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Documentary / Chronicle
Wide boyz
Chris Alstrin (2012)
Two climbers from England, Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall, explore the strange sub-culture of offwidth crack climbing. They embark on a tour of the USA which culminates in the first ascent of Century Crack, the world’s hardest offwidth.- 2012
- UK
- 48 min
Two climbers from England, Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall, explore the strange sub-culture of offwidth crack climbing. They embark on a tour of the USA which culminates in the first ascent of Century Crack, the world’s hardest offwidth.Climbing locations
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A 100 days of Pressure
Paul Diffley (2006)
Pressure is a V13 bouldering problem at Dumbarton Rock, and 100 days is the time that Dave MacLeod spends trying to resolve it. A bouldering problem, a solo, and a sport climbing effort which are all worth a look. This 9 minutes piece was originally tucked in the extras of the iconic Hot Aches DVD E11. A film by Paul Diffley.- 2006
- UK
- 9 min
Pressure is a V13 bouldering problem at Dumbarton Rock, and 100 days is the time that Dave MacLeod spends trying to resolve it. A bouldering problem, a solo, and a sport climbing effort which are all worth a look. This 9 minutes piece was originally tucked in the extras of the iconic Hot Aches DVD E11. A film by Paul Diffley.Climbing locations
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Whiz Kid - Rainshadow
Paul Diffley (2018)
William Bosi hit the climbing headlines with his rare repeat of Monk's Life Font 8B+ aged just 16. Shortly after he became the youngest Brit to climb the ultimate magic grade of 9a, with his quick repeat of Rainshadow at Malham. A lighting fast repeat of the Uber-classic Hubble secured his place as the one to watch... Just wait until he leaves school! Whiz Kid will follow William's journey from school boy to world class professional climber. What makes him such a great climber, what makes him tick, can he really do the Rubic's Cube in 40 seconds?- 2018
- UK
- 20 min
William Bosi hit the climbing headlines with his rare repeat of Monk's Life Font 8B+ aged just 16. Shortly after he became the youngest Brit to climb the ultimate magic grade of 9a, with his quick repeat of Rainshadow at Malham. A lighting fast repeat of the Uber-classic Hubble secured his place as the one to watch... Just wait until he leaves school! Whiz Kid will follow William's journey from school boy to world class professional climber. What makes him such a great climber, what makes him tick, can he really do the Rubic's Cube in 40 seconds?Climbing locations
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Little flame
Paul Diffley (2019)
Paige Henry is a young woman suffering from PTSD and depression. She finds relief through spending time outdoors: climbing trees, hiking in the woods, rock climbing, swimming in mountain lakes... Being in contact with nature is a source of joy for her. Paige sets her sights on climbing her hardest route to date at Pen Trwyn on the North Wales coast. This film will remind everyone of the joy to be had in the outdoors. The film is part of the 2019 Brit Rock Film Tour.- 2019
- UK
- 9 min
Paige Henry is a young woman suffering from PTSD and depression. She finds relief through spending time outdoors: climbing trees, hiking in the woods, rock climbing, swimming in mountain lakes... Being in contact with nature is a source of joy for her. Paige sets her sights on climbing her hardest route to date at Pen Trwyn on the North Wales coast. This film will remind everyone of the joy to be had in the outdoors. The film is part of the 2019 Brit Rock Film Tour.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Free Flow - Brit Rock
Paul Diffley (2018)
Hazel Findlay enjoys an epic day of mountain running and solo climbing in the Welsh mountains of Snowdonia. Stunning shots combine with a considered soundtrack underpinned by a subtle environmental message. This is the first version of the film, which toured with the Brit Rock Film Tour 2018, and with the first version of the script. Sometime later, Paul Diffley together with Hazel Findlay revised the script and wrote an alternative version, which ended up being the final piece, which can be seen free on youtube and vimeo.- 2018
- UK
- 5 min
Hazel Findlay enjoys an epic day of mountain running and solo climbing in the Welsh mountains of Snowdonia. Stunning shots combine with a considered soundtrack underpinned by a subtle environmental message. This is the first version of the film, which toured with the Brit Rock Film Tour 2018, and with the first version of the script. Sometime later, Paul Diffley together with Hazel Findlay revised the script and wrote an alternative version, which ended up being the final piece, which can be seen free on youtube and vimeo.Climbing locations
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Free Flow
Paul Diffley (2019)
Hazel Findlay enjoys an epic day of mountain running and solo climbing in the Welsh mountains of Snowdonia. Stunning shots combine with a considered soundtrack underpinned by a subtle environmental message. The first version of the film, which toured with the Brit Rock Film Tour 2018, consisted in essentially the same video editing but with a different text. Sometime later, Paul Diffley together with Hazel Findlay revised the script and wrote an alternative version, which ended up being this final piece.- 2019
- UK
- 5 min
Hazel Findlay enjoys an epic day of mountain running and solo climbing in the Welsh mountains of Snowdonia. Stunning shots combine with a considered soundtrack underpinned by a subtle environmental message. The first version of the film, which toured with the Brit Rock Film Tour 2018, consisted in essentially the same video editing but with a different text. Sometime later, Paul Diffley together with Hazel Findlay revised the script and wrote an alternative version, which ended up being this final piece.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Recreation
