MONKEY WRENCH FILMS

Presents

A CHRIS BENCHETLER FILM EXPERIENCE

In association with

Arc'teryx

music by

grateful dead

narrated by

Paul Statmets

FEATURING:

CHRIS

BENCHETLER

Mickey

Hart

Rob

Machado

MIchelle

Parker

Sam

Kuch

Elena

Hight

Danny

Davis

Dennis

Ranalter

Alannah

Yip

Hamish

Mcarthur

Sam

Stroh

Carson

Storch

hannah

bergemann

Ryan

Howard

Casey

Brown

Peter

Benchetler

Tom

Balfour

Kimi

Werner

In loving memory of

Michael

Gardner &

Bill

Walton

WITHOUT

DARKNESS

We

cannot

see

THE Light

We

cannot

see

THE Light

FROM THE FEVERED IMAGINATION OF ARTIST CHRIS BENCHETLER

In Mountains of the Moon, world renowned artist and skier, Chris Benchetler explores the unseen connections between sport, life, music, and the living earth—set to the timeless tunes of the Grateful Dead. Captured almost entirely at night using cutting-edge cinematography, lasers, animation, and projection mapping, the film leads viewers on a surreal journey through ocean, river, and mountain landscapes.

The world’s greatest athletes, adventurers, and thinkers appear as luminous figures, navigating through the natural world.

At its core, the film reflects on what makes us human. The glowing skeletons represent the essential truth of our existence, the light within us all no matter our external differences. Through their journey, the film reflects on life and death, the resilience of nature, and the threads of humanity that bind us together.”

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OF The MOON 

SEE MOuNtains

OF THEMOON

Camas
,
WA
,
United States
Liberty Theatre
Friday, November 14, 2025
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Sunday, November 16, 2025
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Arlington
,
MA
,
United States
Regent Theatre
Friday, January 9, 2026
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Basalt
,
CO
,
United States
TACAW
Saturday, January 10, 2026
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Tahoe City
,
CA
,
United States
Art Haus & Cinema
Friday, January 9, 2026
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
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Steamboat
,
CO
,
United States
Bud Werner Memorial Library
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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EVeNTS

NOV

15

2025

Los Angeles, CA
Mountains of the Moon Premier & Exhibit
Join us for the world premiere of Mountains of the Moon, a kaleidoscopic journey where athletes become the paintbrush and the natural world, the canvas.

NOV

15-23

2025

Los Angeles, CA
Mountains of the Moon Exhibit & Screenings
A walkthrough experience and exclusive screening of the film, immersing you fully in its world. Exhibit will continuStep inside the art, the stories, and the adventure behind Chris Benchetler’s visionary film. Enjoy an exclusive screening, view Chris Benchetler’s celebrated artwork, explore film artifacts, and uncover a few surprises along the way.e October 19th through 26th.

NOV

20

2025

Bozeman, MT
Mountains of the Moon Screening & Event
Presented by Simms, join us at the Rialto Theater for a night of film, music and fun.

NOV

25

2025

Manchester, UK
Arc'teryx Europe Winter Film Tour
Enjoy the best in film from Arc'teryx, including Mountains of the Moon.

DEC

9

2025

London, UK
Arc'teryx Europe Winter Film Tour
Enjoy the best in film from Arc'teryx, including Mountains of the Moon.

DEC

11

2025

Paris, FR
Arc'teryx Europe Winter Film Tour
Enjoy the best in film from Arc'teryx, including Mountains of the Moon.

JAN

08

2026

Tahoe, CA
Arc'teryx & Evo Present Mountains of the Moon
The Arc'teryx and Evo partnership is helping to bring Mountains of the Moon to North American audiences through curated events that celebrate mountain culture and creativity.

JAN

15

2026

Denver, CO
Arc'teryx & Evo Present Mountains of the Moon
The Arc'teryx and Evo partnership is helping to bring Mountains of the Moon to North American audiences through curated events that celebrate mountain culture and creativity.

JAN

22

2026

Salt Lake City, UT
Arc'teryx & Evo Present Mountains of the Moon
The Arc'teryx and Evo partnership is helping to bring Mountains of the Moon to North American audiences through curated events that celebrate mountain culture and creativity.

FEB

07

2026

Whistler, BC
Arc'teryx & Evo Present Mountains of the Moon
The Arc'teryx and Evo partnership is helping to bring Mountains of the Moon to North American audiences through curated events that celebrate mountain culture and creativity.

FEB

20-22

2026

Mammoth Lakes, CA
Arc'teryx Backcounty Academy
Arc’teryx Academies are purely focused on progression and education in the mountains. Join us for epic days in the mountains, evenings of inspiration, music and a screening of Mountains of the Moon.

SHOP BRAND

COLLABORATIONS

SPECIAL THANKS To

To all who have been a part of this journey. Those seen and unseen, who gave their soul. Through thankless tasks at moments dire, you stoked the flames, you lit the fire. Without you, the dream would never rise, its magic hidden under, earthbound skies. For all you’ve done, my thanks take flight—forever grateful, day and night.

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Ship of Fools takes the viewer behind the camera for backstage-access to the creativity, chaos, and ingenuity that went into making Mountains of the Moon. Follow along with the cast and crew as they collaborate on this ambitious film project.