PARALLELS – a short film

Produced in its entirety in 7 days by 2 people, Parallels is now out for the world to see.

Parallels is a short film that explores parallel moments that we experience when we play in the mountains. Whether you are skiing or snowboarding, lift, sled, or foot access, we all seek the mountains and the pow for the same reasons. From making fresh tracks on the way up and down to our mountain lifestyles, we do the same things but in a different way.

This video was shot for the Telus ski and snowboard festival event, Intersection, sponsored by Drift Innovation. Unfortunately we did not win the event, but we did get our creative vision to a massive audience as we seek to push the conventional sports film world.

In recap of the event, I do not know even where to begin. For 7 days, Athan and I spent 20 hours per day shooting and editing. There was no downtime, that was when we got to sleep. 2 hours here, 2 hours there, then up to go touring. We kept the pace high throughout the whole production process and with 280 hours of work in it, Parallels is the end result of that hard work. I speak for myself, but I’m sure Athan would be on the same page, that after 7 days of the most intense work ever, I felt like a complete zombie. A state I had never ventured into, not through two degrees and 6 years of university did I ever get so worked from relentless work. An experience to remember.

It was a great experience to shoot in this event and kudos to Voleurz for taking the win.

Please spread and share the film with many.

-Nic

Tags: blackcomb, british columbia, coast mountains, creativity, dendrite studios, drift innovation, dslr, elliott, hdslr, intersection, parallels, short film, ski, ski touring, skiing, sled skiing, snowboard, treadway, whistler
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A big week is upon us – Intersection film event in Whistler, BC

So Athan and I are embarking on a seven day mission beginning tomorrow, April 12 at 10am. As part of the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival there is a new event called Intersection. This event allows 6 invited teams to shoot and produce a ski and snowboard film in 7 days.

The requirements we are working under:
April 12 – 19 10am to 10am
30 seconds must be inbounds WB
30 seconds must be park
75% must be on snow
total length is 5-7minutes and music rights are a must

That’s all the info to give out at the moment and in just over a week from now we’ll post our show online. Oh ya, the prize, we are working towards a grand prize of $15k…pretty damn good for the first year of existence for this event. We are stoked to get after it in a big way

-Nic

Tags: action sports, competition, dendrite studios, drift helmet cam, festival, film, intersection, outdoor, skiing, snowboarding, telus, video, whistler
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Creeking – a pre-Dendrite short film

Years before Dendrite Studios was even an idea, co-founder, Nic, produced a short film with some buddies for the Telus Ski and Snowboard Festival filmmaker showdown. Shot and edited in 72 hours in 2007, the film titled Creeking was shown on the big screen in front of thousands. Entering the contest with the idea of creating a short on the act of moving up a creek was purely an excuse to have some fun and create art at the same time….and plus, free lift tickets were nice bonus in the days of student life. Without any more gabbing, here’s the short

Oh yeah, the reason for bringing this up. I recently received news that Creeking has been selected for a Gala Screening as the 10th Anniversary of the 72hr Filmmaker showdown. Film 10 Screening & Awards Show is the event, and it takes place on Monday, April 18th, 2011. Creeking has been nominated for an award in the category of “Best Stunts”….right on!! Steve and Eric Clegg, Robin Munshaw and my bro Dave Teichrob were the big helpers and stars in this little nug.

-Nicolas

Tags: 72hr, creeking, dendrite studios, film, filmmaker showdown, nicolas teichrob, short film, squamish, telus ski and snowboard festival, whistler, wssf
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Soundtrack Listing for Out of the Shadows

We have been getting many requests for this, so here is the soundtrack listing for Out of the Shadows.  A big thanks to all the artists who allowed us to work together, check out their sites!

Intro – Summer’s Gone, by Golopapas

Brett Crabtree – Song 1: Gravity Taste Test, by Devices Disguised
-Song 2: Nail ‘em Up, by Current Swell

Chris Turpin – EEUOUAA (TheClapSong), by Chewy Chocolate Cookies

Max Arsenault – Heats Rising, by Los Furios

Ian Watson – JYD, by Espionage

Dave Gheriani /Adam Topshee/Alex Blais – So Heavy, by Black Pistol Fire

Athan Merrick/Jake Cohn – Simon Says Instrumental, by BoomBaptist

Matt Elliott – Matt Elliott’s home jam session

Little C – Signature, and Run to the Devil, by Entropik

Dave Treadway – Marmalade, by Sea of Bees

Jon Larsson – New City Anthem, by Sex with Strangers

Eliel Hinder – Be My Television, by The Racoons

Matty GT – June Bug, by Little Foot Long Foot

PY Leblanc – Air 6 (Mr. Clean Remix), by Luke Atencio and remix by Mr. Clean (Colin Smith)

Outro – Organ Inc, by Phontaine

Thanks

-nic and athan

Tags: Athan Merrick, british columbia, dendrite studios, film, freeski, music, nicolas teichrob, playlist, ski film, ski movie, skiing, songs, soundtrack, track listing, whistler
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Out of the Shadows available soon – HD downloads and DVDs

So the past couple of months we have been putting the finishing touches to our online store, and getting the DVD innerds ready for printing. It seems like all the paperwork is nearly complete and we are shooting for our store to be open on November 1(Edit: we are now looking at the end of this week.  As soon as we can get it out we will, we are just waiting for the credit card billing company to get their paperwork finished.  We hope that you can catch the film at a premiere of film festival near you.)

