“Thrawn is the ability to make the most of whatever we’ve got. Up in the Highlands we are connected to that energy.
What brought me back to live here is that there is so much potential in the community and the passion that they have for making the most of whatever life throws at them.”
In Scotland, the word “thrawn” can mean “stubborn,” but it is stubborn for a good reason. The snow community in the Cairngorms take on a virtuous struggle to make the most of what’s available each season.
Like many other mountain areas across Europe, the Cairngorms are facing the impact of environmental and economical challenges first-hand to snowsports and the culture.
The film shows the unique power of the snow community in its resilience and stubbornness to make the best of things, which is what “Thrawn” is about. Director Hannah Bailey explains “the Cairngorms breeds a special kind of folk who make do with what they have, and make use of every opportunity out there. In times of environmental and societal uncertainty, this community virtue of adaptability and resilience is more important than ever. This story is an example of that.”
Producer & Director Hannah Bailey
Cinematography by Rupert Shanks, Rachel Sarah
& Brodie Hood
Editor Nate Blackmon
Composer Todd Hannigan
Songs by Beluga Lagoon
Grade by Gregory Reece
Featuring the Cairngorm snow community over the decades and present day- Lesley Mckenna, Lauren Maccallum
Supported by Patagonia
Screenings & Press
- Kendal Mountain Festival
- Fort William Mountain Festival
- Magic Mountain Festival
- London Mountain Film Festival
- Adventure Uncovered | Blue Earth Summit
- London Snow Show
- Dundee Mountain Film Festival
- Sidetracked Magazine
- Outdoor Industries Association
- Press & Journal