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Roots | Crash Reel (4K)

by Faction
Mar 2022 - 1K views

The perfect landing doesn’t come easy. From over-rotating the trick to misjudging the landing, crashing is at the Roots of freeskiing, but heading back up for another hit is what pushes the sport to new heights.

Buckle up and check out the best of the worst crashes that went into gathering the final footage for Roots.

In Co-Production with Red Bull Media House.

Edited by: Etienne Mérel

© 2022 The Faction Collective SA & Red Bull Media House
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ALTA | The Faction Collective | 4k

by Faction
Nov 2022 - 4.9K views

The Faction Collective team descends on Alta, Utah for a spring session to remember. From sailing through deep pow to slashing through springtime slush, follow in the flow as the team ride through every type of terrain in Alta’s renowned winter playground.

Starring:
Alex Hall, Andrew Pollard, Antti Ollila, Blake Wilson, Cody Cirillo, Duncan Adams, Elisabeth Gerritzen, Kellyn Wilson, Micah Evangelista, Sophia Rouches, Tim McChesney & Vasu Sojitra

Production by: Bluemax Media
Directed & Edited by: Etienne Mérel
Producers: Henrik Lampert, Andrew Pollard, Tim Harty, Becky Robertson
Cinematography: Etienne Mérel, Nicolas Roubin, JC Lelard
Soundtrack: Kungs – Quanto Tempo (with Victor Flash)
Special thanks to: Alta Ski Resort, Brandon Ott, Snowbird Ski Resort
Filmed on the lands of: The Ute & Eastern Shoshone
Carbon Neutral Media Production: https://fpm.climatepartner.com/tracking/17444-2209-1001/en
Albert Certified Production

The skis: http://www.factionskis.com

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E02 | CHILE | Spirit of the Volcano | The Faction Collective

by Faction
Dec 2022 - 1K views

The Faction Collective travels to Chile for a ski touring adventure. The mission? Discover and ski some of the most impressive volcanoes on a road-trip south, connecting with the local community to understand the significance of the volcano in Chilean culture.

Starring: Duncan Adams, Sam Anthamatten & Sophia Rouches
Featuring: Isaac Huenchuano & Andres Bozzolo
Production by: Bluemax Media
Directed & Edited by: Etienne Mérel
Cinematography: Etienne Mérel & Stephane Guigné
Photography: Patricio Diaz
Producers: Tim Harty & Hanne Davis
Special thanks to: Patricio Diaz and his family
Carbon Neutral Media Production: http://www.climatepartner.com/17661-2212-1001

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MT. HOOD | The Faction Collective | 4K

by Faction
Jan 2023 - 2.8K views

An all-star team makes the spring journey to Mount Hood for hand built booters and deep slush action.

Starring: Alex Hall, Blake Wilson, Mac Forehand, Will Berman
Production by: Bluemax Media
Directed & edited by: Etienne Mérel
Cinematography by: Etienne Mérel & Julien Eustache
Additional cinematography by: Owen Dahlberg
Photography by: Christopher Newett
Special thanks to: Timberline Resort
Soundtrack: William DeVaughn — Be Thankful for What You Got, Ponsuda. — What Yo Life Like?
Carbon Neutral Media Production
Albert Certified Production

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DECEMBER | Koga Hoshino

by Faction
Jan 2023 - 1.5K views

Starring: Koga Hoshino
https://www.instagram.com/hoshinokoga/

Video: SHIZO MOV.
https://www.instagram.com/shizo_mov/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1IzIyKoDTsTi9BhtOp25rQ

Music: Mt Fanjing - Knakapi &Chanyo
https://linkco.re/6grV2mR1

Lyrics: chanyo
https://www.instagram.com/chanyo/

Produced: knakapi
https://www.instagram.com/knakapi/

Label: Do what you want
https://www.instagram.com/dowhantyouwant/

Supported:

Faction Skis
https://factionskis.com/

BCA
https://backcountryaccess.com/

Revelstoke Mountain Resort
https://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/

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Prodigy 3 Antti Ltd.

by Faction
Feb 2023 - 3.4K views

The Prodigy 3 Antti Ltd. is a limited-edition signature ski to celebrate Antti Ollila’s status as one of freeskiing’s most talented & stylish individuals. Limited to 100 pairs globally.

About the graphic:
The custom artwork, designed with the Finnish style-master himself, pays homage to the terrain and landscape that has been the canvas for Antti’s creative development as a skier. The topsheet features an image of a Lapland landscape, taken by Antti and edited into a black-and-white bitmap texture. The rich color gradient on the bases is inspired by the pink and purple hues that illuminate the Finnish winter sky when the northern lights shine.

