////THE ISLAND VOL 0//// is an “oldie but a goodie” from hardclimbs—an 84‑minute escape into a self-contained world of rock, sea air, and the simple obsession of getting up something beautiful. With a title like this, the film feels like a first chapter in a larger voyage: a raw, early-volume snapshot of climbers hunting lines, trading beta, and letting the rhythm of attempts and tides shape the day.
What makes it worth your time is the unpolished, lived-in vibe—less about hype, more about the honest process: the awkward starts, the recalibration after a slip, and the quiet confidence that builds when you commit again. It’s the kind of climbing movie that reminds you why you fell for the sport in the first place: movement that’s both playful and serious, friendships forged between goes, and that unmistakable moment when doubt finally gives way to upward motion.
Daniel Woods returns to Bishop, California to take on “The Process” (also known as Humpty Dumpty), a notoriously fragile, razor-edge boulder problem that’s become a modern benchmark at V16/8C+. In this uncut, behind-the-scenes session from mellow, you’re dropped straight into the attempt-by-attempt reality of a first ascent: the small adjustments, the setbacks, and the relentless focus it takes to make progress on something this unforgiving.
What makes this worth watching is the honesty of the “process” itself. There’s no glossed-over montage—just raw effort, problem solving, and the tension of committing to a line where precision matters and the rock demands respect. If you love seeing elite bouldering up close, with every decision and micro-beta shift laid bare, this short film delivers a concentrated dose of high-level climbing at its most real.
Seb Bouin’s Epic Ascent Of Patanics, 9b, Rodellar follows one of sport climbing’s most exciting talents as he takes on an infamous 60-metre steep link-up in Spain’s canyon paradise. On a packed October trip to Rodellar, Bouin goes for the first repeat of Patanics, a mega-route built from Pata Negra (8c), the crux of No Pain No Gain (9a+), and the finale of Botanics (8b+), demanding endurance, precision, and total commitment on relentlessly overhanging stone.
What makes this short film so gripping is how clearly it captures the full reality behind a 9b: not just power and perfection, but problem-solving under pressure when conditions turn against you. Wet holds, fragile momentum, and an injury scare that sends Bouin to the ER raise the stakes, while the process of dialing in the right beta becomes its own battle. If you love seeing world-class climbing distilled into a focused burst of effort, resilience, and execution, this is eight minutes of pure inspiration.
Follow Japanese climbing icon Sachi Amma in adidas | Five Ten: The Life Of Sachi Amma, an intimate 25-minute documentary from Five Ten. From his early rise in the competition scene—culminating in back-to-back Lead World Cup titles in 2012/13—to a deeper search beyond medals, the film traces how Sachi shaped his identity through climbing and the quiet questions it brings.
What makes this worth watching is its honest shift from external success to inner purpose: the moment a champion admits the podium isn’t enough, and turns to rock for something more lasting. With evocative outdoor sequences, reflections on “Who am I?”, and a portrait grounded in nature, it’s a focused, inspiring look at what drives an elite climber to keep pushing—repeating the hardest routes and forging new lines when the real goal is self-discovery.
Adam Ondra #42: Call of the Wild follows Adam Ondra on a rare two-day escape from competition prep as he heads to Súľov, Slovakia, to test himself on Chiroptera 9a+—a fierce conglomerate project defined by brutally small mono pockets and uncompromising movement. With the clock ticking toward Toulouse and the Olympic season ahead, it’s a focused glimpse of a climber balancing peak performance with the pull of wild rock.
What makes this episode gripping is its honesty: the intensity of pulling on razor monos, the micro-adjustments that decide success or failure, and the quiet determination behind each attempt. Crisp cinematography and a tight runtime keep every moment purposeful, turning a single climb into a suspenseful story about limits, risk, and why even the best in the world keep coming back to unfinished lines.
Adam Ondra #41: Perfect Day follows Adam Ondra into the Moravian Karst near Brno, Czech Republic, for a “perfect day” on rock: the first ascent of Pučmeloun (Watermelon) 8C. In just over six minutes, the film drops you right at the base of the problem in Sloup and stays focused on the pure act of bouldering—power, precision, and the calm intensity of a climber testing the absolute edge of what’s possible.
What makes it worth watching is how little gets in the way. The pacing is lean, the camera work is close and honest, and the experience feels refreshingly old-school: fewer flashy cuts, less chatter, more time on the moves and the moment-by-moment battle. It’s a quick hit of high-level “climbing porn” in the best sense—raw effort, real emotion (and a bit of swearing), and the satisfaction of watching a hard line come to life under perfect conditions.
Road to Tokyo | Mawem Brothers follows French climbers Mickael and Bassa Mawem as they chase an Olympic dream, turning everyday sessions into a focused march toward Tokyo. In this short film from Mad Rock, the brothers speak to what climbing means to them—more than competition, it’s a passion, a way of life, and a constant process of becoming better through effort and training.
What makes it worth watching is the intimacy and momentum: you feel the discipline behind the goal, the brotherhood that keeps the grind meaningful, and the pressure that sharpens every attempt. Whether you’re into bouldering, lead, speed, or just love the pursuit itself, it’s a tight, motivating snapshot of how big ambitions are built one workout, one try, and one hard-earned lesson at a time.
Rotpunkt follows German phenom Alex Megos as he chases the razor-thin edge between breakthrough and burnout, tracing what it really takes to climb at the very top. Set against the steep limestone of Frankenjura and the sun-baked walls of Margalef, the film captures a season of relentless redpoint attempts—where every move is rehearsed, every fall is a lesson, and the difference between “almost” and “sent” can feel impossibly small.
What makes this worth watching is how honestly it treats the process: not as a highlight reel, but as a portrait of ambition built on patience, pain, and craft. With appearances from icons like Chris Sharma and fellow 9b+ hunters like Stefano Ghisolfi, it becomes a wider meditation on modern sport climbing—how obsession can sharpen into art, how confidence is earned, and why the hardest part of a climb often happens long before the chains.
Dave MacLeod takes you inside a project that refused to go quietly in Hunger 9a: a fourteen year journey. First attempted in 2007 and set aside when it felt out of reach, “Hunger” becomes a long-running question mark—one that follows him through years of learning, setbacks, and evolution as a climber, until he returns to the Scottish rock with the experience and hunger to finally see it through.
In under ten minutes, this film captures the rare mix of obsession and patience that defines top-end sport climbing: the mental weight of unfinished business, the precision of rehearsal, and the unglamorous work of preparation. It’s worth watching for the honest look at what “getting stronger” really means over time—structured training, deliberate planning, and the grit to keep showing up when the route doesn’t care how much you want it.
The North Face presents “Night Moves” drops into the warm, wild boulders of coastal Brazil, following Shawn Raboutou, Nina Williams, Giuliano Cameroni, and Daniel Woods on a trip defined by late-day sessions, focused attempts, and the electric pull of new lines. Filmed by Matty Hong, it’s a short, immersive look at what happens when world-class climbers meet unfamiliar stone in places like Ubatuba and Milho Verde—where every hold has to be learned, and every sequence earned.
What makes Night Moves worth your time is its blend of atmosphere and intensity: the quiet build-up before an attempt, the precision of movement on the edge of possibility, and the shared momentum of a crew chasing first ascents and top-end grades. Whether you’re here for V15–V16 ambitions, the travel energy, or simply the satisfying rhythm of strong climbers solving hard problems, this film delivers the kind of motivation that lingers long after the final send.
