Nikon Ambassador and National Geographic Magazine photographer, writer and filmmaker Ami Vitale has traveled to more than 100 countries, bearing witness not only to violence and conflict, but also to surreal beauty and the enduring power of the human spirit. Throughout the years, Ami has lived in mud huts and war zones, contracted malaria, and donned a panda suit— keeping true to her belief in the importance of “living the story.” In 2009, after shooting a powerful story on the transport and release of one the world’s last northern white rhinos, Ami shifted her focus to today’s most compelling wildlife and environmental stories. She has been named Magazine photographer of the year in the International Photographer of the Year prize, received the Daniel Pearl Award for Outstanding Reporting and is a six-time recipient of World Press Photos. She published a best-selling book, Panda Love, on the secret lives of pandas. She is a founding member of Ripple Effect Images, an organization of renowned female scientists, writers, photographers and filmmakers working together to create powerful and persuasive stories that shed light on the hardships women in developing countries face and the programs that can help them. She is chair of the Photographers Advisory Board for National Geographic and also on the Photojournalism Advisory Council for the Alexia Foundation. Currently based in Montana, Ami Vitale is a contract photographer and filmmaker with National Geographic and many other commercial and documentary clients.

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I'm motivated by stories that matter, and inspired by the power of film to connect people across the planet. My work in documentary film includes working as a producer, camera operator, and post-production support for Makoshika, an award-winning film about the social impacts of oil's boom and bust in my home state of Montana. I also directed, edited and shot Banking on Trust, a film exploring sustainable poverty solutions through microloans in Argentina. My skills as a solo filmmaker have also sent me to Mexico multiple times to produce outreach videos for non-profit organizations in the San Quintín Valley.

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I'm an independent filmmaker with a decade of experience in all areas of production - writing, directing, producing, editing and camera. I've dedicated a lot of my work to important and timely social issues, including conservation, indigenous rights, art as therapy, illiteracy and prison reform. I'm most experienced in the documentary form, but I've created narrative films too. Beyond my personal work, through my production company Kings Road Media, I've produced and created dozens of commercial and corporate projects. These clients have ranged from local artisans to multinational corporations.

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Erik Petersen was a newspaper photographer for over a decade before leaving to pursue a freelance business. His work now includes editorial, commercial and outdoor photography and filmmaking. He also teaches visual journalism as an adjunct professor at the University of Montana. He directed and produced “The Hard Way”, a documentary about an 89-year-old ultra runner. The film was featured at the Banff Mountain Film Festival, Telluride Mountainfilm, Five Point Film Festival and dozens of others around the world. His latest film, “The Ride” was selected as a finalist for the 2018 Banff Mountain Film Festival.

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Ashley has achieved a Masters in Marine Science and an MFA in Science & Natural History Filmmaking. Her interest in film is rooted in knowing that films can serve as an advocate for environmental issues and have the ability to create measurable impact. Ashley has filmed and edited for National Geographic Society, Yellowstone National Park, Ocean Exploration Trust, and the Smithsonian Institute. In addition to being an camera and drone operator, Ashley is an ambassador for Ikelite Underwater Housing and enjoys working on projects underwater whenever possible.

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Damon Ristau is a filmmaker/DP/director based in Missoula, Montana. He's been passionately behind the camera for more than 20 years, always working to capture images that tell a good story and create emotion. His production company, Filmwest, specializes in producing documentary films, commercials, aerial cinematography and branded content. His recent award winning documentaries, "The Bus," and "The Bug," have screened to enthusiastic audiences around the world.

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Elizabeth Unger is an emerging documentarian and producer who was awarded the title of National Geographic Young Explorer in 2015. Her investigative journalism, photography, and videography work has been showcased on multiple National Geographic platforms. With a background in science, a passion for wildlife, cuisine, and exotic landscapes has led Elizabeth across seven continents, steeping her in rich anthropological experiences that have shaped her into the storyteller she is today.