Find out more about this ski at:
https://factionskis.com/products/prodigy-3-antti-ltd

Video by Arttu Heikkinen

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Mt. Hood Bonus Cut | The Faction Collective | 4K

by Faction
Apr 2023 - 917 views

Settle in for two and a half minutes of unseen park action as the team enjoys jumps, jibs and good times in Mt Hood.

Starring: Alex Hall, Bella Bacon, Blake Wilson, Mac Forehand, Will Berman
Production by: Bluemax Media
Edited by: Etienne Mérel
Cinematography by: Etienne Mérel & Julien Eustache
Special thanks to: Timberline Resort
Soundtrack by: Dakkagob, Blunted Astronaut, Guccigarette

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Abstract | Official Teaser (4K)

by Faction
Jul 2023 - 2.6K views

The Faction Collective presents their fourth feature film “Abstract: A Freeski Exhibition” in Co-Production with Red Bull Media House.

Coming Fall 2023

Cover photo by Kyle Lieberman

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Abstract | Official Trailer (4K)

by Faction
Sep 2023 - 2.9K views

Skiing is not art, and skiers are not artists. Unless, of course, skiing is art and skiers are artists? Faction's fourth feature film exhibits pure creativity through a series of freeski sequences—from the vibrant streets of Japan, to the powdery pillows of British Columbia, to the finely-manicured terrain parks of Switzerland and Italy. Each location provides a blank canvas for the team’s artistic expression. Because nothing screams “artist” like sending large cliffs and grinding the side of buildings.

Film Premieres & Tickets: https://factionskis.com/pages/abstract-official-film

Starring: Alex Hall, Koga Hoshino, Antti Ollila, Mac Forehand, Vasu Sojitra, Micah Evangelista, Sophia Rouches, Brooklyn Bell, Mathilde Gremaud, Sarah Hoefflin, Margaux Hackett, Giulia Tanno, Tim McChesney, Duncan Adams, Blake Wilson, Elias Syrjä, Kadi Gomis, Tormod Frostad, Matěj Švancer, Štěpán Hudeček, Gianni Biello, Dan Hanka, Dylan Deschamps

Directed and edited by Etienne Mérel
Produced by Hanne Davis and Tim Harty
A Production by Bluemax Media
Executive Producers: Alex Hoye, Galen Knowles, Florian Moser
Script by Paddy O’Connell
Colour: Michael Putz

Supported by: Red Bull Media House, Spyder, CAST Touring, GoPro

Shot on location: Japan, USA, Canada, Italy, Switzerland

Song: "Seito" by Obsimo & Hector Gachan

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Abstract: A Freeski Exhibition | (Full Movie) 4K

by Faction
Dec 2023 - 2.9K views

Skiing is not art, and skiers are not artists. Unless, of course, skiing is art and skiers are artists? Faction's fourth feature film exhibits pure creativity through a series of freeski sequences from the vibrant streets of Japan, to the powdery pillows of British Columbia, to the finely-manicured terrain parks of Switzerland and Italy. Each location provides a blank canvas for the team’s artistic expression. Because nothing screams “artist” like sending large cliffs and grinding the side of buildings.

Starring:
Alex Hall, Koga Hoshino, Antti Ollila, Mac Forehand, Vasu Sojitra, Micah Evangelista, Sophia Rouches, Brooklyn Bell, Mathilde Gremaud, Sarah Hoefflin, Margaux Hackett, Giulia Tanno, Tim McChesney, Duncan Adams, Blake Wilson, Elias Syrjä, Kadi Gomis, Tormod Frostad, Matěj Švancer, Štěpán Hudeček, Gianni Biello, Dan Hanka, Dylan Deschamps

Directed and edited by Etienne Mérel
Produced by Hanne Davis and Tim Harty
A Production by Bluemax Media
Executive Producers: Alex Hoye, Galen Knowles, Florian Moser
Script by Paddy O’Connell
Colour: Michael Putz

Supported by: Red Bull Media House, Spyder, CAST Touring, GoPro

Shot on location: Japan, USA, Canada, Italy, Switzerland

Soundtrack
https://spoti.fi/3R5pnQJ

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RAW SERIES: S01 E01 | Sebi Mall (4K)

by Faction
Dec 2023 - 308 views

Launch into the first episode of the RAW SERIES. Sebi masters the art of thriving in any conditions in the Dolomites.

In partnership with Arc'teryx and Dbjourney.

