The CSA is a venue for all levels of filmmakers. We are seeking all walks of independent winter filmmakers; from professionals that strive to enchant their audience with mastery and innovation, to amateurs searching for their first full scale exposure. It is the goal of the Cold Smoke Awards to bring the innovations and new talent of the mountain culture to the big screen.


Any outdoor winter genre is welcome (ie: skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, kite skiing, ice climbing, life style etc.). If it’s on snow, anything goes. We would like to see more than just skiing and snowboarding this year. Make us laugh, make us cry, show us something you maybe shouldn’t have tried!

download submission form at: http://coldsmokeawards.com/submission/submission.php

DUTE DATE: MARCH 28TH!

The People’s Choice is the kick off event for the Cold Smoke Awards. The purpose of this event is to give the audience the opportunity to view films in their entirety, and cast a direct vote on their favorite film. A casual setting creates an opportunity for filmmakers to get direct feedback from the viewers, and promotes networking between filmmakers, athletes and other talent. The winner of this event will be presented with an award at the 2007 Cold Smoke Awards. This is a party not to be missed.


Freeze Frame, New West’s winter video contest, is giving Westerners 60 seconds to capture winter in the Rockies. The winner of this contest will be shown at the 2007 Cold Smoke Awards, and includes two Filmmaker Passes to the event and a ski, spa and stay package at Moonlight Basin next season. To learn more visit www.newwest.net/snowblog

Check out our new website! Watch clips from last years winners, look at event photos, and read about other Cold Smoke events. We have also added a Filmmakers Network this year to create opportunities for collaboration and innovation, by opening communication between filmmakers, athletes, editors, photographers, and other talent.

www.coldsmokeawards.com