Ascending Afghanistan: Women Rising

Production: Broadly, Vice
Director: Erik Osterholm
Role: Associate Producer

Documentary feature for Vice following Afghanistan's first women’s mountain climbing team as they summit Mir Samir. Over 16 days, 13 young climbers reached the nearly 17,000-foot peak, the highest any Afghan woman has climbed.

Awards:
Kendal Mountain Film Festival, Best Culture, Ascending Afghanistan
BANFF Mountain Film Festival, Special Jury Mention, Ascending Afghanistan
Wild Spirit Award, Ascending Afghanistan