BAREFOOT TO HILLS - DOCUMENTARY

Premiere in LA in partnership with the City of Los Angeles during the Marilyn 100 celebration.

A poetic documentary inspired by timeless feminine energy, old Hollywood, and modern identity.
From Hollywood…
to London…
to the mountains of Austria.

A cinematic journey starring international model Josefine Forsberg as a modern reflection of Marilyn Monroe, exploring how Marilyn’s timeless spirit, beauty, vulnerability, and strength continue to inspire generations today.

Movie poster for “Barefoot to Hills” featuring Josefine Frosberg in an Old Hollywood-inspired style. World Premiere on May 30th in Los Angeles.
WORLD PREMIERE

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Presented in the presence of director Ashley Wiggins and executive producer Daniela Hochmuth.

Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Bundy Triangle, Los Angeles
6PM – 10PM
Presented in partnership with the City of Los Angeles during the Marilyn Monroe 100 Celebration.
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ABOUT THE FILM

“From Barefoot to Hills” is a cinematic reflection on timeless beauty, identity, vulnerability, and inspiration.

Through the journey of international model Josefine Forsberg as a modern reflection of Marilyn Monroe, the film explores why Marilyn’s emotional presence still resonates generations later.

Rather than recreating the past, the project connects old Hollywood mythology with contemporary womanhood, blending vintage cinema, documentary realism, and intimate storytelling into a timeless visual journey.

Ashley WigginsDirector’s Statement

Gallery: Los Angeles

Meet The CREW

This TRUE CREW. is an independent creative collective dedicated to cinematic storytelling, artistic collaboration, and emotionally authentic visual experiences.

“Dani created a spark which led me to burn the fire.”

Ashley WigginsDirector
Director & Producer

Ashley Wiggins

British filmmaker focused on raw cinematic storytelling, blending documentary realism with poetic visual direction and emotional authenticity.

British filmmaker focused on raw cinematic storytelling, blending documentary realism with poetic visual direction and emotional authenticity.

Executive Producer & Consultant

Daniela Hochmuth

Creative producer and visual strategist shaping the artistic identity, sparkling atmosphere, and emotional world of the project.

Creative executive producer, visual strategist, and consultant shaping the artistic vision, emotional atmosphere, and cinematic identity of the project.

Talent

Josefine Forsberg

An international model bringing timeless elegance, emotional depth, and modern femininity to the cinematic world of “Barefoot to Hills.”

An international model bringing timeless elegance, emotional depth, and modern femininity to the cinematic world of “Barefoot to Hills.”

Emmalani Howe smiling behind the scenes of “Barefoot to Hills,” holding a makeup brush and production walkie-talkie in a cinematic studio setting.
Hair & Makeup

Emmalani Howe

Creative artist transforming timeless Hollywood glamour into contemporary beauty through subtle emotion, cinematic elegance, and the magic of makeup artistry.

Creative artist transforming timeless Hollywood glamour into contemporary beauty through subtle emotion, cinematic elegance, and the magic of makeup artistry.

Camera & Edit

Isi Raw

Visual storyteller capturing intimate moments through cinematic photography, documentary aesthetics, and emotionally driven editing.

Visual storyteller capturing intimate moments through cinematic photography, documentary aesthetics, and emotionally driven editing.

Locations

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