Get ready to kick off the winter season with friends and a whole lot of snow excitement! We’re thrilled to bring back this iconic Bend winter community film event, building on a 25-year tradition of showcasing films from local winter recreation enthusiasts and celebrating the Central Oregon winter community.
☃️ Share Your Powderhound Spirit!
We’re putting together a photo reel to play before the movie and during intermission—and we want to feature you!
Send us your favorite shots that capture the fun, friendship, and beauty of Central Oregon—from deep powder days to bluebird skies and good times with your crew.
📸 Submission Details
What to send: fun moments with friends, skiing/snowboarding shots, epic Central Oregon scenery
Format: widescreen (landscape) — 16:9 preferred
Subject line: "Powderhound Photo Submission"
Deadline: November 14th, 2025
By sending photos you confirm you have permission from anyone featured and grant Powderhound permission to display them on-screen and in event promotions.
🏂 NEW THIS YEAR: Wednesday Wipeouts!
Got a crash that made your friends howl with laughter? A yard sale that deserves its moment of glory? We're introducing Wednesday Wipeouts — a brand new segment celebrating the most spectacular, hilarious, and gloriously humbling moments from our community!
What We're Looking For
The epic fails that define winter sports. The crashes that hurt your pride more than your body. The moments that make you laugh, dust off the snow, and charge right back up the mountain. We want to see:
- Face-plants into fresh powder
- Unexpected tumbles and yard sales
- Creative ways to discover gravity still works
- Those "how did that even happen?" moments
- Any wipeout that makes you go "hold my beer..."
📸 Submission Details
Format: Short video clips (up to 30 seconds) or photos
Subject line: "Wednesday Wipeout Submission"
Deadline: November 14th, 2025
Our judges will handpick the best submissions for the big screen. Whether you ate it on the groomers or launched yourself into oblivion in the backcountry — we want to celebrate it!
Remember: The best wipeouts are the ones we walk away from. Safety first, laughs second!
🎥 Submit Your Winter Films!
Ever wanted to see your winter adventures on the big screen? Now’s your chance! For the first time, we’ve opened film submissions to local athletes, dramatically expanding the reach of the event.
⏰ Deadline: October 19th, 2025
Don’t miss your chance to be featured on the big screen!
Submit Your Film
Film Submission Guidelines:
- Short films showcasing winter recreation in Central Oregon
- Ski trips, snowboard runs, epic powder shots welcome
- Community members having a blast in the snow
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Deadline: October 19th, 2025
- Questions? Contact powderhound@coavalanche.org
