Cover photo: Emily Tidwell

Some skiers are out there enjoying opening days across the country, while others are waiting for the snow to fall in their region. Wherever you are, film premieres are finishing up, and many of the short films from this season have been released online for free. So go sit back, grab a beer, and use these films to get stoked on the season.

BE Inspired

http://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/844543/BE-Inspired?c=47424

Directed by Eric Iberg, 'BE Inspired' is a 2-year project by Phil Casabon and Henrik Harlaut. Described as "mind-blowing", and "One of the best movies I've ever seen", the locations, soundtrack, and all around creativity of the film makes it a viewer favorite this year.

Ring The Alarm - Inspired Media

http://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/843838/Ring-the-Alarm?c=47424

In his 2-year project Ring The Alarm, Tanner Hall is back at it again and collaborating with long-time filmmaker Shane Nelson. From big spine lines in Haines, Alaska,

incredible powder, and the 'hot-wheels' segment, Ring the Alarm is an instant classic.

Canvas - Blank Collective

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/846773/Embed-Code

Blank Collective riders explore a skier's favorite canvas- an untouched mountain. Featuring Alexi Godbout, Stan Rey, JF Houle, Josh Daiek, Vincent Gagnier, Alex Beaulieu-Marchand, Dean Bercovich, Dana Flahr and Maxim Arsenault.

To Be - Sammy Carlson

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/846547/Sammy-Carlson--To-Be

Just coming off the release last year of his full-length film 'Sammy C Project', Sammy is back at it to blow our minds once again with his project "To Be". Free refills...

Adventures in Transition - "Stick to Your Guns"

http://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/843756/A-I-T---Stick-To-Your-Guns

"It's sort of like a dream right? Live in the place you grew up with a handful of your best friends and ski every single day. It's tough to convince yourself that this is real

life, or even a possibility. This life was never planned - and it was certainly unexpected to end up back where it all started, but not a surprise. With another year in the bag exploring areas from the past and re-discovering new places to roam in the backcountry, there's no doubt in my mind I'm right where I want to be.

I'm proud of where I am from and proud to share the dream with so many close close friends. Thank you

Khai and LJ for coming to my make-believe world and making AIT a reality. Thanks to Bobby Brown who made the entire Montana trip come to life, you are a true friend and I am grateful for the support you've given. And the biggest thank you of all to Jake Strassman - the creative overlord of all we do, AIT will have a lasting presence in skiing because of the heart you have put into it." - Banks Gilberti

BUFU

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/842688/B-U-F-U--By-Us-For-You

In their self-supported project, Lupe Hagearty, Evan Lai-Hipp, Keegan Kilbride, Kirk Scully, and friends display their own take on the art of urban skiing. By Us Fuck You.

Recordings of the Sun - Gavin Rudy

http://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/842055/Recordings-of-the-Sun

Gavin is a young filmmaker out of Colorado and is back at it this season with another movie. His impressive cinematography combined with a goofy storyline (and great skiing) make Recordings of the Sun a must-see.

Honorable Mentions: (Full movies released after original post date)

Within Winter - The Coterie

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/847351/The-Coterie--Within-Winter-

Book of Times - Ahmet Dadali

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/846783/Ahmet-Dadali---Book-Of-Times