EXECUTIVE PRODUCER + DIRECTOR

Tom is an EMMY® award winning filmmaker and the Founder/CEO of Grizzly Creek Films, an independent production company headquartered in Montana. Tom and his team have created original series and documentary films for The Smithsonian Channel, National Geographic, The History Channel, Amazon and PBS. His films have been screened and honored at the world’s premier festivals, including: Tribeca, BFI London, Mill Valley, Jackson Wild, Wildscreen and The International Rome Film Festival.

PRODUCER + WRITER

Shasta writes and produces documentary film and nonfiction television. Her directing credits include the feature documentaries Class C (2008) and Not Yet Begun to Fight (2012). Shasta’s M.A. in Literature grounds her work.

PRODUCER + DIRECTOR + WRITER

Eric is an EMMY-winning producer, director, and writer whose films explore connectivity, conflict, and ingenuity at the intersection of human and wild spaces. He’s led storytelling expeditions to the heart of many of the last untamed landscapes on Earth as well as to the front lines of habitat destruction and biodiversity loss. His films for National Geographic, Disney, PBS, and Smithsonian, among others, have garnered awards from major film festivals around the world. Eric is a current grantee of the Redford Center and an alumni of Brown University and Montana State University.

PRODUCER + EDITOR

Avela brings a background in design to her role as a producer and editor. Her editing work spans short form campaigns, episodic series, and documentary film. She has produced shows for NatGeoWild, History Channel, and Smithsonian Channel. Avela edited and produced the award-winning feature documentary, Rewind (Independent Lens, PBS) and received a 2021 EMMY® nomination for Outstanding Documentary Editing.

PRODUCER + CINEMATOGRAPHER

Jeff is an EMMY® winning cinematographer and producer. His time as a filmmaker has taken him around the world among amazing colleagues. He is most passionate when exploring unknown or overlooked stories in science and nature. His work can be found on PBS, National Geographic, Smithsonian Channel, History Channel, across the web, and on demand.

BUSINESS MANAGER

SaVenna has been Grizzly Creek Films Business Manager since 2011 and Production Coordinator for NatGeo WILD, Xbox, and History Channel. As a proud mother of two, SaVenna’s multi-talented background and her love of people, food, culture and the fast-paced film production world continue to be put to good use in her roles at Grizzly Creek Films

ASSOCIATE PROCUER + ASSISTANT EDITOR

Ashley is an emerging filmmaker, currently working as an associate producer and assistant editor, whose work bridges curiosity, creativity, and a passion for the natural world. With a background in oceanography and a degree in science filmmaking, she combines scientific expertise with the art of storytelling to craft impactful narratives. Much of Ashley's experience has been in post-production, contributing to various non-profit projects and a National Geographic series. Her goal is to create films that provoke thought, and inspire curiosity in how we engage with the planet.