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 23 | Getting Feedback

Episode 23 | Getting Feedback

Getting any kind of feedback is hard. If the feedback is only positive, you worry that they're just trying to make you feel good and not being authentic. But it's also really difficult to receive nega...

16 Aug 201913min

Episode 22 | Q&A with Christian

Episode 22 | Q&A with Christian

In this episode, host of the podcast Josh Lindsey asks director Christian Taylor a series of questions to better understand what went on at the Normandy focus group screening of The Girl Who Wore Free...

9 Aug 201918min

Episode 21 | Social media

Episode 21 | Social media

Social media is an important part of promoting any project, but particularly films. In this episode, we meet Anne Evans, our first social media lead and sister of Director Christian Taylor. Anne share...

2 Aug 201916min

Episode 20 | Screening

Episode 20 | Screening

What does it take to run a focus group screening? In this episode, Director Christian Taylor shares how the eleven screenings were planned for Normandy to gather feedback from the five-hundred people ...

26 Jul 201915min

Episode 19 | Eleventh Hour

Episode 19 | Eleventh Hour

Director Christian Taylor is in France preparing to screen the film, but the drive doesn't work. In this episode, we celebrate the first focus group event of The Girl Who Wore Freedom in Normandy, Fra...

19 Jul 201917min

Episode 18 | Mississippi Screening

Episode 18 | Mississippi Screening

In this episode, Director Christian Taylor shares an update after visiting Mississippi and screening for veterans with dramatically moving results. Because we've been so busy with that, we're also rea...

12 Jul 201923min

Episode 17 | Post-Focus Group

Episode 17 | Post-Focus Group

In this episode, Director Christian Taylor shares an update after running a focus group for The Girl Who Wore Freedom in Normandy for D-Day Celebrations. Because we've been so busy with that, we're al...

5 Jul 201917min

Episode 16 | Next

Episode 16 | Next

Director Christian Taylor looks ahead to the next steps for “The Girl Who Wore Freedom” and speculates about what it will be like to watch the film at the first focus group events.

28 Jun 201917min

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