Reel Rock is a compilation of the very best in US climbing films. Every year the compilation goes 'on tour'. In 2008, thanks to Heason Events, it came to the UK and Europe for the first time, with screenings in Leicester, Glagow, Sheffield, Durham and Eindhoven (Holland). Well this year it's back again.
In a nutshell it comprises:
THE RR09 PROGRAM: approx. running time 93 minutes
* REEL ROCK Intro 3 minutes Introduction montage with thanks to national sponsors
* REEL ROCK Filmmaking Competition Winners 5 minutes
The winning 2-minute films in two categories: action/drama, and humor/spoof. Entry info available at REEL ROCK website
* Adventure Film from Sender Films 35 minutes
Sender Films unveils its new National Geographic series, ‘First Ascent’, the first-ever series dedicated to climbing and related outdoor pursuits. From Patagonia to Yosemite to Tibet, Sender Films is traveling the globe filming the world’s top climbers in their quest for new, unexplored lines.
* Intermission: May include gear giveaways, fundraising for non-profits, tabling, and contests
* Progression 50 minutes
Big UP Productions' latest film tells the story of the world's best climbers and their efforts to advance the sport in all its forms. Chris Sharma climbs the world's hardest sport route, Jumbo Love. Kevin Jorgeson pushes bouldering to dangerous new heights on Ambrosia. Patxi Usobiaga and Johanna Ernst train like Olympians for the World Cup competitions. Tommy Caldwell ups the ante on Yosemite's big walls, and much more.
The Climbing Works, Sheffield - Sunday 18th October 2009, 8.30pm.
All being well Grimer is coming down for this. He features in the film when he introduces the 'Team America' segment as they destroy the Gritstone classics. Also there will be George ' The Belayer' Taylor.
