A New Inferno
Human Health & the Environment
Jonathan Pickett, 09-13-2026
Documentary Film (00:15:42)
Description
Filmed during the hottest days of Phoenix, Arizona’s summer heatwave, A NEW INFERNO follows paramedics as they race to save the lives of heatstroke victims using a radical new treatment: ice immersion therapy. As featured on the NY Times Op Docs — We Are Living in a New Inferno World Premiere SXSW Film Festival, 2026 Featuring Jason Smith, Jake West, Roy Lewis, & Colter Fosdick Directed & Produced by Nita Blum-Reddick & Jonathan Pickett Executive Producers Sam Osborn, Alejandra Vasquez, & Jesse Ray Sheps Cinematographer Ryan Dent Editor Jonathan Pickett Composer Jack Gillette Production Sound Mixer Daniel Reddick Grips Stephane Strande & Brian Osback Sound Design & Mix Hansdale Hsu Colorist Keyhan Bayegan Production Assistant Camden Smith Title & Poster Designer Jason Cryer Weather Consultant Jorge Torres Advisors Dr. Charles Finch, Medical Director, Phoenix Fire Department & Maki Lloyd, Deputy Chief, Phoenix Fire Department For The New York Times Op-Docs: Associate Producers Ingrid Homquist & Rebecca Shaid Producer Yvonne Ashley Kouadjo Senior Producer Andrew Blackwell Executive Producer Alexandra Garcia Please consider supporting the ongoing work of Circle the City: www.circlethecity.org Festivals: • Tribeca x NYT Op-Docs • Mountainfilm • Rooftop Films • Palm Springs International ShortFest • Indy Shorts Film Festival • HollyShorts Film Festival • Nashville Film Festival • Bend Film Festival • Mill Valley Film Festival • Sidewalk Film Festival • deadCenter Film Festival • Ouray International Film Festival • Cinema Columbus • AfterImage Film Festival • Coast Film Festival