Sol to Seoul
Austin, Texas | Film Feature
Documentary, Sport
Sol to Seoul is a feature documentary that diversifies climbing media and provides the power of representation for the Asian community.
Sol to Seoul
Austin, Texas | Film Feature
Documentary, Sport
1 Campaigns | Texas, United States
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Sol to Seoul is a feature documentary that diversifies climbing media and provides the power of representation for the Asian community.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Struggling to find a sense of belonging, Angela Lee travels from Sol Mountain Farm to Seoul, South Korea to reconnect with her heritage.
She meets a female mentor and North Face athlete, MyoungHee Lee, who empowers Angela to continue her work as a steward, climber, and community activist.
Seeking to cultivate an inclusive space, Angela creates the first climbing festival that unifies the San Luis Valley.
As filmmakers of color, we see our adversities mirrored in Angela; her resiliency inspires change and healing in our personal and professional lives. With the popularity of climbing, we believe it's important to share a story like Angela's who orients her lifestyle toward making the sport more inclusive.
Sol to Seoul provokes change by highlighting the story of an everyday female adventurer. Angela Lee is a pioneer of many facets and her personal journey is raw and authentic. Her rapid growth in climbing was our initial attraction to Angela, however, her pursuit of a sustainable lifestyle, community building, and climbing stewardship created a depth that went beyond a typical climbing film. We are excited to share a climbing film not bound by a project or summit but instead focuses on the effective change within oneself to create an environment of love.
We started this self-funded project in November of 2019 because we were passionate about telling Angela’s journey as a self-proclaimed “dirtbag farmer”. The pandemic stopped us from shooting in 2020, but it didn’t halt post-production and applying for grants. It also allowed us to continue documenting Angela’s growth and empowerment as a La Sportiva athlete and steward of her land. Like most documentaries, it's been a long, educational journey. A number of talented, passionate, and generous editors, creators, and friends have helped make this project a reality.
With your help, we can reach our goal of $8,000, which will allow us to finish editing our film.
STRETCH GOAL
We have a stretch goal of $2,000 that will cover additional post-production costs like coloring, composing, and sound mixing. We promise this film will be worth the wait!
PLEASE FOLLOW & SHARE
A great way to help this film out is by going to our Instagram page and sharing our posts with your network.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Rough Edit
Costs $4,500
Our editor pieces together images we shot over the years and help compose the story.
Structural Edit Revisions
Costs $3,500
Following the rough edit, we will need time to make structural revisions to complete the edit.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Co-Director/DP Hannah Zamora is a filmmaker and photographer based in Austin, Texas. Documentaries and narratives are her favorite. Recently she's dedicated considerable time to adventure film and photography, primarily in the sports realm of rock climbing. She has worked with Patagonia, Black Diamond, and RAB. From South Korea to Indian Creek and Mexico, she is ready for the next big adventure.
Co-Director/DP Bex Rodriguez Is a documentary director and cinematographer based in Austin, Texas. She’s short narrative films, adventure docs, commercials, and music videos. Her work has taken her to the peak of La Popa in Mexico and the dunes of the Sahara Desert. She’s shot climbing athletes for La Sportiva, The North Face, Black Diamond, and RAB.
Editor Katrina De Vera is an Austin-based documentary film editor who was born and raised in South Texas to immigrant parents. Her passion for editing stems from a penchant for collaboration and a deep curiosity for exploring the human condition. Her experience serving as the lead assistant editor on the observational feature Pahokee (Sundance 2019) led her to discover a love for verite filmmaking. She later went on to assistant edit on the award-winning feature film A Thousand Cuts (Sundance 2020), and recently edited the short film Bring Them Home (2022) which was released by The Washington Post. A Run for More (2022) was her first solo edit on a feature film, and she is a 2022 Karen Schmeer Editing Fellow. Katrina believes that respect, trust, and transparency lie at the center of documentary filmmaking, and will always have a soft spot for stories that feel close to home.
Editor Jackie Kuenstler is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to editing. From animated series like Rooster Teeth’s RWBY, to documentary and talk shows on PBS like Now Hear This and Energy Switch, and even some true crime series, she’s worked on a bit of everything. But Jackie always finds herself coming back to documentaries - her favorite genre to edit. Whether it’s solar eclipses, mental health, neon sign-makers, or climbing, her favorite thing to do is learn people’s stories, and experience the joy of sharing them with the world in an interesting and engaging way.
Assistant Editor Alison Week is a freelance filmmaker currently based in Waimea, Hawaii who produces both narrative and non-fiction films. She shot, edited, and produced content for commercial and non-profit clients around the world, including Meta, BBC World, NBC/Universal, Business Insider, and Issue Television. As a documentary producer, she has been invited to speak at SXSW and the Allied Media Conference, pitch her work at Good Pitch Local – Dallas, and participate in the PBS Young Producers Conference. Her personal film work aims to uplift stories of women in front of and behind the camera. Her narrative feature documentary, ISLAND COWGIRLS which she Co-Directed with Liz Barney recently broadcast on PBS/Pacific Heartbeat (2023) on television and online.
Editor
CRAFTING VIVID SCENES OF HONESTY AND BEAUTY. ANDREW WORKS WITH BOTH ACTORS AND NON-ACTORS ALIKE TO CAREFULLY CAPTURE THE NUANCE OF THE DEEPER NARRATIVE.
