Winter’s edge documentary
"Winter's Edge" is a poignant and impactful 60-minute documentary that explores the profound impact of climate change on the local winter sports industry in the Durango area.
Divided into six acts, it delves into the rich culture of winter sports in Southwest Colorado, examines how warmer temperatures and reduced snowfall are affecting skiing and snowboarding, focuses on the changing ice formations in Durango for ice climbing, and discusses the less obvious effects of climate change on activities like snowshoeing and ice fishing. The documentary concludes with a call to action, highlighting local initiatives to combat climate change and aiming to inspire viewers to contribute to these efforts. Beyond showcasing the beauty and vibrancy of Durango's winter sports community, "Winter's Edge" delivers a powerful message about the urgency of addressing climate change to preserve these cherished seasonal traditions.
There were two free film showings and a roundtable discussion with local community leaders in climate science, sustainability, community relations, urban planning, and earth sciences. Additionally, there was a month-long photography exhibition featuring stills collected during the filming process.
The film was also submitted to various film festivals, including the Durango Independent Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Crested Butte Film Festival, Front Range Film Festival, and Mountainfilm
Peaklight Productions received LATC funding to support the creation of Winter’s Edge Documentary. This project involves cinematic and mirrorless cameras and lighting equipment. The labor costs included compensation for Nick Kogos to provide videography, video production, and editing. They also hired two part-time Fort Lewis College students for administrative support and additional video production. The funding also went to consultations with the Fort Lewis Journalism & Multimedia Studies group, two free film screenings, and a post-screening photography gallery showing are planned.
