Very proud to say that I have officially released my first movie called “The Beginning”.
Directed by a talented Chilenian Cristobal Ruiz, with Viktor Wallmark as our DOP.
This was a very intense, year-long project (even though the production part of it only took 2 months in total. Cris and I met in January of 2024, finished the idea by the end of the month, and started looking for funding in February. In March this year I have accomplished one of my biggest goals so far, a snowboard BASE jump. The crew made it happen in less than 24 hours, organizing each other to capture the moment.
We went on to film on Goat Ridge and Tantalus Traverse, spending time in the mountains and with my mom. It started off as a film about BASE jumping and snowboarding, but it became a film about my love for the mountains. Personally exploring what it takes to accomplish a big goal, no matter how scary or risky it may seem at first.
Alongside my partner in crime for many years, we had finally made it to Goat Ridge in Squamish BC. That was a project that we spent 3 years waiting for it to happen. Logistically each year something didn’t work out. But it seems like everything happens for a reason, and it was meant to work out this way. Like it always does. Spencer and I put in a lot of effort and the place means a lot to us.
Sometimes things happen in life, that I don’t truly understand. Rather than fighting them, it’s a lot easier to accept everything that flows my way. Some chapters end when you least expect it. But it doesn’t mean they will stay like that forever.
Let go of what means the most to you, and if it’s meant to be, it will come back to you later in life.
Description: Alenka Mali, a 24-year-old athlete, moved to Squamish in 2015. Growing up between Slovenia and Argentina, she found her love in the mountains. Combining her passions for snowboarding and base jumping, she accomplished a big goal: doing a snowboard BASE jump in the winter of 2024. This film captures her determination, the challenges she overcame, and the deep personal connections that drive her to follow her dreams.
Director: @crisfromchile
Production: @pachamama
DOP: @viktorwallmark
Drone operators: @nickmcdonogh & @digitalanthill & @filmbyjg
Music: @goran.magister
BTS and CA: @filmbyjg
Photography by Jimmy Martinelo
Safety: @spencerseabrooke
BIG Thanks to the brands who made it happen!
@thenorthface @antiordinary.co @branwynofficial @rockytalkies @north45ca @mountainlifemedia @priorsnow
Special thanks: to Spencer Seabrooke who made this happen with me & Jimmy Martinello for showing up with the most positive and respectful energy to each location. Keeping us grounded, like Jimmy does.
Our film “The Beginning” got nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Editing Awards at IF3 in Whistler, got accepted into Whistler Film Festival, Rossland Film Festival, Bovec Mountain Film festival, VIMFF, took part in Girl Winter Film Tour, played in the Alpinistas pre-winter event and will play in various cities around the world over the 24/25 season. Keep an eye on my Instagram for a screening (hopefully) near you.
Dream big… it’s worth it…
