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	Award-winning director Michael Brown of Serac Adventure Films in Tanzania.

Over the next month and a half, we'll roll out the best movies from the Serac Adventure Film School and provide behind-the-scenes tips from award-winning director Michael Brown. Check below for this week's feature film, a timeline of new releases, and links to upcoming Serac Adventure Film Schools in Colorado and Peru.

Adventure Filmmaking Tips
By Anthony Cerretani
Serac's award-winning director Michael Brown dishes out adventure filmmaking advice, gathered and refined through years of experience.

Tip 1
Serac's Michael Brown on how and what to pack when filming during an expedition. (1:10)

Tip 2
How far do you push to get the ultimate shot? Michael Brown tells how to weigh risk when making a movie in extreme conditions. (2:25)

Walk Your Own Path
By Josh Levine
Release Date: 5/2/08
With each passing day, 46-year-old Bill Barkeley loses more and more of his hearing and vision due to a rare genetic disease called Usher Syndrome. Before going completely blind, Barkeley will attempt to summit Mount Kilimanjaro so that he can see Africa from its highest peak.

Part 1
An introduction to Usher Syndrome and the assistive technologies Barkeley will use to climb the mountain. (4:41)

Part 2
With the help of guide Jeff Evans, Barkeley navigates a steep slope, a narrow pass, and a boulder field. (4:09)

Part 3
Before summit night, Barkeley takes a break at camp feet to read letters from his family. (4:32)

Part 4
Barkeley fights through "the most physically and emotionally demanding day" of his life. (3:27)

Future Films

A New Yorker's Guide to Climbing Mountains, Emeka Ngwube, 05/19/08

Behind the Scenes Advice, Anthony Cerretani, 05/29/08

Adventure Film! Adventure!!, Thayer Walker, 06/10/08

Vote for your favorite. 06/10/08