Andrea Wing, known as the Mountain Fest director for Leo & Chester (2022) and The Pass (2023), merged her passion for marketing and filmmaking to create her own journey. She has spent the last fifteen years working on commercial content and award-winning documentaries, and she has no plans to stop anytime soon.
As co-founder of Well-Travelled Collective, Andrea aims to amplify female voices and narratives that often go unheard. The scarcity of women in the production space inspired her to create a vibrant environment where women passionate about the outdoors and adventure can unite and collaborate, empowering each other to tell their stories.
When asked about the most rewarding aspect of being an outdoor filmmaker, Andrea says, “I think it’s being welcomed into somebody's world.” She adds, “The trust that you form with your main characters is something very unique.”
Andrea’s next film project will focus on the American wool industry. At the early stages of pre-production, she plans to explore the industry’s intricacies while shining a light on the people behind it.
In a rapidly evolving field, Andrea is an inspiration for underrepresented voices, dedicated to telling stories that matter and paving the way for a more inclusive filmmaking landscape.
Author: Nazareth Araújo, Porter O'Brien Agency
Andrea Wing has fifteen years of experience working on commercial content and award-winning documentaries.
Located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is a globally recognized event and tour celebrating the beauty, adventure, and culture of mountains globally. The nine-day festival will be held from October 26 through to November 3 this year and features over 70 events, bringing films and stories of adventure and exploration from around the world to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta. The festival showcases live events with adventurers, authors, photographers, and filmmakers sharing their inspiring stories.
Online films are available in Canada and the United States from November 6 to 13.
Please visit banffcentre.ca/film-fest for more information.
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