BEST OF FESTIVAL

RIVER RAT

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One man's journey through the Wabikimi wilderness, in search of the centre of wilderness.

INTO THE GREAT SOLITUDE

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In his unique and intimate film journal, Robert Perkins brings alive the barren Arctic tundra. Filming his own journey with and artist's eye and a deep sensitivity toward the environment, he draws us into the open elemental beauty of the land: its power, its fragility, its mystery. We follow him during the long hours of Arctic twilight, in his encounters with wild animals and in his battle with strong winds and dangerous rapids.

His isolation also takes him on an inner journey in which he faces change and death and searches for new perspectives on his relationship with his father. With honesty, humour and insight "Into the Great Solitude" reveals the poetry within the adventure and reaffirms the resilience of the human spirit.

SNOWSHOES & SOLITUDE

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'Snowshoes and Solitude: A Year in the Wabikimi Wilderness" is the story of one couple's journey into the Wabakimi wilderness using traditional methods for their survival and shelter. As they prepare to face the upcoming challenge of winter, they battle illness and the death of a family member, resulting in lost, valuable winter preparation time.

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CLASSIC SOLO CANOEING

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Becky Mason, in this innovative canoeing skills video, takes you along in her red cedar canvas canoe to some of her favourite places where land and water meet. You'll learn to apply the classic solo paddling strokes simply and gracefully, master the art of the portage, and pick up tips on canoe safety, maintenance and equipment selection.

GIVE US A RIVER

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Adapted from Bob Belton's "Give us a River" (1963) this viedo reminds paddlers of the proud heritage of canoe sport. Those who went before us should be our heroes. Look, learn, and go boating!

STILL LIFE

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With the use of driftwood strewn along the shore of Lake Superior, this film explores the camera's ability to create images. The camera examines the relationship between reality and abstraction as it exists in nature. The trees, which no longer have any physical life, continue to have an existence by their presence. They STILL have LIFE.

42 DAYS... BACK RIVER 2000

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This film tells the known history of the Back River from its exploration by George Back to the Missionary attempts of Joseph Buliard. It further depicts the natural history of the river by providing footage of the wildlife, birds and flowers that reside on the summer Tundra. Finally it features interviews, activities and action of canoeists as the descend this most magnificent of Barren Land rivers.

WILD AND COMPLICATED FREEDOM