VIFF Podcast
Bringing you exclusive in-depth conversations with industry-leading filmmakers, creators and cultural luminaries, recorded live at the Vancouver International Film Festival and year round at VIFF Centre.
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Beyond film exhibitions, VIFF strives to engage and empower communities, encourage dialogue and champion local artists. With decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to creating exceptional programs, VIFF has transformed into a highly esteemed annual festival and a premier arthouse cinema.
Founded in 1982, the Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural society and federally registered charitable organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming at VIFF Centre. All year, VIFF produces screenings, talks, conferences and events that act as a catalyst for the community to discover the creativity and craft of storytelling on screen.
VIFF Podcast
Jereme Watt reaches new documentary heights in "Everest Dark"
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Many know the visual splendour of Mount Everest, but only through pictures, stories, or tales of these treks that tempt the most ambitious of climbers. But, as the profile of Mount Everest has risen, what's lesser known is the stories of the Sherpas that guide these climbs while risking their lives to recover the bodies of those who did not survive the summit. This side of the story is the catalyst for Jereme Watt's "Everest Dark."
Spotlighting one of Nepal's most celebrated high-altitude climbers, Mingma, "Everest Dark" follows this compelling character on his own journey to reclaim Mount Everest from exploitation. In 2015, Nepal suffered a devastating earthquake that cost the lives of many. Mingma believed this to be the wrath of God. "Everest Dark" is a documentary on courage, conviction, faith, and the cost of intruding on what is sacred.
In this episode of the VIFF Podcast, Watt sits down with Director of Programming, Curtis Woloschuk, to discuss creating such an arduous project, which also happened to take place during the peak of COVID. From gathering a high-altitude crew to explaining the risks of participation to their parents, creating "Everest Dark" was no small feat. We hear from Watt on his conviction to make it happen.
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