Created for the EPIC Pass social campaign, this piece transforms a season’s worth of cinematic mountain imagery into a fast-paced vertical experience designed for mobile audiences.

 

Centered around the idea of a winter bucket list, the edit highlights iconic experiences across Vail Resorts’ family of destinations - from Vail's legendary back bowls to the Peak2Peak Gondola at Whistler Blackcomb.

 

While much of the principal cinematography was captured by Dustin Farrenkopf, the project also incorporates footage contributed by content creators across multiple resorts, helping showcase the scale and diversity of the EPIC Pass experience throughout North America.

 

Originally shot for widescreen cinematic delivery, the footage was reimagined by Dustin Farrenkopf Films into a layered 9x16 format using extensive masking, compositing, and motion design work in After Effects.

 

Dynamic text animation, stacked imagery, and seamless transitions create a high-energy visual style built specifically for social engagement.

 

The result is a piece that feels both expansive and immediate -celebrating adventure, variety, and the culture surrounding modern ski travel.