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Callsheet AniNTERVIEW American ASCENT WITH DIRECTOR, ANDY ADKINS sourceoregon listing categories lower boom Two new films...
three brilliant composers
August Showtimes
#OMPAMember Winners Membership Updates
Oregon Media Production Assn SEPTEMBER 2016
CONTENTS #oregonmadeshows Exhibit
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Oregon Film exhibit at the Portland International Airport
aN AMERICAN ASCENT
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Highlights
Interview with Director Andy Adkins on his film An American Ascent
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SourceOregon FAQ
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LowerBoom
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SourceOregon Categories
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Events & Workshops
Everything you need to know to get listed in the SourceOregon directory Revised SoureOregon categories
sourceoregon INDUSTRY DIRECTORY www.SourceOregon.com
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Go to sourceoregon.com and renew your listing to guarantee your inclusion in the printed directory. The deadline is November 30, 2016.
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Dear
Director’s Letter
OMPA members,
September’s CallSheet is chock full of information which is certain to inspire, inform and, for all of our SourceOregon listers, ignite a call to action. For the past six weeks OMPA has worked with volunteers in the industry who were willing to help us identify ways to improve our SourceOregon listing categories. The impetus to bring a stronger directory grew out of a conversation on the set of Portlandia. OMPA heard and took action. The directory is a resource that is used in three unique ways. Foremost, the listings in the directory serves as a “who’s-who” for professional jobs. All listers are subjected to a vetting process so anyone unfamiliar with those listed can feel confident that these individuals had three references to verify their work. Oregon’s Film and Video Office shares the directory with production companies who are inquiring if filming in Oregon meets their budgetary demands. Having a strong crew base entices and sweetens the argument that Oregon does have it all; incentives, location and excellent crew. Finally, OMPA uses the SourceOregon directory as a statewide example to our legislators that this industry is strong a community who live, work and vote in Oregon. I can’t deny that the more industry professionals OMPA has listed in our printed directory easier it is for me to show the depth of crew, vendors and talent who contribute to the economic health of Oregon. So, please take a moment to understand the changes we are proposing for the listings categories (pg.16), find where you belong and update your listings. The deadline for our printed directory is November 30th. Once you’ve completed your call to action, sit back and reward yourself with “An American Assent,” interview with Andy Adkins (pg. 22). Take the journey with this award winning documentarian and #OMPAmember to the summit of Denali. The process of production seems to mirror the challenges of a rigorous climb and Adkins honestly portrays his lows and highs. Finally, my friends, it continues to be a joy to advocate for the film, television and interactive industry. As we bid adieu to Grimm, we are confident that our industry is prepared to take on the next challenge. OMPA is here to be the hub for our community and will continue to provide networking opportunities (pg. 27) and promotion of #OMPAmembers.
Membership matters,
Janice
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MISSION The mission of OMPA is to champion the film, television and interactive media industry. How OMPA achieves our mission rests upon the pillars of advocacy and by being a professional hub; providing resources, promotion and networking for our members. OMPA is a 501(c)6 nonprofit trade association.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Cress, President Producer Mary McDonald-Lewis, 1st V.P. Dialect Coach Jacqueline Gault, 2nd V.P. The Gault Shop Dennis Gleason, Secretary/Treasurer Dark Wing Productions Jose Behar ZUM Media Slater Dixon Creative Director Skye Fitzgerald Director of Photography Roland Gauthier Hinge Digital Candice Jackson Entertainment Attorney Neil Kopp Filmmaker Devon Lyon Lyon Films Greg McMickle Production Designer Shelley Midthun Oregon Storyboard Gretchen Miller Hive-FX Ben Popp NW Film Center
STAFF Janice Shokrian Executive Director Anne Schuyler-Moon Director of Communications Nolan Slay Intern Tyler St. Pierre Intern Amanda Decker Intern
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Picture This!
For providing their interns with an OMPA membership!
