Steep (2007/I)

Director:

Mark Obenhaus

Writer (WGA):

Mark Obenhaus (written by)

Release Date:

26 September 2008 (UK)

Genre:

Documentary | Sport

Tagline:

Without risk...there is no adventure.

Plot:

Steep traces the legacy of extreme skiing from its early pioneers to the daredevils of today. |

Plot Keywords:

Extreme Skiing | Skiing | Pioneer | France | Athleticism

Cast

Ingrid Backstrom	...	Herself
Anselme Baud	...	Himself
Bill Briggs	...	Himself
Doug Coombs	...	Himself
Chris Davenport	...	Himself
Stefano De Benedetti	...	Himself
Shane McConkey	...	Himself
Andrew McLean	...	Himself
Seth Morrison	...	Himself
Eric Pehota	...	Himself
Glen Plake	...	Himself

Directed by
Mark Obenhaus

Writing credits (WGA)
Mark Obenhaus		(written by)

Produced by
Caitlin Costin	....	associate producer
J. Stuart Horsfall	....	executive producer
Kayce Freed Jennings	....	senior production executive
William A. Kerig	....	co-producer
Jordan Kronick	....	producer
Mark Obenhaus	....	executive producer
Gabrielle Tenenbaum	....	producer
Stacy Wolberg	....	line producer
Tom Yellin	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Victor Magro
Anton Sanko

Cinematography by
Erich Roland		(director of photography)

Film Editing by
Peter R. Livingston Jr.

Production Management
Paul Leonardo Jr.	....	post-production supervisor

Sound Department
Neil Cedar	....	dialogue editor
Ray Day	....	sound recordist
Ken Hahn	....	sound re-recording mixer
Sherman Houghland	....	additional sound
Tom Levy	....	additional sound
Bill Marino	....	sound designer
Gabriel Monts	....	sound recordist
Spencer Palermo	....	additional sound
Robert Raker	....	sound
Brian Vancho	....	foley artist
Brian Whitlock	....	additional sound

Camera and Electrical Department
John Armstrong	....	additional camera operator
Christian Bégin	....	additional camera operator
Don Canfield	....	camera operator: cablecam
Bertrand Delapierre	....	additional camera operator
John Griber	....	additional camera operator
Mark Obenhaus	....	additional camera operator
Sam Obenhaus	....	additional camera operator
Peter Pilafian	....	additional camera operator
Bob Poole	....	additional camera operator
Beat Steiner	....	additional camera operator
Petr Stepanek	....	assistant camera
Greg Stump	....	additional camera operator
Jim Surette	....	additional camera operator
Lazlo Varga	....	gaffer

Animation Department
John Bair	....	title animator
Stevie Clifton	....	photo animator

Editorial Department
John Dowdell	....	colorist
Alicia Hayes	....	assistant editor
Jean Lane	....	digital intermediate producer
Tim Spitzer	....	digital intermediate supervisor
Marc Tidalgo	....	additional editor
Mike Trinker	....	digital intermediate editor (uncredited)

Other crew
John Bair	....	title designer: main titles
Lloyd Forcellini	....	finishing artist
Peter Heady	....	finishing artist
Cesar Mylo Hernandez	....	technician: Arriscan
Cristina Jaleru	....	translator
Libby Kreutz	....	archival research supervisor
Robin Mounsey	....	mountain safety coordinator

Production Companies

• Documentary Group, The
• High Ground Productions (II)

Distributors

• ContentFilm International (2008) (non-USA) (theatrical)
• Sony Pictures Classics (2007) (USA) (theatrical)
• Polyband (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
• Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2008) (USA) (DVD)
• Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2008) (USA) (DVD) (Blu-Ray Disc)

Other Companies

• Goldcrest Post Production New York  color correction
• Goldcrest Post Production New York  online editing

MPAA:

Rated PG for extreme sports action and brief language.

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG | Australia:PG

Company:

Documentary Group, The

Great history of Extreme Skiing ...

I really liked this film because it is so focused ... no rambling dialog or mishmash of ski footage. The filmmakers have gone to great length to get the pictures and video that heralded the start of what is now called "Extreme Skiing". The clips are all backed up with current commentary from the (surviving) pioneers that are depicted in them.

It's fascinating to hear about what they were thinking as they poured down 50+ degree slopes in Europe and then the US. As one skier put it, these were guys who were thinking: "I wonder what else I can do on skis".

They pushed the envelope for themselves and showed the rest of the world how incredible humans can be. From the steeps of Chamonix to the Chugach in Alaska, the scenery and the dialog is incredible. A wonderful, informative film for skiers and non-skiers alike.