Film

Em

Emilie Pellerin is likely the best climber you’ve never heard of.
 
Photo credit: Jérôme St-Michel

About

Director

Alexa Fay

Producer

Sophie Claivaz-Loranger

Sponsor

Arc'teryx, Mate Libre, Parc Régional Val-David Val-Morin

Running time

14 minutes

Country / Nationality

Canada

Our Judges say:

This film captures very well the supreme athleticism required for technical rock climbing. Nice shots and interesting commentary from a broad group of climbers added well to the main event.

Simon Taylor

Emilie Pellerin is likely the best climber you’ve never heard of. Knowing this might be true for much of climbing world, friend and film maker, Alexa Fay, set out to make things right. In her directorial debut film project “Em”, Alexa and Emilie place you at the beginning of the story of how one woman’s natural ability, forever positive problem solver’s mindset, and commitment to the “dirtbag life” has turned her into a yet to be known force in climbing. From the trip Spain that pushed her to pursue her passion full time, her onsight climb of Squamish’s iconic and notoriously difficult “The Shadow” (5.13a) pitch in 2018, and through her latest challenge, “La Zébrée”, a 5.14a trad route featuring a soaking wet overhanging crack that has sent event the strongest climbers home packing, this film puts Emilie front and centre.