Anthill Films Announce Documentary on Life and Legacy of Stevie Smith
Press Release: Anthill Films
Coming Winter 2021, Long Live Chainsaw reveals the incredible true story of the meteoric rise, untimely death and long-lasting legacy of Canadian downhill mountain bike legend, Stevie Smith.
On September 22, 2013, Stevie realized a seemingly impossible dream and took the UCI Downhill World Cup Overall title in Leogang, Austria. Today, 8 years since that historic day, Anthill Films is excited to announce a new feature-length documentary film in partnership with the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation and Red Bull Media House that follows Stevie’s contribution to the sport after his passing in 2016.
All proceeds of the film will go to the Foundation to continue Stevie's legacy of inspiring the next generation of Canadian riders. The World Premiere will screen November 5 in Stevie's hometown of Nanaimo, British Columbia.
Official Trailer dropping this October. Stay Tuned!
 | When Stevie was suddenly taken from us in 2016, as filmmakers, we were immediately drawn to the idea of honouring Stevie’s life and legacy on screen. This film has been a huge collaboration from those who knew him best—family, friends and fellow riders—to every filmmaker and photographer that ever worked with him. |
Red Bull Media House and Anthill Films present Long Live Chainsaw in support of The Steve Smith Legacy Foundation, written, directed and edited by Anthill Films with support from Adidas/Five Ten, Sram, Fox Racing, Devinci, Crank Brothers, Schwalbe, Shimano, Maxxis and Evil Bikes.
Interested in hosting a premiere for Long Live Chainsaw in your city or town this Winter? Follow THIS LINK to apply for a premiere event.
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All photos courtesy Sven Martin Photo.
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Use a wheelchair everyday. Ride an adaptive trike. Have ridden mtn bikes for over 25 years.
My main motivation in not only getting out of bed everyday but getting back on the dirt are people like Stevie and McGazza...
Had the privilege to meet Kelly, never met Stevie but I know those 2 would do anything to ride again and wouldn't let any circumstance get in their way. So I shred for those that can't!
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I am going to be a mess when the trailer drops and who the hell knows how my emotions are going to be when the doc drops.
Thank you @anthill! Continue to be the best in the business, by far.
Looking forward to seeing it this winter.
Loved watching that again.
It would be pretty cool to show this premier at the Cowichan Performing Arts Center in Duncan BC. With Mt. Prevost watching in the background. I ran into Stevie on Mt Prevost one time. We didn't say much other than a quick but cheerful "how's your ride" or something to that effect, but ill never forget that, just goes to show what a lasting impression that man could leave on somebody. Legend.
I am so glad I got to sit and chat Stevie. Totally a humble young man on a mission. R.I.P.
www.pinkbike.com/news/must-watch-freeride-entertainments-rampage-memorial-tribute-to-jordie-lunn.html
www.pinkbike.com/news/kelly.html
www.odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/talented-rider-remembered-mcgazza-fest
The fact that other well-known riders have passed has nothing to do with Stevie's legacy. And it's LUNN. Jordie Lunn was also a legend, and if he were here today, he'd be the one handing out hankies at the premiere, they were good friends.