Stellar Film Competition
February 20, 2025: 6:30pm
Got an epic story to tell? A shot that needs to be shared? An awesome trick that deserves an "ooh" and an "ahh"? We want you to capture your fun, unexpected, and stellar moments this winter to share with our community!
Enter your film into the Stellar Film Competition, with prize winning categories for Best Overall Film, Best Edit, Best Cinematography, Best Storytelling, and People's Choice! Films will premiere on the big screen at The Royal on February 20, 2025 to kick off Coldsmoke.
Oh, and did we mention that Best Overall Film wins two seats for a day with Stellar Heliskiing? Plus, YETI is adding some serious prizing to amp up the stoke. Now’s the time to go all out!
Before you start planning your masterpiece, take a moment to review the competition rules & guidelines below.
Theme: Films shot this season that focus on snow, mountains, skiing, or riding, with a strong connection to the Kootenays. Remember, there are 5 categories to win prizes!
Video Length: Films must be a maximum length of 3 minutes. We know you're excited, but no 30-minute epics here — keep it short and sweet so it packs a punch!
Video Format: Films must be horizontal. This ain't an Instagram Reel contest, this is a Film Competition. Please submit all films in 1920 x 1080 and at least 1080p.
Video Gear: GoPro? Yes! Phone camera? Yes! Your dad’s old 80's camcorder? Yes! A fancy new video camera? Yes! Whatever gear you've got is perfect!
Producers: Up to two people can submit each film. Of course you can shoot as many of your buddies as you want, but the two names on the submission are the only ones eligible for prizing. If you submit solo and your film wins Best Overall, you get to pick a friend to join you in the heli!
Submission & Entry Fee: The entry fee is $20, which includes your submission and two tickets to the Premiere Night at The Royal. First, upload your film to YouTube (public or unlisted) and, after payment, you'll receive a confirmation email with all of the info to submit your YouTube link. Submissions will be open from December 16, 2024 to February 14, 2025 at midnight.
Who should enter: New to skiing or riding? Tell us your story! Don’t have a crew of tricksters or a fancy camera? Not a problem! We've created multiple categories to help you find your niche. Focus on what you can do, and let it shine! We can't wait to see your winter experiences through whatever lens you choose!
The Fine Print
By submitting your video to the Stellar Film Competition, you grant Whitewater Ski Resort permission to use your video for promotional purposes. This may include featuring your video on our website, social media platforms, and at the premiere night at The Royal. All video use will include appropriate credits, acknowledging the names of those who submitted the film.
Please note that depending on number of entries, we may only premiere top films. If your film is not chosen to be shown live at the Royal, it will still be featured on our website and your tickets to the event remain valid.
