MFF: On Location #3 The Alps - Climbing Families

Episode 3 of "MFF: On Location" for "The Alps" goes behind the scenes to get a view of the family bonds of The Eiger climbing expedition team. The story dates back to the 1960s when John Harlin III’s legendary mountain-climbing father died in a world famous accident on The Eiger – John was 9 years old at the time and the event has haunted him ever since. Now, John is making this first climb in his father’s footsteps when his daughter is close to 9 years old. Also meet husband-wife climbing team Robert and Daniela Jasper who joined John on this historic climb up the treacherous North Face.

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MFF: On Location #2 The Alps- John Harlin III The Alps

Episode 2 of "MFF: On Location" for "The Alps" gives a closer look at the courageous main character of the film. An accomplished climber, extreme skier, adventurer, writer and editor who grew up partly in Switzerland, John Harlin III serves as the audience's intrepid and informative guide in THE ALPS. At the center of the story is his emotional quest to climb the myth-enshrouded Eiger, the mountain that took his father's life 40 years ago.

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MFF: On Location #1 The Alps - First Steps Up the Mountain - The Alps

Episode 1 of "MFF: On Location" for "The Alps" takes us to the breathtaking Swiss Alps to see how the concept of the film began. From MacGillivray Freeman Films, producers of the blockbuster hit "Everest", comes the giant screen story of "The Alps". In the thin air above Switzerland, on the sheer rock-and-ice wall known as the Eiger, an American climber, John Harlin III, is about to embark on the most perilous and meaningful ascent he has ever undertaken: an attempt to scale the legendary mountain that took his renowned father's life.

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Narrated by Michael Gambon

Produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films

Presented by Holcim and Switzerland Tourism
In Association with 4iS Four Eyes AG

Hurricane on the Bayou DVD releases tomorrow, June 5th!

If you've enjoyed these behind the scenes looks at Hurricane on the Bayou, get ready for the DVD of Hurricane on the Bayou, which is released tomorrow through Amazon.com and other media outlets. In addition to the film, the DVD contains even more behind the scenes material like MFF: On Location has offered. Check it out! Also coming tomorrow is the first of "The Alps" series of MFF: On Location. Check back here for the big day!

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Stay tuned for more MFF: On Location!

Next, we'll be featuring a behind the scenes look at "The Alps". From MacGillivray Freeman Films, producers of the blockbuster hit "Everest", comes the giant screen story of "THE ALPS": its breathtaking beauty, harmonious culture, perilous avalanches and irresistible allure to a mountaineer on a personal journey to make peace with the mountain that killed his father.

For more about "The Alps" or to find a theater near you, please visit http://www.alpsfilm.com

MFF: On Location #7 Hurricane on the Bayou- Recovering From Hurricane Katrina

Episode 7 of MFF: On Location looks at the efforts of the victims of Hurricane Katrina to rebuild and revitalize their communities.

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MFF: On Location #6 Hurricane on the Bayou - The Music of Amanda Shaw

Episode 6 of "MFF On Location" highlights New Orleans-based cajun musician, Amanda Shaw. Amanda has been a fiddling virtuoso since age seven, when she became the youngest person ever to play with the Baton Rouge Symphony as a soloist. Making the transition from Classical to Cajun, Amanda soon brought her own innovative crossover sound to the fore, gaining international fans. She and her band, The Cute Guys, have received raves on the festival circuit, Rollingstone.com called her “a fiddling wizard” and she recently opened for Cher at the VH1 Divas/Cher Farewell Tour. In January, Amanda was able to return to her heavily damaged school in New Orleans and will soon begin recording her first major album.

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MFF: On Location #5 Hurricane on the Bayou - The Music of Tab Benoit

Episode 5 of "MFF On Location" features the musical talents of blues musician, Tab Benoit. Tab has made wetlands conservation an integral part of his successful music career, which led to his appearance in "Hurricane on the Bayou". Watch the collaboration between composer Steve Wood and Tab to create the music for the film.

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MFF: On Location #4 Hurricane on the Bayou - The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

Episode 4 of "MFF On Location" features the crew of "Hurricane on the Bayou" returning to New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. They were able to document the terrible destruction in the city, as well as aid the rescue effort however they could.

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MFF: On Location #3 Hurricane on the Bayou- The Music of New Orleans

Episode 3 of "MFF: On Location" deals with the importance of the music in the film, "Hurricane on the Bayou", and the characters that bring that music to life. We also discover how the filmmakers got the devastating footage of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

This video podcast series, "MFF: On Location" takes an inside look at the creation of the large format film "Hurricane on the Bayou". Watch for more episodes coming soon.

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