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Human-powered stories. Emmy® Nominated Cinematographer • Director @natgeo | @redbull | @hellyhansen
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How to sum up a year’s work in 120 seconds. Superskilled Season 2 is here!
When @natgeo call you up to shoot a travel show, you answer. When they call you back to do it a second time, you slap yourself around the face to make sure you’re not dreaming.
We’re so excited to share the new season with you, which took us to 6 countries across 3 continents, in search of more extraordinary human beings, and the skills they have developed to survive - and thrive - in their respective homelands.
In Episode 1, @evazubeck learns to survive in the desert like the Bedouins in Jordan, as she attempts as gruelling, multi day trek - alone - across the sands.
Credits
Host & Director - @evazubeck
Producer - @danbairdsurvival
DOP - me
Camera Assistant - @_amywarren
Executive Producer - Betsy Forhan
Editor - @livgwynn
Additional Editing - @wach_zilson, Hilary B Andrews
Assistant Editor - Monique Isaac
Colour - Faction
Line Producer - LeAnne Danielson
Post Producer - Claudia Acosta
Production Coordinators - @rooj129, @vforvivs
Associate Producer - Tommesha Cameron
Trailer Edit - me
#nationalgeographic #natgeo #superskilled #evazubeck
25 Nov 2025
🎥 Watch ABOVE THE NOISE now on my website, link in bio.
“For some, peace lies above.”
The film has been out in the world for over 4 months and I am still gobsmacked by the response it has had. From a chance stumble across one of @kuczynska.maja’s reels to a four-shoot, five-figure-budget behemoth that took over 14 months to shoot and 2 months to edit.
Thank you to all of the festivals that have selected, nominated and recognised all of the hard work and passion that went into this project and an even bigger thank you to those who made it possible.
@adamdesilva
@exploreimpossible
@mairis_l
@alek_underwater_cinematography
@aquafilm_poland
@flyspotpoland
@deepspotpoland
@skydivehel
@skydive_warszawa
24 Apr 2024
The Horse Archers of Mongolia for @natgeo
In a country where horses outnumber people, they’ve long been a central part of life here; used for transport, food and - during the Mongol empire - a way to move and conquer with unmatched speed and force.
Horseback archers were the backbone of Gengis Khan’s army, and feared for their ability to make accurate, deadly shots whilst riding at a full gallop. Often controlling their horses with only their legs, they brought together instinctive control of their equine partners with exceptional archery skills to overwhelm the enemy.
A thousand years on, and long after mounted archery has disappeared from warfare, a small, dedicated group of Mongols strive to keep this most iconic part of Mongolia’s history alive.
Photographed against the vast emptiness of the Mongolian steppe, they feel almost unchanged from all those years ago. My viewfinder felt like a window into the past.
Superskilled S2 took @evazubeck to Mongolia to meet and learn from these wonderful individuals, sat astride their incredible animals, in the environment they both called home for thousands of years.
#nationalgeographic #mongolia #horsebackachery #portraiture #documentary
23 Mar 2026
How do you film someone falling at 160mph? 🪂
You can’t jump out of a plane with a cinema rig. And a head-mounted action camera wasn’t going to give us the look we wanted. So we built our own rig.
Shooting the aerial sequences for Above The Noise, we worked with our freefall camera operator @mairis_l , using a Kinefinity Mavo LF and a Laowa 12mm Zero-D - small and light enough to sit safely on a helmet through the g-forces of parachute opening, and giving us all the tools we needed to capture @kuczynska.maja in freefall.
We had 11 jumps to get everything we needed. I was terrified I’d bitten off more than I could chew, but it taught me that the best, most unique content often comes from saying “yes” first, and girding out the “how” later.
Part of the Behind The Shot series, where I break down some of the best shots of my career. Follow along for the next one! 🎬
Above The Noise was produced by @exploreimpossible , directed by @adamdesilva and shot by me.
#behindtheshot #cinematography #skydiving #filmmakingbts #redbull
22 Oct 2026
Come What May will premiere at @kendalmountainfestival in November! 🎟️ 🎥
We’re humbled and excited to have our mountain rescue documentary - which has been supported by @hellyhansen - screen at this year’s festival.
Often described as “the Oscars of outdoor filmmaking”, Kendal attracts tens of thousands of visitors ever year, and hundreds of films from talented storytellers all around the world.
More recently, the film screened exclusively for a packed cinema of MR team members, friends & family and invited guests, at Eden Court in Inverness. This was bookended with a talk from high-altitude mountaineer @alan.hinkes and a Q&A with our producer @_amywarren and members of @assynt_mountain_rescue_team.
Thank you to everybody that has worked so hard to help make this film - and its subsequent release and promotion - a roaring success so far. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve made, and we’re thrilled to see that audiences are connecting with the story, and the incredible work done by all mountain rescue teams.
We’ll see you at Kendal!
#hellyhansen #trustedbyprofessionals #documentary #mountainrescue
02 Oct 2026
Join us in Inverness Scotland alongside legendary mountaineer Sir Alan Hinkes for a special screening of Come What May, a powerful film celebrating the bravery, dedication and resilience of Mountain Rescue volunteers.
Experience incredible stories from the front line of mountain rescue and discover what it truly means to answer the call, whatever the weather, whatever the challenge.
📅 24 September | 7:30pm - Eden Court Cinema Inverness
🎟️ Book your tickets: Link in Bio
03 Sep 2026
I’m Emmy® Nominated! 😦
Our @natgeo show Superskilled was recently nominated for 4x Emmys, including Outstanding Cinematography or Camerawork for a Daytime Program.
This really is a dream come true, and certainly something I’d never imagined getting to write on my CV or in my bio.
