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Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 18, 2015 - 03:23pm PT
One of my personal heroes. Great climber, innovator and one of the nicest people I've ever met

Support the documentary on him here

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tom-frost-documentary/x/12494517#_=_

c wilmot

climber
Oct 18, 2015 - 05:12pm PT
Is he going to talk about the CIA missions on Nanda Devi?
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Oct 18, 2015 - 05:35pm PT
He probably IS the nicest guy I've ever met. Got to work with him here in Bishop for a day building a chair/cover for his wife. I think she had physical issues at the time. Another one of those people that intimidated me he was so nice. I'm kind of irreverent and cynical. He's just nice.
climbski2

Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
Oct 18, 2015 - 05:52pm PT
I hope they get him to talk about the plutonium, but I doubt it.
The Chief

climber
Down the hill & across the Valley from......
Oct 18, 2015 - 05:54pm PT
Done.

Tom is one of the most influential doods in my climbing career along with the likes of Batso, YC, Walter Bonatti and of course, Don Whillans.

Do him right... he more than deserves it.

Thanks C-Mac for spearheading this.
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 18, 2015 - 06:11pm PT
Just contributed $50 to own the movie. Psyched!
flatlander_1

Social climber
San Francisco, California
Oct 19, 2015 - 06:40pm PT
Thank you Chris McNamara for the posting love and investment! Very psyched to have you!

My name is Tom Seawell and I am the director on the Tom Frost Documentary.

Much more info about the film to come soon! Stay tuned!

I wanted to leave you all with this piece of inspiration that keeps my team of "flatlanders" on the "sharp end” daily.

Tom Seawell


http://flatlanderfilms.com

Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 20, 2015 - 03:42pm PT
Thank you, Tom. So psyched for this film!
k-man

Gym climber
SCruz
Oct 20, 2015 - 09:02pm PT
Jan

Mountain climber
Colorado, Nepal & Okinawa
Oct 20, 2015 - 10:16pm PT
I take it this film is different than the video made by Steve Grossman in his interviews of Tom?
flatlander_1

climber
San Francisco, California
Oct 21, 2015 - 07:07am PT
Hi Jan,

Thanks for asking!

Steve Grossman is our historian and writing the biography on Tom Frost. Steve has generously given us some amazing access during the Oakdale Climbers Festival over the past 4 years. (Which is great event even for a flatlander)

Here is a taste of our interviews.

https://vimeo.com/132486056

Best,

Tom Seawell
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 21, 2015 - 06:57pm PT
Steve has done an amazing Job of preserving and sharing history through threads here, Oakdale Climbers Fest and NACHA here http://climbinghistoryarchivesna.com/
Lloyd Campbell

Social climber
St. Cloud, MN
Oct 21, 2015 - 08:14pm PT
I have a question... the lowest $$$ amount to own the movie is $50. There are several items above $50 (going up to $10k to climb with Hans). Do you get the digital copy of the movie for the contributions above $50 in addition to the other items? It doesn't say, but you would think so, as the movie is the big point of the whole deal... just wondering. Thx.
drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Oct 21, 2015 - 10:52pm PT
This looks great!
And an important story to tell.
The production value looks insane, even just the crowdsource video.
Which begs the question-
There's probably already significant backing from corporate sponsors and individuals-
Will my $1 or $50 really help get this film off the ground?
(I guess this is my way of giving you the opportunity to talk more about the project and what the donations will be used for)

By the way- the donation structure is pretty cool.
Basically shop for some outdoor products you may need or want instead of just a cash donation.
People should check it out.

Best of luck!

flatlander_1

climber
San Francisco, California
Oct 22, 2015 - 11:09am PT
Great questions and fun thread! Thank you!

Lloyd Campbell - Do you get the digital copy of the movie for the contributions above $50

Great catch! Anyone that donates $50 or more will own a digital copy of the final film. A sticker and patch will be shipped with all products that require shipping. Plus you will receive a “thank you” credit in the film.

We will make this more clear on Indiegogo.

drljefe - "There's probably already significant backing from corporate sponsors and individuals”

Wow. Nice compliment! This project has been 100% funded by myself & Jeff Wiant for the past 4 years. A true grass roots passion project. The only money received prior to the Indiegogo campaign was from a private donation of $5000.00 to hire a lawyer to make sure we do this adventure correctly and in "good style". Jeff and I both have our own production companies. www.seawellproductions.com & www.solidproductions.com. This is what we do on a daily basis. We own all are own gear & we both shoot. I love to interview, produce and direct and Jeff loves to art direct, edit and write. We are very fortunate to be frugal, small and capable of creating the illusion of great production value. Jeff and his sister designed the patch and sticker. My mother has transcribed 40 hours of interviews and is our bookkeeper. Everyone on my team has been a volunteer to date. Every athlete we have interviewed put themselves above their sponsors to give us their time. Why would a bunch of flatlanders (non climbers) be so inspired to do this? This story goes way beyond climbing. This film, if done correctly and with your help, has the ability to inspire people to get outside, be safe, and courteous to mother earth.

