With the great honor of having traveled across 6 continents, I have learned that it does not matter what language you speak, what religion you follow, how much money you possess or what job you may or may not have, there are only 2 kinds of people in this world..."good" or "bad".
Following this simple tenant, I feel that our commonalities as human beings can far outweigh our differences, and that all "good" people can have a positive impact on the lives of others and on our planet as a whole...
Since I was able to walk, athletics have always played a huge part in my life. College soccer, scuba, snowboarding, basketball, rock climbing, high-altitude mountaineering, etc. have all helped instill in me some positive life skills; discipline, dedication, team work, hard work and to never give up!...
Passionate about filmmaking & adventure, with a love for being on either side of the camera, I have been fortunate enough to have developed a well-versed set of acting, production, writing, directing and communication skills over the years. Combined with a solid foundation in international business, marketing, PR and event management, I try to utilize this broad range of experience to enhance & maximize the potential of the projects I am involved in. From feature films to documentaries, from improvised comedy & radio to international sports marketing, I take great joy in working on a wide range of original projects...
Currently I'm engaged in a unique 2D + Virtual Reality Documentary series tilted 'THE QUEST'. 'THE QUEST' is an immersive series designed to take global audiences on “educational thrill-rides” to reveal amazing “rarely seen” stories from some of the most captivating places on earth. I spent 63 days in Nepal filming the initial installments of 'THE QUEST' in stunning 2D as well as one-of-a-kind Virtual Reality all the way to the summit of Mount Everest (29,032 feet / 8849 meters). The first films of the series, 'THE QUEST: Nepal' 2D Documentary, 'THE QUEST: Everest' 2D Documentary and 'THE QUEST: Everest VR' real-life Mt. Everest Virtual Reality Documentary, are epic quests to deeper understand and climb the most iconic mountain in the world, while unveiling the fascinating culture, history and nature of Nepal.
'THE QUEST: Everest VR' is the first "real-life" Virtual Reality Documentary experience that takes you on an epic 52 day quest to the Top of the World in fully immersive 360 degree video, and the closest thing to climbing Everest without all the rigorous training, planning and high risk needed to physically step foot on the mountain!
From experiencing Mt. Everest like never before, to exploring the Birthplace of Buddhism and more, the inaugural movies of 'THE QUEST' Series will take the audience on memorable journeys to one of the most amazing places on earth!...
Not only am I humbly honored to have summited Mt. Everest, but also to have been inducted into The Explorers Club, a prestigious international organization that has had many exploration firsts: 1st to the North Pole in 1909 - Robert Peary & Matthew Henson; 1st to the South Pole in 1911 - Roald Amundsen; 1st to the summit of Mt. Everest in 1953 - Tenzing Norgay & Sir Edmund Hillary; 1st to the deepest point on earth in 1960 - Don Walsh & Jacques Piccard; 1st to land on the Moon in 1969 - Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin; etc. Many other distinguished individuals have become members of The Explorers Club, including US President Theodore Roosevelt, film director James Cameron, space pioneers Elon Musk & Jeff Bezos, primatologist Jane Goodall, aviation pioneers Charles Lindbergh & Amelia Earhart, journalist Walter Cronkite, and more...
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MY STORY
BACKGROUND
Alex Harz
Being born in Spain, living in Germany, and spending most of my summers in Europe after moving to the United States, the desire to experience the wonderful landscapes and cultures of our world was entrenched in me early on. It became clear that international travel, adventure and storytelling would become major driving forces in my life.
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To Soar Above The Clouds...You Must First Believe You Can.
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On The Summit of Mt. Everest (29,032 Feet / 8849 Meters).