“I’m Warren Miller and ‘if you don’t see ’75’ this year, you’ll be one year older when you do.'”

Many can agree, this is the famous ski film maker Miller’s most famous quote.

And now that ski film season is here — and perhaps in fortuitous serendipity, the world premiere of ’75’ — Warren Miller Entertainment’s 75th ski movie is premiering on Miller’s would-be 100th birthday Oct. 15 in Boulder at the Boulder Theater.

The film producers at WME are making sure Miller’s legacy of masterful storytelling, cinematography and extraordinary athletic talents from skiers and riders continues through their newest ski movie. Plus, it’s produced in typical Warren Miller ski-film fashion.

One producer who has helped make Warren Miller films since 1999 is Josh Haskins, and he talked about the film recently from the production studios inside the Outside Inc. offices in Boulder, Colorado.

“I got hired the summer of ’99, the 50th anniversary of the film, and they pulled me into a closet and showed me a splicer and told me to start snipping original shots out of the original archive reels and that was a lot of pressure on me,” Haskins said. “I was like, that’s, that’s historical artifacts.”

But ‘Fifty’ still premiered, in part due to Haskin’s work, and for the next 24 years, Haskins continued making Warren Miller films including work with Miller on-mountain before Miller hung up his camera.

Since interning on Miller’s 50th movie in 1999, Haskins witnessed a lot over his tenure, watching the industry, its athletes and gear and filmmaking evolve and progress every year.

“A couple of things I’ve seen over the course of my career in 25 years of making ski movies is constant progression in athleticism with the athletes,” he said. “I’m always amazed and have been from day one, so incredibly amazed at, the skills that the athletes present on camera, their abilities and strength, and experience in mountains.”

’75’ carries on that progression and is the second movie in WME’s two-part release (All Time – 2023, was the first movie).

“Last year’s film was a look back through the archive, celebrating seven decades of filmmaking, and we really wanted to create a celebration of past accomplishments in films and moments,” Haskins said.

“We as filmmakers working for Warner Miller today feel a lot of pressure to uphold that legacy. We want to continue to create innovative, forward-thinking stories and showcase the best talent and locations in the world.”

Making ’75’ was no different, Haskins said, as the production team adhered to the three pillars Miller valued for making Warren Miller ski movies: Exotic locations, incredible athleticism and storytelling with humor.

WME’s film crews made it to those exotic locations they are famous for, too.

“In ’75’, some of the locations we really wanted to highlight were in Europe and North America. Specifically we went to Austria, which Warren also spent a lot of time in Western Europe back early in his career, so this was something we wanted to make that connection to as well,” Haskins said.

The film has 10 all-new, fantastical segments including:

• Rare footage of Miller filming in Japan

• New footage of Black snowboarders Zeb Powell and LJ Henriquez riding the country’s epic powder for the first time with Selema Masekela

• A segment at Palisades Tahoe — which coincidently is celebrating its 75th birthday in 2024 as well

• A segment with snowboarding legend Shaun White

• A unique segment with Sherpa’s Cinema called “Alpine Rhapsody”

“Sherpa’s Cinema brought to life a fantasy segment that is so unpredictable that once our audience sees it, they’re really, not gonna know what to think. It’s, so far out there,” Haskins said.

Those segments from the two snowboarders of color, Powell and Henriquez, focuses the broadening appeal of snowsports to people of color.

“I surprised them with that trip,” Haskins said. “We have these kids who grew up on the East Coast in the South, who have exploded in snowboarding recently, yet never traveled overseas in that capacity, doing backcountry tricks in lines that are just incredible.”

Haskins said he’s excited to keep making and showing skiers and snowboarders WME movies well into the future.

“I think what keeps the passion alive is knowing that we have a dedicated audience that enjoys our film every year. It’s the kickoff to winter,” Haskins said.

“It’s an expectation that once the leaves start falling, once the weather starts changing, the temps dip, that the Warren Miller films (are) coming to town.”

