Coldwell Banker Bain Screening of A Sum Of Its Parts Ski to Sea Documentary

Coldwell Banker Bain of Bellingham, part of one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading real estate brokerages, invites the community to attend its screening of A Sum Of The Parts documentary, chronicling broker Derek Buse’s team experience at the 2017 Sea to Ski multi-sport relay race.

First run in 1973, the Ski to Sea is the original adventure race, a team relay from the Mount Baker Ski area to Bellingham Bay. The race is held annually on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend in Whatcom County, Washington. Traditionally, a Ski to Sea team has consisted of eight racers competing in seven different sports: Cross Country Ski, Downhill Ski/Snowboard, Running, Road Bike, Canoe (2 paddlers), Cyclocross Bike and Sea Kayak.

The 11-minute A Sum Of The Parts documentary recounts the journey of the CB Bain team as its develops, trains and competes in the 2017 Ski to Sea, while showcasing the region’s incredible landscapes. The project was the brainchild of team leader Derek Buse, a Coldwell Banker Bain of Bellingham broker, and was directed by Buse’s brother Caleb Buse, a local filmmaker, musician and real estate photographer. Additionally, A Sum Of The Parts features drone footage taken by Kjell Redal, a local cinematographer and journalist who produced the popular drone tour “Above Bellingham,” and whose work has been featured on NASA websites, and in The Seattle Times, The Weather Channel, USA Today, DP Review, FREESKIER Magazine, N2K TV, Trail Runner Magazine, 303 Magazine and The Bellingham Herald, among others.

In reflecting on his experience and motivation to participate in Bellingham’s largest and most popular community event that has over the years gained international notoriety, Derek Buse said, “As part of my work with Coldwell Banker Bain, I help “market” what it’s like to live in Whatcom County. As a long-time resident, I know how incredible the region is, and can speak to the beauty and quality of life it provides to my clients. A Sum Of The Parts is an incredible way to showcase my team’s journey during Ski to Sea, as well as feature scenery not often viewable via the magic of drone technology.”

Coldwell Banker Bain invites the community to attend one of three free screenings and concurrent reception:

Thursday, November 9, 2017
Screening Times: 6:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 7:15 p.m.
Reception: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay Street, Bellingham, WA

“Given both Caleb and the Coldwell Banker Bain team members will be attending the screening and reception, Ski to Sea enthusiasts will have the opportunity to discuss the race experience with them,” said Buse. “We’re excited to premier A Sum Of The Parts first in Bellingham, and plan to submit it to action sports and adventure film festivals in the future.”