
02/06/2025
In a world overflowing with AI content, this story was made the slow, human way.
By hand, with heart and a whole lot of the spirit you will find in the the West Coast of New Zealand.
Spirit of the West is a short documentary about grit, resilience and the unshakable spirit of a West Coast community. It's a film about real people, wild places, and what we find when we go off the edge of the map.
We're stoked to announce it’s been officially selected for the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival, taking home taking home not one but three selection/awards:
– Official Selection
– Community Spirit Award
– National Tour Selection
The World Premiere is happening in Wanaka at the festival Sun June 22nd, 3pm (Session 6)
Tickets are available now — https://mountainfilm.nz/sessions/session-6/
Follow us along for more — the trailer drops soon, and the best parts are still to come. Will also endeavour to point to new upcoming festivals
Prod. The Mōkihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust &
Dir. .pimentel.dop
DOP. .pimentel.dop
Producer. Phil Rossiter