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Kevin Freeny Director/Cinematographer kfreeny@gmail.com http://www.kevinfreeny.com
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Jordan Mitzel Camera Operator for film & TV production cineguy@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanmitzel
TO OMPA!
Actual Industries annie@actualindustries.com (971) 279 -2140 www.actualindustries.com Tuesday Blue Student at Portland State University & Freelance editor tuesday.m.blue@gmail.com www.tuesdaymblue.com George Ilutsik Production Assistant, Camera Operator & Editor gilutsik@gmail.com Noah Temple Production Assistant & Assistant Editor noahtemple@gmail.com Randall Palazzo Actor/Model Pdxinvest@aol.com Roman Page Production Assistant, Assistant Editor, Editor, Producer, Actor roman.m.page@gmail.com Juliette Sanchez Student at Portland State University Juliette.kay999@gmail.com http://juliettekaysanchez.wixsite. com/home
NW Communication System Telecommunications, Network, Mobile Internet ray@nwcomsystems.com (360) 949-1381 Joseph Jatcko Studying Directing at NW Film Center. Writer, Line Producer & Script Supervisor joejatcko@gmail.com Charles Harrington Production Assistant & Assistant Producer charlie.harrington72@yahoo.com
YOUR VOICE + YOUR RESOURCE + YOUR COMMUNITY
New Members
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Andy Adkins Documentary Production, Writing, Shooting, Editing, Motion Graphic andyadkins.tv adkinsandy@gmail.com See interview on page 23 Audrey Goldfarb Audreality Productions Photography, Narrative Non-Fiction Writing, Editing, Video Production & Post-Production http://Audreality.Online audreygoldfarb@msn.com
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Alicia J. Rose Photographer & Director Benefits of Gusbandry LLC
AJR Photography, LLC http://www.aliciajrosephotography.com www.thebenefitsofgusbandry.com
ajr@aliciajrosephotography.com Joshua Leake Executive Director Portland Film Festival portlandfilm.org josh@portlandfilm.org Elijah Sprints Student at University of Oregon Digital Arts Photographer & Producer esprints@gmail.com
Kyle Dorfman Kraft Dinner Productions Director of Photography, Director, Writer & Editor kdorfman93@gmail.com Wieden + Kennedy Full-service, creatively driven advertising agency based in Portland, Oregon with offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, SĂŁo Paulo, Delhi, Shanghai and Tokyo. http://www.wk.com/ ShadowMachine Animation Production/Commercial/Stop Motion http://www.shadowmachine.com/
Joshua Purvis Student at University of Oregon YOUR VOICE Digital Arts Photographer & Producer esprints@gmail.com Nate Sullivan Mountain Hut Media LLC Director & Producer http://mountainhutmedia.com nate@mtnhutmedia.com Thomas Baker Government Affairs/PR thomasbakerpr@gmail.com
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SHARED PRODUCTION STUDIO Aloha. I'm seeking a studio space to share with other creatives. Do you have a studio w/ room to rent? Or are you also looking for a workspace?
