Matt Segal

Behind every breakthrough in the progression of climbing, there's a true story of doubt and determination, perseverance in the face of failure. From boulders, to big walls, to competition podiums, the climbers at the top of the game share a commitment to do whatever it takes to achieve their vision.

Released in 2016, the short film by Keith Ladzinski, Josh Povec and Andy Mann traces the origins of sport climbing in the legendary Verdon Gorges, which Americans inevitably compare to the US Grand Canyon. The Verdon is where climbing flourished in the 1970s. Through the eyes and experiences of Bruno Clément, Alan Carne, Emily Harrington, François Guillot, Matt Segal and Jonathan Siegrist, we take a look back in (very beautiful) images at the different routes of the Verdon Gorges.

From death-defying speed link-ups of the wildest faces in the Alps, to Olympian displays of strength and tenacity on the hardest boulders ever climbed, Reel Rock 2010 features a breathtaking journey through the vertical realm with the heroes of rock and snow.

REEL ROCK cranks it up to 11 with our latest collection of electrifying climbing films showcasing the sport's biggest stories and athletes. Featuring Ashima Shiraishi, Will Stanhope, Matt Segal, Brette Harrington, Kai Lightner, Mike Libecki and the Wild Bunch.

In the summer of 2004, four of America’s most talented youth traveled to Australia to shoot a feature length rockclimbing film in the continent’s most premier climbing areas. The Australia Project, starring Rob D’Anastasio, Emily Harrington, Matt Segal, and Brian Solano features such world-class climbing areas as the renowned Grampians National Park, Mt. Arapiles, Nowra, Armidale, Bungonia Gorge, and the majestic sea cliff Point Perpendicular. They journeyed across the globe together to embark on the adventure of a lifetime; they encountered exotic wildlife, pristine scenery, and a unique story to tell. Behold their struggles and triumphs both on rock and in the realm of traveling as they come across unexpected adventure and exploration. Step behind the lens of BS Productions as these four athletes prove themselves in the land down under. Witness stunning bouldering and sport climbing as well as outstanding traditional climbing in this feature film.

An unmotivated and languishing Matt Segal gets inspiration from an unlikely place and recruits Will Stanhope, his life-partner-in-crime to accompany him on a winter adventure that will test their strength, stamina, and friendship.

Every fall the REEL ROCK Film Tour brings the year's most exciting new climbing films to live audiences around the world. For 2010, the tour features six amazing short films, with stories from the cutting edge of alpine climbing, bouldering, sport climbing, and traditional climbing.