2004 Newsletters
Everest Documentary Nominated for Two Emmys
Mar 12th, 2004
The National Television Academy has nominated Farther Than the Eye Can See for two Emmys, one for Outstanding Sports Documentary and the other for Outstanding Camera Work. Michael Brown, the film?s director and cinematographer, and a three-time Emmy winner himself, has shot three Everest summits previously, but this is the first time High Definition has been used on Everest, and the visuals are spectacular. The award ceremony is at the New York Marriott Marquis on Monday, April 19. For more details on the documentary and its other honors, visit www.seracfilms.com. "Farther Than the Eye Can See" is presented by Outside Television in connection with the Outdoor Life Network and Aperture Films, Ltd., directed by Michael Brown, written by Michael Brown and Joshua Colover, produced by Joshua Colover and Chris Blum, co-produced by Erik Weihenmayer and Ed Weihenmayer, associate producer Kim Morris with Les Guthman, executive producer.
Another Huge Success at Character Fort Collins
Farther Than the Eye Can See played to another full house last Saturday night on behalf of Character Fort Collins (CFC), which promotes that the qualities of good character are essential to reaching our fullest potential and achieving lasting success. The 2-day community event began with three school visits on Friday by Jeff Evans, Erik?s teammate on Everest and also in Primal Quest, the world?s most brutal adventure race. When Jeff told the students about his aimless wandering until he found his passion and purpose in mountaineering and adventure, the kids were hooked, and the faculty and staff just sat back with big smiles on their faces as Jeff delivered his powerful message about shattering perceptions and about hope. On Saturday, Erik and Jeff entertained 300 area youth, their parents and sponsors at the Grand Re-Opening of The Gym at the Rockies. A highlight was Erik?s climbing demonstration on one of the biggest walls in Colorado. Erik dazzled the crowd as he moved quickly up the wall, to great applause, using his hands and feet to scan for holds, and reinforcing the program?s theme of reaching beyond what we may think is possible. A copy of Erik?s book, Touch the Top of the World, was given to each student and family. An evening reception and documentary showing to 650 patrons in the Fort Collins Marriott ballroom capped a magical weekend.
This is a wonderful example of how a small non-profit can package the Everest documentary for large impact in its community. Character Fort Collins earned $5,000 for their efforts, but that is only a small part of the story. Bob Powell, Executive Director of CFC: "While we were pleased with the sell-out and with the financial results, the bigger story is the exciting connection of this community event to Character Fort Collins. It has created a better awareness of our organization and its mission, taken us to a new level?and that is priceless." Please call Ed Weihenmayer or Ben Witherell if you wish to pursue an Everest documentary showing in your area for your non-profit.
Erik Is Now Watching Over Times Square
Last week, a huge billboard of Erik on a mountaintop went up in Times Square with the message, "Climbed Everest. Blind. Vision. Pass it on." This is associated with the campaign of The Foundation for a Better Life which is promoting the values which have made America strong: courage, persistence, compassion, strength?and vision. You will see thousands of these billboards and messages around the country, on highways, in airports, and in movie theaters.
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