It’s another first for the “little theatre that could.”
Representatives of the Lakes District Film Society and the Village of Burns Lake recently announced that the Beacon Theatre will host the Northern B.C. premier of The Art of Flight, this year’s hottest snowboarding film by Brain Farm Digital Cinema.
Better still, thanks to such sponsors as Red Bull Media House, Hudson Bay Mountain, and Rayz Board Shop, local snow boarders and film fans will get to see the movie for free on Dec. 5 and Dec. 10.
Attendees will also have a chance to win prizes donated by the film’s sponsors.
The Art of Flight follows iconic snow boarder Travis Rice and friends as they take the sport to new heights on some of the world’s toughest mountains. Two years and an estimated $2 million in the making, the documentary rewrites the formula for action sports cinema.
Dave Roberts of Snowfighters.uk.com describes The Art of Flight as, “10/10. (It) sets a new benchmark. If you only see one snowboarding movie in your life, make it this one.”
“This is a very special film with some amazing cinematography,” said Michael Riis-Christianson, president of the Lakes District Film Society.
“For this reason, it’s of interest not only to snowboard enthusiasts, but film aficionados. Because of The Art of Flight’s sponsors, everyone in the North will have a chance to see this cinematic treat at no charge.”
“The Village of Burns Lake recreation department is very excited to sponsor The Art of Flight,” said village recreation coordinator Logan Wilson. “This will be a great movie to get people excited for the upcoming winter season of fun activities.”
The Art of Flight will play at the 150 seat Beacon Theatre on Dec. 5 at 7:00 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 3:30 p.m.
“Because we’re the only cinema north of Kamloops to offer this film, we’re expecting close to a sold out house,” said Riis-Christianson. “Reserve seating is not available, so plan to be at the theatre early.”
The Lakes District Film Society reopened Burns Lake’s Beacon Theatre during December 2010.
Equipped with state of the art digital projection and sound, it’s Canada’s third community owned cinema.