The movie will be for sale in 2 major formats:

1) Online Downloads – the full film will be available for download at a ‘PAY WHAT YOU WANT’ rate. We have a minimum on that rate of $1.99. At the price of a beer or a coffee, you can’t not afford to pick this movie up!! All of the funds go directly to helping the filmmakers pay off this film and generate funds to be able to produce their second film, which already has a developed concept prepared.

We will have 2 formats for downloading: HD (high definition), SD/IPOD (standard definition for older computers + for your ipods, itouchs, ipads, other portable media devices, etc.)

2) DVDs – We have only printed a Limited run of DVDs for Out of the Shadows. We want to encourage the online purchasing to decrease the overall waste, and as such only 500 DVDs will be available for purchase. These are $27.95. The DVDs and cases are made locally in Vancouver, BC. They are made with 100% post-consumer recycled chipboard stock, soya based inks, waterless printing technology and 100% wind power. We want to minimize our impact on the environment and as such, these are as plastic free as possible.

I’ll keep things updated here as we near the 1st, but hopefully that day many people will be having a movie night at home.

-Nic

Note: all prices are subject to HST and shipping.

Tags: british columbia, canada, dendrite studios, dvd, extreme, film, for sale, freeski, freeskiing, hd ski, online download, ski movie, skiing, whistler
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Tickets for Whistler Premiere

Tickets are now available for purchase from Millennium Place.

There are two ways of purchasing, in person or over the phone.

In person (cash, credit, debit): 4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B0 (across from Whistler brewhouse)

Over the phone (credit): 604-935-8410

Tickets are $11 ($1 of which goes to a theatre improvement fund that helps keep local theatres affordable and accessible to all).

SHOW TIME: Monday, August 9th, Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. After party at Black’s pub.
-nic and athan

Tags: dendrite studios, premiere, ski movie, tickets, whistler
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World Premiere- Whistler, BC

We are stoked to fill you all in on our World premiere date for ‘Out of the Shadows’. It will take place on August 9, 2010, in Whistler, BC. The show will be held at Millennium Place, and ticketing info will follow shortly. Please visit our facebook page for more info and to stay up to date on more premiere dates soon.

This show will take place during Crankworx, the largest mountain biking festival of the year, and is sure to fill up quickly, so keep posted!

Thanks
-Nicolas and Athan.

Tags: crankworx, dendrite studios, film, millennium place, out of the shadows, premiere, ski movie, skiing, summer, whistler
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Trailer season

Dendrite Studios is proud to release the official trailer for our debut 2010 HD ski film “Out of the Shadows.” We at Dendrite are in the full on post production process now as we piece together the individual segments. We are stoked on the feel and uniqueness of the trailer and you’ll see more of that in the film. Out of the Shadows is a ski film produced without a budget, but with a lot of passion. Enough talk, here’s the trailer.

Proudly shot in the mountains of British Columbia, Out of the Shadows features the finest athletes who have been in the shadows for too long. This is their shot and their opportunity to break out on film. They bring their lives with them and shred the mountains with un-inhibited passion on a daily basis. We bring you their stories.

Featuring the return of PY Leblanc, the forgotten legend Chris Turpin, World Champion Brett Crabtree, Swedish sensation Jon Larsson, and a giant swarm of new comers including Maxim Arsenault, Eliel Hindert, Christian Boucher, Dave Treadway, Mathieu Gagnon Theirault, Ian Cheddar Watson, Dave Gheriani, Adam Topshee, Alex Blais, Athan Merrick, Jake Cohn, Matt Elliot, and Matty Richard.

Arriving in the fall of 2010…

Sponsored by:
Selkirk Wilderness Skiing
The Ski Journal
Russell Beer
Surface Skis
Joystick Skiing
PM Gear
Swany Gloves
Smith Optics
Surefoot
Intuition Liners
Doglotion.com
Indisystem
Point of View Cameras
Lightcraft Workshop
Lowepro
Pelican
Corknine web design

Produced, Directed, Shot, and Edited by Nicolas Teichrob and Athan Merrick of Dendrite Studios.

Tags: big mountain, blackcomb, dendrite studios, freeski, freeskiing, out of the shadows, pemberton, powder, ski film, ski movie, ski trailer, trailer, unqiue, whistler
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Telus Re:Action Portrait Contest Finalist

Hello skiing friends,

This is a brief announcement to share some stoke. I just found out that my entry to the Telus Ski and Snowboard Festival’s Re:Action portrait contest has been accepted as a finalist and will be on display throughout the festival. The winner will be announced at the Pro Photo Showdown..which you should go to anyways, because it is going to be unreal. All the photogs in that comp have some serious nugs in their portfolio and I’m sure the shows will be amazing.

