“Our government officials are not doing the thorough investigation they should be doing.”

A media watchdog has demanded a thorough investigation.

Those who do climb are normally veterans equipped with crampons, ice axes, helmets, ropes and a thorough knowledge of the route, said Dave Miller, a professional mountain guide who has summited Whitney 80 times.

Bafta said the judging process was "thorough", with jury members watching all eligible films before voting "independently and confidentially".

Run a credit check and a thorough background check.