The North Face presents HALATION, a new film featuring Mitchy Davern and Ben Poechman.
In this exploration of snow and self, the film captures their shared pursuit where snowboarding transcends sport. As a former competitive snowboarder, Mitchy speaks to the pressures of competition and finding re-connection in his riding after falling out of love with the sport. Ben, a former landscaper in Whistler turned apprentice stone carver and artist finds snowboarding to be an extension of his creativity.
The film was directed by New Zealand’s Finlay Woods, who does a brilliant job highlighting both Ben and Mitchy’s backstory as well as their incredible talents on their boards.
After premiering in Squamish & Whistler, British Columbia, and picking up Best Short Film, Best Editing and Breakout Snowboarding of the Year at the iF3 Film Festival, Halation is now available to watch above.
Athletes & Crew
Ben Poechman @soulboarder
Mitchell Davern @mitchydavern
Videographer Finlay Woods @finlaywoods
Photographer Isami Kiyooka @isami_kiyooka
