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Ascending Beyond Shadows

"Ascending Beyond Shadows" is a documentary about rock climbing. This documentary follows Tristin as he uses rock climbing to deal with hardships in his life in a positive way through this hobby.

  • Patrick Civitelli
    Director
    Roma WWF Superstar to Teacher: A Mini Documentary
  • Patrick Civitelli
    Producer
    Roma WWF Superstar to Teacher: A Mini Documentary
  • Tristin Reeder
    Producer
  • Derek Ehmke
    Producer
  • Tristin Reeder
    Key Cast
  • Patrick Civitelli
    Editor
    Roma WWF Superstar to Teacher: A Mini Documentary, Powdered Lies
  • Patrick Civitelli
    Director of Photography
    Roma WWF Superstar to Teacher: A Mini Documentary, Powdered Lies
  • Patrick Civitelli
    Drone Pilot
    Powdered Lies
  • Patrick Civitelli
    Graphics
    Roma WWF Superstar to Teacher, Powdered Lies
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    sports, rock climbing, family
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 2, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Southern Connecticut State University
  • Reale Film Festival - BiMonthly Awards
    Cinisello Balsamo
    Italy
    Best Cinematography-Honorable Mention
  • SCUFF- Southern Connecticut State University Film Festival
    New Haven
    United States
    May 1, 2025
    Best Documentary
  • New York International Film Awards™
    New York
    Best Documentary Short: Honorable Mention
  • Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Official Selection
  • ReadingFilmFEST
    Reading, PA
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Yule Film Fest
    Hartford
    United States
    December 13, 2025
    Best Documentary
  • Art is Alive
    New York NY
    United States
    December 10, 2025
    Best Cinematography In a Youth or Student Film
Director Biography - Patrick Civitelli

Patrick Civitelli is a student filmmaker & cinematographer at Southern Connecticut State University. He is Studying Communication with a minor in Journalism. He has multiple directing credits across a broad spectrum of projects, including but not limited to "Roma WWF Superstar to teacher: A Mini Documentary."

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Director Statement

Working on this documentary was great because I got to show what kind of a guy Tristin is. He's been my friend for a long time, and seeing him become a climber should inspire us all. This film is my first solo project, and it's one that I'm truly proud of.