Tonje Kvivik

After the Snowfall is a high-octane and heartfelt journey through the culture and chaos of modern skiing. Filmed in stunning locations from the Lyngen Alps of Norway to the heli-accessed steeps of British Columbia, the film showcases an elite crew of skiers, including Michelle Parker, Nikolai Schirmer, Nico Porteous, Caite Zeliff, and more, pushing boundaries with jaw-dropping style and skill.

The sport of skiing is unquestionably one of the most diversified recreational pursuits imaginable. By the time a lifelong skier reaches middle age, he or she has likely dabbled in or fully dedicated him or herself to a myriad of facets within the sport. Each facet provides an entirely new set of experiences, thrills, challenges and rewards. Matchstick Productions 2022 ski film explores this world of opportunities through the eyes of a 12 year-old freestyle phenomenon. Through his voice, the audience hears the skiing aspirations of such a 12 year-old, a kid who just wants to play and doesn't have to ponder "real life" quite yet. The core of this film is packed with a star studded cast of skiers shredding across the globe. Do you ever wonder where you're going to end up?

Exposure has a way of nudging you with doubt — and at its most intense, it can reignite past trauma. As Arc’teryx athlete Tonje Kvivik’s career as a big mountain skier took her to greater heights, anxiety from her childhood began to reappear. In her quest to confront old fears, Tonje turns to her community for guidance: her grandfather, Arne, in Norway, and her close friend and teammate, snowboarder Spencer O’Brien. With their wisdom and encouragement as her guide, she steps into unfamiliar terrain and discovers an inner strength she never knew she had.