Filmed and edited by Joi Hoffmann
Additional filming by Matthias Reich, Jonathan Leitner and Arianna Tricomi
Sound Design by Isobel Cope

For more:
https://factionskis.com/blogs/news/raw-series-sebi-mall

The RAW SERIES. A forum for our athletes’ unfiltered creative expression. There are no guidelines. The product of our athletes’ own unique visions; their inventive skiing styles; their choice of creative partners; and their direction in editing. The result is a series of short films that meld skiing innovation with artistry and depth of spirit. What would you create if you could break all the rules?

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RAW SERIES: S01 E02 | Astrid Cheylus

by Faction
Dec 2023 - 407 views

The second episode of the RAW SERIES. Astrid Cheylus and Alaïs Develay head out on a park and freeride spree across the natural and man-made features of La Clusaz, France.

In partnership with La Clusaz.

Produced by Tim Harty and Hanne Davis
Filmed by Arthur Tillier, Axel Finell and Hugo Monmont
Edited by Axel Finell
Art Direction and Photography by Matteo Challe

For more:
https://factionskis.com/blogs/news/raw-series-kirkas-astrid-cheylus

The RAW SERIES. A forum for our athletes’ unfiltered creative expression. There are no guidelines. The product of our athletes’ own unique visions; their inventive skiing styles; their choice of creative partners; and their direction in editing. The result is a series of short films that meld skiing innovation with artistry and depth of spirit. What would you create if you could break all the rules?

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RAW SERIES: S01 E03 | Dylan Deschamps

by Faction
Jan 2024 - 509 views

The third episode of the RAW SERIES. You're in for a treat as Dylan Deschamps leads us into a slice of his life - endlessly ripping the features in his stomping grounds of Québec, Canada.

Produced by Xavier Mayrand
Filmed and edited by Louis Lefebvre

For more: https://factionskis.com/blogs/news/ra...

The RAW SERIES. A forum for our athletes’ unfiltered creative expression. There are no guidelines. The product of our athletes’ own unique visions; their inventive skiing styles; their choice of creative partners; and their direction in editing. The result is a series of short films that meld skiing innovation with artistry and depth of spirit. What would you create if you could break all the rules?

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RAW SERIES: S01 E04 | Koga Hoshino (4K)

by Faction
Jan 2024 - 2.4K views

Koga Hoshino presents 'MIND' - concluding the first season of the RAW SERIES. In Niigata, Japan, he makes his hometown his outdoor workshop, hangout, and unrestricted space for creative expression.

'MIND' revisits familiar settings from the Japanese segment of Abstract: A Freeski Exhibition. In these snow-laden urban surroundings, Koga gives us a unique opportunity to immerse ourselves in the energy of his craft, his crew, and his town, through his eyes.

Starring Koga Hoshino
Produced by Tim Harty and Nobuyuki Takai
Filmed and edited by Yuki Murayama
Thanks to: Shota Muarayama, Daisuke Takano, Reiji Kobayashi, Shizo Mov, Daigo Onozuka, Nanaya Nagumo, KZTK

For more: https://factionskis.com/blogs/news/raw-series-koga-hoshino

The RAW SERIES. A forum for our athletes’ unfiltered creative expression. There are no guidelines. The product of our athletes’ own unique visions; their inventive skiing styles; their choice of creative partners; and their direction in editing. The result is a series of short films that meld skiing innovation with artistry and depth of spirit. What would you create if you could break all the rules?

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Aikyam | Faction Skis | 4K

by Faction
Feb 2024 - 400 views

Aikyam, ऐक्यम् - 'Oneness' in Sanskrit, is a fitting term for Vasu Sojitra’s ambition to understand himself and his family heritage in a deeper sense as he travels to ski in his home country of India for the first time. Gulmarg in India's northern Kashmiri Province is the nation's sole ski resort - where many skiers Indian and otherwise, come together in the plentiful snowfall this area receives in the Western Himalayas to pursue the fall line.

Indian-American professional freeskier and Faction athlete Vasu Sojitra - one of the world's leading adaptive free-skiers - after discovering the beautiful and burgeoning community of local Indians who find solace and purpose in skiing, as he does, a world away from his home in Montana, sets his sights on continuing to grow his roots in the unique community of individuals who call Gulmarg their home mountain.

👇 Our interview with Vasu:
https://factionskis.com/blogs/news/va...

Starring Vasu Sojitra
Directed by Max Lowe
Cinematography by Max Lowe & Chris Murphy
Produced by Nick Boak & Max Lowe
Executive Producers: Hanne Davis & Henrik Lampert
Edited by Sam Hedlund