Here’s a run down of ’75’ and other ski films touring Colorado for 2024:

Warren Miller Entertainment – ’75’

Tickets for the general public go on sale at 10 a.m., Sept. 12. Outside+ members discounted tickets went on sale at 10 a.m., Thursday.

Colorado showings:

• Boulder Theatre – Boulder – Oct. 15 – World Premiere – Details
• Parker Arts Culture & Events Center – Parker – Oct. 17 – Details
• Lakewood Cultural Center – Lakewood – Oct. 18 – Details
• Pueblo Memorial Hall – Pueblo – Nov. 1 – Details
• Warren Station – Keystone – Nov. 2 – Details
• Nederland Backdoor Theater – Nederland – Nov. 8 – Details
• The Lincoln Center – Fort Collins – Nov. 8 – Details
• Stargazers Theatre – Colorado Springs – Nov. 9 – Details
• Vaudeville Theatre – Glenwood Springs – Nov. 9 – Details
• Salida Steamplant Event Center – Salida – Nov. 9 – Details
• The Foundry Cinema & Bowl – Fraser – Nov. 13, 15, 16 – Details
• The Rialto Theater – Loveland – Nov. 13 – Details
• Colorado Mountain College Steamboat – Steamboat Springs – Nov. 14-17 – Details
• Boulder Theater – Boulder – Nov. 14-16 – Details
• The Buffalo Rose – Golden – Nov. 20 – Details
• Paramount Theatre Denver – Denver – Nov. 21-23 – Details
• Lone Tree Arts Center – Lone Tree – Nov. 25-27 – Details
• Sheridan Opera House – Telluride – Nov. 29 – Details
• Vilar Performing Arts Center – Beaver Creek – Dec. 6 – Details
• Crested Butte Film Festival – Crested Butte – Dec. 6, 7 and 28, 29 – Details
• The Historic Avalon Theatre – Grand Junction – Dec. 12 – Details
• Snowpack Taproom and Pizzeria – Conifer – Dec. 13,14 – Details
• Harris Concert Hall – Aspen – Dec. 14 – Details

Matchstick Productions – ‘Calm Beneath Castles’

Crested Butte-based Matchstick Productions drops ‘Calm Beneath Castles’ for the film production company’s annual ski-film for 2024.

“The film is an awe-inspiring ski movie that delves into the heart, soul, and mind of skiers driven by an insatiable thirst for adventure and discovery,” MSP said. “This epic film explores the essence of finding solace in nature and being one with the mountains. Following the world’s best skiers to breathtaking locations, it captures their quirks, instincts, and passion as they prepare and take on the mountain.”

Matchstick Productions celebrated 30 years making ski films in 2022 and continues stunning audiences with their quirky, fun and stunning cinematography in this year’s film.

“The film is a testament to their (skiers) extraordinary skill, courage, and determination, showcasing their connection with nature and the tranquility they find beneath towering castles of snow,” MSP said. “‘Calm Beneath Castles’ inspires viewers with its portrayal of the skiers’ relentless pursuit of their goals and their harmonious relationship with the mountains.”

Colorado showings:

• The Center for the Arts – Crested Butte – Oct. 5 – Details
• The Boulder Theatre – Boulder – Oct. 7 – Details
• The Buffalo Rose – Golden – Oct. 9 – Details
• The Oriental Theatre – Denver – Oct. 10 – Details
• The Eclipse – Breckenridge – Oct. 11 – Details

Teton Gravity Research – ‘Beyond the Fantasy’

‘Beyond the Fantasy’ is more than just a film; it’s a testament to the power of turning dreams into reality, Jackson, Wyoming-based Teton Gravity said about the production company’s upcoming film.

“Witness our athletes as they transform improbable mental images into breathtaking feats of athleticism and creativity,” TGR said.

The film will feature skiing and snowboarding from the world’s most stunning mountain landscapes to the joyous absurdities that make riding on snow a way of life.

“The film is a celebration of the unbreakable bond that unites our community,” TGR said.

Colorado showings:

• Dillon Amphitheater – Dillon – Sept. 22 – Details
• Number 38 Denver WhiSKI – Denver – Sept. 24 – Details