5 Point Film Festival Benefiting MountainTrue
-ALL AGES-SEATED SHOWAbout 5Point Film: OUR MISSION is to build community and inspire change by showcasing and celebrating impactful stories of adventure. We are dedicated to uplifting diverse storytellers and stories that allow us to better understand the world around us.CLICK TO WATCH THE TRAILER CLICK FOR FULL Film line-up (subject to minor changes):STRONG GRANDMA – DIRECTORS: CECILIA BROWN, WINSLOW CRANE-MURDOCH95 year old Catherine Kuehn is a world record winning deadlifter. As she prepares for her last competition she reflects on the love, and the loss, that brought her to this moment.SLIDES ON THE MOUNTAIN – DIRECTOR: SETH GILLISTwo brothers from the Lil’wat Nation, Ricky and Talon, set out to ski Ts’zil (Slides On The Mountain) but face a steep learning curve before they can make their historic attempt.CANYON CHORUS – DIRECTOR: CHRIS CRESCISet against the backdrop of Desolation Canyon, UT, Mikah Meyer, a world-record traveler and LGBTQ+ advocate, reflects with three close friends and his mentor, Larry Edwards, on their stories and the power of mentorship within the queer community.JACKSON GOLDSTONE – SOLO – DIRECTOR: SCOTT SECCOWhen he’s not turning heads trackside, Jackson Goldstone will be found turning trails into his own personal playground. While his 9 to 5 is piloting his Syndicate V10 downhill bike down heinous tracks in pursuit of podium glory, he absolutely loves to get out on his local trails with his daily driver and have some fun.ABOVE THE NOISE – DIRECTOR: ADAM DE SILVAAbove The Noise is a documentary short that explores how athlete Maja Kuczynska uses the sport of skydiving to escape the chaos of the modern world.FALL HARVEST – DIRECTOR: KEENAN DESPLANQUESIn 2023, Nicholi Rogatkin had a season-ending injury and was forced to sit out for the summer. Fall Harvest highlights the magic of getting back on a bike again after an injury.LAST LAP – DIRECTORS: ABDUL KASSAMALI, TIM KRESSINIan Gonzalez wanted his running community on the South Side of Chicago to have easy access to trying on shoes and getting running gels. When he looked for a store and didn’t find one – he started his own. That was three years ago, and now, he needs to know if this community on the South Side is ready to take the next step in supporting him in opening up a bigger store.SOUNDSCAPE – DIRECTOR: TIMMY O’NEILLSoundscape features Erik Weihenmayer, a global adventure athlete and author who is completely blind, as he ascends a massive alpine rock face deep in the Sierra Nevada. Using expert camera work from Mikey Schaefer and emotive, novel animation to bring to life a concept by adaptive climbing pioneer Timmy O’Neill, the film is a surprising and soulful adventure.ELLADJ – DIRECTOR: MIKE SCHWARTZElladj follows the remarkable journey of Elladj Balde, a Canadian figure skater who found his voice and fan base through wild ice-skating. The film centers on the transformative power of embracing one’s passion over measurable results.About MountainTrue: OUR MISSION: MountainTrue champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities in the Southern Blue Ridge. Donate directly to MountainTrue >>> www.mountaintrue.org
Perversions
– AGES 18+- STANDING ROOM ONLY Western North Carolina’s largest and best Kink Night and Play Party comes to its new home, the Grey Eagle! An interactive experience, we invite you to bring your floggers, your rope, your violet wand, and more, and get your kink on!*Proof of Vaccination against COVID-19 required.
Perversions
– AGES 18+- STANDING ROOM ONLY Western North Carolina’s largest and best Kink Night and Play Party comes to its new home, the Grey Eagle! An interactive experience, we invite you to bring your floggers, your rope, your violet wand, and more, and get your kink on!*Proof of Vaccination against COVID-19 required.
Wallflower Makers’ Market
– ALL AGES – 11AM-3PM- FREE ADMISSION A locally run, BIPOC owned makers’ market focused on supporting artists, growers, and makers in the WNC area. Featuring vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, house plants, fruits & veggies, and so much more!
Trolley La La La
You can purchase a music-only ticket which will get you in the door for live holiday music by Brody Hunt & The Silent KnightsJoin us for our 8th annual Trolley La La La at The Grey Eagle! Trolley to the Omni Grove Park Inn followed by an oyster roast (purchase oysters separately) with live holiday music from Brody Hunt & The Silent Knights at The Grey Eagle! We’ll also be collecting canned food items for MANNA Food Bank. LIVE MUSIC FEATURING: THE SILENT KNIGHTS beginning at 8PM. An Asheville-area honky-tonk band playing classic holiday tunes! – ALL AGES // DOORS 5:30PM – 2 SEPERATE TROLLEY DEPARTURES • FIRST TROLLEY DEPARTS AT 6PM, SECOND AT 6:30PM – OYSTERS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE – MUSIC FT THE SILENT KNIGHTS STARTS AT 8PM – WEAR YOUR HOLIDAY BEST ATTIRE Proceeds benefiting Can’d Aid Foundation.
Perversions
– AGES 18+- STANDING ROOM ONLY Western North Carolina’s largest and best Kink Night and Play Party comes to its new home, the Grey Eagle! An interactive experience, we invite you to bring your floggers, your rope, your violet wand, and more, and get your kink on!*Proof of Vaccination against COVID-19 required.
Jingle & Mingle: Holiday Craft Market
– LOCAL POP-UP CRAFT MARKET– FREE ADMISSION– 10AM – 3PM We’ll have local vendors set up selling handmade goods, arts, and crafts just in time for holiday gift-giving. Be sure to grab a bite from our in-house Taqueria and a drink from the bar as you peruse Asheville’s finest makers. Plus, we’ll set the mood […]
** CANCELED** OUTPOST: Full Moon Market
– ALL AGES- RAIN OR SHINE- FREE ENTRYJoin us this Fall for our Full Moon Market 7 p.m – 10 p.m.! Let the lunar light guide you as you peruse local art and crafts vendors, food trucks, music + more. Interested in vending? Email [email protected].
OUTPOST: Full Moon Market
– ALL AGES- RAIN OR SHINE- FREE ENTRYJoin us this Fall for our Full Moon Market 7 p.m – 10 p.m.! Let the lunar light guide you as you peruse local art and crafts vendors, food trucks, music + more. Interested in vending? Email [email protected].
OUTPOST: Full Moon Market
– ALL AGES- RAIN OR SHINE- FREE ENTRYJoin us this Fall for our Full Moon Market 7 p.m – 10 p.m.! Let the lunar light guide you as you peruse local art and crafts vendors, food trucks, music + more. Interested in vending? Email [email protected].
