I recently created this short film for Evolv Sports, journaling Emily Harrington's most difficult ascent to date, "Wacka Flocka" 5.14B, in Rifle, CO. I've begun to treat short videos the the same approach as I do music compositions. No two stories can, nor should be, the same. Each has there own beat, rhythm, leads, and measures, the same as a song. The trick as an editor is to spend enough time with the puzzle to find it's most natural path, knock away a little conventionality, and make it unique in
some way. I wanted this piece to feel very human. I began the film with Emily's weaknesses, her obsessive passion, her anger, and her spirit. I find the most unique and authentic statements from an interview can be a foundation for an entire story and opening with that audio can be the most hooking. Making Emily human not only sets the story up for success, but allows the viewer to connect in some way. When the actual climbing footage becomes the least important part of the story, then you have found one. Thanks for following! Cheers _ Andy