HVAFF Programme A

Sarah and Erik enjoying the stunning view of Stewart Lake from the first pitch of their climb.
A Baffin Vacation, Love on Ice
Join adventurers Boomer and Sarah on a two-month epic Baffin vacation - kite skiing, skiing, climbing and white-water kayaking.

Amusing kayaking and climbing adventure. Looks amazing and very romantic in the least sickening way possible!

Paul Hodgson Music Judge

Join adventures Erik and Sarah on yet another epic Baffin Vacation as they kite ski north along the remote coastline of Baffin. Over their 69 day holiday they ski mountains, climb an epic big wall, and cross a glacier in search of new rivers to white water kayak.

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Filmposter, A skiers stands in front of a trainstation in Romania. The film title "Going East" is printed on the train station
Going East
A group of curious skiers on a mission to travel as far east as possible and ski along the way using only public transport.

Ski trip by public transport?! Yes please! Cinematographically beautiful and fun. The animation is on-point. Makes skiing look even more fun!

Frit Tam

"Going East" is a self-documented film that follows a group of curious skiers on a mission to travel as far east as possible and ski along the way using only public transport. They want to find out if a three-week ski trip is doable by public transport and how far it can take them. As they traverse diverse mountain ranges, immerse themselves in various cultures, and spend over 140 hours in transit, they ultimately realize that the true essence of these trips lies not just in the skiing, but in the journey itself.

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Ian
IAN is a powerful short film about defying age, chasing passion, and rewriting what’s possible.

Loveable guy, showing what can be possible. Beautifully made film too.

Frit Tam

Beautifully made portrait of an older Australian climber. Well worth watching!

Paul Hodgson Music Judge

IAN is a powerful short film about defying age, chasing passion, and rewriting what’s possible.

In a world that tells us to slow down, 72-year-old Australian Ian Elliott proves it’s never too late to send your hardest route. At nearly 70, he climbs Grade 28 (5.13a) — a feat few ever achieve — and shows us what relentless determination looks like.

IAN is an award-winning Australian climbing film about resilience, aging boldly, and living life on your terms.

Hector Pardoe, an Olympic open water swimmer, sits, looking out over the final lake as the sun sets. Title reads, "King of the Lakes"
King of the Lakes
Hector Pardoe attempts to become the first person in history to swim the largest lake in each of the home nations in under 24 hours.

Hector Pardoe "This documentary follows my attempt to complete a challenge inspired by the famous Three Peaks Challenge – but with an open-water twist. Instead of climbing mountains, I set out to swim 55km across three of Britain’s most iconic lakes – Loch Lomond, Windermere, and Lake Bala – all within 24 hours." The film captures the full journey: months of training and preparation, the logistics of moving between lakes, and the reality of battling exhaustion, cold water, and unpredictable conditions on the day itself. It’s not just a test of endurance, but of mindset, resilience, and determination to keep going when every muscle wants to give up. This is more than a record attempt – it’s a story of inspiration, drawn from the Three Peaks, to create a new kind of endurance adventure: the Three Lakes Challenge. As well as touching upon the challenges of elite athletes and their Olympic journey and how they combat the 'Olympic Blues'. Written, Directed and Edited by Jonny Wong Camera Operators - Jonny Wong & Tom Ip

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