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Mesmerising Mind Control – Hazel Findlay

Ruth Farrar 24th May 2018

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What happens when a world-famous climber is forced to stop climbing due to a serious shoulder injury? Award-winning filmmaker Jen Randall captures pro climber Hazel Findlay’s empowering road to recovery. Fascinating reflections on identity emerge from this refreshingly honest and uplifting women in adventure documentary. Presented by BMC.

Save our Seas: A Plastic Ocean

Ruth Farrar 20th January 2017

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Over the last ten years, we have produced more plastic than during the whole of the last century. A Plastic Ocean is an adventure documentary illuminating our out-of-control plastic consumption shot in over 20 locations over the past 4 years. An international team of adventurers, researchers and Ocean ambassadors go on a mission around the […]

The Space Outside

Ruth Farrar 1st January 2017

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Shimnix Films’ The Space Outside charts the inspirational stories of female explorers and adventurers including including Ania Lichota; Jo Bradshaw; Jacki Hill-Murphy; Mollie Hughes and Cat Vinton. It aims to give the viewer the inspiration, guidance, and confidence to take their first step on an adventure — be it big, or small. The film’s director Jessica Pearson was inspired by our first […]

Women’s Cycling at its Best!

Ruth Farrar 21st November 2016

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AMGEN’s Women’s Road Race 2016 was a 197.8-mile course. It was a four-stage event which took place in South Lake Tahoe, Folsom, Santa Rosa and Sacramento in California. The race showcased the crème of le crème of women’s cycling. Kristin Klein, president of the race and executive vice president of AEG Sports notes: “We’re so […]

WAY EAST: Awe-inspring adventure in Japan

WAY EAST: Awe-inspiring adventure in Japan

Ruth Farrar 4th November 2016

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The makers of WAY NORTH are back for a new adventure in Japan. WAY EAST made its UK film premiere at Shextreme Film Festival 2016. Watch the trailer to get a glimpse of why WAY EAST won Shextreme Film Festival 2016’s AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD! WAY EAST’s small but mighty crew consists of Aline Bock; 2010 Freeride […]

Full Moon

Ruth Farrar 12th September 2016

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Filmed over two years featuring a plethora of pioneering pro boarders, Full Moon is an epic documentary charting the cultural heritage of women’s snowboarding. Featuring Annie Boulanger, Robin Van Gyn, Hana Beaman, Jamie Anderson, Leanne Pelosi, Marie-France Roy and Helen Schettini. Check out the awesome trailer here. Be the first to see the full film […]

Nzingha

Ruth Farrar 13th August 2016

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In 2015, foil fencer Nzingha Prescod became the first African-American woman to win an individual medal at the Senior World Championships. This year, she set her sights on fulfilling her dream to become the first African-American woman to win an individual medal in the history of fencing in the Rio Olympics. As one of the most focused […]

Alone Through Iran: 1144 Miles of Trust

Ruth Farrar 7th July 2016

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Swedish ultra runner Kristina Paltén’s latest lone adventure leads her to Iran. Her aim: to challenge her own prejudices about Iran. Not content with accepting media’s perceptions of Iran, she proactively decided to discover Iran for herself. Like many inspiring women in adventure, she decided to be the change she wants to see. She holds two […]

Fuel your passion

Ruth Farrar 21st June 2016

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Proving to all women in extreme sports and adventure, you don’t have to be a pro to go out there and give it a go: Switzerland-born Pascale Fuss shares a fun summer edit of her Egyptian kite surf adventures. Filmed by Gregor John on a Panasonic GH4, Lumix 12-35/2.8f, Lumix 35-100/2.8f, DJI Phantom 3.

Pearls of wisdom from Ishtar

Ruth Farrar 1st June 2016

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Meet free spirit, female skater and one of the wisest women in extreme sports and adventure: downhill longboard rider Ishtar Backlund. A film by Maceo Frost. Music by Swedish rock band Tussilago.

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