Trails In Motion Film Festival - The 14th Edition (SECOND Screening)

Get ready for an inspiring selection of short films from England, Canada, Italy, the United States, South Africa, and France.
From the wild Canadian forests to the Italian Dolomites, and from iconic mountain ranges to beloved local trails, this year’s program will take you on a breathtaking journey through the world of trail running.
DOORS OPEN AT 6PM, SHOW STARTS AT 7:30PM
NB! We put together, onto one table, seats booked under the same email addressNote: Tables 15 and 1 - 3 are high tables!(for full Booking Notes, click here)
There’ll be a raffle on the night, with some fantastic race entries up for grabs! Proceeds from the evening will go to PROJECT NOORDHOEKED
Raffle prizes on the night are exceptional with the following up for grabs:
Whale of Trail entry (R6500)Hobbit 90k (R4950)Addo 100miler (R5190)Longmore 100 miler (R3950)Runyanga 100 miler (R5400)Cobra 33km (R1550)Triple Trouble (R495)Tuffie entry (R?)Cederberg Stage Run entry (R6900)Cederberg wines (Driehoek Pinot Noir)Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt (Magnum) Noordhoek coffee table books (x 2)
Read on for some info on the films being screened on the evening...
Adventure in the Dolomites
Runtime: 8 minutesDirected by: Peter HochhauserProduced by: Chopper FilmLanguage: EnglishCountry of origin: Italy
Produced by ASICS, this film explores the powerful connection between movement, body, and mind. Rooted in the philosophy “Anima Sana in Corpore Sano”, a sound mind in a sound body, it highlights how sport can uplift spirits, foster positivity, and create meaningful impact within individuals and communities. Through inspiring stories and perspectives, the film celebrates movement as a driving force for both physical and mental well-being.
Backyard Everest
Runtime: 15 minutesDirected by: Rudi GremelsProduced by: Rudi GremelsLanguage: EnglishCountry of origin: South Africa
This film follows Karoline Hanks as she takes on an extraordinary Everesting challenge on Chapman's Peak in Cape Town. By running up and down the iconic route 14 times, equivalent to the height of Mount Everest, Karoline pushes her physical and mental limits in support of Project Noordhoeked, a local organization dedicated to keeping the beach, roads, and natural environment clean. More than a personal endurance feat, this challenge becomes a powerful act of community commitment, where every step contributes to protecting and giving back to the place she calls home.
Becky Bates
Runtime: 12 minutesProduced by: Scot ProudfootProduced by: Lukas NemethLanguage: EnglishCountry of origin: Canada
Becky Bates entered the world of ultra running at the age of 50. Famously claiming to not be a runner, in reality, she’s one of the best in her class. We follow Becky as she trains for her 3rd Hardrock 100 at the age of 62.
Circuit of Cornwall
Runtime: 15 minutesDirected by: Matt StoneProduced by: The North FaceLanguage: EnglishCountry of origin: United Kingdom
Join ultrarunner Dr Elsey Davis as she shares the grit, heartbreak, and purpose behind her record-breaking 400-mile run of Cornwall’s perimeter to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research. Watch The North Face athlete turn exhaustion into strength and loss into motivation, proving that endurance is as much about heart as it is about miles.
SuperNova: The 100 Mile Dog
Runtime: 18 minutesDirectors : Lucas Cullen and Tommy DeWittProduced by : Lucas CullenLanguage: EnglishCountry of origin: Canada
SuperNova is the story of Nova, a 7-year-old Hungarian Vizsla, her ultra-running dad Evan Birch, and her crew chief mom Cassie Hawrysh. A film about trust, instinct, and the deep bond between humans and dogs on the trail. Together, Nova and Evan take on the Orcas Island 100 Miler, a demanding 100-mile race marked by harsh winter conditions, relentless elevation, and long nights. More than a race, it’s a journey to discover how far they can go together.
The Long Run
Runtime: 18 minutesDirected by: Mike RumseyProduced by : Luke Grenfell-ShawLanguage: EnglishCountry of origin: United Kingdom
Trail runner Luke Grenfell-Shaw races against the world’s best... and against the shadow of a cancer diagnosis seven years past. A story of resilience, purpose, and finding joy mile after mile.
We Belong
Runtime: 6 minutesDirector : Milo ZanecchiaProduced by : Charlotte LeFluffyLanguage: EnglishCountry of origin: France
Featuring On para athlete Zach Friedley and 2x paralympian Dani Aravich, this film tracks the rise of para-athletes in the mountains as trail running races update their policies. The story focuses on Jahir, an Ecuadorian runner born with one leg, as he targets the UTMB OCC race. Through his eyes and with insights from UTMB race organizer, we witness the evolution of trail running and the vital importance of representation on the course.
What Remains
Runtime: 18 minutesProduced by: Skratch LabsLanguage: EnglishCountry of origin: United States
Most stories celebrate the perfect day. What Remains doesn’t. The film follows Adam Peterman and Alice Held as they face the same harsh reality from different perspectives: a race that doesn’t go as planned. One chasing victory, the other redefining her limits, both choose to keep moving. What Remains explores what’s left when grit replaces glory, and what it truly means to endure.