ELEVATE

elevate [verb el-uh-veyt] 1. to move or raise to a higher place or position; lift up.

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This film tells the story of Matteo Manfron's attempt on the Genoa - Mont Blanc record, a gruelling challenge that brings you from Genoa to Courmayeur for 300km by bicycle, and another 10 or so km with nearly 1000mt elevation by foot for the rest of the climb to the top of Mont Blanc. The film delves into how Matteo was able to inspire a team to support and elevate him to reach the summit of his goals, which turn out to be different than what he thought.

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Film Festivals:

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30th August 2021 - Bright International Film Festival, UK - Finalist

10th September 2021 - NY Neorealism Film Awards - Winner, Documentary Short

10th September 2021 - Rome Movie Awards, Italy - Official Selection

13th September 2021 - Eho Mountain Film Festival, Macedonia - Official Selection

22nd October 2021 - Hunter Mountain Film Festival, USA - Official Selection

29th November 2021 - Documentary Film Festival, Canada - Winner, Best Sports Documentary

4th/5th December 2021 - Krakow Mountain Festival, Poland - Official Selection

20th April 2022 - Endorphin Awards, Online - Official Selection

1st May 2022 - Varese International Film Festival, Italy - Winner, Best Documentary

14th-19th May 2022 - London Mountain Film Festival, UK - Official Selection

23rd-25th March, 2024 - Stay at Home Film Festival, Italy - Winner, Best Documentary Short

29th April 2023 - CinqueTerre Film Fest, Italy - Official Selection