Documentary Films
featuring adventure, mountain culture, climate storytelling, and human connection to the natural world. From adaptive athletes in Colorado to ski expeditions in Antarctica, these films combine cinematic visuals with documentary storytelling rooted in place and experience.
2 Legs is 2 Easy
In Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, 2 Legs Is 2 Easy follows Steve Karczewski as he defies expectations as an outdoor athlete. Born with bone cancer in his left leg and undergoing an above the knee amputation as a child, Steve has never known life with two legs. From skiing the steepest slopes with one ski to hitting the biggest jumps on his mountain bike, 2 Legs Is 2 Easy captures Steve’s resilience highlighting his role as an inspiring figure who feels right at home in his mountain community.
Directed, Filmed and Edited by Tamara Susa
The Architects of Winter
As the climate pushes winter later each year, snowmakers are the first ones to fight for the season. Zack Saiz-Hawes didn’t choose snowmaking — but after an injury prevented him from snowboarding, it became a way to stay part of the mountain community. This film was made in one day and it won Best Cinematography in The Art Of Documentary One Day Doc competition.
Directed, Filmed and Edited by Tamara Susa
Uncharted: The White Continent
Uncharted: The White Continent takes viewers on an extraordinary journey to Antarctica—the most remote, pristine, and fragile continent on Earth. This short documentary follows a ski and snowboard expedition with Ice Axe Expeditions, exploring untouched slopes, surreal wildlife encounters, and the stark realities of a rapidly changing environment.
Filmed, Narrated and Edited by Tamara Susa
80 For 80
Set in the mountains of Aspen, Colorado, 80 for 80 follows Niklaus Kuhn—a Swiss adventurer with his sights set on hiking Highland Bowl 80 times in one season, all leading up to his 80th birthday.
Directed, Filmed, and Edited by Tamara Susa
90 Seconds of Aspen
90 Seconds of Aspen is a short-form video storytelling series that celebrates the people who make the Roaring Fork Valley extraordinary. Each episode captures a 90-second cinematic portrait of a local resident whose presence, story, or life’s work has left a lasting impact on the community.
Short Video series by Tamara Susa