Edwin - A dream of White Horses
Paul Diffley (2019)
A celebration of one of the UK's most impactful climbers: Edwin Drummond. We pay tribute to his life with a look at the historic first ascent of what's now considered to be one of the world's greatest trad multi-pitches 'A Dream Of White Horses'. Located on the spectacular cliffs of Gogarth this ascent was made by Ed Drummond and Dave Pearce in 1968. We bring the ascent to life through reenactment with James Mchaffie and Lex Pearce(Dave's son) accompanied by Ed's poetry which was as big a part of Ed's life as climbing. The two blend together beautifully in this atmospheric tribute to a man who changed the climbing scene forever.Edwin - A dream of White Horses
- 2019
- UK
- 8 min
A celebration of one of the UK's most impactful climbers: Edwin Drummond. We pay tribute to his life with a look at the historic first ascent of what's now considered to be one of the world's greatest trad multi-pitches 'A Dream Of White Horses'. Located on the spectacular cliffs of Gogarth this ascent was made by Ed Drummond and Dave Pearce in 1968. We bring the ascent to life through reenactment with James Mchaffie and Lex Pearce(Dave's son) accompanied by Ed's poetry which was as big a part of Ed's life as climbing. The two blend together beautifully in this atmospheric tribute to a man who changed the climbing scene forever.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
The King of The Ben
Paul Diffley (2010)
A tribute to the Scottish climbing legend Jimmy Marshall. Though a relative unsung hero of Scottish and UK mountaineering Jimmy Marshall has been inextricably linked to the development of cutting edge climbing in Scotland since the 1950’s and 60’s. In one legendary week on Ben Nevis in 1960 Jimmy Marshall and Robin Smith transformed the shape of Scottish winter mountaineering, advancing it a full ten years.- 2010
- UK
- 13 min
A tribute to the Scottish climbing legend Jimmy Marshall. Though a relative unsung hero of Scottish and UK mountaineering Jimmy Marshall has been inextricably linked to the development of cutting edge climbing in Scotland since the 1950’s and 60’s. In one legendary week on Ben Nevis in 1960 Jimmy Marshall and Robin Smith transformed the shape of Scottish winter mountaineering, advancing it a full ten years.Climbing locations
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Ian 'Spike' Sykes MBE Tribute
Paul Diffley (2011)
A film to pay tribute to Ian 'Spike' Sykes MBE. The film was commissioned by the Fort William Mountain Film Festival to celebrate 'Spike' receiving The Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture.- 2011
- UK
- 8 min
A film to pay tribute to Ian 'Spike' Sykes MBE. The film was commissioned by the Fort William Mountain Film Festival to celebrate 'Spike' receiving The Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture.Climbing locations
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Transition
Chris Prescott (2015)
Natalie Berry is one of the UK’s leading female sport and competition climbers. After discovering climbing by chance at the age of 8, she went on to compete with the GB Climbing Team all over the world and has numerous podium places in both lead climbing and bouldering. As well as her success as a competition climber, Natalie is also one of the top female sport climbers in Britain, being one of only a handful of British women to have climbed the grade of 8b. Despite having lived in Scotland all her life, home to some of the best traditional and winter climbing in the world, she has yet to venture into the mountains so close to home.- 2015
- UK
- 55 min
Natalie Berry is one of the UK’s leading female sport and competition climbers. After discovering climbing by chance at the age of 8, she went on to compete with the GB Climbing Team all over the world and has numerous podium places in both lead climbing and bouldering. As well as her success as a competition climber, Natalie is also one of the top female sport climbers in Britain, being one of only a handful of British women to have climbed the grade of 8b. Despite having lived in Scotland all her life, home to some of the best traditional and winter climbing in the world, she has yet to venture into the mountains so close to home.Climbing locations
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The walk of life
Dave Brown (2008)
The walk of life is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Hartland Quay. It was directed by Dave Brown in 2008 and produced by Hot Aches. It is a part of the series Committed - Volume II (5/5). It features James Pearson, Emily Brazenall, Nic Sellars, Katherine Schirrmacher, Rich Mayfield, Sam Mayfield and others.- 2008
- UK
- 21 min
The walk of life is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Hartland Quay. It was directed by Dave Brown in 2008 and produced by Hot Aches. It is a part of the series Committed - Volume II (5/5). It features James Pearson, Emily Brazenall, Nic Sellars, Katherine Schirrmacher, Rich Mayfield, Sam Mayfield and others.Climbing locations
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The Groove
Paul Diffley (2008)
The Groove tells the story of James Pearson's ascent of The Groove E10 7a at Cratcliffe Tor, a line tagged in Hard Grit as one of the Peak's last great problems. The prevalent theme in this film is not only the hard climbing but how such a climber integrates it with his personal relationship. James sees off the crux with some interesting hand dynamics before tensions rise in preparation for the first ascent.- 2008
- UK
- 19 min
The Groove tells the story of James Pearson's ascent of The Groove E10 7a at Cratcliffe Tor, a line tagged in Hard Grit as one of the Peak's last great problems. The prevalent theme in this film is not only the hard climbing but how such a climber integrates it with his personal relationship. James sees off the crux with some interesting hand dynamics before tensions rise in preparation for the first ascent.Climbing locations
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