Theatrical Release:
January 5, 2024
VOD Release:
February 6, 2024
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Actor/Director Katie Burrell
Weak Layers is the combination of the hilarious events of the last decade of my life. I have worked in every aspect of the ski industry and seen all there is to see - and not all of it is the epic pow shots we see in mainstream movies. It has historically been a bro-eat-bro world, a macho world, but women are getting louder about it every day. This movie is the story of one woman’s journey (accompanied by her rag-tag unit of girlfriends, ten years younger than she is) to find her voice against this backdrop of industry posturing. Weak Layers shows us what is really happening in ski towns, not just the glossy version of it. It celebrates the real folks that live there - the “nobodies” - the ones that have dedicated their lives to driving a snow plough or bartending or housekeeping so that they can ski, pursue their passions, and connect with their community. My hope is this movie inspires some young, sassy, smart girl to go out and be herself. If it accomplishes that, it’s a win.
“The ski movie we need right now.”
~ Ski Magazine
“The perfect concoction of ski clips, movie plot, and a little bit of societal reflection that makes it go down smoother than a neat Johnny Walker Blue label.”
~ Powder Magazine
“Weak Layers dissects current male-driven ski culture while championing the tight-knit communities that are the backbone of ski towns found throughout the world.”
~ The Aspen Times
BEHIND THE SCENES
Production took place over 23 days in North Lake Tahoe, California with the majority of the scenes being filmed at Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows. Here are a few select pics to wet your whistle.
ABOUT KATIE BURRELL
Recently hailed as the "Queen of Fun" by Outside Magazine, Katie Burrell is a comedian, writer, director and influencer based in Revelstoke, BC. Her unique brand of comedy famously roasts the stereotypes and cliches of mountain culture. She has toured extensively in the US, Canada and Europe, performing stand-up, and her film work has been featured in top tier festivals such as Banff Mountain Film Festival, Whistler Film Festival and Kendal Mountain Film Festival. Katie was the director and breakout star of award-winning short films Dream Job and Coach, and has created viral brand content for brands such as Arc’teryx, Backcountry, Patagonia, Kari Traa, Red Bull and Volkl.