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The Frenchy A film by Michelle Smith
The Frenchy A film by Michelle Smith
Who Jacques “The Frenchy” Houot (pronounced “oo-oh”) is a Colorado icon. He is an 82-year-old athlete who gets after it non-stop on skis, mountain bike, and the cyclocross race circuit.
What A 14 minute film about Jacques has been in the making for over a year. It is screening at film festivals in 2018.
Why Jacques is a badass athlete, but the real story is how he inspires us with his contagious love of life, epic tales of survival, ability to counter aging through laughter, and his impact on the community over decades.
The Frenchy A film by Michelle Smith
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Social Comments On Trailer
“Wow! I can’t believe this. He used to show up and race XC back in the day and yell at everyone” - @JedSims
“He was at my first bike race in fruita…and I think every one after that” - @JessicaKirkpatrick
“A star is born!” - @DonLindsey
“Yes! This trailer is perfection. I’m so excited to see your work on this entire film, Michelle.” - @JanisMilesTaylor
“..I have been telling him for at least a decade that he needs to document his stories and his life” - @BelCarpenter
5 Point Film Festival -Pure Joy Award Telluride Mountain Film Festival Cervino Cinemountain Film Festival Reuda Film FestivalBreckenridge Film Festival Crested Butte Film Festival Boulder Adventure Film Festival European Outdoor Film TourEHO Mountain Film Festival Fresh Coast Film FestivalBanff Mountain Film Festival Sweetwater Film FestivalBilbao Mendi Film FestivalBovec Outdoor Film Festival - Audience Choice Award
2019 Distribution Film Distributed online by: BeAlive https://www.facebook.com/BeAliveOutside/videos/1936789816441160/
Film Festivals:Lookout Wild Film Festival
Durango Independent Film Festival
Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival
Boulder International Film Festival
Nature Track Film Festival
Shaff Film Festival
AAFF Film Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival
The Frenchy A film by Michelle Smith
2018 Distribution Accepted into below Film Festivals :
While attempting to climb the Enclosure Couloir on the Grand Teton in August 2010, Michelle suffered a scary fall resulting in a broken back and shattered right leg. As her partner stabilized her and called for helicopter rescue, she pulled out a camera to document a story that was not certain to end well. Thankfully it did, and as she recovered from surgery, she worked through emotional trauma by creating her first short film, and in the process, a new career was born.
Though she still thrives on outdoor adventure, Michelle gets an even bigger rush from telling stories through filmmaking and editing.
Michelle is a creator for several community and environmental non-profits, her 2015 film Running With The Belles was featured on the Trail Running Film Festival Tour, and she is a member of the Inkwell social creator network.
michellescreative.com [email protected] p. 208-360-8254
About Michelle Smith
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