Nick Rosen

Nick Rosen is an American filmmaker living in Colorado. He is a partner, writer, and producer at Sender Films. He is the director, with his partner Peter Mortimer, of the Emmy-winning documentary film Valley Uprising and the National Geographic series, First Ascent, and a co-creator of the REEL ROCK Film Tour.

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It Felt Like Love (2013)

14-year-old Lila spends a languid South Brooklyn summer playing third wheel to her promiscuous friend Chiara and Chiara’s boyfriend Patrick. Eager for her own sexual awakening, Lila gamely decides to pursue the older, thuggish Sammy, rumored to sleep with anyone.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eliza Hittman
CAST:  Gina Piersanti  •  Ronen Rubinstein  •  Jesse Cordasco  •  Giovanna Salimeni

14-year-old Lila spends a languid South Brooklyn summer playing third wheel to her promiscuous friend Chiara and Chiara’s boyfriend Patrick. Eager for her own sexual awakening, Lila gamely decides to pursue the older, thuggish Sammy, rumored to sleep with anyone.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eliza Hittman
CAST:  Gina Piersanti  •  Ronen Rubinstein  •  Jesse Cordasco  •  Giovanna Salimeni

First Ascent (2006)

The classic film that inspired the National Geographic Series. Join a global quest with world-class climbers in pursuit of the ultimate goal: the first ascent. Featuring Dean Potter, Timmy O'Neill, Sonnie Trotter, and the amazing Didier Berthod on his quest for the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Didier Berthod  •  David Lama  •  Timmy O'Neill  •  Dean Potter

The classic film that inspired the National Geographic Series. Join a global quest with world-class climbers in pursuit of the ultimate goal: the first ascent. Featuring Dean Potter, Timmy O'Neill, Sonnie Trotter, and the amazing Didier Berthod on his quest for the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Didier Berthod  •  David Lama  •  Timmy O'Neill  •  Dean Potter

Reel Rock 7 (2012)

The biggest stories from the climbing world, told with humor, heart, and mind-bending action. Featuring Alex Honnold in Honnold 3.0, Chris Sharma and Adam Ondra in La Dura Dura, Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk in Shark's Fin, The Wide Boyz, Sasha ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Jimmy Chin  •  Chris Alstrin  •  Paul Diffley  •  Anson Fogel  •  Josh Lowell  •  Alex Lowther  •  Renan Öztürk
CAST:  Alex Honnold  •  Chris Sharma  •  Adam Ondra  •  Conrad Anker

The biggest stories from the climbing world, told with humor, heart, and mind-bending action. Featuring Alex Honnold in Honnold 3.0, Chris Sharma and Adam Ondra in La Dura Dura, Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk in Shark's Fin, The Wide Boyz, Sasha ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Jimmy Chin  •  Chris Alstrin  •  Paul Diffley  •  Anson Fogel  •  Josh Lowell  •  Alex Lowther  •  Renan Öztürk
CAST:  Alex Honnold  •  Chris Sharma  •  Adam Ondra  •  Conrad Anker

Valley Uprising (2014)

In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values of the National Park Service. And up on the walls, generation after generation has pushed the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Josh Lowell
CAST:  Alex Honnold  •  Warren Harding  •  Yvon Chouinard  •  John Bachar

In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values of the National Park Service. And up on the walls, generation after generation has pushed the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Josh Lowell
CAST:  Alex Honnold  •  Warren Harding  •  Yvon Chouinard  •  John Bachar

Reel Rock 11 (2016)

REEL ROCK cranks it up to 11 with our latest collection of electrifying climbing films showcasing the sport's biggest stories and athletes. Featuring Ashima Shiraishi, Will Stanhope, Matt Segal, Brette Harrington, Kai Lightner, Mike Libecki and the Wild Bunch.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Josh Lowell  •  Zachary Barr  •  Brett Lowell
CAST:  Ashima Shiraishi  •  Kai Lightner  •  Will Stanhope  •  Matt Segal

REEL ROCK cranks it up to 11 with our latest collection of electrifying climbing films showcasing the sport's biggest stories and athletes. Featuring Ashima Shiraishi, Will Stanhope, Matt Segal, Brette Harrington, Kai Lightner, Mike Libecki and the Wild Bunch.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Josh Lowell  •  Zachary Barr  •  Brett Lowell
CAST:  Ashima Shiraishi  •  Kai Lightner  •  Will Stanhope  •  Matt Segal

The Sharp End (2007)

The Sharp End is an adrenaline-soaked journey up the world's most challenging walls: the French Alps, the Eiger, the Utah desert, the Diamond of Colorado, Indian Kashmir, Yosimite Granite, and the sandstone spires of the Czech Republic. Run-out routes, scary ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Hank Caylor  •  Johnny Copp  •  Micah Dash  •  Alex Honnold

The Sharp End is an adrenaline-soaked journey up the world's most challenging walls: the French Alps, the Eiger, the Utah desert, the Diamond of Colorado, Indian Kashmir, Yosimite Granite, and the sandstone spires of the Czech Republic. Run-out routes, scary ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Hank Caylor  •  Johnny Copp  •  Micah Dash  •  Alex Honnold

