26.09.2020
Two German freeriders, Nicolas Brixle and Lukas Broll, set off to Lebanon to cross the Lebanese mountain range on skis, together with their friend Halim Khoriaty whom they had met at the Freeride World Qualifier. The journey takes them from Sannine to the country’s highest peak, Qornat el Sawda. During this 10-day trip in the wilderness, they crossed 120km, and went on a quest to find challenging freeride lines while carrying all the gear and food supplies on their backs. A film by nocomfort.films
This short film features Yann Traboulsi and Gino Traboulsi highlining over the village of Tannourine el Tahta. This was the first highline in Lebanon, and the two brothers have since been on the hunt for other spots to enjoy their sport. ‘Highlining Tannourine’ by Yann Traboulsi and Omar Nassar
There is a crew known to snowboard anything covered in snow. From stairs, rails, walls, to rocks and big mountains, you might even find them sending it on the roof of your own house. Armed with a shovel and their inner craziness, they portray the real meaning of freestyle snowboarding in Lebanon.
‘Vatos locos’ is about Snowboarders by Snowboarders for Snowboarders
A film by Roudy Doumit, Roy Riachy and the Snowboarders
Surf Lebanon and Richard Mattar from RichPicture Productions and Ali Issa from Republic Of Snowboarding collaborated to showcase the women of all board related sports in a documentary. The idea started to come together at the end of 2019.
Thanks to The surf crew @hannah_suhail @surfblogforgirls @aya.majzoub, The snowboard crew @urimarf @chrabiehsarah @jaaniice__ for the time they invested with us on this movie. @atassikarim and @son_of_the_beach for throwing ideas. The surf boys @chrisdirany @farhat5320 @teeeehh @houssienhajj for allowing some waves to go unridden.
Take a journey in the life of a dirt-rider discovering the art of mastering life's ruts through motocross racing.
Film by: Jack Martinos and Guillaume Nallet
Team: Motocross academy (LEBANON)
Avedis kalpaklian running the Lebanon mountain Trail 452km in 8 and half days.
a film by Bachar Khattar
On the 17th of October 2019, 6 swimmers Soumaya Merhi, Jad Ghosn, Mary Anne Ballouz, Diane Boulos, May Timani and Martin Mugharbil challenged themselves to cross from CYPRUS to BATROÛN swimming by sea. They carried a message to raise awareness about plastic sea pollution with every stroke. Their film demonstrates the strength and will of a generation striving for a better, cleaner and healthier Lebanon.
A film by Edwin Bainou and TAQA
Born in Lebanon during the civil war, Adrien Toyon returns home some years later to surf a mystical slab he’d been dreaming of since he was a kid. His film brings you amazing footage and unveils what Lebanon has to offer to avid surfers.
A film by Wasted Talent Mag and Guillem Cruells
One of our first participants are two prominent Lebanese athletes Lindos Daou and Avedis Kalpaklian
They will share with you their experience on the “spaghetti mountaineering tour”
Stay tuned to know more about this film
A film by SENSES MEDIA Sydelle Daou
In her film, “بحبال الهوا", Sally Andraos takes her aerial dance practice outdoors. Demonstrating acute physical strength, balanced flexibility and gracefulness, she brings softness to an otherwise rough yet welcoming environment.
A film by Ghada Youssef and Karl Bourj edited by Adam Jammal
This Movie ‘Sea to Sky’ takes you on a journey with the ‘enduro guys’ in the Lebanese wilderness. From 0 to 3000 meters of altitude, you will follow them through different terrains and different climates, yet a constant riding intensity.
A film by Jad Kobeissi
With Roger Nazarian, Michel Schehade and Karim Makarem
Taking you on a journey with local young skiers, 'Parallel Perspectives' showcases skiing from different standpoints and conveys the wonderful feeling this sport can give.
