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The Serac Team |
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Our film crew specializes in extreme adventure filmmaking and wielding cameras in the world's most intense environments. We share a common interest in telling stories with meaning and that celebrate the human spirit. The crew is led by Michael Brown, who has made films on all seven continents and is hailed by many as America's finest high-altitude filmmaker. Among the group's accomplishments: over 50 expeditions to all seven continents, winning more than 50 international film festival and industry awards. The team has shot for National Geographic, Discovery Channel, NBC, CBS, ABC, ESPN, OLN, the BBC, Rush HD and many more. They have also produced, directed, shot and edited many of their own films. 
Michael BrownOver the last two decades, Michael Brown has climbed to the top of two of the world's most demanding professions. As a world-class mountaineer, he has summited Mount Everest five times. As a three-time Emmy award-winning filmmaker, he has made over fifty expeditions to all seven continents, all with cameras rolling. Michael has made a habit of going to the world's harshest, most dangerous environments - the South Pole, the North Face of the Eiger, and 1,500 feet underground in Choreadoro cave - and always comes back with incredible footage and compelling stories. Outside Magazine describes the cerebral filmmaker as a "swashbuckling librarian", and Men's Journal calls him "a master of gut-dropping action." As Founder of the Outside Adventure Film School, Michael practices another of his favorite pursuits: teaching. Full Bio & Credentials Michael also teaches adventure filmmaking for other organizations and events, including a workshop for the prestigious Banff Mountain Film Festival. 
Kim McKee Kim is a producer and business manager for Serac Adventure Films and Outside Adventure Film School. She has a diverse background including jobs as Executive Chef, Household Manager, Wildland Firefighter, Marine Mammal Trainer, Women's Professional Football Player, and others. All these positions have lent valuable skills and creativity that Kim brings to her rolls at Serac.  Dori WeissDori Weiss has been a studio executive at Paramount and Warner Bros, and a Senior Vice President at MGM, Hill-Mandelker Films, and Imagine. She has Executive Produced many movies, mini-series, pilots and series for television; a number of of which have been nominated for Emmys. Choosing to leave Hollywood to raise her two sons in Colorado, Dori has taught film and screenwriting on the college level since 2003 here and has remained a private consultant to many screenwriter’s in Hollywood. The last several years she has been a Mentor to a non-profit Social Entrepreneur start-up, guiding them through the Webisode process. Concept, story, execution, editing. These Webisodes were honored by the UN on World Peace Day, chosen to run for the full 24 hours. Over 2 million viewers. For what lies ahead for both Serac Films and the Outside Adventure Film School Dori intends to mobilize people and companies to share their stories, present unique and amazing conditions in which that can happen, engaging them the transformation that comes when a team or individual is empowered by that process. 
Matt Murray As a producer with Serac, Matt is the go-to-guy for large project execution. Known as the chief communicator and “cat herder” Matt, a former A-10 and F-15E pilot, is the super glue that keeps timelines and emotions on track. He also works as an instructor pilot, line pilot and conflict management facilitator for United Airlines. Variously described as being an “extraordinary, innovative tactical aviator”, “top notch instructor”, “exceptional pilot” and “inspirational teacher”, Matt served in Desert Storm flying 42 combat missions and was the recipient of six Best-of-Wing and Squadron “TOP GUN” awards. He's also been told he has a lovely singing voice. All of these skills are brought to bare when working on a project with Serac Films.  Will WolfordGrowing up on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Will developed a great appreciation for outdoor adventure at an early age. With a passion for travel and photography, he has explored more than 25 countries on five continents, always with a camera at his side. After earning a degree in Political Science and American Studies from The University of Hawai’i at Mănoa, Will has lived in California, Connecticut, Washington D.C. and finally Boulder, Colorado where he is a producer and office manager for Serac Adventure Films and the Outside Adventure Film School. His work reflects experience, creativity and a love for adventure.  Patrick RiggsPatrick is the senior editor and technical instructor for Serac Adventure Films and the Outside Adventure Film School. He graduated from Occidental College with a degree in Documentary Film and Environmental Studies and was a finalist in the Angelus Student Film Festival for his documentary about climate change in Kuna Yala, an indigenous community in Panama. He has organized composting programs for farming villages in Rwanda, and spent time conducting independent research on indigenous irrigation systems throughout the Peruvian Andes. Patrick’s respect and enthusiasm for the outdoors embody what Serac Adventure Films is all about.  Tyler JonesTyler assists with the creative side of web design, writing and cinematography for both Serac Adventure Films and the Outside Adventure Film School. In another life, he is a research assistant and PhD student at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research studying abrupt climate change from high-latitude ice cores. 
Nicolas "Nick" BrownNick Brown is a multiple emmy-award winning producer and director. His 20 years experience in American and British film and television include work in extreme conditions (experienced skier, climber, kayaker, mountaineer), drama (Royal Shakespeare Academy, National Theatre Institute), presenter led film(David Attenborough, Steve Backshall, Mike Loades), observational film (Frontier House, Pioneer House, Colonial House), and CGI (Discovery, BBC1, BBC2, Channel 4, PBS). Full Bio & Credentials 
Gordon BrownA 5-time Emmy Award winner, Gordon Brown is recognized as one of the world's leading commercial cinematographers and adventure filmmakers. With over 20 years of professional experience Gordon's innovative style and provocative technique has captivated audiences of both the large and small screen. By working with a wide range of formats, Gordon has continuously challenged the limits of film and video within the barriers of location and budget. Gordon is as comfortable rappelling into 600' deep ice caves in Greenland with an IMAX camera as he is doing HD interviews with a studio crew in Los Angeles or running helmet-mounted kayaking POVs through Class V whitewater on the Nile. Gordon has shot HD for Disney and 35mm for National Commercials. He cut his teeth shooting 16mm handheld travel shots while skiing with the Mahre brothers in the mid '80s. Full Bio & Credentials |
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