The Architects of Winter

As the climate pushes winter later each year, snowmakers are the first ones to fight for the season. Zack Saiz-Hawes didn’t choose snowmaking — but after an injury prevented him from snowboarding, it became a way to stay part of the mountain community.

  • Tamara Susa
    Director
  • Zack Saiz-Hawes
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 30, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Tamara Susa

Tamara Šuša is a Serbian-born, Aspen-based filmmaker and expedition photographer whose work focuses on the people and environments that shape mountain life. Her films have screened at leading adventure festivals around the world, including BANFF Mountain Film Festival, VIMFF, 5Point Film Festival, and La Nuit de la Glisse. Notable titles include 2 Legs Is 2 Easy, 80 for 80, and Uncharted: The White Continent. Through character-driven storytelling and a deep love for winter culture, Tamara aims to inspire audiences to better understand and protect the places they love.

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