ALL.I.CAN. by Michael Tunes

Title/Year    ALL.I.CAN.   2011
Director/Birth Country/Year Born      Eric Corsland, Dave Mossop
Synopsis:  All.I.Can is an exploratory essay that compares the challenges of big mountain skiing to the challenges of global climate change
Narrative and Visual Keywords: Stunning, remarkable, moving, adventure, action, breath taking. Cold, fast, Open space.
Camera/lighting/editing technique: Many techniques used, from fast shutter speed and movements, to wide open movements and landscapes. Shots with laps over periods of time.
Political/ Social Commentary : Documentary on Global warming and the effects it plays on the earth and the people who ski.
Historical Relevance/ Recognition:

All.I.Can Awards:
“BEST FEATURE-LENGTH MOUNTAIN FILM” – Banff Mountain Film Festival 2011
“BEST DOCUMENTARY” – IF3 Film Festival Montreal 2011
“MOST INNOVATIVE VISUAL FX” – IF3 Film Festival Montreal 2011
“BEST SKI FILM” – Adventure Film Festival, Boulder 2011
“BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY” – ESPN Fan Favorites 2011
“PEOPLES CHOICE” and “BEST SKI FILM” – Fernie Film Festival, BC 2011
“BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY” – International Freeride Film Festival, France 2011
“BEST PICTURE” – International Freeride Film Festival, France 2011
“BEST FILM OF THE YEAR” – Adventure Film Festival, Copenhagen 2011

Reaction Questions: How would you classify the visual aspects of this film in relationship to theme or mood? The visuals are just near breath taking. They help move the viewers to the cuase of knowing what is happening to the climate and world views. The strength of the choices of shots helps captivate any audiance.

Does sound play an important role in the piece? If so, what? The sound plays a key roll, the music keeps the pace of the 10 minute documentary. Helping the story move smoothly and elegantly.

What is your subjective take on the piece as a whole? The awareness of Global warming, people take it to lightly, and we need to take care of our planet for our future generations.