Movie by Jad Khalil and Charly Zgheib
Georges Khabbaz is a Lebanese actor, writer, director, comedian, musician, playwright, producer and Theater Professor. He is a television, theater and cinema actor, in his addition to being a director, producer and music composer. Georges has participated as the main actor in more than 25 television shows out of which he was the script wr
Georges Khabbaz is a Lebanese actor, writer, director, comedian, musician, playwright, producer and Theater Professor. He is a television, theater and cinema actor, in his addition to being a director, producer and music composer. Georges has participated as the main actor in more than 25 television shows out of which he was the script writer and director of three sitcoms which were ranked as the most viewed. He has produced, directed and starred in 13 plays, each of which was attended by an audience of more than 100,000 spectators. He was the main actor in Under the Bombs and Silina and he was the writer and lead actor of a new Lebanese movie Ghadi released in 2013 and the writer and supervisor of the Lebanese movie Waynon released in 2014.
Khabbaz is a co-writer of the film Capharnaum that won many international awards and got nominated to the academy awards and the Palm d’or at the Cannes film Festival.
He has won the Murex d'Or award several times: in 2004 for best sitcom Abdo w Abdo, in 2006 for best theatrical play in (Kezzeb Kbir), in 2008 for best polyvalent artist. in 2011 for best actor in (To Yara) and in 2013 for best cinema actor in Ghadi.
Best Actor in Rotterdam Film Festival 2008 for his role in Under the Bombs.
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Best Play "Kezzeb Kbir" in Festival de Molière - Paris 2007.
Best Actor at La Nuit Des Mabrouk 2014 for his role in Ghadi.
Naim Fenianos is a well-known Lebanese Alpine ski racer and local champion.
He started skiing at the age of 2.
Since then he won the Lebanese Championship 12 times in Giant Slalom and in Slalom.
He represented Lebanon at several international Races:
6 kids world skiing championships
2 junior world skiing championships
3 men’s world champi
Naim Fenianos is a well-known Lebanese Alpine ski racer and local champion.
He started skiing at the age of 2.
Since then he won the Lebanese Championship 12 times in Giant Slalom and in Slalom.
He represented Lebanon at several international Races:
6 kids world skiing championships
2 junior world skiing championships
3 men’s world championships
He also clinched the 2nd place at the Freeride World Qualifier 2018 in the ski men category, with an explosive run against local and international athletes.
In winter you can see him shredding the Lebanese mountains or teaching ski to young athletes
and in summer doing the same with wakeboarding in Jounieh.
Naim is also a great performer and was able to charm the Lebanese community with his great humor on social media.
Coproducer, creator and MEA distributor
Karim Safieddine is the founder and CEO of Cinemoz.com. Karim founded Cinemoz following a career in Film & TV production and distribution, mainly spent between Magnolia Pictures (NYC) and The Weinstein Company (NYC), as an international sales agent, negotiating premium content licensing for the EME
Coproducer, creator and MEA distributor
Karim Safieddine is the founder and CEO of Cinemoz.com. Karim founded Cinemoz following a career in Film & TV production and distribution, mainly spent between Magnolia Pictures (NYC) and The Weinstein Company (NYC), as an international sales agent, negotiating premium content licensing for the EMEA and digital platforms.
He is also the founder of Red Room Productions, a Paris based company dedicated to trans-media content production and distribution of Digital formats developed on web and mobile trends in European markets. Karim holds a Master’s Degree in International Law from the Sorbonne University in Paris, along with a Master’s Degree in Film Business and Management from the City University of London, during which he wrote a thesis on digital content and media distribution in MENA territories.
Roy Mrad is an action and extreme sports photographer.
His passion to action sports, especially Rollerblading, started in the 90s before social media even existed. Later on, he grew up to be one of the lead photographers of the Lebanese outdoor activities. Roy is also a great athlete which helps him in understanding the sport and capturi
Roy Mrad is an action and extreme sports photographer.
His passion to action sports, especially Rollerblading, started in the 90s before social media even existed. Later on, he grew up to be one of the lead photographers of the Lebanese outdoor activities. Roy is also a great athlete which helps him in understanding the sport and capturing it from the right angle.
Through his career at Red Bull he was able to work & access top international athletes and projects which in turn helped him build a lot of love, interest and storytelling approach to images!
He is also the founder of “incognitos” where he Sheds light on active individuals in the outdoor community, their lifestyle & disciplines!
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