OFFERING AN UNFILTERED GLIMPSE INTO PERSONAL STORIES, HE LEADS WITH PERFORMANCES OF EMOTIONAL CLARITY, DISPLAYING THE UNIQUE BEAUTY AND COURAGE OF THE HUMAN BEING,
ANDREW ALSO TAKES ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF PROJECTS A YEAR AS DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Struggling to find a sense of belonging, Angela Lee travels from Sol Mountain Farm to Seoul, South Korea to reconnect with her heritage.
She meets a female mentor and North Face athlete, MyoungHee Lee, who empowers Angela to continue her work as a steward, climber, and community activist.
Seeking to cultivate an inclusive space, Angela creates the first climbing festival that unifies the San Luis Valley.
As filmmakers of color, we see our adversities mirrored in Angela; her resiliency inspires change and healing in our personal and professional lives. With the popularity of climbing, we believe it's important to share a story like Angela's who orients her lifestyle toward making the sport more inclusive.
Sol to Seoul provokes change by highlighting the story of an everyday female adventurer. Angela Lee is a pioneer of many facets and her personal journey is raw and authentic. Her rapid growth in climbing was our initial attraction to Angela, however, her pursuit of a sustainable lifestyle, community building, and climbing stewardship created a depth that went beyond a typical climbing film. We are excited to share a climbing film not bound by a project or summit but instead focuses on the effective change within oneself to create an environment of love.
We started this self-funded project in November of 2019 because we were passionate about telling Angela’s journey as a self-proclaimed “dirtbag farmer”. The pandemic stopped us from shooting in 2020, but it didn’t halt post-production and applying for grants. It also allowed us to continue documenting Angela’s growth and empowerment as a La Sportiva athlete and steward of her land. Like most documentaries, it's been a long, educational journey. A number of talented, passionate, and generous editors, creators, and friends have helped make this project a reality.
With your help, we can reach our goal of $8,000, which will allow us to finish editing our film.
STRETCH GOAL
We have a stretch goal of $2,000 that will cover additional post-production costs like coloring, composing, and sound mixing. We promise this film will be worth the wait!
PLEASE FOLLOW & SHARE
A great way to help this film out is by going to our Instagram page and sharing our posts with your network.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Rough Edit
Costs $4,500
Our editor pieces together images we shot over the years and help compose the story.
Structural Edit Revisions
Costs $3,500
Following the rough edit, we will need time to make structural revisions to complete the edit.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Co-Director/DP Hannah Zamora is a filmmaker and photographer based in Austin, Texas. Documentaries and narratives are her favorite. Recently she's dedicated considerable time to adventure film and photography, primarily in the sports realm of rock climbing. She has worked with Patagonia, Black Diamond, and RAB. From South Korea to Indian Creek and Mexico, she is ready for the next big adventure.
Co-Director/DP Bex Rodriguez Is a documentary director and cinematographer based in Austin, Texas. She’s short narrative films, adventure docs, commercials, and music videos. Her work has taken her to the peak of La Popa in Mexico and the dunes of the Sahara Desert. She’s shot climbing athletes for La Sportiva, The North Face, Black Diamond, and RAB.
Editor Katrina De Vera is an Austin-based documentary film editor who was born and raised in South Texas to immigrant parents. Her passion for editing stems from a penchant for collaboration and a deep curiosity for exploring the human condition. Her experience serving as the lead assistant editor on the observational feature Pahokee (Sundance 2019) led her to discover a love for verite filmmaking. She later went on to assistant edit on the award-winning feature film A Thousand Cuts (Sundance 2020), and recently edited the short film Bring Them Home (2022) which was released by The Washington Post. A Run for More (2022) was her first solo edit on a feature film, and she is a 2022 Karen Schmeer Editing Fellow. Katrina believes that respect, trust, and transparency lie at the center of documentary filmmaking, and will always have a soft spot for stories that feel close to home.
Editor Jackie Kuenstler is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to editing. From animated series like Rooster Teeth’s RWBY, to documentary and talk shows on PBS like Now Hear This and Energy Switch, and even some true crime series, she’s worked on a bit of everything. But Jackie always finds herself coming back to documentaries - her favorite genre to edit. Whether it’s solar eclipses, mental health, neon sign-makers, or climbing, her favorite thing to do is learn people’s stories, and experience the joy of sharing them with the world in an interesting and engaging way.
Assistant Editor Alison Week is a freelance filmmaker currently based in Waimea, Hawaii who produces both narrative and non-fiction films. She shot, edited, and produced content for commercial and non-profit clients around the world, including Meta, BBC World, NBC/Universal, Business Insider, and Issue Television. As a documentary producer, she has been invited to speak at SXSW and the Allied Media Conference, pitch her work at Good Pitch Local – Dallas, and participate in the PBS Young Producers Conference. Her personal film work aims to uplift stories of women in front of and behind the camera. Her narrative feature documentary, ISLAND COWGIRLS which she Co-Directed with Liz Barney recently broadcast on PBS/Pacific Heartbeat (2023) on television and online.
Editor
CRAFTING VIVID SCENES OF HONESTY AND BEAUTY. ANDREW WORKS WITH BOTH ACTORS AND NON-ACTORS ALIKE TO CAREFULLY CAPTURE THE NUANCE OF THE DEEPER NARRATIVE.
OFFERING AN UNFILTERED GLIMPSE INTO PERSONAL STORIES, HE LEADS WITH PERFORMANCES OF EMOTIONAL CLARITY, DISPLAYING THE UNIQUE BEAUTY AND COURAGE OF THE HUMAN BEING,
ANDREW ALSO TAKES ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF PROJECTS A YEAR AS DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY.