Helly Hansen

WELCHES, Oregon (July 13, 2009) – The difference between action sport films is often just music, locations and athletes where the edit formula is the same.  Skiing is about more than the latest tricks and best action from the previous season.  The new motion picture film from Nimbus, “Contrast”, takes a different approach to both documenting and editing a ski film by examining the difference between objects, people, concepts, color, and the skiing of Pep Fujas, Andy Mahre, Chris Benchetler, Blake Nyman and Eric Pollard.

“Contrast” is a two-disc DVD set that includes the “Hunting Yeti” and “En Route” video series.  This premium DVD is a true collectors edition with a total of nine different films.  “Contrast” was shot in high-definition while following storms through Slovakia, Austria, Japan, Canada and America.      

Nimbus Independent and Poor Boyz Productions are proud to announce the launch of a new event series, the “Triple Threat Tour.”  The new Triple Threat Tour is a separately branded event that will encompass three parts: photo/art exhibit, film showings of “Contrast” and “Everyday Is A Saturday” and an after party.  The new tour will hit over 50 stops in North America, then expand across the globe with athlete appearances, poster signings, product giveaways and lots of free gear.  Please visit www.poorboyz.com/tour to find a tour stop near you.

Nimbus Independent projects are presented by K2 Skis and supported by: Helly Hansen, Oakley, Atomic, evo, Tecnica, Marker, Dakine, Dragon, Bern, BNQT, VAS Entertainment, Line, Poor Boyz Productions, Freeskier and Newschoolers. 

Nimbus Independent is building a new business model for filmmaking and what it means for audiences, athletes and sponsors through online digital distribution.  The “En Route” episode series is syndicated online and available on TV through The Ski Channel.    The feature film “Contrast” will be available on DVD, as well as sold online as HD computer, iPhone or iPod downloads off of the Nimbus website.  Check the Nimbus website regularly for blog, photo and video updates at www.nimbusindependent.com.