Episode 242 | Interview with Mt. Everest Explorer: Alex Harz

Episode 242 | Interview with Mt. Everest Explorer: Alex Harz

In this episode, filmmaker and Mount Everest summiteer Alex Harz takes us on a breathtaking journey, sharing how he turned a childhood dream into a groundbreaking dual-format documentary series. Alex recounts his early years in Spain and Germany, his passion for storytelling, and his evolution as a filmmaker with a strong business mindset.

Listeners will gain insights into the unparalleled challenges of filming on Everest, from navigating deadly icefalls to keeping gear functional in subzero conditions. Alex discusses the creative and technical feats behind producing a 2D film and an immersive VR experience, all while spotlighting the vibrant culture of Nepal and the Sherpa people. He also delves into the decade-long preparation for the climb, the massive editing process, and his strategic approach to budgeting and distribution. This conversation is packed with lessons for filmmakers and adventurers alike.

Timecodes

01:00 Introduction to Alex Harz and His Journey 07:44 Transitioning from Film to Mountaineering 13:32 Finding a Greater Purpose 19:22 Challenges of Filming on Everest 26:29 The Technical Aspects of Filming 34:20 Budgeting the Everest Expedition 40:20 DOCU-VIEW DEJAVU SEGMENT

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Episode 53 | Guests from Normandy

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Episode 52 | Animatic?

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Episode 51 | Learning from Sundance

Episode 51 | Learning from Sundance

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Episode 50 | Surprised by Sundance

Episode 50 | Surprised by Sundance

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Episode 49 | Rerun of Episode 1: Origins

Episode 49 | Rerun of Episode 1: Origins

This episode originally aired on March 6th, 2019. It's been a very exciting couple of weeks and we thought it'd be good to revisit our origin story. -- Today we talk origin stories. We’re looking at h...

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Episode 48 | Process

Episode 48 | Process

In a previous episode, hosts Christian, Josh, and Jason discuss the important lesson of killing sacred cows (or killing your babies) in order to set aside personal emotions and improve the film. In t...

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Episode 47 | Rewrite (Again)

Episode 47 | Rewrite (Again)

As we near the final stages of the film, Director Christian Taylor continues to get critical feedback and has to make difficult decisions. This time, more sacred cows are cut out and voiceover work is...

31 Jan 202020min

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