Reel Rock 12 (2017)

Reel Rock Tour 12 - 2017 - brings you four new nail-biting, hair-raising, and awe-inspiring stories of real rock climbers from around the world. Chris Sharma climbs cliffs solo over deep, churning ocean waters. Margo Hayes, at the age of 19, becomes the first ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Josh Lowell  •  Cedar Wright  •  Taylor Keating  •  Matty Hong
CAST:  Chris Sharma  •  Alex Honnold  •  Maureen Beck  •  Brad Gobright

Reel Rock Tour 12 - 2017 - brings you four new nail-biting, hair-raising, and awe-inspiring stories of real rock climbers from around the world. Chris Sharma climbs cliffs solo over deep, churning ocean waters. Margo Hayes, at the age of 19, becomes the first ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Josh Lowell  •  Cedar Wright  •  Taylor Keating  •  Matty Hong
CAST:  Chris Sharma  •  Alex Honnold  •  Maureen Beck  •  Brad Gobright

Break on Through (2018)

Her ascents of La Rambla first and then Biographie, have in a sense opened the doors to difficult higher than 9a by women and in particular the first 9a+, made it clear to everyone that the games were still widely open and in fact from there little by little, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Matty Hong
CAST:  Margo Hayes  •  Arnaud Petit

Her ascents of La Rambla first and then Biographie, have in a sense opened the doors to difficult higher than 9a by women and in particular the first 9a+, made it clear to everyone that the games were still widely open and in fact from there little by little, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Matty Hong
CAST:  Margo Hayes  •  Arnaud Petit

Reel Rock 13 (2018)

REEL ROCK 13 delivers jaw-dropping action, soulful journeys and rollicking humor in a brand new collection of the year's best climbing films. Hop on a wild ride to the frigid Antarctic, get the feel of the world's hardest route, explore surreal Bedouin lands and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Josh Lowell  •  Cedar Wright  •  Taylor Keating  •  Zachary Barr  •  Henna Taylor
CAST:  Conrad Anker  •  Claire Buhrfeind  •  Jimmy Chin  •  Savannah Cummins

REEL ROCK 13 delivers jaw-dropping action, soulful journeys and rollicking humor in a brand new collection of the year's best climbing films. Hop on a wild ride to the frigid Antarctic, get the feel of the world's hardest route, explore surreal Bedouin lands and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Josh Lowell  •  Cedar Wright  •  Taylor Keating  •  Zachary Barr  •  Henna Taylor
CAST:  Conrad Anker  •  Claire Buhrfeind  •  Jimmy Chin  •  Savannah Cummins

Alone on the Wall (2010)

Twenty-three year old Alex Honnold is taking the high-stakes sport of free solo climbing to new heights. Climbing truly massive walls without a rope, and zero chance of survival if he falls, Alex is calm and fearless (except when it comes to girls). But attempting ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Alex Honnold  •  Nick Rosen  •  Derek Hersey

Twenty-three year old Alex Honnold is taking the high-stakes sport of free solo climbing to new heights. Climbing truly massive walls without a rope, and zero chance of survival if he falls, Alex is calm and fearless (except when it comes to girls). But attempting ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Alex Honnold  •  Nick Rosen  •  Derek Hersey

Reel Rock 10 (2015)

From big walls to big moves, REEL ROCK 10 features athletes Tommy Caldwell, Kevin Jorgeson, Alex Honnold, Jimmy Webb, Daniel Woods and a special tribute to the late Dean Potter. This year's tour boasts an eclectic program that will get you psyched!  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Josh Lowell  •  Zachary Barr
CAST:  Tommy Caldwell  •  Kevin Jorgeson  •  Alex Honnold  •  Daniel Woods

From big walls to big moves, REEL ROCK 10 features athletes Tommy Caldwell, Kevin Jorgeson, Alex Honnold, Jimmy Webb, Daniel Woods and a special tribute to the late Dean Potter. This year's tour boasts an eclectic program that will get you psyched!  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Josh Lowell  •  Zachary Barr
CAST:  Tommy Caldwell  •  Kevin Jorgeson  •  Alex Honnold  •  Daniel Woods

Up to speed (2019)

When climbing was announced as part of the 2020 Olympics, it was a monumental occasion for the sport. But many climbers were shocked to learn that one of three combined events required to compete for a medal is speed climbing. An exploration of this little-known ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Zachary Barr
CAST: 

When climbing was announced as part of the 2020 Olympics, it was a monumental occasion for the sport. But many climbers were shocked to learn that one of three combined events required to compete for a medal is speed climbing. An exploration of this little-known ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Zachary Barr
CAST: 

The Alpinist (2021)

Marc-André Leclerc, an exceptional climber, has made solo his religion and ice his homeland. When filmmaker Peter Mortimer begins his film, he places his camera at the base of a British Columbia cliff and waits patiently for the star climber to come down to answer ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Marc-André Leclerc  •  Brette Harrington  •  Alex Honnold  •  Reinhold Messner

