We know who
they are.
But do we know
how they got there?
The Risr Series goes beyond the profile, the followers, the business and the public persona. Each film explores the experiences, failures, relationships, decisions and moments that shaped the person we see today.
Featured Film
The Stories
The Stories
Everyone
Rises
From
Somewhere.
Success is usually the part we see. The Risr Series documents everything that came before it.
The Permanent Focus
Documenting Austin.
Creators. Founders. Artists. Athletes. Musicians. Chefs. Originals. Austin is the permanent geographic focus of The Risr Series — the project documents this city through the people who help make Austin what it is, told through the experiences that shaped them.
Austin is the story.
Who should we know?
Who should we know?
Some of the best stories belong to people we haven't met yet. Know someone whose story deserves to be told?
A different kind of influence.
Influence isn't a follower count. It's the ability to shape people, communities, industries, ideas and culture.
The Risr Series is an ongoing documentary project from Risr Media exploring the human stories behind people making an impact.
Produced by Risr Media