FACTION SKI's third feature film, Roots, is now available.
FACTION SKI's third film, Roots, reveals the fundamentals of freeskiing as seen by the modern skier.
From the caves of the Dolomites to the nightscapes of Ruka to the mythical peaks surrounding Verbier,
Roots takes you on a vibrant and spectral journey through freeskiing.
Below is a comment from FACTION headquarters:
Movie projects have always been important to FACTION. We are a small team that produces movies as a way to communicate with skiers around the world. The key is to make them available for free and in an easy-to-view environment, such as on YouTube or at film screenings. For us, films are a way to engage and inspire the global ski community and offer our perspective on the sport
We always pay attention to the riders' abilities, but most importantly, their personalities. We are always drawn to genuine, passionate riders who want to bring something special to the sport. The cast is constantly growing, which is great. By including 26 riders in one film, we have a diverse team with different perspectives, backgrounds and visions. This makes for a great film!
He also answered questions from the editorial team. -Where were
the photos taken?
It was shot in seven locations: Mount Baker in Wyoming, USA; the Dolomites in Italy; Ruka in Finland; Verbier, Corvatsch, and Crans-Montana in Switzerland.
What is your ideal image of the FACTION team?
I can't say there is one ideal image. Our philosophy is for everyone to express themselves as individuals and then bring those individuals together as a team. As a collective, we can achieve much more than we could on our own.
What do you want to say to people who watch ROOTS?
First, we want to inspire our viewers to get outside and play wherever they are. Second, we wanted to show what the roots of freeskiing mean to us – the fundamental elements that make our sport so unique.