Freehub PRESENTS

Freehub PRESENTS A Mountain Bike Film Festival

 

A Celebration of Mountain Bike Community, Culture, and Cinema

Freehub is hosting a night to celebrate some of the leading cinematography and storytelling in our sport. As a mountain bike film festival, Freehub PRESENTS is a collection of films from some of the best filmmakers and riders, as well as new up-and-comers alike, all given the proper big screen experience.

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Locations & Tickets

Bellingham, WA
Thursday, July 11th, 2024
Mount Baker Theatre


Denver, CO
Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Holiday Theater


Asheville, NC
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Wortham Theatre

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Film Festival Partners

This special community film celebration would not be possible without partnerships and a huge collective effort. Thank you to the community leaders, families, trailbuilders, dreamers, athletes, designers, brands, mentors, advocates, stewards, volunteers and everyday riders who are helping to make this event possible. We are grateful for industry partner support from Yeti Cycles, Fat Tire, Maxxis Bike, and Leatt and their amazing product donations—of which will directly impact the future of mountain biking in Bellingham, WA, Denver, CO, and Asheville, NC. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition (WMBC), the Colorado Mountain Bike Association (COMBA), and the Pisgah chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA).

Community Partners

Film Selections

Trailblazer: The Angelo Washington Story
A Film by Jonathan Mehring & Korey Hopkins

Coming Home
A Film by Katie Lozancich & Alex Showerman

Roots Run Deep: Robin Goomes
A Film by Craig Grant

Mecca in the Making
A Film by Garrett Henderson-Black

Analogy
A Film by Laurent Bilodeau

The Shearer
A Film by Jess Daddio

A New Beginning
A Film by Brandon Watts

Meet the Filmmakers


Laurent Bilodeau
Analogy

Laurent Bilodeau is a director and DoP, from Montreal, QC, Canada, but based out of Squamish, BC. I’ve been in the adventure and action sports films industry for over a decade. It’s always an honor to showcase people’s talent through my vision.

Jess Daddio
The Shearer

Jess Daddio is a Virginia-based freelance filmmaker and writer with a soft spot for rural America. She produced the 2023 Patagonia mountain bike film 'Monte,' and is making her debut as director with 'The Shearer.' Some of her most recent stories have been published by Patagonia, REI’s Uncommon Path, the Bikepacking Journal, and Freehub. The majority of her work gravitates towards stories that reflect the full spectrum of the human experience and are rooted in the natural world. When she’s not in the editing cave, she enjoys bikepacking. Pushing the limits of gas station food as sustenance is her super power. Off the bike, she maintains an irregular yoga practice and occasionally weeds her garden.

Craig Grant
Roots Run Deep: Robin Goomes

I am a freelance director and cinematographer. My work provides a visual escape into natural environments, conveying authentic stories across sport and culture. I take pride in a DIY spirit of moving quickly in uncertain conditions with tight-knit teams, getting my hands dirty in the entire creative process. I collab with brands and agencies on projects that span commercial, branded, and documentary genres.

For over a decade, I worked at Yeti Cycles as their creative director and principal filmmaker. I was responsible for crafting short films, commercial edits, product content, photography, and designing interactive experiences. Over time, these efforts helped build the brand and create a "freak" like following, but I could no longer ignore my curiosity to explore a world beyond two wheels. So, I struck out on my own.

Jonathan Mehring
Trailblazer

Based in Richmond, VA, award-winning director and photographer Jonathan Mehring has been documenting action sports stories for over two decades. His book Skate the World - Photographing One World of Skateboarding was published by National Geographic, and his short film Walls Cannot Keep Us From Flying won Honorable Mention at Slamdance Film Festival. Advertising clients include Red Bull, Vans, Adidas, and Nike.

Korey Hopkins
Trailblazer

Korey Hopkins has centered his work on his passion for cycling and the outdoors at large. Documenting and telling the story of adventures, big or small, is the goal. His clients include Patagonia, Specialized, and the American Cancer Society.

Katie Lozancich
Coming Home

Katie is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer. Before 'Coming Home,' she was one of the producers behind NEXUS, an all-women's ski film directed, produced, and largely filmed by an all-women's team. Before her freelance career, she worked in-house at Teton Gravity Research as a digital content producer, manager, staff photographer, and cinematographer. Now she works as a freelance storyteller and photo editor for The Ski Journal. The thread that ties her work together is rich storytelling and captivating visuals.

Alex Showerman
Coming Home

Voted one of the Top 20 most influential people in the outdoor sports industry, Alex Showerman has been an active leader in creating space for more women and underrepresented people in action sports. Beyond her athletic pursuits, Alex has coordinated campaign photoshoots, organized community events, and is an experienced producer for creative projects. She draws on her 10 years of brand strategy, public relations, storytelling, advocacy, and athletic achievement to create change through action sports.

Garret Henderson-Black
Mecca in the Making

Garrett Henderson-Black is a filmmaker and photographer from Chattanooga, TN. His work is primarily in the documentary and commercial space and he gravitates toward outdoor or environmental projects. He works closely with Sunflower Films production company who were essential in the creation of this project. He's an avid runner and mountain biker when he can find the time between taking care of his two kids and constantly cleaning the kitchen.

FAQ

Is this an all-ages event?
Yes, all showings are all-ages and family friendly.

What is your refund policy?
All ticket sales are considered final.

Is it all going to be films I've already seen before?
We doubt it! None of our film selections have been released online prior to July 11th, 2024.

Should I come?
Heck yes you should!