Residence Colorado, U.S. Awards Sports Emmy Nationality American Name Peter Mortimer | Citizenship United States Role Filmmaker Occupation Filmmaker | |
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Born January 28, 1974 (age 50) ( 1974-01-28 ) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Alma mater University of Southern California Movies Valley Uprising, Reel Rock 7: Honnold 3.0, King Lines, First Ascent, Return 2 Sender, The Sensei Education Colorado College, University of Southern California Nominations Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Camera Work Similar People Nick Rosen, Chris Sharma, Lisa Rands, Don Hewitt |
Peter Mortimer (born January 28, 1974) is an American filmmaker from Colorado. He has produced and directed multiple films related to rock climbing, mountaineering, and outdoor adventure under the production group Sender Films.
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Mortimer was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Colorado College graduating with honors in geology. He later attended the University of Southern California School of Cinema and Television, receiving his MFA in film.
His productions have won numerous film festival awards, a Sports Emmy, and a nomination for News and Documentary Emmy: Outstanding Graphic Design & Art Direction. Peter is also co-founder, along with Josh Lowell of Big UP Productions, of the REEL ROCK Film Tour, coming up on in its 10th year and showing in over 415 locations across the world.
Filmography
Awards and honors
Awards:
King Lines (2007)
First Ascent (2011)
Nominations
Valley Uprising (2014)