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5Point on the periphery The 19th annual 5Point Film Festival was a booming success, inside and out, from group rides up Prince Creek and the ice cream social outside the Carbondale Rec to screenings at the Crystal Theatre and parties throughout downtown. In fact, every film showing was sold out, speaking to Carbondale’s thirst for adventure and film. And the award-winning films this year .... drumroll ...
People’s Choice: “Best Day Ever,” directed by Ben Knight and Berne Broudy Best of Festival: “Best Day Ever,” directed by Ben Knight and Berne Broudy Best Cinematography: “Home,” directed by Raheim Robinson Best Editing: “Old Man Lightning,” directed by Dawn Kish Pure Joy: “Wild Ice,” directed by Mike Schwartz Honorable Jury Mention: “Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage,” directed by Liz McGregor Honorable Jury Mention: “The Last First: Winter K2,” directed by Amir Bar-Lev (From upper right moving clockwise) Challenge Aspen hosted an adaptive group ride up Prince Creek. Kiddos enjoyed some ice cream after topping out on the boulder outside of Carbondale Rec. Caitlin Evans taught line dancing outside Carbondale Rec. Stio mountain athlete Sierra Schlag spoke with filmmaker Sara Robbins about her film, “That One Friend.” Photos by Bob Rugile
Volume 18, Number 12 | April 30-May 6, 2026