Stellar Film Competition
February 6, 2026
Submissions will open on December 5, 2025.
Got an epic story to tell? A shot that needs to be shared? An awesome trick that deserves an "ooh" and an "ahh"? We want you to capture your fun, unexpected, and stellar moments this winter to share with our community!
Enter your film into the Stellar Film Competition, with prize winning categories for Best Overall Film, Best Edit, Best Cinematography, Best Storytelling, Best Trick, and People's Choice! Films will premiere on the big screen in February 2026 to kick off Coldsmoke.
Oh, and did we mention that Best Overall Film wins two seats for a day with Stellar Heliskiing on Wednesday, February 11? Now’s the time to go all out!
Before you start planning your masterpiece, take a moment to review the competition rules & guidelines below.
THE DEADLINE TO ENTER IS FEBRUARY 1
2025 Winning Films
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Best Overall: Parallel Lines by Tristan La Haye & Rylie Denis
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Best Cinematography: Here and Now by Dylan Robinson
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Best Edit: The Everyday Rider by Nathan Beninger & Chris Shook
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Best Storytelling: A Day Off by Torin Nill & Jacob Erickson
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People's Choice: Flapjack - A Kootenay Ski Movie by Karolina Skupien
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Competition Rules
Theme: Films shot between March 2025 and February 2026 that focus on snow, mountains, skiing, or riding. Remember, there are 5 categories to win prizes, plus People's Choice!
Video Length: Films must be a maximum length of 3 minutes. We know you're excited, but no 30-minute epics here — keep it short and sweet so it packs a punch!
Video Format: Films must be horizontal. This ain't an Instagram Reel contest, this is a Film Competition. Please submit all films in 1920 x 1080 and at least 1080p.
Video Gear: GoPro? Yes! Phone camera? Yes! Your dad’s old 80's camcorder? Yes! A fancy new video camera? Yes! Whatever gear you've got is perfect!
Producers: Up to two people can submit each film. Of course you can shoot as many of your buddies as you want, but the two names on the submission are the only ones eligible for prizing. If you submit solo and your film wins Best Overall Film, you get to pick a friend to join you in the heli!
Entry Fee & Important Dates: The entry fee is $20.00 and will be open from December 5, 2025 to February 1, 2026 at midnight. Entry does not include tickets to the premiere night, so be sure to purchase those if you'd like to attend.
Who should enter: New to skiing or riding? Tell us your story! Don’t have a crew of tricksters or a fancy camera? Not a problem! We've created multiple categories to help you find your niche. Focus on what you can do, and let it shine! We can't wait to see your winter experiences through whatever lens you choose!
The Fine Print
By submitting your video to the Stellar Film Competition, you grant Whitewater Mountain Resort permission to use your video for promotional purposes. This may include featuring your video on our website, social media platforms, and at the premiere night. All video use will include appropriate credits, acknowledging the names of those who submitted the film.
Please note that depending on number of entries, we may only premiere top films. If your film is not chosen to be shown live, it will still be featured on our website.
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About Stellar Heliskiing
Stellar Heliskiing operates in the majestic Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges of the Kootenays in British Columbia, Canada. They pride themselves on small groups and fun and friendly people. If you are looking not just for epic terrain and fantastic snow (both of which they have in buckets), but a genuine experience in the Kootenay style, Stellar Heliskiing is for you.
Whitewater 25/26 Season Passholders are eligible for 10% off regular-priced heliskiing trips with Stellar Heli, subject to availability. Please present season pass and proof of purchase at time of booking.
Whitewater 25/26 Season Passholders can also join Stellar Heliskiing’s standby list for last-minute heli seats at 50% off the regular rate. Email with your first and last name and phone number to receive email notifications up to a week in advance when discounted seats become available.
Legendary Terrain & Pow
Stellar Heliskiing’s tenure spans over 125,000 acres of untouched terrain in the Selkirk and Purcell ranges of British Columbia’s Kootenays.
Blessed with more than 18 metres (60 feet) of snowfall each winter, the snow is among the deepest and driest in the world. With elevations rising above 3,000 metres, guests can explore everything from wide-open alpine bowls and soaring peaks to magnificent old-growth forests, pillow lines, and steep chutes.
Whether you’re a first-time backcountry skier or an expert powder rider, their vast variety of terrain offers options for every ability level and all snow and weather conditions—all just a short helicopter ride away.
Small groups = Less waiting = More riding
Stellar Heli focuses on full service and unforgettable experiences for small groups in incredible terrain. For the ultimate in enjoyment and safety, Stellar offers a group ratio of one guide to every four guests. The A-Star helicopter is fast and powerful, allowing groups the speed and agility to get into more elaborate terrain and provide your guide the ability to choose from many different run styles to suit the specific needs and desires of each party.
