Suspended on a slackline over the void, alone with crosswinds and her own mindful intention, Alex Witter attempts to set the women’s record for the longest successful highline in North America.
HIGHLIFE
Ben (right) is a third-year undergraduate at the University of Oregon, where he has worked extensively as a video producer and editor for the University alongside Adam (left). Currently interning as a video editor at AO Films, Ben continues to hone his post-production skills on professional projects. He is also the co-owner of LUNA Productions, a media company he co-founded with his classmate and collaborator, Adam. Together, they manage a diverse portfolio of creative content, bringing fresh ideas and technical expertise to their clients.
Adam (left) is also a third-year student at the University of Oregon, where he worked as a video producer with Ben. He now serves as the media coordinator and producer at Magnolia Farms, leading content creation for the brand. Adam is the co-owner of LUNA Productions, where he works closely with Ben to manage the company’s projects, combining their production talents to deliver high-quality media solutions.
Our film Highlife opens a window into the thrilling yet serene world of highlining, a sport that blends extreme physicality with inner tranquility. At the heart of the story is Alex Witter, poised to break a record by walking across one of the longest highlines in North America. As Alex prepares for this awe-inspiring feat, the film takes viewers beyond the adrenaline and danger often associated with the sport.
Highlife introduces audiences to a tight-knit, joyful community of highliners who find creative, often quirky ways to pass the time while they wait for their turn to defy gravity. From balancing on lines suspended hundreds of feet above the ground to sharing laughter and camaraderie, this community is anything but ordinary. Yet, beneath the spectacle of daring stunts, the film reveals a deeper truth about the sport: it is not the thrill-seeking rush that drives these individuals but a profound sense of calm, focus, and love for the challenge.
Director:
Benjamin Zuk, Adam Duran
Writer:
Tej Sisodia
Producer:
Mark Shapiro, Consulting Producer
Talent:
Alex Witter, - Emile Bragrad
Year Released:
2024
Country:
U.S.A.
Length:
00:6:55
