Dirt Relations tells the story of three men: Patrick Lucas, an 8th generation Canadian from Vancouver Island, Thomas Schoen, a first generation immigrant from Germany, and Tom Eustache, a Secwepemc man and member of the Simpcw First Nation and how they formed an unlikely friendship to create the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program.

For the past decade, the IYMP, a non-profit that assists First Nations around western Canada to develop world class multi-purpose nature trails and support outdoor recreation and healthy living, has trained hundreds of youth to build trails and engage in the sport of mountain biking. The IYMBP has worked with dozens of Nations and built more than 100km of trails and are widely recognized as leaders in fostering meaningful reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Directed by Matt Clark, co-written by Patrick Lucas, and featuring the significant contributions of Thomas Schoen, this Stirl and Rae Media Haus film was made possible through the generous support of 7Mesh Apparel, Norco Bicycles, Mountain Biking BC, and Fox Trail Trust.

See the world premiere of Dirt Relations opening night for the 2025 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival on Friday, February 23, at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver. The film will also be available through VIMFF online from February 23 to March 10.

Get your tickets today: https://vimff.org

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