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National Geographic "Free Solo 360" Film

Justin served as Director of Photography for National Geographic's Emmy-winning "Free Solo 360" short film, which was part of the Oscar-winning feature documentary of the same name. The film features the story of solo climber Alex Honnold as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: ascending the face of the world's most famous rock, the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park… without a rope.

Emmy — Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media

Clio Gold — Theatrical Original Content

National Geographic "Free Solo 360" Film

View in your desktop web browser or on your mobile device using the YouTube App. For the best immersive experience watch the 360 film using a VR headset.

Credits

Client:National Geographic
Directors:Jimmy Chin, E. Chai Vasarhelyi
DP:Justin Bastien
Producer:Evan Hayes
Post Production:Framestore
Executive Creative Director:Aron Hjartarson
National Geographic "Free Solo 360" Film — Free Solo 360 — production location map
National GeographicFree SoloAlex HonnoldYosemiteEl CapitanclimbingdocumentaryVR360EmmyJimmy ChinNational Park
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