Beyond The Green Vail

Beyond the Green Veil, a new film presented by Picture Organic Clothing, sets to explore the juxtaposition between backcountry recreation and the access the logging industry provides. Most outdoor enthusiasts are also environmentalists, caring deeply for the natural world and the locations. However, access to these spots is dictated by a necessary but destructive logging industry. 

Michael Darling, a professional surfer, explores this idea, linking up with professional backcountry skier, Chris Rubens, and snowboarder, Timmy Taussig. They understand each other’s worlds by means of an eight-day camping and touring trip in the Selkirk mountains and a surf trip to the west coast of Vancouver Island. Without shying away from the reality, what they learn challenges audiences and recreationists to contemplate their own role in shaping the future of our environment. 

Starring: Michael Darling, Chris Rubens, Timmy Taussig
Directed by: Drew Austin and Michael Darling 
Co-Directed by: Drew Austin $ Elena Jean

Creative Direction by: Drew Austin

Written by: Elena Jean

Cinematography by: Drew Austin, Elena Jean, Matt Bruhns 
Produced by: Picture Organic Clothing

Edited by: Nate Laverty

Photography by: Marcus Paladino & Bruno Long