Join us for an inspirational film evening that celebrates the stories of people getting outdoors despite their disabilities, inspiring possibility and building hope. This uplifting event is a fundraiser for Mastering Mountains Charitable Trust.
All tickets include:
• Ticket to the film evening
• $5 voucher for drinks or snacks at the cinema concession stand
• Raffle ticket, giving you an entry to exciting prizes!
Details:
🗓️ Thursday, 25 September 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
📍 The Riviera Cinema, 239 Thames Street, Oamaru
Mastering Mountains exists to see people with neurological conditions experience hope, connection and positive, life-long change through self-directed outdoor adventure. For many living with these neurological disorders and other disabilities, a life of adventure in the outdoors can feel far from reach. That’s why Mastering Mountains helps everyday people find a way through these challenges by helping them achieve their adventure dreams, connect with community, and experience hope.
This film evening celebrates this kaupapa. This curated selection of films spans climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking—each one a testament that an adventurous life remains within reach, no matter a person’s challenges. These films include:
Overcoming MS to Climb Mountains (6 minutes)
Katy Glenie, a Mastering Mountains programme participant, explores her renewed sense of identity as she recounts her climb up a 3,000m peak after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).This Way is Up (24 minutes)
Andy McKenna is a Scottish mountain biker with MS, and he shares his love for getting outdoors and how lifestyle changes have positively impacted his life. 2018 Finalist at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. Trailer
Soundscape (14 minutes)
An award-winning film about Erik Weihenmayer, a blind climber who interprets the world through sound and touch—some of the most remarkable outdoor storytelling you'll ever see. Selected for multiple international mountain film festivals, including BANFF, Reel Rock, and VIMFF. Trailer
Rise (4 minutes)
An impactful short film about a Delyth Owen, a rock climber living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), exploring how climbing reshapes her sense of self. Shortlisted for BMC TV Women In Adventure Film Competition 2022.
A Dose of Nature (10 minutes)
After a major snowboarding accident, Shell Robshaw-Bryan recounts her journey of recovery, using the outdoors to bring healing. This is a multi-award-winning film. TrailerTread Setters (35 minutes)
A group cycling mission featuring people of mixed abilities and disabilities—this film is a powerful testament to community and determination. Trailer
Ascend (11 minutes)
Vasu Sojitra, an amputee, sets out to ski Mt. Moran and, in the process, reshapes the conversation around disability in the outdoors. Official Vimeo Staff Pick. Trailer
Come for a night of breathtaking visuals and uplifting stories. Leave feeling inspired—and ready to support change.
What are we fundraising for?
Proceeds from the evening will enable Mastering Mountains to continue supporting people with MS and FND, empowering our programme participants to pursue meaningful outdoor goals.
Rehabilitation is expensive, and we invest substantially but prudently in quality people. On average, it costs approximately $6,800 to support one person for one year, enabling them to achieve their dream adventure and find hope. This investment covers the cost of our full service package, which includes one year’s worth of:
$3,100 - mentoring support: over 16 hours of one-on-one mentoring and support, in addition to more than 10 hours of group support and learning.
$2,150 - specialist rehabilitation: access to a gym and 10-12 appointments with a neurophysio and exercise physiologist.
$1,550 - gear, equipment and expedition programme costs, such as food and group safety equipment.
