Get outside to watch some outdoor films! Come party with ASCEND, 3 Rivers Outdoor Company, and The Watersmith Guild (First Waves/SurfSUP Adventures) on Friday, October 4 for Pittsburgh's 6th Annual 5Point Film Festival!
Where:
3 Rivers Outdoor Co [3ROC]
1130 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
[ACTIVITIES + FILM AT 3ROC PARKING LOT]
Rain Location: ASCEND South Side (To be announced morning of event)
When: Friday, October 4, 2024 Doors at 6:00p | Show at 8p
Price: ONLY $10!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW (on the ASCEND Portal, select Point Breeze as your location)
Details: Starting at 6:00p, you'll be able to enjoy food from local Regent Square eateries, drinks from Goodlander Cocktails and 11th Hour Brewing, partake in some fun activities, and relax while hanging out with friends from ASCEND, 3ROC, The Watersmith Guild (First Waves/SurfSUP Adventures), Friends Of The Riverfront, and more! You are also encouraged to check out the sweepstakes with over $1,000 in prizes and mingle while enjoying the festival atmosphere. Sweepstakes winners, announcements, and film screening to start promptly at 8p!
Please BYOC (bring your own chair) or blanket to chill on while watching the film.
Activities: While waiting for the film to start... we invite you to:
Play Corn Hole! No registration needed, just show up, find some friends, and toss some bags.
Visit with our vendors:
3ROC
ASCEND
SWPACC
MORE TBA
Listen to live music:
Evan Lybrand
Toodeloo Band
Shop around at 3ROC:
10% off a full priced item for those buying tickets in advance.
Sweepstakes: Everyone will receive one sweepstakes ticket upon entry, but you may (and should, because this is the main fundraiser for First Waves!) purchase additional tickets to increase your chances to win and benefit a pretty rad local organization! Sweepstakes proceeds will be donated to local outdoor non-profit organization: The Watersmith Guild (First Waves/SurfSUP Adventures) - a Pittsburgh region non-profit project that uses standup paddleboarding (SUP), the art of filmmaking, and digital media as a catalyst to inspire conservation of local waterways and mentorship for at-risk youth.
FILM DETAILS
SEE FILM TRAILER BELOW
Film Runtime (89 minutes)
Solo (3 mins): When he’s not turning heads trackside, Jackson Goldstone will be found turning trails into his own personal playground. While his 9 to 5 is piloting his SyndicateV10 downhill bike down heinous tracks in pursuit of podium glory, he absolutely loves to get out on his local trails with his daily driver and have some fun.
Above the Noise (6 mins): Above The Noise explores how athlete Maja Kuczynska uses the sport of skydiving to escape the chaos of the modern world.
Canyon Chorus (17 mins): Set against the backdrop of Desolation Canyon, UT, Mikah Meyer, a world-record traveler and LGBTQ+ advocate, reflects with three close friends and his mentor, Larry Edwards, on their stories and the power of mentorship within the queer community.
Strong Grandma (15 mins): 95-year-old Catherine Kuehn is a world record-winning deadlifter. As she prepares for her last competition she reflects on the love, and the loss, that brought her to this moment.
Slides on the Mountain (30 mins): Two brothers from the Lil’wat Nation, Riki, and Talon, set out to ski Ts’zil (Slides On The Mountain) but face a steep learning curve before they can make their historic attempt.
Suspended in Space (6 mins): Two skiers get lost in time as the frozen winterscape of the Yukon Territory awakens their souls.
26,000 Days (USA 9 mins): This is the story of Eric Tucker, an airshow pilot who turns most pilots’ nightmares into a beautiful dance. Through flying dead-stick-turning his own engine off and falling out of the sky-Eric confronts the challenge of how to make the most of life and live without regret.
Fall Harvest (USA 2 mins): In 2023, Nicholi Rogatkin had a season-ending injury and was forced to sit out for the summer.Fall Harvest highlights the magic of getting back on a bike again after an injury.