These short-form movies, all under 20 minutes, represent one of the biggest fields of consideration in snowboarding media. Generally, we've steered clear of solo projects here, reserving them more for 'Footage of the Year' considerations. As always, our awards are a loosely-structured affair. We believe these selections shine the brightest in terms of overall vibe, trick variety, and the lineup of riders involved.
Blooom
The video stands out with its excellent music and art direction, providing a vibrant backdrop for the impressive performances of its full cast. What sets Blooom apart is its ability to capture the essence of snowboarding culture — it's not just a display of talent, but the creative spots and overall atmosphere that draw all of us in.
Featuring: Grace Warner, Jesse Augustinus, Luke Winkelmann, Niels Shack, Rob Roethler, Ylfa Rùnassdóttir, and Zeb Powell
Created By: Colt Morgan, Niels Schack, and Arthur Couvat
Dorothy
Emma Crosby is not only the first female to hit pyramid gap, but she also delivers a compelling performance in various street settings alongside her co-star, Kennedi Deck. The duo's group dynamic is inviting and enjoyable. Additionally, the cameos featured in this project serve as an important glue and added electricity to the project.
Featuring: Jake Kuzyk, Sierra Forchheimer, Robby Meehan, Justin Phipps, Finn Westbury, Dan Leidahl, Stine Tønnessen, Savannah Shinske, Bode Merrill, Casey Pflipsen, Bryden Bowley
Edited by: Bryden Bowley
Bless the Ledge / Secret Tape
A masterful display that captures the essence of both backcountry and street snowboarding. Filmed in Utah, Finland, Montreal and Wyoming, this video resonates with the spirit of freedom associated with snowboarding’s roots. The film's ability to evoke the excitement and joy of snowboarding, coupled with its cinematography and editing, makes it a standout contender.
Featuring: Mike Ravelson, Parker Szumowski, Savannah Shinske, Blake Paul, Jake Kuzyk, Cannon Cummins.
Filmed by: Harry Hagan and Olivier Gittler
Edited by: Tanner Pendelton
Atlas
A piece of magic. The finest talents in their field united to craft something truly unforgettable. The Midwest and Europe serve as the backdrop for what will undoubtedly be remembered as a remarkable chapter in these riders' careers. Their dedication shines in every aspect, from flawlessly executing each trick to ensuring it is captured perfectly on film and seamlessly integrated into the edit.
Featuring: Forest Bailey, Tommy Gesme, Darrah Reid McLean, Riley Nickerson
Filmed/Edited by: Colton Feldman
AND THE WINNER IS....
ATLAS FROM 686
Snowboarding isn’t a science. Well one could argue that to explain how it physically works via science, but as far as the way the industry works? No way. Part of what makes snowboarding so appealing is the lack of specific ramifications for what makes something special. We personally feel the “art vs. sport” argument is rather played out, but it certainly makes this time of year, when trying to award snowboarding’s most prominent figures, challenging. So while we acknowledge there were likely performances this last year that you may personally feel are being left out, this is our best stab at quantifying that which is intentionally unquantifiable.
To ultimately determine the 2023 award winners Slush has refined a list of opinion leaders who we task with voting on various nominees that we decide upon as a staff.
While we acknowledge there were likely performances this last year that you may personally feel are being left out, this is our best stab at quantifying that which is intentionally unquantifiable.