The Re:Action photo comp asked photogs to submit 1 portrait image, and I went with one of Leo Ahrens shot down in Utah, about 1 month ago. Check out the show to see the shot yourself!

-Nic

Tags: dendrite studios, nicolas teichrob photography, photo, photo comp, pro photo showdown, re:action, telus ski and snowboard festival, whistler
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Perspectives #6 – Ten Years is online!

Our 6th Perspectives clip is online and ready for your viewing pleasure. ‘Ten Year’s outlines the abilities of Chris Turpin and Eliel Hindert with their smooth and playful styles and a ten year age difference. Russell Beer is the presenting sponsor for this clip and everyone should check out their brewskis because they are tasty and local. The new Rocky Mountain Pilsner kills it.

The Perspectives series of web clips are about providing viewers with small amounts of eye candy on a regular basis as we lead up to the release of our debut film dropping in Fall 2010. A full teaser will be out in the next couple of months as well, so stay tuned for that and more Perspectives.

Perspectives #6 can be seen below or, along with #1-5, over on our videos page.

Chris Turpin athlete profile added to the People page here

Eliel Hindert athlete profile can be viewed here

We are also less than 1 week away from our film shoot at Selkirk Wilderness Skiing. Joining the production team of Athan and Nic will be Brett Crabtree, Chris Turpin, Eliel Hindert and Max Arsenault. We look forward to bringing you some quality content from this trip.

Tags: Athan Merrick, blackcomb, dendrite studios, Eliel Hindert, nicolas teichrob, perspectives 6, powder, russell beer, ski, teaser, web clip, webisode, whistler
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Perspectives # 4 – Point of View

Perspectives #4 is now online. This is Dendrite Studios POV testing of many different mounts combined with the GoProHD helmet cams. This was all shot inbounds on Whistler Blackcomb.

This Perspectives is presented by Pointofviewcameras.ca. Without their assistance we would not have these fun shots. Visit our video page to see Perspectives 1-3.

Skiing is by Jake Cohn and Athan Merrick.

Music is courtesy of BoomBaptist and Archivist Records. The track is called “Drumatic.”

Cheers!

-Athan

Tags: action armada, Archivist Records, Athan Merrick, blackcomb, BoomBaptist, dendrite studios, Drumatic, freeskiing, GoProHD, Jake Cohn, nicolas teichrob, perspectives, pointofviewcameras.ca, POV, ski film, ski movie, skiing, whistler
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Perspectives #3 – Behind the Scenes of Deep Winter

Perspectives #3 is a now online. It is a behind the scenes look at Day 1 of the Deep Winter Photo Challenge, held in Whistler in early January, 2010. Dendrite co-founder Nicolas Teichrob was one of the invited photographers and took home 3rd place behind Paul Morrison and Jordan Manley. Athan Merrick came along during the first day to record some of the skiing that went down.

Skiers: Matty Richard and Matt Elliott

To see this and the first two Perspectives clips, head over to the videos page or view just the 3rd one below.

Enjoy!
-Nicolas Teichrob

Tags: Athan Merrick, deep winter photo challenge, dendrite studios, freeskiing, matt elliot, matty richard, nicolas teichrob, perspectives, photography, skiing, whistler
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Deep Winter Photo Challenge 2010 wrap up

So last week I spent the majority of my time shooting or editing photos.  I was an invited photographer for the 2010 Deep Winter Photo Challenge put on by Whistler Blackcomb.  I was stoked to get an invite and worked hard to make sure I represented my style of photography.  I had so much fun over the 4 days of the event and despite some stresses, I’d do it again any time I have the chance.  I took home 3rd place, $1000, and most importantly, I was able to present my style of photography to a large audience.  Unfortunately, the sound techs were not on the ball during the event and the sound for my show (which ran first) was way too quiet.  Hopefully I can get the show online and you can crank the sound in the comfort of your own home.

I shot with Matty Richard and Matt Elliot, both Rossignol riders and both rippers.  My game plan was to use my creativity as a way to shoot every single action shot in a different way.  I utilized a few techniques I’ve practiced while shooting mountain biking and others that I tried for the first time and they worked great.  A bunch of these unique shots will have to remain off line until printed in the magazine, but here is a sample of some of shots from the event.  Stay posted for Perspectives #3 which will provide a behind the scenes look at  Day 1 of the event.  Thanks to Matty and Matt for skiing hard the whole time and getting up early and staying up later to get the lifestyle images I was after.  Dylan Dunkerton also came up to Whistler to help with some editing…although his computer crapped out Wednesday morning but we managed to run final cut on another comp. thanks for the help Dyl, and thanks to Stevo for constructing the music from scratch.

peace
-nicolas teichrob

Tags: blackcomb, deep winter photo challenge, dylan dunkerton, matt elliot, matty richard, nicolas teichrob, photo competition, photography, ski photos, whistler
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