Ski Jumping Siblings Compete in International Championships

Barrington

Documentary

Entry Description

Casey and Cara Larson are high school students and members of the United States National Ski Jumping Teams. This documentary speaks about their past, their present and their future. Both skiers are competing in global championships in the Spring, and have exciting events in the future.

Judge 1

Positives: This is great! You’ve put together a very professional, compelling piece that is touching and very enjoyable to watch. The interviews are terrific; you’ve crafted a great narrative—Casey and Cara’s soundbites feed into one another in a tight and controlled structure—with extremely well-shot b-roll to accompany every part. Very well done.

Improvements: There’s one thing I would change: I think the music is a bit over the top. I’d love to see this with accompaniment that isn’t quite so epic/sweeping, and I’m sure it would be just as compelling but would bring the piece more down-to-earth, which is what I think it needs.

Judge 2

Positives: Fascinating. Love that this is a local story on a national stage. Great shots, great story, great subjects.

Improvements: Would have liked to see them interviewed together. Also - would have liked to hear from their parents, as well.

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