Before backcountry skiing's boom in popularity, three amateur skiers attempted to find a new path through the mountains of Colorado on snow. Over six weeks they travelled hundreds of miles, eventually establishing a historic route which helped map The Colorado Trail. Facing harsh weather, potential avalanches, and bears, the skiers found something along their route much more significant than the first ski-crossing of Colorado; they found their passion for art.

This film is for those who have a deep, creative connection to the outdoors; those who see the mountains as a place for creation rather than just recreation. If you have ever felt like being in the mountains as part of your sense of self expression, we think you will be inspired by this film.

We first came across this story years ago. Alex Drummond (middle, below), is of the skiers who managed this historic feat half a century ago. Alex, 85, gave up skiing a few years ago, and has spent this time reminiscing on his many outdoor expeditions.

Alex came to us with hundreds of stunning original photographs, and thousands of pages of meticulously recorded ski trip reports. His stories had been archived in the library at the American Alpine Club. Given the surge in backcountry skiing since the COVID-19 pandemic, and Alex's enthusiasm, we knew it was the right time to tell this story.

Is skiing art? For Alex, being in the mountains was as much art as any other form of art. Alex went on to become an author and award-winning poet. His comrade on the expedition, John King, is a world-renowned creator of kinetic sculptures. For these skiers, the expedition became more about making art than skiing.

Throughout the development stage of Moving Line, we have been surprised by how emotional our subjects have been about the topic of skiing. But of course, it is not about skiing. It's about connection with nature, connection to others, and connection to self. The mountains are a place for exploration, inward and outward. Moving Line is a film about the place where these explorations overlap.

Moving Line is a project by us, brothers Cameron Wyatt (below, left) and Turner Wyatt (below, right). Together, we are a creative duo of entrepreneurs that has started multiple businesses together, everything from real estate to filming wedding videos to importing vans from Japan. We have climbed and filmed many mountains together, and we're thrilled to pour our experience and passion into this film.

Cameron has more than 10 years of experience as a professional film editor videographer, working for big names such as Discovery Channel, Meta, Food Network, and more. His company, Black Mountain Productions, is the creative house where Moving Line is being created. Cameron is Director of the film, and is leveraging his skills as a post-production expert to transform the hundreds of photographs and hours of video into a cohesive and exciting story.

Turner is new to the film industry, but he is bringing his experience as an award-winning social entrepreneur, having formed four organizations focused on preventing climate change. An avid skier, Turner has hauled camera gear miles deep into the backcountry to get just a few seconds of film for Moving Line. His focus on the film is marketing, fundraising, and partnerships.

Together, we have raised millions of dollars over the past 10 years to fund various projects. In other words, we know how to execute on an ambitious project and deliver a excellent product. We take your investment seriously, and upon making a donation, you become part of our family. It's our goal to make you proud and turn your donation into an excellent work of art.

Thank you so much for reading about our project. We care very much about this story, and we want to make sure it is told with integrity and excellence. If you are able, please consider supporting our project in one or all of the following ways:

1. Make a Donation

The easiest and best way to support Moving Line is to make a donation on this page! When? Right now! Our campaign is live for only one month. Right now is the best time to make a donation. 90% of successful projects on Seed&Spark are 30% funded within the first week. So, please donate now to help us gain momentum.

2. Spread the Word

The second best way to support is by telling others about this campaign. Post about this campaign on social media! Send this link to your 5-10 closest friends. Even donations of $25 are a big help.

3. Connect Us to Corporate Sponsors

Corporate sponsors are important for any film, but ours in particular because we're operating in the ski industry. Skiing and outdoor industry connections will help us raise additional support for distributing the film.

4. Follow along on Instagram

Follow @BlackMountain.Productions on Instagram to follow our progress and get behind the scenes!

Q: What if we raise more than $20,000?

A: This is a "problem" we hope to have! Any cent over our $20,000 will be put to work making the film even better. With extra money, we can spend more time in the post production process, editing the film with higher quality audio engineering and color correction. Most importantly, extra funds will go to further distribution. Best case scenario for a film like ours is that it gets picked up by an online streaming platform. But in order to make that happen, we have to get the film into lots of film festivals, which costs money.

On top of this $20,000 goal, we are seeking funding from corporate sponsors. So, anything we raise above our goal helps reduce our dependency on corporate sponsorships, assisting in keeping this film independent!

Q: Are we sure we can do this?

A: Yes! We have already raised more than $12,000 prior to this crowdfunding campaign. This is a community storytelling effort, and thanks to everyone who has supported us so far, we are certain that we are on track to completing the film.

Q: What are your top priorities?

A: Right now our top priority is to raise the money we need to complete the production and post-production phases. This will ensure we have the content we need to tell the story.

Q: What's the timeline?

A: We hope to finish the "production" phase (i.e. filming) this summer, and do post-production (editing, color correction, audio engineering, etc.) in the fall of 2023 and winter of 2024. Our goal is to have the film distributed by spring 2024.

Q: What is our goal for distribution?

A: We believe "Moving Line" has the chops to be successful in the mountain/art film festival circuit. We will use some of the money raised to apply for all the relevant film festivals to ensure we get as many eyes on the film as possible. We are also planning to take some distribution into our own hands by doing public screenings at outdoor gear shops around Colorado.