Panel discussion at True Nature Healing Arts in Carbondale, CO about the 5points (or core values) of the 5point Adventure Film Festival. Left to right: Regna Jones, Cameron Ford, Charlie Turnbull, Ian Glover and Sarah Herron. (Photo: Frank Scotti)
Regna Jones (Photo: Frank Scotti)
Cameron Ford (Photo: Frank Scotti)
Charlie Turnbull (Photo: Frank Scotti)
Ian “Big Dog” Glover (Photo: Frank Scotti)
Sarah Herron (Photo: Frank Scotti)
(Photo: Frank Scotti)
(Photo: Frank Scotti)
A couple of weeks ago I emceed a panel at the 5point Adventure Film Festival, a 4 day event in Carbondale, Colorado chocked full of inspiring films, creative art, insightful panels, and a whole lot of playing, eating and drinking outside. As I reflect on the overall experience of the festival, I have to say it was pretty incredible. Between the amazing 5point staff, the magic of the Carbondale community, and the world class outdoor recreation, it’s hard to beat. Needless to say, I highly recommend checking it out.
Today on the show, I’ll be sharing a live recording of the panel that I lead, which was a discussion about the 5points (or core values) that the film festival was built on - purpose, respect, commitment, humility, and balance. The aim was to explore how these values align with the panelists personal, professional, and spiritual life and growth. The panel included an eclectic mix of community leaders, film makers, adventurers and entrepreneurs.
I’d like to give a proper introduction and bio to each of the 5 panels because they are each doing such exciting work.
Regna Jones is the Executive Director of the 5point film festival and is no stranger to arts-based community non-profits, having led operations at Aspen Film and owned Paradise Theatre in Paonia Colorado. Although she is new to 5point, she is already a beloved member of the staff and community.
Cameron Ford and Charlie Turnbull are Australian cinematographers and directors. In 2018, the debuted one of the most popular films at 5point called The Bikes of Wrath, which documents the story of 5 friends as they attempt to cycle from Oklahoma to California in honor of the famous John Steinbeck novel, the Grapes of Wrath. Cameron and Charlie just completed a sequel journey floating the entirety of the Mississippi River in their newest project, Floatin’ with Huck, which is due to come out some time next year.
Ian Glover is the founder of Big Dog Surf Camp in Marin, California and is the subject of a film directed by Perry Gershkow called Glory Ride. The film depicts Ian (also known as Big Dog), as he empowers kids by teaching them to surf, but also explores a gut wrenching personal story of homelessness, death, and gratitude.
Sarah Herron is the founder of She Lift, which empowers girls with physical differences to discover confidence through outdoor adventure and body-positive mentorship. She recently produced a film being showcased at 5point called Dead Last, which shares the story of Kaitlin Heatherly on a quest to compete at the Paraclimbing World Championships.
Just as a heads up, this conversation really pulled at my heart strings (and so did the entire 5point experience), so if you’re a movie buff or a sucker for the feels - this episode is for you.
If you’re interested in learning more about the films and the people behind them, head on over to 5pointfilm.org and as always, I’ll have all the details in the show notes at jeremyrjensen.com.
A before we dive in, a huge thanks to the whole staff at 5point, especially Regna Jones, Meredith McKee and Sarah Jane Johnson. Also, a big hug to Deva and Eaden Shantay at True Nature Healing Arts for hosting us in such a beautiful venue, and Frank Scotti of Nomad, Inc for the killer photography work.
Paddy O’Connel with the crew of Life of Pie with the 5points in the background, 5point Adventure Film Festival 2019.
Cool without further ado, my conversation with Regna Jones, Cameron Ford, Charlie Turnbull, Ian Glover, and Sarah Herron - live from the 5point Adventure Film Festival.
Enjoy!