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Nathan started his film journey as a motorcycle vegabond Traveling around the USA and Canada. He then landed in Bozeman Montana, and attended Film School Graduating at the top of his class with Honors, Dean's List, and Cinematography grants for completing his first short films. Since then, he has worked on shows filming in South America, Australia, and Alaska as a Documentary Director of Photography.

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Known for his ability to capture stories in the most remote corners of the world, Max Lowe has crafted his skill as a director and photographer in his search for adventure and narratives unheard. From his home in the mountains of Montana to now countless countries, landscapes and cultures across the globe, max has been witness to stories spanning the gap of human experience.

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Host and Producer of Into High Country on the Sportsman Channel. Born and raised in Bozeman, Montana.

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An Emmy-award winning cinematographer with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Christi communicates complex issues through storytelling and visual narrative to raise awareness about her subjects. Her quest for knowledge also led to an MS in Microbiology and an MFA in Science & Natural History Filmmaking. Her primary goals are to combine her in-depth knowledge of science with her desire to create compelling narratives focused on raising awareness about sociopolitical issues. Her film awards include a Wildscreen Panda Award for Best Campaign Film, Best Environmental Film from Backcountry Film Festival, Best Youth Film from Colorado Environmental Film Festival, and Best Made in Montana from the International Wildlife Film Festival, among others. In her little “free” time, she enjoys being a mother and a partner, growing her own food, and relishing in the incredible beauty and lifestyle of Montana. Skills: producer, director, cinematographer, editor

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I’ve been a producer at InsideMT since 2012, a media production company creating a variety of media for advertising, journalism, entertainment, and instruction. In 2005 I earned a Bachelors of Science in Geographic Information Science from the University of Wyoming. In 2017 I earned a Masters of Science in Technical Communication at Montana Tech, with a focus on the psychology of effective immersive instructional media. I'm proficient with photography, videography , journalism, documentary film production, client relations, project management, team coordination, and location scouting. Since 2014, I have specialized in 360 video production, application development, virtual reality development, and custom interactive media production projects. I've worked for several production studios and media outlets as a contractor specializing in 360 video and virtual reality production. Because of my extensive knowledge of Montana and my experience doing media production for the tourism industry throughout Montana I'm very useful to crews from outside the area.

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Hi there! I'm a professional Producer, Videographer, and Photographer and I'd love to come work for you. I've worked professionally as a freelancer in these professions for a few years in both Chicago and Los Angeles and have traveled for work to almost every major city across the United States and have worked in a handful of other countries as well. I recently wrapped a Nation Tour for a documentary and have worked for clients such as The Weinstein Company, Hulu, The Discovery Channel, Universal Studios, Amazon, and many small production companies and artists across the nation. I have extensive experience in both shooting and producing feature-length films, short films, commercial work, work for television, industrials, live theatre and musical events, weddings, headshots, and more.

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I am a motion designer and video editor based in beautiful Missoula, MT. I've been in the field for 6 years and am constantly pushing myself to get better at what I do. Areas I would enjoy working for in the future are the skateboarding and ski/snowboard industries, LGBTQ+ advocacy content and HUD, FUI/GUI and other futuristic looking pieces. In my free time I enjoy skiing, gaming, and being the only person in the theater during a weekday 1pm matinee. If you ever want to talk motion you can get a hold of me at x

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I love to create beautiful images for my clients. I pride myself in exceeding client expectations on every project. I started my career filming adventure sports and wildlife and have since branched out and taken on dance, cooking, corporate and fiction shorts films. Whether I am on a film set or chest deep in a river full of bears I guarantee I will capture high quality footage that you and your viewers will love.

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Eric Ristau is a twenty year filmmaking and media veteran. He is the director, cinematographer and editor of multiple feature films, documentaries, television commercials, and web video projects. His filmmaking work has also appeared on BBC, CNN, CBC, UK Channel 4, and other television networks throughout the world.

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An award-winning cinematographer and producer, Jimmy tells stories through the mediums of reality, documentary, commercial, science & education, and outdoors/adventure/travel. Additional work examples available upon request.

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Filmmaker and editor based in Bozeman, Montana, building stories for brands, artists, and non-profits.

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