2024 CLIMBING FILM TOUR TRAILER
2024 Trailer
IAN
‘IAN’ is a short documentary that follows the remarkable journey of 72-year-old Australian rockclimber, Ian Elliott. Ian’s extraordinary climbing ability defies age stereotypes, showcasing his resilience and challenging societal perceptions.
CERAMIC
Three-time New Zealand lead climbing champion Sefton Priestley faced a sedentary life when his hips started to fuse – that is, until he discovered “genius of a surgeon” Dr James Burn, who made him bionic.
JAMROCK
“Jamrock” follows the remarkable journey of Kai Lightner, a 12-time national climbing champion and the visionary founder of “Climb for Change.”
EMBRACING THE GRIM
After conquering massive alpine walls together, Fay and Line head north to the ephemeral Scottish land of mixed climbing. The objectives are ambitious and the weather is fickle, testing the all women team’s perseverance.
This project was conceived and produced by Aleksandra Janiak, Fay Manners and Line Van den Berg. Sadly, Line never had the chance to see it finished.
JACKSON MARVELL
This is Jackson Marvell. He’s totaled 5 trucks, hauled kegs up rock towers, and rarely (if ever) brushed his hair.
INSIDE OUT
Showcasing the beautiful rock formations of the Warrumbungle National Park
“What if you were to dream a lifetime worth of dreams in one night?
MOTHER EARTH
A climbing film about the pure obsession and effort behind hard a trad first ascent by Québécois/ Australian Jacques Beaudoin. The climb is a beautiful gem, hidden amongst bushland that has been heavily impacted by industrial resource sectors. Grade 31/ 5.13d/ 8B, sixty degrees overhung sporty climbing up a thin crack in The Gardens of Stone Conservation Area of Newnes Plateau, NSW, Australia.
DROPPING MOLLY
Follow Molly Mitchell’s Roller Coaster Journey to climb “Crank-it” one of Colorado’s most dangerous routes. After a back breaking fall on the climb, Molly faces her rocky mental health and embarks on a journey of therapy, self discovery, and growth. “Dropping Molly” is an unforgettable, heartbreaking, hilarious and heartwarming film. You will be on the edge of your seat as Molly is forced to ask herself, why do climbers risk their lives for a climb, is it worth it, and will she return to the climb that broke her back?
