Mitch Milbauer (Director), Mitch Milbauer (Editor), Olivia Gorham (Cinematography), Corey Elliott (Cinematography), Mitch Milbauer (Cinematography), Elliot Harrison (Drone Cinematography), Kaiden Hancock (Sound Recording), Natasha Nair (Color), Luke Scheeler (Sound) | 2025 | 6 min.
2026 Official Selection
Artist Hailey Hosken explores the intersection of climbing and creativity as she paints the canyon walls she climbs in Montana’s Gallatin Canyon. This six-minute film captures her reflections on the artistic legacy left in nature and the emotional imprint of her experiences, prompting a deeper understanding of the connections between art, environment, and personal expression.
Mitch Milbauer: Director
Mitch is a Documentary Filmmaker, Cinematographer, and Colorist focused on telling visually-driven stories at the intersection of adventure sports and human experience. Part of his work also examines how climate change shapes and is shaped by outdoor recreation, from high-alpine terrain to coastal waters. Drawing on a background in mountain sports and expedition experience, Mitch has filmed surfing along the Chilean coastline, technical skiing and climbing in the Tetons, and remote bikepacking expeditions across diverse landscapes. He is also training toward his AMGA Ski Guide Certification, and practicing the art of adequate surfing.
Olivia Gorham: Cinematographer
Olivia Gorham is a Bozeman-based documentary filmmaker whose work explores the relationships between people, land, and the living world around them. Rooted in an observational and sensory-driven approach, her films unfold as poetic encounters with working and wild landscapes, guided by sound, atmosphere, and the rhythms of daily life. Olivia’s filmmaking often centers individuals whose lives are shaped by ecological knowledge, seasonal labor, and close connection to land, inviting viewers to experience these relationships through attention rather than explanation.
