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Coastside News – Documenting Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s Everest Journey
Coastside News published a story about PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest Screening in Half Moon Bay, California.
The Rising Nepal – KIMFF Screens Films in Ilam
The Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) is bringing inspiring films to Ilam, ensuring that Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s story is shared with those closest to her legacy.
Park Record – PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest Recognized as a Precursor to Mountain Queen
PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest was recently highlighted in Park Record’s article, Park City Film Screenings are Preludes to Sundance. The piece acknowledges PASANG as a significant precursor to Mountain Queen, a new film that continues the story of Himalayan trailblazers. The recognition honors PASANG’s impact in bringing Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s legacy to the screen.
Nepal Times – Streaming the Himalaya on Film
PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest was recently highlighted in Nepali Times’ article, Streaming the Himalaya on Film. The article explores powerful films that capture Nepal’s breathtaking landscapes and rich history, with PASANG standing out as a tribute to the legacy of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa.
Lhamu Crater named after Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the subject of our award-winning documentary film, PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest, was honored with a crater on the south pole of the Moon named “Lhamu Crater” in her memory.
PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest Mentioned in Travel + Leisure
Travel & Leisure -PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest mentioned in the article, “I Explored the Great Himalaya Trails With a Local Family As My Guide — Here’s How You Can, Too”
Gripped Magazine – Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s Journey to Climb Mount Everest
PASANG theatrical screening announced on Gripped The Climbing Magazine.
Nepalism.com – …the Inspiring Journey of First Nepali Woman Mountaineer…
nepalism.com writes an article about PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest and the screenings in New York, Jan, 2024
Khasokas – “A historical documentary about the life of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa…”
Nepali language news site, Khasokas published an article about the film PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest’s screenings in New York, more about Pasang’s life, and what the the country of Nepal has done in honor of Pasang.
New York Times – ‘Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest’ Review: A Barrier-Breaking Ascent
The New York Times published a review of PASANG on Jan 18, 2024. (Spoiler Alert:, you might want to see the documentary first, before you read the review)
The Weekend Warrior – This Week’s “Chosen One”
Edward Douglas published a positive review of PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest on Substack. He's been writing about movies for over twenty five...
NepYork – The Remarkable Journey of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa on the Big Screen in NYC
NepYork’s article “The Remarkable Story of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa on the Big Screen in NYC” reports on the New York screenings and provides a review of the film.
Alliance of Women Film Journalists – Movie of the Week
Multiple reviews of Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest written by the Alliance of Women Film Journalists in their January 12th, 2024 Film of the Week
EverOut – Top 58 Events in Seattle This Week: Oct 9–15, 2023
EverOut mentions Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest in the Top 54 Things to do in Seattle the week of October 9th-15th, 2023.
The Islands’ Sounder – FHFF Inspires Spring Street Students with “Pasang” Screening Before Nepal Trip
A story about the PASANG movie screening for a group of students climbing Nepal was featured in the Islands" Sounder in 2023. A quote from the...
Lo Scarpone – Nancy Svendsen wins the 2023 Mario Bello Award
Lo Scarpone, reports the 2023 Mario Bello Award for Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest at the Trento Film Festival in Italy.
Online Khabar – The Fierce Pasang Lhamu Sherpa…
An article about Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest was published May 7th, 2023 on Online Khabar, a leading online Nepal news source.
Lex Limbu – The Force that was Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
Lex Limbu, Host of the Nepal Premiere in Kathmandu, Nepal, writes an article about the film, Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest.
Nepal News – Pasang Lhamu Sherpa: A source of inspiration for Nepalese women
Learn more about Pasang by reading the article, “Pasang Lhamu Sherpa: A source of inspiration for Nepalese women.” by Nepal News.
Nepali Times – Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the film
Nepali Times reviews our film and announces the 15 screenings that will be held in Nepal beginning April, 28th 2023.
The Himalayan Times – The heartening journey of a courageous woman who was Pasang Lhamu
Himalayan Times reviews the film, Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest in their article entitled, “The heartening journey of a courageous woman who was Pasang Lhamu”
Nepal News – ‘Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest’ Premieres in Nepal
Nepal News published an article about the Nepal Premiere of Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest in April, 2022. To commemorate the 30th year since the...