Marc-André Leclerc, an exceptional climber, has made solo his religion and ice his homeland. When filmmaker Peter Mortimer begins his film, he places his camera at the base of a British Columbia cliff and waits patiently for the star climber to come down to answer ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Marc-André Leclerc  •  Brette Harrington  •  Alex Honnold  •  Reinhold Messner

Deep Roots (2020)

Lonnie Kauk’s personal journey to honor his indigenous Yosemite roots, and to connect with his legendary father by repeating his iconic climbs.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Josh Lowell  •  Brett Lowell
CAST:  Lonnie Kauk  •  Ron Kauk  •  Lucy Ann Parker  •  Yuodde Kauk

Lonnie Kauk’s personal journey to honor his indigenous Yosemite roots, and to connect with his legendary father by repeating his iconic climbs.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Josh Lowell  •  Brett Lowell
CAST:  Lonnie Kauk  •  Ron Kauk  •  Lucy Ann Parker  •  Yuodde Kauk

Reel Rock 8 (2013)

The latest groundbreaking films from Big Up Productions and Sender Films. Featuring Yuji Harayama, Daniel Woods, Hazel Findlay, Emily Harrington, Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, Melissa Arnot, Adam Ondra, and Chris Sharma. Action, humor, controversy, and inspiration in ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Josh Lowell  •  Chuck Fryberger  •  Zachary Barr  •  Brett Lowell  •  Rob Frost  •  Alex Russek
CAST:  Yuji Hirayama  •  Daniel Woods  •  Alexei Bolotov  •  Hazel Findlay

The latest groundbreaking films from Big Up Productions and Sender Films. Featuring Yuji Harayama, Daniel Woods, Hazel Findlay, Emily Harrington, Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, Melissa Arnot, Adam Ondra, and Chris Sharma. Action, humor, controversy, and inspiration in ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Josh Lowell  •  Chuck Fryberger  •  Zachary Barr  •  Brett Lowell  •  Rob Frost  •  Alex Russek
CAST:  Yuji Hirayama  •  Daniel Woods  •  Alexei Bolotov  •  Hazel Findlay

Bridge Boys (2022)

A horizontal big-wall adventure with the Wide Boyz Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker as they take on the longest, most ridiculous crack climb ever attempted.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Pete Whittaker  •  Tom Randall

A horizontal big-wall adventure with the Wide Boyz Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker as they take on the longest, most ridiculous crack climb ever attempted.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Pete Whittaker  •  Tom Randall

Big Things to Come (2022)

An elite boulderer’s struggle with a project propels her on a decade-long journey of self-discovery.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Alexandra Johnson

An elite boulderer’s struggle with a project propels her on a decade-long journey of self-discovery.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Alexandra Johnson

Cuddle (2022)

After the great crossing of Fitz Roy, in Patagonia, and the Nose in less than 2 hours, in Yosemite, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell embark on a new adventure: the Continental Divide Ultimate Linkup (CDUL), i.e. the chain of 17 summits of Rocky Mountain National ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Tommy Caldwell  •  Alex Honnold  •  Adam Stack

After the great crossing of Fitz Roy, in Patagonia, and the Nose in less than 2 hours, in Yosemite, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell embark on a new adventure: the Continental Divide Ultimate Linkup (CDUL), i.e. the chain of 17 summits of Rocky Mountain National ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Tommy Caldwell  •  Alex Honnold  •  Adam Stack

Reel Rock 6 (2011)

The complete 2011 REEL ROCK Film Tour: Six astounding short films covering every style of climbing on the planet. Starring Tommy Caldwell, Dean Potter, "Sketchy" Andy Lewis, Ashima Shiraishi, Will Gadd, Kevin Jorgeson, Corey Richards, Obe Carrion, Sean Leary, Tim ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Anson Fogel  •  Josh Lowell
CAST:  Tommy Caldwell  •  Dean Potter  •  Brooke Raboutou  •  Andy Lewis

The complete 2011 REEL ROCK Film Tour: Six astounding short films covering every style of climbing on the planet. Starring Tommy Caldwell, Dean Potter, "Sketchy" Andy Lewis, Ashima Shiraishi, Will Gadd, Kevin Jorgeson, Corey Richards, Obe Carrion, Sean Leary, Tim ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer  •  Anson Fogel  •  Josh Lowell
CAST:  Tommy Caldwell  •  Dean Potter  •  Brooke Raboutou  •  Andy Lewis

Rad/Dad

Lone wolf Mike Libecki travels to the most remote corners of the globe to find unclimbed walls and establish first ascents. When Mike becomes a father, he has a new challenge: to reconcile his life of adventure with the demands of parenthood, but he may also gain a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Mike Libecki

Lone wolf Mike Libecki travels to the most remote corners of the globe to find unclimbed walls and establish first ascents. When Mike becomes a father, he has a new challenge: to reconcile his life of adventure with the demands of parenthood, but he may also gain a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nick Rosen  •  Peter Mortimer
CAST:  Mike Libecki
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