Ladies Behind the Lens

Film maker: Floriane Caillot
Runtime: 13:50 mins.

After an evening watching adventure documentaries and not seeing many women’s names in the credits, Hannah Marshall began a mission to get more ladies behind the lens in the adventure, ski and snowboard filmmaking industry within Aotearoa. She created ‘Ladies Behind the Lens’, an initiative that gave 5 wāhine the opportunity to attend 5 workshops led by some of the region’s finest females in filmmaking. Followed by an overnight trip to practice all that they’ve learned.

This films pulls back the curtain for a candid, behind-the-scenes view of how the women navigate both triumphs and setbacks; grappling with technical challenges, equipment malfunctions, weather constraints and logistical nightmares. With each woman bringing a unique perspective to the table – from new motherhood to returning to the outdoors post-injury – Ladies Behind The Lens showcases the welcoming community that lies outside comfort zones.