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Footsteps

CASE STUDY

Footsteps

Rab Equipment

An award-winning expedition documentary following four women retracing a historic Himalayan route, exploring leadership, sustainability and modern adventure.

The Challenge

Filming in the Himalaya presented significant constraints, including altitude, remoteness, unpredictable weather and limited access. Rather than working with a traditional film crew, the expedition was filmed from within the team itself, creating a uniquely intimate perspective but requiring careful planning, remote direction and a robust post production process to turn raw footage into a coherent film.

Our Approach

We worked closely with the expedition team to plan and capture self-shot footage in extreme conditions, ensuring key moments and storylines were documented. In post production, we shaped 128 hours of raw material into a tightly structured 32 minute documentary, focusing on narrative, character and emotional depth to create an immersive and engaging film.

Project Impact

The film delivered both cultural and commercial impact, strengthening Rab’s brand credibility while engaging global audiences. It also contributed to wider conversations around sustainable expedition practices and responsible adventure, extending its relevance beyond the film itself.

Deliverables

  • 32 minute documentary film

  • Festival-ready edit

  • Supporting content for brand and campaign use

  • Narrative-led storytelling from self-shot footage

Results

  • 209,000+ views on Rab’s YouTube channel

  • Winner: Best Women in Adventure Film (Sheffield Adventure Film Festival)

  • Silver: Best Made in Sheffield

  • Official selection at 6 international mountain film festivals

  • Inclusion in international film tours and UK screenings

  • Ongoing audience engagement through live Q&A events


What this demonstrates

  • Ability to deliver complex, remote productions

  • Strong narrative storytelling from unscripted footage

  • Experience working in high-risk environments

  • Alignment with brand values and sustainability

  • Delivery of award-winning content with measurable reach

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