 in the fight against breast cancer at the University Of Washington’s Medical Genetics Clinic, The Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, and Boarding for Breast Cancer!

The story goes like this… Carolyn O’Neill, founder and matriarch being inherently at risk for breast cancer founded this philanthropy, which at its roots is basically all about rallying a community that we’ve all known to grow and love to promote a cause that is closer to each and everyone of us than we may really know.

Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women!?! Following closely behind lung cancer deaths in women, this is quite a startling statistic and Mamafest is not only about promoting awareness, but putting their hard earned dollars and sweat towards something that they are passionate about.

So yes, these ladies are doing something great for humanity, but don’t be decieved by the halos looming above, the girls know how do throw down! Mama-fundraising is supported by raffles, contests, concerts, demos, booze & boobies of course! An afternoon at the Summit at Snoqualmie is certainly nothing less than a medley of shinannigans with a cause.

To find about more about these badass bitches, please take a few seconds to check them out at Mamafest.org or by going to their myspace page by clicking here!

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