Beyond the Summit with Jimmy Chin
Sydney Town Hall
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Fri 13 Jun
Beyond the Summit with Jimmy Chin
Beyond the Summit with Jimmy Chin is an extraordinary opportunity to hear directly from one of the world’s most celebrated adventure photographers, filmmakers, and mountaineers. Known for his breathtaking cinematography and Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo, Jimmy shares the incredible stories behind his most daring expeditions, blending gripping visuals with profound insight into risk, resilience, and the human spirit.
In this powerful live event, audiences will gain behind-the-scenes access to the life of someone who thrives on the edge—scaling unclimbed peaks, surviving near-impossible situations, and capturing it all through the lens. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a creative professional, or simply a seeker of inspiration, Chin’s reflections on ambition, fear, and pushing beyond limits will stay with you long after the final applause.
In this powerful live event, audiences will gain behind-the-scenes access to the life of someone who thrives on the edge—scaling unclimbed peaks, surviving near-impossible situations, and capturing it all through the lens. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a creative professional, or simply a seeker of inspiration, Chin’s reflections on ambition, fear, and pushing beyond limits will stay with you long after the final applause.
Join Vivid Sydney and Sydney Film Festival for an exclusive evening with Academy Award-winning filmmaker, National Geographic photographer and New York Times bestselling author Jimmy Chin. His first appearance in Australia, this one-night-only event will see Jimmy sit down to reflect on his remarkable journey-from elite mountain athlete and North Face team member to globally renowned documentarian and director. Best known for Free Solo-his Oscar-winning, Emmy- and BAFTA-decorated portrait of climber Alex Honnold-Jimmy has since directed The Rescue, chronicling the miraculous cave rescue in Northern Thailand, and his recent narrative debut Nyad, the story of Diana Nyad's 110-mile ocean swim, which earned Academy Award, Golden Globe and SAG nominations for stars Annette Bening and Jodie Foster.
Join Vivid Sydney and Sydney Film Festival for an exclusive evening with Academy Award-winning filmmaker, National Geographic photographer and New York Times bestselling author Jimmy Chin. His first appearance in Australia, this one-night-only event will see Jimmy sit down to reflect on his remarkable journey-from elite mountain athlete and North Face team member to globally renowned documentarian and director. Best known for Free Solo-his Oscar-winning, Emmy- and BAFTA-decorated portrait of climber Alex Honnold-Jimmy has since directed The Rescue, chronicling the miraculous cave rescue in Northern Thailand, and his recent narrative debut Nyad, the story of Diana Nyad's 110-mile ocean swim, which earned Academy Award, Golden Globe and SAG nominations for stars Annette Bening and Jodie Foster.
Join Vivid Sydney and Sydney Film Festival for an exclusive evening with Academy Award-winning filmmaker, National Geographic photographer and New York Times bestselling author Jimmy Chin. His first appearance in Australia, this one-night-only event will see Jimmy sit down to reflect on his remarkable journey-from elite mountain athlete and North Face team member to globally renowned documentarian and director. Best known for Free Solo-his Oscar-winning, Emmy- and BAFTA-decorated portrait of climber Alex Honnold-Jimmy has since directed The Rescue, chronicling the miraculous cave rescue in Northern Thailand, and his recent narrative debut Nyad, the story of Diana Nyad's 110-mile ocean swim, which earned Academy Award, Golden Globe and SAG nominations for stars Annette Bening and Jodie Foster.
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