Treeclimber Media

11/09/2025

I’m so happy to announce that I've been selected as one of 12 recipients of ’s Eureka Fellowship Grant! 🎉 It's such an honor to be a part of this talented cohort of artists! The grant will support our top priority of bringing the film to vulnerable communities in the Philippines, the US, and provide mental health support and wellness to our protagonists!

09/06/2024

Posting in solidarity with Narges Mohammedi, 2023 winner, still imprisoned for standing up for human rights and women in Iran. The stamps on my hands say “woman life freedom”, the rallying cry for the current Iranian protests.

22/01/2024

20/10/2023

Free Film Screening tomorrow! October 21 at Eastside Cultural Center, Oakland.

Come out to see This Adventure Called California and two other Oakland-based shorts at Oaktown Stories!

RSVP is required, donation is optional.

Featured Films:

- "This Adventure Called California" by Jennifer Huang with Arnoldo Lopez, Rafael Bautista, Nur Jannah Kaalim, and Josué Revolorio
- "My Name is Lai" by Lucy Saephan with Jae Saechao
- "Bayanihan & Resilience" by Jocelyn Tabancay Duffy with Penny Baldado
Health and safety: Masks are recommended and will be provided at the event.

Free event, donations welcome.

For tickets and more information:
http://re-presentmedia.org

15/10/2023

Want to learn more about protecting vulnerable workers? This Adventure Called California will be part of a great lineup on Oct 21 in Oakland! We have some amazing panelists, including our protagonists, Arnoldo!

And it's FREE!

Oaktown Stories is a collection of short personal films from the Oakland community by Oakland filmmakers, followed by community dialogues with guest speakers.

Featured Films:

- "This Adventure Called California" by Jennifer Huang with Arnoldo Lopez, Rafael Bautista, Nur Jannah Kaalim, Josué Revolorio, and Arnoldo Lopez
- "My Name is Lai" by Lucy Saephan with Jae Saechao
- "Bayanihan & Resilience" by Jocelyn Tabancay Duffy with Penny Baldado
Health and safety: Masks are recommended and will be provided at the event.

Free event, donations welcome.

For tickets and more information:
http://re-presentmedia.org

14/10/2023

Come out to see Oakland stories told by Oakland filmmakers, with insightful discussion and good people.

Next week, Oct. 21, Treeclimber Media's This Adventure Called California will be part of the lineup too!

Re-Present Media

Meet the filmmakers behind Oaktown Stories! We are thrilled to host a series of three events featuring films and discussions led by Oakland locals. Join us on Saturday, October 14 for the first event from 1:00-3:00pm PT at the West Oakland Library, 1801 Adeline St, Oakland, CA. Oaktown Stories is a collection of short personal films from the Oakland community, accompanied with dialogues hosted by each filmmaker. RSVP here: https://re-presentmedia.ticketleap.com/

FEATURED FILMS

"ALIVE IN BRONZE: Huey P. Newton (1942–1989)" by A.K. Sandhu

"When The Garden Comes" by Jay Gash

"Why More Black Americans Should Try Capoeira" by Chinwe Oniah

29/08/2023

Join us on Wednesday for a free online screening and panel discussion with survivors!

09/02/2023

What the heck is in our cell phones? Among other things, cobalt. This podcast will forever change how I look at my devices...And how we all have to demand that exploitation be taken out of the supply chain. It's a must listen.

Phone and electric car batteries are made with cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt Red author Siddharth Kara describes the conditions as a "horror show." Justin Chang reviews the Belgian film Close.

31/01/2023

In the DC area? Here's your chance to see This Adventure Called California for free, with a panel discussion afterwards!

It's hosted by the Amara Legal Center, an amazing organization that provides legal services to survivors of .

At George Washington University
1957 E Street NW Room 213 Washington, DC 20006

7:15 pm - 8:15 pm

Reserve your FREE ticket! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-adventure-called-california-free-film-screening-tickets-507599893947

22/10/2022

No plans for tomorrow? Join us at the UN Association Film Fest! 1 PM at the Mitchell Park Community Center, Palo Alto. Screening our short doc about recovery from , This Adventure Called California. Deets: https://bit.ly/3TwjKu6 Q&A to follow, PLUS a panel on housing inequality.

19/10/2022

Tomorrow only! Join us for a surprise, secret screening at the ! Free admission with suggested donation. Local filmmakers in an outdoor venue, dogs welcome! What's going to happen? I don't know! That's why I'm going!

If you haven't gotten the chance to This Adventure Called California and you're in the East Bay, here's your chance!