74 minute documentary film, written, directed, and produced by Greg I. Hamilton
ROBERT REDFORD CALLS Greg’s feature debut: “A cinematic adventure into the heart of wilderness.” He went on to say: “Power of the River captures the connection between people and the rivers that are our lifeblood.”
The film had its world premiere May 15, 2016 at the DocuWest International Film Festival where it won Best Colorado Feature.
THE STORY: In the country with the world’s most ambitious commitment to protect nature, where the king values the happiness of his people above the money they make, a threat is looming. Bhutan’s primary revenue source is hydropower; quotas with India would require damming every last river. A man named “Good Karma” guides an expedition to keep his kingdom’s mightiest river wild and free.
Click below to watch the trailer for the film (3 minutes).
Feature article published June, 2013
Published in Steamboat Magazine, Summer 2013
“FEAR CREATES ONE POINT OF ATTENTION,” says mountain biker Aryeh Copa. His voice carries a calm rationality when he speaks of the adrenaline junkie’s life-and-death dance: “Fear creates focus. It keeps us alive. If you have no fear, you’re not going to live very long, especially doing extreme sports.” … Read the full article now at SteamboatMagazine.com
Greg's blog
Greg's blog
Greg's blog
Greg's blog
Greg’s blog, 2009-present
TO ME, THE MOST INTRIGUING of all human interest stories is the age-old archaeological dilemma over beer versus bread. It might seem surprising that this branch of anthropology, best known for academics quietly sifting through dirt, gets pretty feisty about this debate. Archaeologists generally agree that humanity shifted from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agricultural societies for the benefit of harvesting grains. But the rift centers around the specific use of those grains.
Whether civilization began for the reliable sustenance of bread or the unpredictable epiphanies of booze, for me the question extends into all walks of life. I see this tug-of-war between the sensible and the sensational in the flickering images of film and art, in other writers’ work, in effective marketing strategy, in music, and in just about anything thoughtful humans wrap their minds around. … Read more at Beer vs. Bread.
Straight Talk Blog
Straight Talk Blog
Straight Talk Blog
Straight Talk Blog
Straight Talk Blog
Greg has served as the substitute blogger for Steamboat Resort’s “Straight Talk” blog over a couple seasons. Click dates below for archives of his entries:
Feature article, Steamboat Magazine
Published in Steamboat Magazine‘s 50th Anniversary Edition
Steamboat film writer & director inspired by adaptive sportsCONTRIBUTORS – Greg I. Hamilton’s film writing/directing debut, “The Movement,” was selected for Sundance and 20 other festivals, winning five awards to date. His article, p. 60, shares the inspiration behind the film, a story which spans six decades. Hamilton’s writing has been published in the Huffington Post, Warren Miller’s SnoWorld magazine, Frontier Airlines’ Wild Blue Yonder, and Park City Magazine. He spent 10 years with Warren Miller Films and holds an anthropology degree he says he uses every day – particularly at the bar. He lives and writes in Steamboat Springs and is currently finishing a book about “The Movement.”
IN JANUARY 2010 right here on my home slopes of Steamboat I saw a blind snowboarder. Facing his instructor, arm-in-arm, the two of them looked like dancers waltzing down the mountain. Moments later later a paraplegic caught air in the half-pipe, much to his instructor’s chagrin. It was like something out of a dream. … Read full article at SteamboatMagazine.com
Feature Essay, Winter 2012-13
Published in Steamboat Living magazine
THAT DAMN WINDOW. If I lean back I can see the top of the gondola from my desk. Staring out on a day like this, it’s anyone’s guess what my mind is gathering: Inspiration? Or excuses why this latest project can wait while I pursue a little “outdoor research”? Often it’s both. Sometimes good excuses lead to the best inspiration. … click to read at SteamboatToday.com