The Legacy Of Film
Film has a timeless feel to it, preserving the subject and place within its frame. These are images captured on Fuji Velvia 50 POSITIVE FILM by Marc Arbez in the Solukhumbu District, Kathmandu, Nepal from Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 1996 as he ascended to Basecamp. They give a beautiful representation of life there 30 years ago, the people, the landscapes, and the dramatic mountain ranges.
We aim to follow Marc's original journey with his son, Jacques, 30 years later and recreate the images taken by his father. The exact shots in the exact locations to see how much has changed. Photography preserves memory and tells timeless stories, by combining Jacques' 35mm recreations with our cinematic coverage on the Fujifilm GFX, we want to create a visual dialogue interviewing Marc Arbez narrating his journey in 1996 while Jacques ascends to Everest Basecamp in his fathers footsteps 30 years later.
The team
I began my career as a brand strategist and digital designer. This has been an incredible asset in my creative work. Having a designers perspective helps me think critically about important elements in the projects I work on, such as what's the relevance of the project to the brand, whether it's geared toward the appropriate audience, and if this project embodies that brand's identity.
Bryce is a lifestyle travel photographer and filmmaker with a deep passion for storytelling. He collaborates with companies and brands to bring their vision to life through compelling visuals. Based in Los Angeles, but rarely home due to his travel focused work. Bryce is often on the move, capturing stories from around the world unless he's grounded on a film project. Storytelling lies at the heart of both his personal and professional work, and he’s committed to doing whatever it takes to capture the perfect shot and create moments that leave a lasting impact.
Nick is a Automotive, Lifestyle, and Travel Director and DP. These niches may span a broad spectrum, however they encompass all the things that bring him joy both personally and creatively. He began in the creative industry flying large drones for music festivals and events but now flies FPV drones as a hobby and to add value to his projects. His core mission as a creative is to capture the world and tell stories that live not just in what we see, but in what we feel in our hearts and minds. Also, he believes in doing it in good company and enjoying the process along the way.
Jacques is a graphic designer and photographer who has a passion for the process of design and visual storytelling. He believes that the details can make good art & design into great and timeless pieces of work. Jacques strives to never stop improving on not only his work, but himself as well. Catch him training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, shooting with his film camera and traveling whenever he can.
the team
- The plan for this projectClick the arrow to view
We aim to honour Marcs original journey while showing how photography preserves memory and tells timeless stories. By combining Jacques' 35mm recreations with our cinematic coverage on the Fujifilm GFX, we want to create a visual dialogue between interviewing Marc Arbez that will weave his story into the narrative and journey we are on in Nepal recreating his shots.
Marc's narration will overlay Jacques Ascent to Everest basecamp giving insight into the shots he saw and captured in 1996 while we visually capture his son emulating and capturing similar compositions to that of his fathers.
These will be shown side by side during the film to showcase both the images from 1996 and those taken in 2026.
- Objectives of the projectClick the arrow to view
The goal of The Legacy of Film is to celebrate the enduring power of film photography and its ability to connect generations. . Ultimately, we are trying to produce a film and photographic series that inspires audiences, highlights the artistry of film, and demonstrates how photography continues to transcend time and technology. Especially with Fujifilm potentially using the film simulations.
- Evaluation and outcome measuresClick the arrow to view
We will measure the success of The Legacy of Film by completing our goal of recreating Jacques’s father’s original images in the present day, capturing the story of a father’s legacy through his son. Additional measures of success include acceptance into and recognition at film festivals, as well as the impact of sharing the project with global audiences. Engagement across social media platforms and festival screenings, will serve as indicators that the story is resonating and inspiring others to appreciate the enduring value of film photography.
- Communications & distributionClick the arrow to view
We’ll share this project with the public through a layered distribution approach. The film will be submitted to international film festivals, giving it a chance to be seen and celebrated on a global stage. With our industry connections, we’ll also work to secure screenings and exposure within the filmmaking community. Beyond that, we’ll bring the project to life across our social media channels, creating tailored edits and behind-the-scenes content to engage our audiences and direct attention back to Fujifilm. The full film will live on YouTube and Vimeo as a permanent showcase, supported by a coordinated social campaign that extends its reach well beyond the initial launch.
- Fujifilm PartnershipClick the arrow to view
The goal in taking advantage of the Fujifilm mentoring and resources would be to use their expertise in getting the full potential out of the GFX cameras. Specifically we think it would be amazing to create the project with a look that pays tribute to the year it was shot with a modern touch to it.
- BudgetClick the arrow to view
We plan to use the grant to bring this film to life. The budget will cover travel to Nepal, on-location logistics including lodging, transportation, and equipment rentals, as well as the costs associated with submitting and presenting the project at international film festivals. Every dollar will be invested in ensuring the film is executed at the highest level, from production through exhibition, helping us share the story of the legacy of film with audiences around the world.