Forward (film)
| Forward | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nic Collar |
| Screenplay by | Nic Collar Tanner March |
| Produced by | Ryan Scott Olli Dickerson Tanner March |
| Starring | Clayton March Tanner March |
| Cinematography | Cody Preston Viktor Wallmark Nate Laverty Rob Anthill Nic Collar |
| Edited by | Nic Collar |
| Music by | Paul Michael Thomas |
Release date |
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Running time | 66 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Forward is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Nic Collar and released in 2025.[1] The film profiles Clayton March, an adaptive athlete with cerebral palsy who, with the help of his brother Tanner, has recreationally taken up both surfing and skiing.[1]
Other figures appearing in the film include Alex Cairns, Mac Marcoux, Victoria Feige and Kai Colless.[1]
The film premiered in the Mountain Culture program at the 2025 Whistler Film Festival.[2]
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Film Critics Circle | February 23, 2026 | Best Canadian Documentary | Forward | Nominated | [3] |
| Best British Columbia Film | Nominated | ||||
| Best British Columbia Director | Nic Collar | Won | [4] |
References
- ^ a b c "‘Forward’: A Film About Adaptive Sports and Possibility". Mountain Life, November 14, 2025.
- ^ Janet Smith, "Whistler Film Festival to open with documentaries Forward and You Had to Be There, December 3". Stir, October 30, 2025.
- ^ Andrew Tracy, "Mile End Kicks, ‘Nirvanna’ lead noms for Vancouver critics’ awards". Playback, January 21, 2026.
- ^ Andrew Tracy, "‘Nirvanna the Band’ tops Canadian winners at VFCC Awards". Playback, February 24, 2026.