Sean Burch
54 min | 2021 | US/Nepal | East Coast Premiere
Some of Everest's bravest Sherpas are Icefall Doctors, whose daily job it is to face possible death walking into the Khumbu Icefall on Everest to manage the route, save climbers, and assure Western mountaineers will have an opportunity at the top of the world. Angnima Sherpa, the original ‘Icefall Doctor’, has held this dangerous job for 30+ years. His story reveals culture, commitment to family, chasms of class & financial inequity; and over all hangs the fog of environmental stewardship. A kaleidoscopic and meditative view on his last season as leader of the Icefall Doctors before his death.
Official Selections: Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival and AMDocs in Palm Springs.
EMBRACING THE STARS
Christopher Sánchez & Mario Cervantes
8 min | 2020 | Spain | US Premiere
This doc captures the adventurous nature of Javier García Pajares who is known for being the first deaf-blind student to enjoy an Erasmus grant. In climbing, he fulfills his dream and embraces the stars.
Awards: BEST DOC ~ VIII Festival de Cortometrajes Corto Cortismo – Spain, Jury Award for Best Short Film shot in the Community of Madrid and Jury Award for Best Humanitarian Short ~ Festival de Cine Int’l Sobre LA Discapacidad; Official Selection: 35 screenings around the world.