Snowvana Amateur Film Competition Returns

The second Snowvana Amateur Film Competition presented by Level 1 and Unofficial Networks seeks to discover the best unknown snowsports athletes (skiers and/or snowboarders) and cinematographers worldwide. Three winners will be crowned: Best Overall Athlete(s) Film, Best Runner-Up Athlete(s) Film, and Best Trick.

Snowvana, presented by Toyota, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier get-stoked festival for snow sports enthusiasts. Now in its 7th year, Snowvana is the traditional kick-off to the ski and snowboard season and home to the Mt. Hood Film Festival, featuring the latest creations from the world’s top snow sports filmmakers. At Snowvana, you'll also find manufacturers' reps and cutting-edge gear from over 50 top brands, local retailers, ski resorts, live music, family activities like kids sled dog rides, 1000 free kids skis from Next Adventure, the High Cascade halfpipe, the Elevation Speaker Stage, the Northwest’s largest ski swap, free admission for kids, and more.

The winners will receive recognition from one of the industry's top film companies, Level 1, a share of $5000 in cash, airfare, and lodging to attend Snowvana’s Mt. Hood Film Festival, plus worldwide exposure from media partner Unofficial Networks.

Snowvana and the Mt Hood Film Festival

November 3 - 5, 2023
Portland Expo Center - Portland, Oregon

Prizes

Best Overall Athlete(s) Film

$3,000 Cash
Flight(s) and lodging for one representative to Portland, Oregon

Best Runner-Up Athlete(s) Film

$1,500 Cash

Best Trick

$500

Mt Hood Film Festival Appearance

One representative from the Best Overall Athlete(s) Film will be provided airfare and lodging to attend Snowvana and the Mt. Hood Film Festival. Each winner will receive exceptional recognition and worldwide exposure from Snowvana, Level 1, and Unofficial Networks. All winning films will be shown at the Snowvana Theater, and Level 1 representatives will present awards.

For details, eligibility, rules, and scoring criteria, or to enter, visit snowvana.com/film-comp.

2022 Winners

Best Film