One More Run

A short documentary following Canadian National Ski Cross athlete Kris Mahler as he navigates injury, recovery, and what it means to redefine success.

One More Run

About the Project

An intimate short documentary about Canadian National Ski Cross athlete Kris Mahler, whose entire career has been defined by a chip on his shoulder and a relentless drive to prove doubters wrong. From backyard hills in Ontario to the World Cup circuit, Kris has always pushed himself to go further, until a broken neck in one of the world’s most extreme sports forced everything to stop.

Visual Approach

Our approach is observational and character focused. We stay close to Kris on the World Cup circuit and at home, watching daily routines, candid interactions, and the tight support network around him. Through interviews and quiet moments, the film is less about podium shots and more about rebuilding after loss, letting go of old patterns, and redefining what success even means.

Produced end-to-end: creative development, production crew, cinematography, colour grade, and final delivery. Global production coordination across four shoot locations and two continents: Canmore, Canada; Nakiska, Canada; Veysonnaz, Switzerland; and Val di Fassa, Italy.

Outdoor

Narrative

Documentary

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© 2026 sama productions. All rights reserved.