Films:

These are some of the film projects I was involved in as a producer/guide, and were shot in locations that we could be going to during our trips.

If you are a production company interested in my service, please feel free to contact me to discuss how to make your project happen.

 

Black Crows: The Ghost Resorts Ch.3 Japan (2024)

PATAGONIA: The Meaningless Pursuit of Snow (2023)

PATAGONIA: TREELINE (2018)

Patagonia Films presents Treeline, a film celebrating the forests on which humans have always depended. Follow a group of skiers, snowboarders, scientists and healers as they explore the birch forests of Japan, the redcedars of British Columbia and the bristlecones of Nevada, delving deeper into the rich environments they call home.

matchstick productions: ruin and rose japan segment (2016)

A surreal future leaves the world without water and consumed by sand: the Big Empty. A group of children survives alone on the edge of the endless desert in the ruin of the now. When a young boy unearths an ancient relic hinting at the lost wonders of winter, he sets off in search of the ghosts that once called the mountains their home. This bold cinematic experience balances stunning skiing with a wild and hopeful journey into the forgotten lands of myth and magic beyond the Empty. Acclaimed writer/director Ben Sturgulewski joins the award-winning team at Matchstick Productions and their two decades of filmmaking expertise to deliver “RUIN AND ROSE,” an epic creative vision brought to life by the talents of the world’s top skiers. Winter landscapes across the planet contrast seamlessly with a thoroughly-crafted story of environmental apocalypse, shot entirely within the otherworldly expanses of Africa’s Skeleton Coast. Unlike anything seen before, the dreamlike setting of this film sparks the imagination of not only action sports enthusiasts, but anyone with a beating heart. Presented by Under Armour in spectacular 4K resolution, “RUIN AND ROSE” features veterans and newcomers alike, including Mark Abma, Sammy Carlson, Markus Eder, Zack Giffin, Sander Hadley, Russ Henshaw, Eric Hjorleifson, Lukas Joas, Sean Jordan, Bene Mayr, Evan McEachran, Michelle Parker, Ole Pavel, Tanner Rainville, Austin Ross, Fabio Studer, Cody Townsend, Noah Wallace, and others. “RUIN AND ROSE” was filmed on location in Alaska, Austria, British Columbia, Bulgaria, California, France, Switzerland, and the deserts of Namibia. Visit http://Skimovie.com to learn more, and follow Matchstick Productions here: Facebook: facebook.com/MSPFilms Instagram: instagram.com/mspfilms Twitter: twitter.com/mspfilms

DPS Cinematic: The weight of winter (2015)

A massive snowstorm consumes Hokkaido, crushing everything under wind and snow with unrelenting force. Three wanderers push forward through the blindness of this elemental world, all the weight of winter pressing down upon them. Watch Part 2, The Warmth of Winter, here: https://vimeo.com/141357347 The Shadow Campaign: Volume II DPS Skis Cinematic presents four short films coming Fall 2015, in association with Gore-Tex and Outdoor Research... Check out the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/136701432 DPS Cinematic: dpsskis.com/en/cinematic/ Partners: outdoorresearch.com and goretex.com/shadow Featuring: Stephan Drake, Piers Solomon, and Santiago Guzman. Directed and Edited by Ben Sturgulewski // Sturgefilm // sturgefilm.com Music by Alexander - 'Truth' Sound Mix by Leonardo Barragan Music Management by Bodie Johnson

Dps cinematic: the warmth of winter (2015)

Three wanderers emerge from a raging Hokkaido storm, and are drawn into the light and the warmth of a mysterious doorway. The snow flies and the wind beats against the walls, but here, in the quiet and safety of a candlelit womb, the warmth and the wood wrap around like a blanket, and the mind melts into reflections on days gone by. Put the needle on the record, sit down by the fire, have a drink, and take shelter from the storm. There is no warmth like the warmth felt in winter. Watch Part 1, The Weight of Winter, here: https://vimeo.com/139523110 The Shadow Campaign: Volume II DPS Skis Cinematic presents four short films coming Fall 2015, in association with Gore-Tex and Outdoor Research... Check out the trailer here: vimeo.com/136701432 DPS Cinematic: dpsskis.com/en/cinematic/ Partners: outdoorresearch.com and goretex.com/shadow Featuring: Stephan Drake, Piers Solomon, and Santiago Guzman. Directed and Edited by Ben Sturgulewski // Sturgefilm // sturgefilm.com Music by Sylvan Esso - 'Coffee', and Marmoset - 'Night Street' Sound Mix by Leonardo Barragan Music Management by Bodie Johnson

Feltsoul media/sweetgrass productions: unicorn sashimi (2012)

Felt Soul Media teamed up with Nick Waggoner and Yuki Miyazaki of Sweetgrass Productions in January 2012 to hunt the mythical Hokkaido Unicorn. The creature proved difficult to capture on film, so we just decided to do a little skiing. Lots of love and high fives to Patagonia and the 5Point Film Festival for helping make this short possible. Best Short Film 2013 Vancouver Mountain Film Festival http://www.vimff.org Best Powder Award 2013 Cold Smoke Awards http://www.coldsmokeco.com Best Cinematography Award, 2012 5 Point Film Festival http://5pointfilm.org/ Best Ski Film, 2012 Adventure Film Festival www.adventurefilm.org Official Selection: 2013 Durango Independent Film Festival www.durangofilm.org Official Selection: 2012 Banff Film Festival www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/ Official Selection: 2012 Mountainfilm in Telluride www.mountainfilm.org Official Selection: 2012 Port Townsend Film Festival www.ptfilmfest.com/ Official Selection: 2012 Banff Film Festival World Tour www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/worldtour/ Official Selection: 2012 New Belgium Brewing Clips of Faith Tour www.newbelgium.com/clips.aspx [Camera work] Ben Knight, Travis Rummel and Nick Waggoner [Editor] Ben Knight [Producer] Yuki Miyazaki [Color] Ansol Fogel of Forge Motion Pictures [music] Christopher Bissonnette, In Accordance | Joji Hirota & Hiten Ryu Daiko, Kin No Mai | Wa Dai Ko Matsuri Za, Kabuki Gomen-Jyo! Huge Thanks: Keith Danis & The Niseko Company, Niseko United, Karl Thompson, Mark Zitelli, Mark Fischer, Melissa Rummel, Herve Bizot, Makoto Takeishi, Shinya Nakagawa, Takaya Maeda, Ryu Okawa, Taro Tamai & Gentemstick Camera: Red Epic | Lenses: Canon EF | Food: Ramen