'Restless' — An Alex Hall Portrait

The first episode of the Faction: Portraits short film series, ‘Restless’ dives into the extraordinary career of Utah-based Olympic gold medalist Alex Hall.
'Restless' — An Alex Hall Portrait
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'Restless' — An Alex Hall Portrait


    It’s the word that would come to define Alex Hall’s career.

    The first episode of the Portraits short film series, ‘Restless’ blends adrenaline-pumping freeskiing action with an intimate look at the extraordinary skiing career of Alex Hall, a.k.a. A-Hall, the Utah-based Faction athlete and Olympic gold medalist.

    A-Hall has redefined the boundaries of freeskiing for a generation. ‘Restless’ delves into his devotion to the sport, his relentless drive to innovate, as well as his cerebral approach to skiing and filmmaking. His journey is about more than just medals and accolades, it’s about a vision that requires deep commitment to progression, creativity and humility.




    ‘Restless’ paints a portrait of an athlete at the forefront of freeskiing’s evolution. Alex showcases his distinctive mix of technical skiing mastery with captivating style – a rare blend that earns him enduring and universal respect, from rising talents to the legends of the sport.

    A co-production with BlueMax Media
    Directed by Etienne Merel
    Featuring appearances by Faction athletes Mac ForehandAntti Ollila, Blake Wilson and Tim McChesney
    Shot on location in the Austrian Alps and the Utah backcountry



    Rider: Blake Wilson


    Riders: Mac Forehand & Tim McChesney



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