Skiing is Collective. Some call it a tribe mentality, others call it a shared sense of purpose. This film is our definition, written by a diverse team, each with their own ideas, their own forms of expression.
THE COLLECTIVE
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THE COLLECTIVE


    The second full feature ski film by The Faction Collective, in co-production with Red Bull Media House, is now here!

    Adventuring to undiscovered peaks together, plotting midnight-raids on inner-city handrails, lapping your home run until that last ray of sunshine disappears behind a distant ridge… Skiing is Collective. Some call it a tribe mentality, others call it a shared sense of purpose. This film is our definition, written by a diverse team, each with their own ideas, their own forms of expression. THE COLLECTIVE is more than the sum of its parts. No matter who you are or where you come from – it feels good to be part of something special.

    Starring:
    Alex Hall, Alexis Ghisleni, Andrew Pollard, Antti Ollila, Ben Buratti, Benjamin Forthun, Caroline Claire, Cody Cirillo, Corey Jackson, Daniel Hanka, Duncan Adams, Eirik Sateroy, Giulia Tanno, Kelly Sildaru, Mac Forehand, Margaux Hackett, Markus Fohr, Mathilde Gremaud, Pablo Schweizer, Sam Anthamatten, Sarah Hoefflin, Shingo Sasaki, Taisuke Kusunoki, Tim McChesney, Timothé Sivignon, Will Berman

    Shot on location:
    Helsinki, Finland; Hakuba, Japan; British Columbia, Canada; Leysin, Switzerland; La Clusaz, France; Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland; Folgefonna, Norway; Saas Fee, Switzerland

    Directed by Etienne Mérel
    Produced by Tim Harty
    Principal Cinematography: Etienne Mérel, Bluemax Media, Martin Bernard
    Aerial Cinematography: Bluemax Media, Guido Perrini, Etienne Mérel
    Edited by: Etienne Mérel
    Executive Producers: Alex Hoye, Michael Putz, Florian Moser


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