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.
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Patrick CivitelliDirectorRoma WWF Superstar to Teacher: A Mini Documentary
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Patrick CivitelliProducerRoma WWF Superstar to Teacher: A Mini Documentary
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Tristin ReederProducer
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Derek EhmkeProducer
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Tristin ReederKey Cast
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Patrick CivitelliEditorRoma WWF Superstar to Teacher: A Mini Documentary, Powdered Lies
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Patrick CivitelliDirector of PhotographyRoma WWF Superstar to Teacher: A Mini Documentary, Powdered Lies
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Patrick CivitelliDrone PilotPowdered Lies
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Patrick CivitelliGraphicsRoma WWF Superstar to Teacher, Powdered Lies
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Project Type:Documentary, Short, Student
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Genres:sports, rock climbing, family
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Runtime:10 minutes 19 seconds
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Completion Date:April 2, 2025
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Southern Connecticut State University
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Reale Film Festival - BiMonthly AwardsCinisello Balsamo
Italy
Best Cinematography-Honorable Mention -
SCUFF- Southern Connecticut State University Film FestivalNew 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 FestivalLos Angeles
United States
Official Selection -
ReadingFilmFESTReading, PA
United States
Official Selection -
Yule Film FestHartford
United States
December 13, 2025
Best Documentary -
Art is AliveNew York NY
United States
December 10, 2025
Best Cinematography In a Youth or Student Film
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."
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.