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“Snowboarders in Exile” (1990) changed the course of snowboarding for the better. It was the inspiration for moving away from ski-based styles like slalom racing and helped infuse a more freeform skate mentality into snowboarding. Upon the release of “Exile”, FLF created the concept of the snowboard video pro and changed the careers of its stars almost instantly. In the following years, FLF went on to release a few of the best videos ever made and launched the video production careers of legends like Dave Seoane, Standard Films, and Mack Dawg Productions.
A true story about five of the world’s most radical snowboarders. Too extreme for conventional minds; Damian Sanders, Steve Graham, Dave Seone, Chris Roach and Jean Higgins travel the globe in search of vertical. Fifty-foot cliff drops, chin-deep powder; SNOWBOARDERS IN EXILE pushes all the boundaries. Check out extreme international attitude from: Chamonix, France; Rusutsu Kogen, Japan and Blackomb, British Columbia. Venture to sick local spots like Squaw Valley, CA; Donner Summit, CA; Mt. Hood, OR; and Jackson Hole, WY.
SNOWBOARDERS IN EXILE…Laugh at the impossible.
– Words by FLF Films
About Fall Line Films:
FLF Films was born out of the snowboarding phenomena of the 1980’s. After 10 years of making the top snowboarding films (Riders on the Storm, Critical Condition, Ticket to Ride, Roadkill & Snowboarders in Exile) and traveling to over 20 countries, FLF Films and director Jerry Dugan were tapped by MTVSports and ESPN2 to shoot extreme sports segments for their new programs. Jerry became known for using innovative shooting techniques, from mounting cameras on helmets, skis, bikes. Anything to get the cool shot. From skateboarding and wakeboarding, to kite-surfing and skydiving, Jerry’s shot it all.
