Everything is baked. The snow has turned to mush and that burn is starting to peel. Fortunately, for those seeking cover from the glare there is a reset on the way. Hot on the heels of Level 1’s award-winning film Sunny comes a slightly different forecast. No major disturbances or low-pressure fronts, just a healthy mix of skiing, music, and personality with a low ultraviolet index. Partly Cloudy. Shot on Location in: Utah, Sweden, Whistler Blackcomb, Alaska, Colorado, Wisconsin, New York, British Columbia, Les Arcs France, Kansas, Minnesota, Wyoming, Montana, Finland, Sun Valley Idaho, Mt. Bachelor Oregon
Cinematography
Helicopter shots that'll ruin regular sports coverage for you.
Editing
Cuts hit harder than the landings sometimes.
Sound
Soundtrack that defined 2013 ski bum aesthetic.
Director
Josh Berman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Level 1 Productions defined 2000s ski film culture; Partly Cloudy dropped when ski edits were pivoting from DVDs to YouTube but refused to compromise on production value. It was the last gasp of the 'event release' era.
The title's a direct response to their previous film Sunny—ski culture loves a good weather metaphor, and this one hints at impermanence. The melting snow opening wasn't just aesthetic; it was shot during an actual warm spell that nearly cancelled production.
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