Experiencing Interruptions?

ONE STEP AT A TIME

In July of 2016, three ultrarunners attempted to capture a new Fastest Known Time across the Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Although they ran together, each runner had to cover the full 453-mile long trail on his own two feet. This is their story.

  • Steven Mortinson
    Director
  • Steven Mortinson
    Writer
  • Bryson Steele, Steven Mortinson
    Producer
  • Yassine Diboun, Scott Loughney, Travis Liles
    Key Cast
  • Steven Mortinson
    Cinematography
  • Bryson Steele
    Cinematography
  • Johnny Bertram
    Music (Original Soundtrack)
  • Alexis Gibbons
    Music (Original Soundtrack)
  • Johnny Bertram
    Art Direction
  • Yassine Diboun
    Excecutive Producer
  • Scott Loughney
    Excecutive Producer
  • Travis Liles
    Excecutive Producer
  • Steven Mortinson
    Film Editor
  • Bryson Steele
    Assistant Film Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Adventure, Outdoor, Running, Nature, Extreme Sports, Record Attempt, inspirational
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 15, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Film Premiere
    Portland, Oregon
    United States
    September 15, 2016
    North American Premiere
  • The Trail Running Film Festival
    Seattle, Washington
    United States
    September 23, 2016
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Pursuit Films
Director Biography - Steven Mortinson

An Oregonian and world-traveler, Steven has produced films in the United States, New Zealand, and in South Korea. In the past three years Steven moved back to Oregon with his family and began ultrarunning and back-country skiing. He has embraced the mountain-loving Portland community where he enjoys combining his filmmaking passion with his adventurous outdoor spirit.

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Director Statement

This film, ONE STEP AT A TIME, has been the most ambitious project I have attempted to date. The small budget (the project was self-funded by the three ultrarunners in the film) and difficult filming conditions made for quite an adventure and fostered life-long friendships. The goal of the film was not only to bring eye-candy and inspiration to mountain lovers, but also to create a story that peaked the interest of non-mountain folk, people who don't relate to mountain-running culture; I believe we achieved both our goals. We are excited to share this amazing journey with the world!