Galaxy 4K – This Morning LIVE in Conversation
Watch the interview with Director, Nancy Svendsen & President of the Pasang Lhamu Foundation, Dawa Futi Sherpa on This Morning LIVE In Conversation from Galaxy 4K, produced in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The interview about the film, Pasang: In The Shadow of Everest is spoken in a mixture of both Nepalese and English.
Rutland Reader – Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival
Rutland Reader published an article about the 2023 Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Spring tour where 4 films will be shown in 7 towns in Vermont....
SF Chronicle – Documentary unveils long-elusive story of Nepalese woman who defied caste systems to climb Everest
Introducing the film as part of the United Nations Association Film Festival, journalist, Pam Grady interviewed Director, Nancy Svendsen and wrote...
KQED – Reimagined Green Festival Scales Mountains
KQED lists the films screening at the 2022 Green Film Festival in San Francisco and highlights Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest.
Marin Independent Journal – Ross woman’s documentary focuses on first Nepali woman to summit Everest
Marin Independent Journal Interviews Director, Nancy Svendsen about Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest
Addison County Independent – Winners announced for the AICEF Prize
THE AMERICAN WINNER of the AICEF Prize for Cross Cultural Filmmaking is “Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest,” directed by Nancy Svendsen, a first-time...
The Union – The Way Movies Were Meant to Be Seen
The Union published an article about the 2022 Nevada City Film Festival. Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest is an official selection.
Deadline – Bentonville Film Festival Announces Jury Prize Winners
Deadline announces the winners for the 2022 Bentonville Film Festival. PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest received an Honorary Mention for Documentary...
Telluride Daily Planet – PASANG Wins Best Adventure Film
Telluride Daily Planet announces Pasang: The Shadow or Everest wins the Charlie Fowler Best Adventure Film Mountainfilm award.
Telluride Inside – Mountainfilm: 44th Edition Award Winners
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest won the Charlie Fowler Best Adventure Film award at Telluride’s MountainFilm Festival.
BIFF: A Very Sweet Sixteen/Part II
The Berkshire Edge, a publication in Massachusetts, interviews Pasang: In The Shadow of Everest Producer, Christy McGill.
Yes! Weekly – RiverRun Announces 2022 Film Lineup
Yes! Weekly published the announcement that Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest was accepted to the 2022 RiverRun International Film Festival... Yes!...
Reel News Daily Film Review
Reel News Daily published a film review of Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest by Britni Rillera. Britni wrote... " Just in time for Womens’ History...
Golden Globe Awards – The Remarkable and Untold Story of “PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest”
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest is featured on the Golden Globe Awards website. "Pasang, as a Nepali woman, had to face all kinds of barriers. She...
The Two Oh Six – Video Interview
Changing Directions 2022 Filmmaker Interview Series Featuring Nancy Svendsen, Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, Dawa Futi Sherpa Welcome to the Changing...
Nepal News – PASANG Worldwide Premiere
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest is mentioned in Nepal News. The article discusses the world premiere screening at the Santa Barbara Film Festival....
Variety – SBIFF Welcomes Global Film Community
Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest is mentioned in Variety Magazine as a highlight of the feature-length documentaries screening at the Santa Barbara...
LA Times – PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest One to Watch
The Los Angeles Times mentioned our film, Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest as part of the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Our film had its world...
Spectrum News – PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest a Top Pick of 2022 Festival
The Director of Programming at Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Claudia Puig, mentions PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest as a film they are...
The WRAP Exclusive: PASANG Trailer Release. Watch a Female Mountaineer Make History
The article, "Watch a Female Mountaineer Make History in ‘Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest’ Trailer (Exclusive Video) - The story of Nepalese...
Celebrated Nepali Mountaineer Dawa Yangzum Sherpa Attending World Premiere
We are so excited & honored to confirm that celebrated Nepali mountaineer Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, one of the world's most elite climbers and the...
3rd Screening Added to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
We are thrilled to announce that an additional screening of our film was added at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The...
Deadline – Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announces 2022 Festival Line-Up
The article announcing the line-up of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival was published on Deadline By Patrick Hipes, Executive Managing...