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meet tylerinterninterview st. pierre What are you studying? I’m currently studying film at Portland State University. I’m a senior. Our program is a really broad overview film degree, more so than I would have liked in a film program, so it has forced me to really dig deep on my own time to figure out what I want to focus on. I’ve since found the area of producing to be my greatest strength. What are you hoping to do after school? I’m hoping to find work. I think that’s what every film student says, right? More seriously, I’m planning on moving down to LA to follow up on some contacts I’ve made through an internship I had at the Cannes Film Festival. They invited me down and it would be a mistake to not try to see where it could take me. Excuse me, the Cannes Film Festival? How did that happen? I had an extra hour after class one day and decided to use it watching this guy talk about an impossible internship in Cannes. A month later, I had an email telling me I’d been accepted. I was doing video work for the American Pavilion. They’re a hosting company for all the American guests on the Croisette. It was an unreal experience and gave me more than I ever could asked for. A film I produced was also playing in the Marche du Film, so I was really on cloud nine every moment there. I’m planning on going back next year. This time, we’re actually gonna sell something! How did you get interested in film? What was your inspiration? James Cameron’s Titanic, and then years later, Rob Zombie’s Halloween. Both very different films, but both really intrigued me. I wanted to know how they did it. Be it, break the Titanic, or create these horrific and realistic death scenes. I knew there was a process behind them, so I looked into it and it fascinated me. I was hooked on how you could make people believe something is happening that is just so out there all through these tricks in production. Horror movies especially are a behind the scenes dream considering how much extra work has to go into making things work on screen. It started more of as an afternoon interest, it’s since grown into a livelihood. Why did you get interested in OMPA? I’m friends with an Excellence Award winner – hey Bruce Lawson! I first heard of OMPA after he won this last winter, and I briefly looked into what they did and I thought it was super cool. My significant other is a political science major and so, because of her, I have a natural affinity for advocacy. When you put that and film together, it’s like the best of both worlds. When my summer began and I got an email with a list of internship opportunities with them on the list, I emailed Janice right away. What has been your favorite part of interning at OMPA? The spontaneity of things and how involved I’ve been. Have you noticed a new logo on the Facebook page? I designed that! You may have also seen me on the set of Portlandia last week, because the office is always moving and OMPA is constantly trying to be active with their members. I think that’s the best part. They really try to be there for their members. Even one of my own screenings was in Monday’s Mail – How often does that happen to an intern?! Exciting things are on the horizon and I’m pretty stoked to be a part of it.
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Executive Producer Mary Salquist Beattie's film, The Binding released on DVD. Director Simon King, of tv series Dani’s Bucket List, was interviewed on Talk34 radio on the show’s origins and future. OMPA Board Member and Producer, Devon Lyon, gives his perspective regarding the merging of imagination, AR and make-believe in child's play.
Lindsay Gupton, of Pipeworks, is now the developer of Terraria.
SNL-packed Brother Nature feature filmed Klamath Falls set for release this fall. OMPA members involved Erika Its a wrap for The Librarians, Suchecki, Julie Carnahan & congratulations! Simon Max Hill.
An OMPA member gave back to the community in a truly amazing and creative way. They dressed up as sasquatch to help kids cross the street safely.
Michael Hull’s short film, Daniel, was featured on online, contemporary art publication, If You Leave. If You Leave exhibits the best of international contemporary photography and short films.
Christine Autrand Mitchell's OregonLive covered Portland’s animation mileTV pilot has been optioned! stones. Laika, HouseSpecial, Will Vinton, and Bent Image Lab were all featured. They even cover the film incentive’s impact on this growing indusRandy Sellers was cinematographer for Glittry. OMPA increased the film incentive by 40% in terTribe - set to be released in 2017. February. Big shout out to all OMPA members that Jerry Bell Jr. received his first helped make that possible. Lower Boom recognized nomination as a Director! Alicia J Rose’s The Benefits of Gusas innovative distribution Angela’s Sacred Heart has been bandry is an official selection in the alternative. nominated for Best Director of a 2016 New Orleans Film Festival short film at the Action on Film Festival out of Pasadena, CA. KPTV covered Oregon Film’s #OregonMadeShows exhibit.
More expansions for Rollin’ On TV. Congrats Jeff Johnston!
Round of applause OMPA Member Highlights
Information shared with OMPA from our members. Send yours to info@ompa.org Dawn Jones Redstone was nominated as Best Director for Short Film Will Cuddy won Best Comedic Short for “Linea” at the Revolution Me Film Festival in NYC! Govenor Brown tweeted about Sista In The Brotherhood AND Dawn was named a Women of at Oregon Independent Vision by Daily Journal Commerce. Film Festival Voltage Pictures has scaled up its production activities. Alissa Fergueson Phillips is highlighted as an addition to the company and strong producer voice.
