Forward (film)

Forward
Directed by	Nic Collar
Screenplay by	Nic Collar Tanner March
Produced by	Ryan Scott Olli Dickerson Tanner March
Starring	Clayton March Tanner March
Cinematography	Cody Preston Viktor Wallmark Nate Laverty Rob Anthill Nic Collar
Edited by	Nic Collar
Music by	Paul Michael Thomas
Release date	December 3, 2025 (2025-12-03)(Whistler)
Running time	66 minutes
Country	Canada
Language	English

Forward is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Nic Collar and released in 2025. ^[1] The film profiles Clayton March, an adaptive athlete with cerebral palsy who, with the help of his brother Tanner, has recreationally taken up both surfing and skiing. ^[1]

Other figures appearing in the film include Alex Cairns, Mac Marcoux, Victoria Feige and Kai Colless. ^[1]

The film premiered in the Mountain Culture program at the 2025 Whistler Film Festival. ^[2]

Awards

Award	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
Vancouver Film Critics Circle	February 23, 2026	Best Canadian Documentary	Forward	Pending	[3]
		Best British Columbia Film		Pending
		Best British Columbia Director	Nic Collar	Pending

References

1. "‘Forward’: A Film About Adaptive Sports and Possibility". Mountain Life, November 14, 2025.
2. Janet Smith, "Whistler Film Festival to open with documentaries Forward and You Had to Be There, December 3". Stir, October 30, 2025.
3. Andrew Tracy, "Mile End Kicks, ‘Nirvanna’ lead noms for Vancouver critics’ awards". Playback , January 21, 2026.