For this edition of Friday Flick we enter the world of Shin Biyajima, a Japanese snowboarder, who intimately shares the story of how he found his Ikigai (生きがい) or “reason for being” through a lifetime of passion and exploration of his mountainous backyard of Nagano, Japan. With gorgeous footage and beautiful narration, it sends any viewer on a voyage through purpose. He is joined accompanied by Travis Rice, an American snowboarder. The footage explores Japanese mountain culture, and the similarities between these two friends who despite living in different corners of the world.
Directed By: Justin Taylor Smith
Created By: Travis Rice
Starring: Shin Biyajima & Travis Rice
Cinematography By: Justin Taylor Smith, Sean Aaron, Greg Wheeler, Hiroaki Yonekura
Editor: Justin Taylor Smith
Assistant Editor: Dylan Parr
Colorist: Scott Sterling
Sound: Erik Groysman
Post Supervisor: Ariel Zemlicka
Music Supervision: Lory Vincent
Music By: Blitzen Trapper, Young Magic, Sugar Candy Mountain