Tim Williams had an OPB interview aboutthe end of Grimm and the future of TV in Portland.
Katie Bennett is nominated for Best Actress for short film “Tomorrow” in the Firereel Film Festival.
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#OREGONMADESHOWS
Oregon Film exhibit at the Portland International Airport In collaboration with PDXART, and many other partners, a new exhibit is up on Concourse E, at the Portland International Airport this week. The exhibit showcases “vignettes” of artifacts, props and images from just a few of the 400+ feature films & television shows that have utilized Oregon as their production backdrop over the years. From the early silent era films like “Fisherman’s Bride” (shot in Astoria, 1908), to “Grimm”, the popular NBC television series currently shooting in Portland, Oregon has played an important role in production. #OregonMadeShows bring considerable collaboration, recognition, revenue and employment to the state. The #OregonMadeShows exhibit will be up at PDX for 6 months. In the fall of 2016, be sure and stop at the new Hollywood Theatre@PDX. The theatre will feature “short films telling stories specific to Oregon, provide artist residency opportunities inviting collaboration between national/international media artists and local filmmakers, and host special events and visiting guests.” Also of note, the Oregon Historical Society has a vast moving image collection of early local filmmakers, early newsreels, family movies, commercial/industrial films, and scenic and wildlife films, some of which can be viewed at the museum. For more #OregonMadeShows related events around the state, and production news, visit The Confluence blog.
Article from the OregonConfluence.com. Blog continues with more information detailing the exhibits. Blog by OregonFilm
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MORE OMPA MEMBER NEWS
PORTLAND FILM PODCAST
Sean Conley is an associate producer for The Portland Film Podcast. Barry Braverman joins them on their premiere episode to talk about cinematography.
RED WHITE & BLACK TRAILER
Red White & Black is a documentary that tells the story of what life is like, what hurdles, acceptances, challenges and opportunities exist for a person of color or LGBT in a generally white, high brow wine industry. Jerry Bell Jr. produced and directed this film with his company JBJR Productions.
DEAN DEVLIN TO BE DIRECTING DAVID TENNANT IN PORTLAND
Dean Devlin is set to direct a film starring David Tennant. “Bad Samaritan” will be filmed in Portland later this year. In addition to Dean, Electric Entertainment’s Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan are producing the film. Read more here.
the evolution of stop-motion animation A three-minute video of the history of stop-motion animation. It ends with an incredible shot of Laika’s Kubo and the Two Strings. Check it out here.
PORTLAND FILM OFFICE’S NEW WEBSITE
The Portland Film Office rolled out their new website. The Portland Film Office is a collaboration of the Mayor’s Office, the Portland Development Commission and dedicated resources within city bureaus.
hinge digital collaboration
Hinge collaborated with Ayzenberg for Office 365 Education spot See it here.
bent image lab’s secret augmented reality project
Bent Image Lab announced their Augmented Reality platform, “youAR”TM. Read all about it on the OregonConfluence. Learn more here.
JULIET ZULU’S ALLIES FILM CAMP Recap
Allies Film Camp invites young artists to collaborate with working filmmakers, artists, writers and designers in Portland, Oregon to explore storytelling through technical filmmaking for one week. Hosted by Juliet Zulu, Allies Film Camp’s 2016 students were an inspiration to their mentors and the week was a milestone for the Juliet Zulu community. Watch the 2016 student films here.
NEWS SUBMITTED TO OMPA BY OMPA MEMBERS. SEND YOURS TO INFO@OMPA.ORG
Lower boom
Two new films... three brilliant composers Lower Boom just wrapped production on two films and are excited to have some A-list talent creating the scores.
