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Many thanks to Jimmy Chin for introducing us to this film.
Sherpas Cinema
He climbed Mount Everest 21 times, more than any other human. But he wouldn't wish this for anyone. As a child, growing up in Nepal's remote Khumbu Valley, Apa Sherpa had to walk three hours to school...one way. He dreamt of being a doctor. But after his father passed away, at the age of 12, he took a job as a porter to support his family. Apa, which means "Loved by All," would become one of the world's most famous high altitude porters.
Follow us as we document the present day struggles of Pemba Sherpa, a young boy who's life path mirrors Apa when he was a child, and the work of the Apa Sherpa Foundation, as it aims to give the children of rural Nepal new opportunities. The lure of Mount Everest is great in the Khumbu, but the power of education can be even greater.
Full feature on Sherpas Vimeo Channel, May 28, 2018 #LovedByAll
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A wonderful visual perspective on what it takes to climb The Nose on El Cap. Fun interviewing Brad Gobright this last weekend!On a cold, misty morning in late October 2017, after 11 previous attempts, Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds broke the standing speed record on The Nose (formerly held…
This day was legendary.
Conrad and Brad Gobright show their generational differences.
Ron Kauk joined the team for a fantastic interview!
Epic day at Conrad Anker's family's Priest Station Cafe, gateway to the Yosemite Valley. The team filmed Tom and Conrad talking about Tom's adventures in Nepal with Sir Edmund Hillary and Chris Bonington.
In this image, Conrad shares his family's hotel registry dating back to 1907. The land has been in Conrad's family since 1853. Among the entries are from Levi Strauss, Galen Rowell and Fred Beckey.
Curious about our Director's chops? If you're in the Bay Area, don't miss the next airing of this fascinating story of life, hope and determination. Tom Seawell was nominated for an Emmy for this piece.Kimberly is doing great after our doctors "rebooted" her brain with a cutting-edge epilepsy treatment! 📺 KPIX CBS San Francisco Bay Area will share her story on Thursday, March 22 at 10 p.m.!
We will forever be indebted to our friends at the Rendezvous! It's where we made vital connections to the community and found two of the films most surprising stars!
Team Flatlander was very honored, on Oscar day nonetheless, to interview legendary gaffer Mo Flam. Mo was the first to use Tom's Chimera light boxes for feature length films during shooting for Fried Green Tomatoes.
Mo's worked with Herb Ritts and his filmography includes Spotlight, Black Swan, the Talented Mr Ripley, Stone Mountain and on and on and....on and on.
Thanks to the talented Bill Holshevnikoff for lending a critical hand!
We have been beyond honored and humbled by the warm welcome to your world. So many people have opened their lives and hearts to us in service of Tom and his story.
Of all of you, I (Craig) have a very special place in my heart for the amazing Ann Krcik. Ann’s love for Tom Frost, her desire to tell the story of the Golden Age and her willingness to open up her network of friends and colleagues has helped make our film a reality.
Thank you Ann, congratulations on receiving this award and know that the Flatlander team carries you in our hearts everyday.
We are extremely excited to be holed away in our exclusive Film Studio Editing Suites at an undisclosed location in Lake Tahoe, California. One week of climbing towards the peak of Mount Tom Frost Documentary Film!
