Films

In these Hills

In These Hills follows the story of Aislynn Trompler and Sarah Crabtree – two women from “The Red” who grew up in oil drilling and coal mining families.

In their community, resources were becoming scarce until climbers entered the Red River Gorge. Now an unconventional outdoor community is giving them reason to stay and better the place where they were raised.

Amid economic struggle and substance abuse, can rock climbing save their Eastern Kentucky home?

In These Hills is a Steep South film in production with Sends And Suffers Media.

Climb Malawi

"Climb Malawi" is a 27-minute documentary that explores the vibrant climbing community in Malawi. The film showcases the community's efforts to transform their country into a premier international climbing destination, emphasizing local ownership and sustainable development. Through mentorship from the Global Climbing Initiative, Malawian climbers are empowered to take charge of their sport's future, highlighting the transformative power of mentorship and the unifying spirit of climbing. The film has garnered critical acclaim, winning Best Texas Short Documentary at the 2025 Denton Black Film Festival and Best Southeastern Documentary Film at the 2025 Lookout Wild Film Festival.

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Mario Stanley

I am a director-producer and audio engineer currently based in Texas. With five years of experience producing podcasts, in 2024, I directed and produced the Climb Malawi documentary. This project allowed me to showcase my storytelling skills in a visual medium.

I am driven by a love for innovation through sound and visuals. I'm an avid rock climber, and I like to share my love of outdoor adventure in the content I produce.

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