THE GEOMETRY OF SOUND
The Geometry of Sound, an avant garde exploration of light and sound will be scored by Kimberly Henninger and Shawn Parke, a Portland based composer duo. Their most recent work can currently be seen in the critically acclaimed indie sci-fi feature Embers, currently winning awards in film festivals around the world. For more info about Kimberly and Shawn check out their site cathedralsounds.org
THIRST
THIRST, starring Amber Stonebraker, will have the brilliant Survival Skills creating the sound that will help bring this very intense film to life. Aaron Bergeson aka Survival Skills is an audio producer, DJ, and radio host of the popular ‘Beat Parlor’ on KMHD Jazz Radio 89.1 FM. Aaron has two full length releases under his belt through Cavity Search Records with a third on the way. Sound production ranges from ambient electronic to downtempo beats to orchestral compositions. Past releases and a digital portfolio can be found at aaronbergeson.com” Both films written, produced and directed by OMPA member Matt Schulte. info@lowerboom.com.
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SHANGHAI Faders PDX produced short horror film SHANGHAI FADERS has been busy making the rounds on the festival circuit. Becoming an Official Selection at nearly a dozen film festivals to date and winning multiple awards along the way. The film follows a sarcastic and entitled man’s unfortunate trip through the mysterious past of a condemned building in Portland, where he is confronted by a group of supernatural Hobos. “The aim was to make something that was creepy just for the sake of being creepy, and to do it all in good fun” says writer/director & OMPA member A.J. Gordon. Inspired by The Twilight Zone and Portland’s actual history with the shanghaiing trades during the turn of the century, SHANGHAI FADERS blends classic horror and supernatural genre aesthetics with a tongue in cheek approach that TMFF.net calls “Mysterious and Enthralling.” Produced by A.J. Gordon, Christina Kortum, Brian Sturgis, Ryan Barton-Grimley, and Sascha Fix; the short film was shot over a rainy weekend in December with an all-star group of local cast & crew (many of which are OMPA members) who graciously volunteered their time, resources, and skills to make the project a reality. SHANGHAI FADERS will be available online in January 2017 at the conclusion of this years’ film festival run. Local screenings included the Oregon Short Film Festival on August 30th and the upcoming Oregon Independent Film Festival at the end of September.
AWARD WINNER & OFFICIAL SELECTION
Spotlight Horror Film Awards | Gold Award Winner Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards | Best Produced Screenplay Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival | Best Horror Short, Director A.J Gordon & Best Lead Actor, Ryan Barton-Grimley
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Euro Fest | Oregon Short Film Festival TMFF | Miami Independent | Tri-Cities International | Oregon Independent Los Angeles Cinefest | 2016 Scream in the Dark Film Festival More information, along with the trailer, can be found at www.loadedimageentertainment.com Submitted by AJ Gordon
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SourceOregon
listing questions What is the difference between OMPA AND SOURCEOREGON? OMPA is a non-profit trade association for the film, television and interactive media industry. Individuals and businesses join OMPA to support their industry, attend networking events, receive industry news and exclusive promotional opportunities. SourceOregon is an OMPA publication. There is an online SourceOregon directory and an annual printed directory. SourceOregon serves as Oregon’s industry directory and it is how we promote Oregon as a production and post-production location. Your listing makes a first impression with every project that considers producing in Oregon and keeps you in touch with the crew and producers of Oregon’s industry.
As an ompa member, what are my sourceoregon benefits? OMPA members receive one free listing. Any additional listing is $35 minimum. The price increases depending on word count, logo and reel. The free listing for OMPA includes max word count, logo and reel. Individuals can pay for a listing without being an OMPA member.
am i automatically listed if i join ompa or renew my membership? OMPA does not automatically list you or your company on SourceOregon when you join or renew your membership. You must go to SourceOregon.com to list yourself in your desired category. The listing owner is in charge of updating that information when necessary or at renewal. Listings expire on December 31st, 2016. This may differ from your membership. Any listing that is new or renewed after August 1st will expire December 31st, 2017. November 30th is deadline to be included in the 2017 printed directory.
how do I get listed or renew my listing?
Go to SourceOregon.com/GetListed to list or to renew your listing. If you forgot your password - the process to retrieve it is very easy. Email info@ompa.org if you are experiencing technical issues.
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listing questions WHY DO I NEED TO RENEW MY LISTING RIGHT NOW?
All listings expire on December 31st, 2016. In order to be included in the 2017 SourceOregon printed edition, you must renew your listing by no later than November 30th, 2016. Once you have renewed your listing(s), they will be available online until December 31st 2017. OMPA will not be extending any deadlines to be included in the printed directory. This is to ensure that the directory will be available as early as possible in 2017.
HOW DO I LIST IF I QUALIFY FOR MULTIPLE CATEGORIES? A seperate listing must be made for each category. Each listing is a minimum of $35. If you are an OMPA member - we suggest utilizing your free listing with the one that could benefit from a longer description and reel.
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Props, Sound, Post and Interactive Tech are four categories that OMPA still needs assistance reviewing. Please contact us at info@ ompa.org if you have thoughts and suggestions. We are open to shifting categories to meet the needs of the current industry. Suggestions that will be included in the 2017 SourceOregon printed directory are due by September 30th. We will still accept suggestions after that date but it may not make the next printed directory.
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An interview american ascent with director andy adkins AN AMERICAN ASCENT documents the first African-American expedition to tackle Denali (aka Mt.
McKinley, North America’s highest peak), while shedding light on the complex relationship many African-Americans have with the outdoors. As the United States transitions to a “minority majority” nation, a staggering number of people of color do not identify with America’s wild places. By embarking on the grueling multi-week climb of 20,237ft Denali, nine African-American climbers try to bridge this “adventure gap” - challenging outdated notions of what adventure looks like by changing the face of America’s biggest and baddest mountain on the 100th anniversary of its first summit.
Andy Adkins is a video producer, editor, and motion graphic artist in Portland, Oregon.
A few of Andy’s career highlights include a two season stint as Senior Producer for the Emmy-winning Montana PBS series TERRA, and a recent Emmy for his editorial work on the nationally televised documentary INDIAN RELAY. His film career began in earnest in 2006 when he co-produced and edited the award-winning documentary SOURCE TO SEA and he has since produced films for the National Park Service, National 4-H Council, and many other organizations. His commercial work includes producing the GET LOST, and HIGH PLAINS broadcast campaigns for Montana Tourism. Andy has an MFA in documentary film. All An American Ascent images by Hudson Henry.
An interview american ascent with director andy adkins What is your background and how did you begin documentary filmmaking? I received an MFA in documentary film in 2013 but was busy editing and producing before that. Filmmaking has been in my blood since I was in high school making ridiculous videos with my friends. When I say it that way it makes it sound like nothing has changed!
How and why did you get involved in this project?
We heard that this expedition was happening about six months before it was set to begin, and met the climbers involved through a promo video we shot for the expedition (Expedition Denali from the National Outdoor Leadership School) about a month later. Once we met the climbers and learned more about the project we knew we had a good story on our hands and we couldn’t believe no one had stepped up to make a proper film about it. We decided we needed to make that happen - it was too important not to.
Why was it important to film this journey?
The outdoors, and especially what we like to think of as adventure sports are really lacking in diversity. It’s a white (and mostly a white man’s) pursuit for the most part and that isn’t going to change without pointing a few cameras at the exceptions like the climbers in our film. It’s important for this to reverse this for several reasons. For me, the top three reasons are 1) Those of us who do spend time outdoors understand the physical and mental health benefits of getting outdoors and especially getting exercise outdoors, so it really needs to be accessible, not just available, to everyone. 2) If the outdoor/adventure community really wants to be a healthy community, I think it should be a community with voices from a diversity of backgrounds and points of view. 3) Participation in the outdoors leads to an appreciation of the outdoors, which leads to a desire to protect the outdoors.
