Peter Mortimer

Peter Mortimer

51 · Born: Jan 28, 1974

Personal Details

BornJan 28, 1974 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Peter Mortimer is a renowned filmmaker based in Boulder, Colorado, and is the visionary founder of Sender Films and Reel Rock, two esteemed entities that have revolutionized the world of climbing and adventure documentaries.

As the creative force behind Sender Films, Peter has produced and directed a plethora of critically-acclaimed climbing and adventure documentaries, television series, and commercials, earning numerous accolades and cementing his reputation as a master of his craft.

In 2006, Peter co-founded Reel Rock, a pioneering organization that produces and screens climbing films to a global audience through its annual traveling festival and the Reel Rock Unlimited streaming app. Reel Rock has established itself as a go-to platform for climbers and adventure enthusiasts alike, regularly collaborating with celebrated climbers such as Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Margo Hayes, and many more.

Before embarking on his filmmaking journey, Peter received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado College and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the prestigious USC Film School.

In his personal life, Peter is married to Joss Corkin and is the proud father of two children, Pia and Xavi.

Career

2021
The Alpinist
The Alpinist as Director
2020
Black Ice
Black Ice as Director
2019
Reel Rock 14
Reel Rock 14 as Director
2018
Reel Rock 13
Reel Rock 13 as Director
2017
Reel Rock 12
Reel Rock 12 as Director
The Dawn Wall
The Dawn Wall as Director
2016
Reel Rock 11
Reel Rock 11 as Director
2015
Reel Rock 10
Reel Rock 10 as Director, Writer
2014
Valley Uprising
Valley Uprising as Director, Writer
2013
Reel Rock 8
Reel Rock 8 as Director
2012
Reel Rock 7
Reel Rock 7 as Director
2010
Reel Rock 5
Reel Rock 5 as Director
2007
King Lines
King Lines as Director, Writer
The Sharp End
The Sharp End as Director
2006
First Ascent
First Ascent as Director, Writer
2005
Return2Sender
Return2Sender as Director
2003
Front Range Freaks
Front Range Freaks as Director, Writer
2010
First Ascent
First Ascent as Creator