adidas Five Ten
The Only Way Out Is Through
Ben Rueck confronts injury, recovery and his identity as a professional climber.
- Ted’s role
- Producer · Director · Director of Photography
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The story
A film for adidas Five Ten following Ben Rueck through the uncertainty of a climbing injury and shoulder surgery. Produced, directed and photographed by Ted, the film looks beyond performance to the question of who a climber is when climbing is taken away.
The work
- Film production and direction
- Athlete interviews and character storytelling
- Climbing and recovery cinematography
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