Did you climb the entire way with the group? Have you ever done anything like that for a film before and would you do it again?
Our crew climbed the same route and distance as the rest of the team. It was definitely the most demanding thing I had ever done in terms of the physical endurance required. Thankfully we had a great crew and were able to spread the weight and shooting load across several of us. It was an incredible experience and I would do it again - but not for a while still. I spent many months on the film after the climb and sometimes it feels like I’m still recovering from the whole experience.
What is your personal philosophy regarding documentary filmmaking and what do you aim to achieve in the medium? How did that manifest itself in An American Ascent?
I’m certainly not the first person to say this, but films and documentaries in particular let viewers experience a little bit of what other people coming from very different situations and different backgrounds experience in a really comprehensive way. In An American Ascent this had to work on several levels. We wanted to make sure viewers felt what it was like to spend several weeks on a mountain - to succeed, to fail, to be exhausted. But we also want viewers to feel the motivation these climbers felt to participate in this unique expedition and climb the highest peak in North America.
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An interview american ascent with director andy adkins What were the biggest challenges during each production phase?
In pre-production, we had to contend with a lot of physical training. We had to make some difficult decisions about what to bring - putting weights of every piece of gear in a spreadsheet, then figure out how best to power our cameras. We also had to think about our risks from a narrative perspective and figure out what the story might look like with different possible endings. Production: Other than the incredible amount of weight we had to carry on our backs, being so physically limited in our movement was something I wasn’t used to. We couldn’t just run off and shoot from anywhere and were essentially embedded with the team. This was good because we got to know the team very well, but it was also challenging because we had all the same restrictions - like where and when we could move. Post-production: The biggest storytelling challenge was that climbing Denali is a long arduous, even tedious expedition - step after step, day after day. How do you make a film that captures the grind without feeling like it’s a grind to watch? It took quite a few revisions to find that balance.
What was your favorite moment of the journey?
Starting our 10,000 ft descent from 17,000 ft camp to 7,000 ft camp was a magical moment. We left late in the evening as the sun was setting, we’re on are a knife edge ridge - it’s one of the most iconic features of the route, and we’re looking down on clouds, thousands of feet below us, and watching an epic drawn out Alaskan sunset.
How has the film done since you released it? Where has it shown and how has it been received?
It’s been incredible well received in African-American communities and at Black film festivals around the country, and these are the communities we knew we wanted to reach so it’s been very successful in that way. It screened at a White House event last summer, and this spring it was the film selected by the DC Environmental Film Festival to screen for 3,000 youth from the DC area. Those are a couple notable screenings, but between festivals and other screenings it’s shown in almost every major city throughout the country at this point.
Has anything surprised you since the film has been released?
I’ve been surprised by the long lifespan of the film. We figured interest in it would peak early but then would have simmered down by now but it really hasn’t and interest keeps building. I don’t think we quite realized how much of a content vacuum there was about people of color in the outdoors. But there is a real demand for that content and our film filled that void more than we imagined it would.
What is next for you?
It’s hard to do projects on the scale of this film very often and stay sane. I’m working on smaller, closer-tohome projects for a while.
Do you have any parting words of advice for individuals considering a career in documentary filmmaking? Embrace the ridiculousness!
Where can people see An American Ascent?
We have discs available on our website (anamericanascent.com) and it’s also available on several streaming platforms.
All An American Ascent images by Hudson Henry.
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An american ascent HOST A SCREENING The goal of the film is to inspire kids in cities (particularly kids of color and kids with limited opportunities) to consider the outdoors as an option, and to simply provide an aspirational alternative to the simplistic mainstream “single story� we hear too often about African-Americans. Many of the organizations who directly reach this audience are small non-profit groups without deep pockets, so we like to be able to offer the the film for a reduced fee (or for free) to them. Your fee helps us subsidize these important screenings.
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