WORLD PREMIERE OF “CLAIM” IS A STANDING-ROOM-ONLY SUCCESS

Newhigh-definition ski film from MSP Films sells out Telus Conference Centre

September 15,Whistler, BC – MSP Films’ debut of “CLAIM, The Greatest Ski Movie… EVER!” brought in a sold out show at the Telus Centre Sunday night. Star athletes from the film – includingMark Abma, Eric Hjorliefson, Sean Pettit, Ingrid Backstrom, Rory Bushfield, James Heim, Chris Rubens, and Hugo Harrisson – made it out to sign posters and join in on the festivities.

“Tonight was a huge success,” says Steve Winter, founder of MSP Films. “We were excited to see the response to‘CLAIM’ with more laughs from the crowd and even some claims coming from theaudience during the premiere. Everyone understood what we were shooting for: a lighthearted return tohaving fun and the roots of skiing.”

Highlights from the film include MSP’s deepest powder segment to date from Monashee Powder Snowcats, Antoine Montant’s speed riding in the French Alps, 15-year-old Sean Pettit’s breakout segment, and the return of Shane McConkey’s alter-ego, Saucer Boy.

“CLAIM” is filmed in high-definition on location in Whistler, Chamonix, Courmayeur,Valdez, Aspen, Chatter Creek, and additional destinations worldwide. The MSP Movie Tour rolls on and isheaded to over 100 locations across the globe this fall, featuring athlete appearances, poster signings, after parties, live entertainment, and more. Please visit www.skimovie.com/tour to find out when “CLAIM” will be at a location near you.

MatchstickProductions would like to thank all of their sponsors for their continued support: Whistler/Blackcomb, Helly Hansen, Subaru, Rush HD, Red Bull, Salomon, Powder Magazine, Volkl, and SBC Skier Magazine. Additional thanks go out to local partners the Adara Hotel, Nita Lake Lodge, Tantalus Lodge, and Mountain Life Magazine.

Photo Credits: Rich Glass