Directing
Gareth Leah
Place of birth
United Kingdom
Known for
Directing
Credits
9 titles
Gareth “Gaz” Leah is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer, cinematographer, and expedition leader whose work explores adventure, humanity, and the natural world. A member of The Explorers Club and former professional climber, he has spent more than two decades pioneering first ascents and leading expeditions across five continents.
Known for
NRReel Rock 20 World Tour showcases the world's best climbing stories: Olympic champion Janja Garnbret sets her sights on the legendary climb Bibliographie, Michaela Kiersch goes on a global sending spree, Ben Mayforth redefines adaptive climbing in his intense pursuit of 5.13, and Colin Haley attempts an historic solo winter ascent of Cerro Torre.
Reel Rock 20
2026
NRBen Mayforth redefines adaptive climbing in his intense pursuit of 5.13.
Hold On, Pain Ends
2026
NRA witty and thought-provoking documentary that asks a deceptively simple question: Who decides climbing grades? After adaptive climber Maureen Beck finally achieves her long-sought first 5.12 route, the celebration is short lived when the climb is downgraded. The experience leaves her wondering whether grades are objective measures of difficulty, or reflections of ego, bias, and the culture surrounding climbing. Determined to find answers, Maureen sets her sights on Far From God, a notoriously difficult Kentucky testpiece.
Grade A Bullsh*t
2026
NRFour adventurers are given the opportunity to take on once-in-a-lifetime challenges. They’ll push themselves physically, mentally and spiritually to conquer what once seemed impossible.
Claim Freedom
2016
NRFollows the remarkable journey of Kai Lightner, a 12-time national climbing champion and the visionary founder of "Climb for Change." Against the backdrop of Jamaica, renowned for its vibrant culture but not traditionally associated with rock climbing, Kai embarks on a transformative mission. The film delves into the heart of Jamaica's emerging climbing community, where passion and determination thrive despite limited resources and recognition.
JamRock: The Birth of Jamaican Rock Climbing
2025
NRHave you ever pondered what the longest climbing route in the world is? Nestled amongst the lush hillsides of upstate New York sits a bluff of quartzite rock known as the Gunks. Regarded as the birthplace of American climbing, its short yet mighty wall stretches more than 9000ft... horizontally. Established by Dan Rosanstein and Ken Nichols in 1987, the Great Wall of China route is a masterpiece of esoterica which traverses the entire wall, its greatest crux may be jug rash, bugs, and dog walkers. One Dream. Two Dirtbags. 9000ft of Climbing.
The Long Wall
2023
Film credits
Behind the camera
NRReel Rock 20 World Tour showcases the world's best climbing stories: Olympic champion Janja Garnbret sets her sights on the legendary climb Bibliographie, Michaela Kiersch goes on a global sending spree, Ben Mayforth redefines adaptive climbing in his intense pursuit of 5.13, and Colin Haley attempts an historic solo winter ascent of Cerro Torre.
Reel Rock 20
2026
NRBen Mayforth redefines adaptive climbing in his intense pursuit of 5.13.
Hold On, Pain Ends
2026
NRA witty and thought-provoking documentary that asks a deceptively simple question: Who decides climbing grades? After adaptive climber Maureen Beck finally achieves her long-sought first 5.12 route, the celebration is short lived when the climb is downgraded. The experience leaves her wondering whether grades are objective measures of difficulty, or reflections of ego, bias, and the culture surrounding climbing. Determined to find answers, Maureen sets her sights on Far From God, a notoriously difficult Kentucky testpiece.
Grade A Bullsh*t
2026
NRFollows the remarkable journey of Kai Lightner, a 12-time national climbing champion and the visionary founder of "Climb for Change." Against the backdrop of Jamaica, renowned for its vibrant culture but not traditionally associated with rock climbing, Kai embarks on a transformative mission. The film delves into the heart of Jamaica's emerging climbing community, where passion and determination thrive despite limited resources and recognition.
JamRock: The Birth of Jamaican Rock Climbing
2025
NRFollows the remarkable journey of Kai Lightner, a 12-time national climbing champion and the visionary founder of "Climb for Change." Against the backdrop of Jamaica, renowned for its vibrant culture but not traditionally associated with rock climbing, Kai embarks on a transformative mission. The film delves into the heart of Jamaica's emerging climbing community, where passion and determination thrive despite limited resources and recognition.
JamRock: The Birth of Jamaican Rock Climbing
2025
NRHave you ever pondered what the longest climbing route in the world is? Nestled amongst the lush hillsides of upstate New York sits a bluff of quartzite rock known as the Gunks. Regarded as the birthplace of American climbing, its short yet mighty wall stretches more than 9000ft... horizontally. Established by Dan Rosanstein and Ken Nichols in 1987, the Great Wall of China route is a masterpiece of esoterica which traverses the entire wall, its greatest crux may be jug rash, bugs, and dog walkers. One Dream. Two Dirtbags. 9000ft of Climbing.
The Long Wall
2023
NRHave you ever pondered what the longest climbing route in the world is? Nestled amongst the lush hillsides of upstate New York sits a bluff of quartzite rock known as the Gunks. Regarded as the birthplace of American climbing, its short yet mighty wall stretches more than 9000ft... horizontally. Established by Dan Rosanstein and Ken Nichols in 1987, the Great Wall of China route is a masterpiece of esoterica which traverses the entire wall, its greatest crux may be jug rash, bugs, and dog walkers. One Dream. Two Dirtbags. 9000ft of Climbing.
The Long Wall
2023
NRHave you ever pondered what the longest climbing route in the world is? Nestled amongst the lush hillsides of upstate New York sits a bluff of quartzite rock known as the Gunks. Regarded as the birthplace of American climbing, its short yet mighty wall stretches more than 9000ft... horizontally. Established by Dan Rosanstein and Ken Nichols in 1987, the Great Wall of China route is a masterpiece of esoterica which traverses the entire wall, its greatest crux may be jug rash, bugs, and dog walkers. One Dream. Two Dirtbags. 9000ft of Climbing.
The Long Wall
2023