Get to know Jeff & I - https://vimeo.com/141378386
Get to know our team- http://flatlanderfilms.com/contributors/

"Will my $1 or $50 really help get this film off the ground?”

Absolutely! My favorite perk is the ONE DOLLAR perk. This invites everyone to be able to feel like they helped with our project. My kids cleaned their rooms last week to donate a dollar. Now they get a "thank you” credit in the film. Their names will be permanent in an important historical documentary film that their daddy help make. How awesome is that!

Supertopo community - This is the one & only shot we have to tell this story correctly because we have access to Tom Frost and his legacy of friends. The generous brands associated with the film to date have donated product only. Zero cash. This is why it's so important to spread the word. We want this to be 100% community funded film. It's the cleanest line to the top! To reiterate... every single dollar is valuable. And most importantly... We feel that profiting from another person's “Life Story” or “Brand” goes against Flatlander Film’s core values. We have been given a “gift” to tell a life story and we will not profit from it. Any and all profits will be donated to a charity of Tom Frost's choosing. Thank you for asking! drljefe


By the way- the donation structure is pretty cool.

Thank you! New perks coming from North Face soon! You all are the first to know. Stay tuned!

http://igg.me/at/frostdoc/x/10880133

Here is another nugget from Tom Frost. Enjoy!

jogill

climber
Colorado
Oct 22, 2015 - 02:54pm PT
Steve has done an amazing Job of preserving and sharing history through threads here, Oakdale Climbers Fest and NACHA here climbinghistoryarchivesna.com

I don't get anything when I bring up Steve's climbing history site. Does he have anything posted there?

Tom is an exceptional person and deserves credit on many levels. I spent some time with him in Buxton, England in 1985 at a mountainering meeting and he was a delightful companion.
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Oct 22, 2015 - 07:52pm PT
John- I don't have much content posted on the website as NACHA is undergoing development in preparation for creating the Climbing Museum which will have the sort of content that will be of interest. Most of my energy has been focused on posting to this amazing forum and on organizing various historical festivals with more to come in 2016.

I am truly stoked to be involved with Tom Seawell and Jeff Wiant in making this wonderful film. As Tom's letter posted above indicates, these are the right people to be taking this on this project and are as Mr Frost likes to call "the Real Deal", which is to say people of clear integrity. Team Flatlander helped me with recording all three Oakdale Climbers Festivals and have amassed some fantastic footage drawing on the superb climbers in attendance that have made these gatherings so memorable.

Tom's story needs to be told and the Flatlander crew need all the financial support that the climbing and larger outdoor community can provide to get this done. As a community we helped get Jeff Lowe's Metanoia on its way and this film is well worth our investment and financial support through the indiegogo campaign linked up thread and beyond.

Tom and Jeff are professional photographers so the results are first rate and they are committed to the quality of this film on all levels. That they come into this story as nonclimbers is an advantage in not getting lost in that aspect of Tom's story. He led a diverse and consequential life through which the lessons of climbing during the Golden Age are woven. This film is going to be a perfect companion to the forthcoming Frost biography which is certainly centered around Tom's climbing and climbing photography.

Curiously, Tom Frost had an interest in making films before Bill Feuerer loaned him his Leica for the second ascent of the Nose in 1960. He has settled into the process and so this promises to be a very entertaining and genuine look at a man who has done so much for the world of climbers and climbing that we all owe this story a telling.

Please help the logistical aspect of the fundraiser and consider bidding on the gear and other offerings so that these items move along in support of the film.

From a buck to a bankroll your name will be in the film credits so dig deep folks and help out with this effort. You will not regret doing so. Please network a bit in support of this film as we have 50 days to indiegogo...
flatlander_1

climber
San Francisco, California
Oct 23, 2015 - 02:33pm PT
Thanks Steve Grossman!

Weekend contest!

Win this 8.5 x 11 inch original Tom Frost signed black and white print!

The highest contributor on Indiegogo this this weekend will win this beautiful print on top of your perk. Bidding ends midnight Sunday Oct 25th. Will ship out first thing Monday! Good luck and spread the word!

Donate Here! http://igg.me/at/frostdoc/x/10880133


To Contribute : http://igg.me/at/frostdoc/x/10880133
To Learn: http://flatlanderfilms.com
To Watch: https://vimeo.com/flatlanderfilms
To Share: https://www.facebook.com/flatlanderfilms
flatlander_1

climber
San Francisco, California
Oct 25, 2015 - 12:09pm PT
12 hours to go! Win this signed Tom Frost print!

Weekend contest!

Win this 8.5 x 11 inch original Tom Frost signed black and white print!

The highest contributor on Indiegogo this this weekend will win this beautiful print on top of your perk. Bidding ends midnight Sunday Oct 25th. Will ship out first thing Monday! Good luck and spread the word!

Donate Here! http://igg.me/at/frostdoc/x/10880133


Good luck!

Tom Seawell
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 26, 2015 - 10:27am PT
This thread was included in SuperTopo Climbing News - http://goo.gl/Fhw0av
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