TGR Dream Factory Palm d’Épique Overall Winner: Victor De Le Rue Stars in ‘IN COLD BLOOD & by heart’ Directed by Alex Heitler

The TGR Dream Factory is a celebration of the visionaries behind the lens and the athletes pushing the limits of the possible. Designed to showcase the best in independent action sports cinematography, the festival provides a global stage for stories that capture the essence of the mountains. Turning a line into a lasting legacy—The Dream Factory.

Directed by Alex Heitler, "IN COLD BLOOD & by heart" is a masterclass in intimate mountain storytelling. The film relies on the inner voice of one of snowboarding's greatest icons to bridge the gap between high-stakes competition and the silence of the backcountry. Notably, this film is the TGR dream factory overall winner this year.

After securing his fourth Freeride World Tour victory, Victor de Le Rue returns to the mountains. This film is an honest dialogue with the mountains, following Victor as he pushes the boundaries of freeriding while searching for a delicate balance between calculated risk and the constant desire to progress.

The story unfolds between the immensity of the high peaks and the intimacy of family life, revealing the vulnerability behind his choices. It is a visual and emotional journey into what truly drives us—proving that in the end, it’s not about the best ride, but about the feeling of being fully alive.

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The hunt for the next Palm d’Épique begins now. We are returning this year for another season of the TGR Dream Factory Digital Film Festival. Could your story be the next TGR dream factory overall winner?

Do you have a story to tell? Whether it’s a soul-searching mountain epic or a high-octane technical edit, we want to see your vision. Stay tuned for submission dates, category announcements, and grand prize details—and spread the word!

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