Applications are now open for Season 4 of TREW To You, a grassroots ski and snowboard film contest that has rapidly grown into a launchpad for emerging filmmakers across North America. Five selected teams will each receive $1,000, full outerwear and gear packages, and direct mentorship from industry professionals to produce short films highlighting their mountain communities.
The program, created by Portland-based TREW Gear, is designed to counter the high-budget, athlete-driven productions that dominate the ski film landscape. Season 4’s winning film will earn a $15,000 filmmaking grant and access to an expanded network of mentors.
“Traditional ski films focus on elite athletes with massive budgets,” TREW Gear co-founder and CEO Chris Pew said. “TREW To You flips that model—we’re funding the stories that actually matter to local communities. These filmmakers aren’t just documenting stunts; they’re capturing why skiing and snowboarding connect us.”
Now entering its fourth year, TREW To You has become a significant platform for new voices in mountain storytelling. Last season’s tour brought the films to 2,500 attendees across seven cities in North America. Each project premieres first in its hometown before joining a regional tour, with the winning team determined by audience vote and a panel of judges.
Selected filmmakers will receive technical outerwear from TREW and equipment from partner brands, as well as hands-on production guidance from established filmmakers throughout the process. The initiative aims to give aspiring creators professional-level support typically reserved for major studio projects.
Season 4 marks TREW Gear’s continued investment in grassroots storytelling and independent creatives. Beyond the contest prizes, organizers say the program offers exposure, mentorship, and career development opportunities that rarely exist elsewhere in the action sports world.
Applications are open now through December 3, 2025, on TREW’s website. Teams must submit a proposal outlining their film concept, community focus, and storytelling approach.
