salomon will hold the global film event "Salomon Quality Ski Time Film Tour 2024 (hereinafter referred to as QST Film Tour 2024)" at Cinema ROSA (Ikebukuro, Tokyo) on Saturday, November 9, 2024. This event, which will be held for the first time in Japan, will enliven the upcoming winter season through screenings of four ski movies, talk sessions by Salomon athletes, and giveaways.
QST Film Tour 2024 Event Overview
[Official event page] URL: https://bit.ly/qstfilmtour_tky
Date and time: Saturday, November 9, 2024
DOOR OPEN 15:30 / START 16:00 / END 18:00
Venue: Ikebukuro Cinema Rosa Tokyo Rosa Hall 1F, 1-37-12 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
Participation fee: Free
How to participate: Pre-registration is required from the participation application form
Participation benefits: On the day of the event, register as an S/PLUS member and receive an event-limited T-shirt
* Salomon's membership program S/PLUS
is Salomon's membership program that enriches your outdoor life. Your stage will change depending on the number of miles you earn through product purchases, reviews, and event participation. There are many benefits exclusive to members, such as redeeming accumulated miles for coupons, invitations to special events, and even access to pre-sales of new products. (Free membership)
What is QST Film Tour?
The QST Film Tour is held mainly in France, where Salomon was born, and the North American area, which has led the freeski scene since the late 1990s, and is planned and operated by Salomon athletes and ambassadors for the development and growth of the freeski community. movie tour. In 2023, 16 performances were held across the United States and Canada, and 5 performances were held in France, with approximately 9,000 skiers participating. In 2024, it is scheduled to be held from September to November in 20 cities in seven countries around the world, including Japan.
4 films scheduled to be screened in Japan
In Japan, the following four films will be screened from among the carefully selected works.
FILM #01 “SKINEMATIC” Made by HILLTON
A short movie created by "HILLTON" with Salomon's next-generation riders. This work, which captures the performance of the riders at "QST X" into art, is a cinematic expression of skiing, as the title suggests. A film that is perfect for watching in a movie theater, with an added sense of immersion. Another highlight is that Katsuno Tenran gets many parts.
➣HILTON
A Swiss film company that works on a variety of projects, from advertising and promotional videos for outdoor brands and high-end brands, with a background in snow scene video content.
Official website: https://hillton.ch/
FILM #02 “Camp Blank” by Blank Collective
A movie about the Blank Crew heading to the legendary Camp Blank to end the ski season. As they look back on their youth, they relive unforgettable adventures in Alaska, Japan, Europe, and Lake Tahoe.
➣ CAMP BLANK - Official Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S87ZY1QtMIk
FILM #03 “<-OPEN-” by Départ Crew *First release in Japan
Départ Crew's first team video is more than just a ski video. His unconventional style of skating, including side hit, urban, and backcountry, is just like a free soul. Their passionate passion and way of life shine brightly through the expression of freestyle skiing.
FILM #04 “Ripple” by BONZ *Unreleased online work
The second video work by BONZ. The title of the first work, ``IGNITION,'' followed by ``Ripple,'' expresses the atmosphere and fun created by the unique activities of the members, who have different areas of expertise, influencing and resonating with each other. This is a message that I would like to convey to the people around me. It is a must-see to see the powerful riders skiing in various locations such as Niseko, Kiroro, Asahikawa, Tateyama, and Hakuba.
➣BONZ
The crew includes Tenran Katsuno, Gen Sasaki, Masori Fujii, Daichi Motoki, Shun Hirayama, Daichi Furuya, Yosuke Fujii, Takashi Koyama, and other young skiers and filmers from different home mountains and different ages. Their activities are wide-ranging, including presenting video works and hosting freeride competitions.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_are_bonz/
Katsuno Tenran talk session also
After the screening, there will be a talk session with Tenran Katsuno of the Salomon Free Ski Team and MC DAIGO. The interaction between Katsuno, an athlete who continues to be active in the world's top-level freeski scene, and MC DAIGO, who supports the development of action sports not only as an MC and DJ but also as a videographer, is a must-see for anyone who loves freeskiing. It's sure to be a moment that resonates strongly with your heart.
➣ Tenra KATSUNO [Salomon Free Ski Team]
Born in 2000. Born in Niseko, Hokkaido. He started skiing at a young age and is active as a "freeride" athlete. Participating in ski competitions held both domestically and internationally. One of the most promising young skiers. From 2023, he will be the only skier to sign a SALOMON GLOBAL athlete contract and will be ranked 6th overall in the FWT for the 2023/24 season.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenra_katsuno123/
➣ MC DAIGO
He is a DJ for the action sports program ``REALIVE RADIO'' on FM Hokkaido AIR-G'. He also MCs competitions and events in many genres such as skiing and snowboarding. Furthermore, as a videographer, he produces TV, commercials, etc. centered on action sports, and is enlivening the sports industry from a multifaceted standpoint.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realive_daigo/
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