NZ Mountain Film Festival

The New Zealand Mountain Film Festival is coming back to Mapua! as a fundraiser for the Motueka High School Adventure Racing team to get to the Hillary Challenge National Finals in October. The Pure NZ Screening will take place Friday the 5th of September from 6 - 8:50pm. The program features a selection of awesome, inspiring kiwi adventure films including As One ( you might recognize a few familiar faces ; ). As a bonus the film " National Park Trifecta by Aimee Jules will also be screened. Bring cash for light refreshments.

Pedals To Power

(28 mins) Director Nick Kowalski, NZ.

NZ. Two women cycle to every ski field in Aotearoa in one wild season, braving storms and exhaustion- uncovering a hidden world of independent ski culture along the way.

All in or Nothing

(24 mins) Director Gordon Duff, NZ.

Up against 120 riders with full support crews, a young athlete only has himself to rely on. Follow his gruelling six days as he attempts to win the overall title at the NZ MTB Rally.

Riverbound - The Story Has Just Begun.

(13 mins) Director Dylan Gerschwitz & Deane Parker, NZ.

Yak, a former pro kayaker now paraplegic, takes on Class 3 rapids in the Upper Buller Gorge. Can packrafting restore his freedom -and redefine who gets to run wild rivers?

As One - The MHS Adventure Racing Team

(13 mins) Director Louie Burger, NZ.

This uplifting documentary follows nine Motueka High students on a wild, 40-hour adventure
racing from the West Coast home -raising funds for World Vision with grit, laughs, and heart.   

Spirit of the West

(12 mins) Director Pedro Pimentel, NZ.

Set against New Zealand’s wild West Coast, this film captures the spirit of the Old Ghost Ultra where community, resilience, and grit collide in a transformative celebration of people and place.

Rakiura Solo

(13 mins) Director Michael Beckmann, NZ.

A tough solo hike around the 130km North West Circuit on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Beyond the challenge, what makes this island truly special is its rich wildlife. An ambient film without dialogue.

Waiatoto

(20 mins) Director Josh Morgan & Jasper Gibson, NZ.

This film tells the story of a traverse across the Southern Alps through packraft, skis and tramping. Starting at the Matukituki, the route went via Tititea, the Volta Glacier, and the Waiatoto, to the Tasman Sea.

*Bonus Film *

National Park Trifecta

( 20 min ) Aimee Jules

Three girls from Motueka High Tackle an epic journey taking on an ambitious route through our three local national parks.