FILM PROJECTS
Some friends stick to the easy lines. Others drag a sled up a glacier just to prove a guy wrong—then cartwheel back down, laughing. That’s when Sierra Schlag knew: Waverly Chin was that friend. The one who says yes to everything, falls hard and laughs harder. Together, they chase big days and belly laughs, trading jokes and moving with grit. Mistaken for twins? They take it as a compliment. This is a story about the friend who makes you braver, goofier and always down for one more lap.
Featuring Stio Mountain Athlete Sierra Schlag and Waverly Chin
Filmed and Produced by Road West Traveled
Presented by Stio
NISEI (nee-say) is a creative exploration of the biracial experience of skier, Sierra Schlag. While in Japan, she is seen as white and while in America, she is seen as Japanese and never accepted as her full self. Through the lens of skiing, Schlag finds herself on a journey to self-discovery within the two cultures she has ties to.
Nisei: a person born in North America whose parent(s) were immigrants from Japan.
“Advice for Girls” puts a spotlight on the collective experience of women in the ski industry. The film showcases advice from three generations of women in skiing. Each generation reminds women and girls of all ages that they are worthy of success, allowed to take up space, and are extremely valuable to the ski industry.
With an intersectional cast featuring all types of women – women of color, queer women, women with disabilities, and more – the crew hopes that everyone can find someone in the film to connect to. Featuring an all-female cast and crew, Advice for Girls is a must-see ski film for any skiing enthusiast.
"Chop Your Own Wood" is a heartfelt short film, celebrating the timeless wisdom of self-reliance and the joy of skiing. Made by a fem-centric team, it pays homage to working hard, tending to your aspirations, and the enduring lessons passed down through generations, reminding us that if you chop your own wood, it will warm you twice.
Bloom follows the life of Sierra Schlag as she navigates the world after losing her father on 9/11. As Sierra matures, she explores her grief and identity as a Japanese-American and finds herself under the cloak of depression. While she navigates these complexities, Sierra finds a way to connect with her dad and heal through skiing.
“Grow forward towards the light to bloom.”
