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PPIHC Race to the Clouds

This documentary captures Tom Tang’s journey in his BMW M3 as he tackles the 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Against the backdrop of breathtaking mountain terrain, the film showcases Tom’s meticulous preparation, technical challenges, and his personal quest to conquer one of the most demanding races in motorsport.

  • Austin DeWees
    Director
  • Nicholas Cahill
    Director
  • Austin DeWees
    Producer
  • Nicholas Cahill
    Producer
  • Tom Chutang
    Key Cast
  • Tom Chutang
    Executive Producer
  • Austin DeWees
    Director of Photography
  • Nicholas Cahill
    Director of Photography
  • Brian Walker
    BTS Videographer
  • Edgar Molina
    BTS Photographer
  • Brian Walker
    BTS Photographer
  • Kip Smedley
    SFX
    Ted Lasso, Spider-Man Spider-Verse, Star Trek Strange New Worlds
  • Keyhan Bayegan
    Colorist
  • Brian Walker
    GoPro Rigging
  • Nicholas Cahill
    GoPro Rigging
  • Austin DeWees
    GoPro Rigging
  • Genres:
    Adventure, Sports, Motorsport, Automotive, Racing, Pikes Peak
  • Completion Date:
    June 26, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Eibach USA
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Austin DeWees, Nicholas Cahill

Austin DeWees and Nick Cahill's collaboration is rooted in a shared passion for storytelling, adventure, and motorsports. Over time, their careers have grown in parallel, often intersecting on projects that blend their unique skills. Nick, an experienced adventurer with a background in skydiving, backcountry snowboarding, and mountaineering, brings deep hands-on experience in racing and automotive filmmaking. Austin, with a background in hunting, backcountry expeditions, and a wealth of technical filmmaking knowledge, provides a structured, detail-oriented approach. Together, they balance the excitement and intensity of motorsport with precision filmmaking to tell compelling, action-driven stories.

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Director Statement

Our collaboration is built on a foundation of friendship and a shared journey in filmmaking. As our careers have grown in parallel, we’ve developed a unique ability to blend our strengths into a seamless storytelling process. Nick’s hands-on experience in adventure and motorsport allows him to capture the thrill of the race, while I bring a technical, structured approach to ensure every detail is captured with precision. Hearing Tom’s ambition to race at Pikes Peak and being asked to document it, Nick and Austin recognized this as a unique chance to create something truly special. Together, we create films that not only showcase the technical challenges of racing but also highlight the personal journeys behind them. The Pikes Peak documentary is a reflection of our collective passion, blending adventure, technical mastery, and storytelling to bring the race to life.