SKI MOVIES~ “Do I Belong Here?” — Five Women, One Question, No Easy Answers

Five women. No script. Just doubt, grit, and the becoming that leaves a mark. Photo Credit: Imposters Film

This exact question is a universal one. One that everyone has asked themselves. From the first uphill step to that cornice drop, imposter syndrome threads through all of us at some point. Imposters Film is here to answer that question—not with surface-level cheerleading, but with raw, rider-first truth.

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a reckoning. A multi-voice story told through five women across the avalanche and backcountry space:

• Maxine: Athlete and data scientist, navigating sponsorships and self-doubt with equal intensity.

• Sarah: One of the first women, AMGA Splitboard guides in the world, reclaiming her voice in a space that questioned her competence.

• Ella: Young, a wildly talented videographer, and often underestimated.

• Erin: Resilient ex-pro soccer player navigating the pressure of excelling in a brand new career as a videographer.

• Anna: Argentinian ski patroller, rewriting what feminine leadership looks like in her second season—this time with tears, vulnerability, and community.

  
  

Each story is a mirror. Each moment is a mantra. And together, they build a culture that doesn’t just include women—it’s shaped by them.

Community Isn’t Just Comfort—It’s Courage

Skiing with people outside your circle is one of the most vulnerable acts in the backcountry. It’s not just about terrain—it’s about trust. About showing up without knowing if you’ll be accepted, if you’ll keep pace, if you’ll be seen. That’s where Imposters lands hardest. It doesn’t just show women supporting each other—it shows them challenging each other, disagreeing, growing, and redefining what community looks like. Not just validation, but constructive push. Not just inclusion, but invitation.

Sarah and Maxine’s dynamic isn’t mentorship—it’s mutual respect. It’s the kind of connection where you can say how you truly feel without fear of judgment. It’s the kind of partnership we should all inspire others to build in the mountains.

Because when you feel seen and safe, you ski harder, speak louder, and show up more fully.

She drops in. You'll meet her in Imposters screens on October 16. Photo Credit: Imposters Film (Maxine Nussbaum)

“If She Can Do It, I Can Too”

This isn’t just a film. It’s a cultural shift. It’s a reminder that feminine leadership doesn’t have to mimic masculine norms. It can be emotional, intuitive, collaborative—and still strong as hell.

Sarah leads with vulnerability. She invites clients to grow not just in hard skills, but intrapersonally too. She asks for input. She shows up raw. And that doesn’t make her less of a guide—it makes her more of one. Emotional safety isn’t just a bonus. It’s risk management.

When we feel safe, we make better decisions. When we feel heard, we stay in the sport.

Anna’s story echoes this too. Her first season as a ski patroller was all grit and suppression. Her second? She cried when she needed to. And people gathered around her. That’s the kind of community Imposters wants to foster.

Success Isn’t Metrics—It’s Mirrors

For the Imposters crew, success isn’t about numbers. It’s about impact. If one woman watches this film and feels empowered to speak up, to stay in the sport, to ask for what she needs—that’s success.

If one person sees themselves in these stories and stands a little taller, the film has done its job.

And the screenings? They’re not just showings. They’re conversations. With Q&As, panel discussions, and deeper dives into the stories that couldn’t fit into the 20-minute cut. Because this film isn’t just meant to be watched. It’s meant to be felt, discussed, and carried into the mountains.

Come Watch Imposters—And Stay for the Conversation

Whether you’ve felt imposter syndrome in the skin track, the chairlift, or any new space, this film will speak to you. Come for the film—stay for the Q&A. Bring your stories, your questions, your crew. Let’s talk about what it means to show up raw, rowdy, and real—and how we build a culture that reflects our strength.

Screening Dates:

• 10/16 World Premiere at Cabin House Studios: Westminster, CO @6pm (tickets)

• 11/18 Outer Range Brewing: Frisco, CO @7pm

• 11/21 Hideaway Park Brewery: Winter Park, CO @6:30pm

• 12/3 The Barley Tap & Bar: Steamboat, CO @7:30pm

• 12/6 Screening in Summit County, CO: details TBA

And more screenings are in the works! Follow @impostersfilm for premiere dates, screening locations, and ways to support the project. And if you’re in Tahoe? We might just have a seat waiting for you.