For Caroline Ciavaldini, winning was everything - until it wasn't. Shifting Dreams traces her evolution from world-class competition climber to trad climber and Alpinist, revisiting her intense early years and the all-consuming drive to win, and how the death of her mother forced a reckoning with what she was really chasing. An intimate portrait of an athlete redefining success on the rock.

Why This Film Matters: Elite sport can demand a single-minded obsession that leaves little room for grief, identity, or growth. Shifting Dreams follows a woman navigating exactly that, trading the scoreboard for something more personal and enduring. As athletes increasingly speak openly about mental health and the search for meaning beyond medals, Caroline's story feels strikingly current.