Those of you who know me know that I’m not someone that often shouts about my achievements. I will always pick my work apart and find something wrong with it, and I’m constantly comparing myself and my work to my peers’.
Frankly, I’m not even going to entertain the idea of winning — there are some very good looking shows in the category, shot by undoubtedly much more experienced DPs than me. Ultimately, even being recognised with a nomination at this level is indescribably humbling.
I think us creatives can be often be extremely self-critical and doubtful of our ability, and to a point, it’s a good thing - it’s the drive that keeps us coming back for more; never being completely happy with our work and pushing to improve every time.
But I suppose if there was ever a time to stop and pat myself on the back, it’s probably right now. If you’re anything like me, do yourself a favour right now and take a moment of pause to appreciate how far you’ve come.
Huge congrats to the rest of the team on Superskilled, without whom this - or any of the other nominations - would have been possible. @_amywarren @evazubeck @danbairdsurvival
#natgeo #superskilled #emmys #cinematography #documentary
30 Jul 2026
Would you buy a house for €1 to live somewhere like this?
Despite its prime Mediterranean location, picture-postcard scenery and world-renowned food, parts of Sicily are faced with a problem: its towns are dying.
As younger Sicilians leave small towns in search of opportunities elsewhere, thousands of homes have been abandoned, leaving once-thriving communities to slowly fall into decline.
In an effort to revitalise these once thriving communities, the Sicilian government started a scheme; offering the homes for sale for the price of just one single Euro.
But is it really as simple as buying your own slice of Italy for €1? Or is there more to the story than the headlines suggest?
Full film now live on YouTube! 🤌🏽
27 Jul 2026
How do you justify calling a town “The Home of Champions”?
Well, when it comes to Iten, it’s pretty well deserved. A huge proportion of the world’s best marathoners hail from this part of Kenya, sitting at 2,400 metres above sea level overlooking the magnificent Rift Valley.
Despite its modest population, the region has produced multiple Olympic champions and many of the fastest marathon runners in history, including six of the ten fastest men ever over the 42 km distance.
In Superskilled Season 2, @evazubeck travelled to Kenya to learn from - and train with - the country’s elite runners, with @rosemarywanjiru28 acting as her coach. Rosemary won the 2023 Tokyo Marathon and is undoubtedly one of Kenya’s best.
Training here looks a little different from anywhere else in the world. Athletes check in to military-style camps where running becomes everything: no girlfriends or boyfriends, no partying, no extracurricular activities, and enforced sleep for up to 16 hours a day.
During the hours they are awake, runners clock up more than 200 km per week as part of their training, all bolstered by the physiological benefits of high-altitude training - something widely believed to give Kenyan athletes their competitive edge.
Photos by myself & @_amywarren.
#superskilled #natgeo #running #marathon
06 May 2026
What does it look like behind-the-scenes of a @natgeo adventure show?
Here’s some of my favourite moments from our time shooting S2 of Superskilled with @evazubeck this past year.
1. Shooting a marathon in Iten, Kenya — planned barely 12 hours before the start. With no time for proper transport, we hired local motorbike taxis, secured media passes, and spent the day tearing through checkpoints at 50mph with full access to Kenya’s fastest runners.
2. Horses crossing in Mongolia — an unusual sight on most motorways, but probably not here. A huge herd of wild horses crossed the road as we headed to location.
3. Unit moves in Wadi Rum, Jordan — while we rarely needed to rush, our local fixers insisted we crossed the desert FAST. Most journeys turned into spontaneous races across the dunes.
4. Muay Thai lessons in Chiang Mai — at the end of our two-week shoot with @manasakmuaythaigym , the gym kindly offered me a free lesson. After weeks of watching, it felt rude not to jump in the ring.
5. Reviewing rushes in Mongolia — after each day, we usually dump the rushes into a timeline to review as a team. On this day, the entire Mongolian horse archer contingent joined us inside our ger for a sneak peek.
6. Jordan’s backdrops — the location that edged it for me. The beauty of Wadi Rum is unmatched; alien rock formations and vast red sands made shooting here an absolute treat.
7. Droning in Kenya — because we’re often shooting on the move, aerials play a big role in setting the scene. Launching a drone from the roof of a Land Cruiser while driving is fairly standard for us.
8. Getting “tactical” in Bolivia — if there’s one thing we love, it’s kit. In Bolivia, producer @danbairdsurvival and I decided to out-tactical each other with our chest packs.
9. Plus a host of other memorable moments from over 50 shooting days this season.
#behindthescenes #natgeo #documentary #cinematography
03 Feb 2026
Ice climbing in skirts? It’s the way of the Cholitas Escaladoras.
High in the Andes, these women don their traditional polleras (colourful, multi-layered skirts) as a symbol of defiance, in the face of discrimination and inequality that for years has seen their indigenous Aymara community increasingly marginalised.
Superskilled S2E6 saw @evazubeck join the “Climbing Cholitas” on the Huayana Potosí and Condoriri glaciers - both sitting at well over 5,500m above sea level - to learn their ice climbing skills.
It was, without a doubt, some of the most jaw-dropping scenery I’ve ever worked amongst, but the altitude and sheer physical exertion required to access the locations meant you really had to earn every frame.
As always, we were backed up by an incredible local team; fixers, drivers, climbers, cooks and everyone in-between. It was a privilege to spend time learning from and laughing with the people who call these majestic mountains home.
Superskilled S2 is streaming now on @natgeo channels.
📷 myself & @_amywarren
#superskilled #natgeo #evazubeck #bolivia iceclimbing
26 Jan 2026
Eva & Aliyan - a partnership for the ages.
📍Wadi Rum, Jordan
#nationalgeographic #natgeo #jordan #desert #camel
15 Jan 2026
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