Jonathon Stanton

Filmmaker (Producer-Writer-Director)

Creating works in television and film, Jonathon has proven his abilities to balance the unique demands of producing while staying true to the story.

Wilderness has greatly influenced Jonathon’s style, greatly sculpting his sense of self. His experiences as adventure athlete, outdoor guide, photographer, writer and journalist have uniquely shaped his filmmaking career.

In the past nine years of producing, he has followed his passions into a diverse range of genres including feature film, documentary, commercial, music video, television and corporate; always collaborating with the best creative team possible.

When not working he is exploring new parts of the globe or adventuring in the wilds around his home town of Vancouver.

Atalanta Powell

Director-Producer

A non-fiction media maven at heart, Atalanta’s sixth sense for production has been crucial in navigating the rapidly changing face of our industry.  With experience in the world of features, documentaries, out-of-home media and web/network series development she is passionate about creating entertaining media and fascinated by the role of story and imagery in our society.

From a modest beginning as a camera assistant on feature films in the early nineties to a concentration in producing and directing HD since 1998, she draws from over 14 years of professional experience. Enthusiastic and inventive in her approach to projects, she looks to provide solutions, gleaning order from chaos, reason from insanity, and most importantly success and creativity from every project.

A proven ability to work with A-list talent and carve out effective relationships with major media organizations and independent producers alike has left a long line of happy clients including NBC, Best Buy, Canon, VISA, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Discovery Networks, VOOM, Showtime, DIRECTV, Dew Action Tour and The Tennis Channel.

Scott Mathews

Executive Director

Scott's life-long career in sports, marketing and event management includes a tenure as Executive Director of Outside Magazine before co-founding XO Net inc.  Scott’s vision, drive and expertise were responsible for producing the Chugach Mountain Festival, a remote multi-sport event held in the rugged Chugach Mountains of Alaska as well as other adventure sport enterprises including the Ford Explorer Sport-Trac Challenge.  His coupled youthful passion and vast experience can always be counted upon to surmount any obstacle.

Sini Salminen

Creative Director

From her native Denmark, where impeccable design can be a way of life, Sini first became devoted to graphic design and communication.

Her leading commercial design experience and clean sense of style flow throughout the production process, from concept to multi-media outreach and serve such high profile clients as Nike Women (Europe), LEGO, Universal Records, Hydro Texaco, Iditarod Sled Dog Race and Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau.  Her strengths in production, print, graphics, photography and website development are crucial for any cohesive and unified campaign.

Team

Carolyn Kinneen

VP Programming & Development

Carolyn's definitive work in development, public relations and program & events management began in 1994 while working on diverse projects for NGO’s, political campaigns, businesses, creative ventures and non-profits within the USA, Africa, Asia, Mexico and Europe.

Throughout her career, Carolyn has mastered the fine art of developing and executing a strategic plan that strikes a balance between commercial interests and the creative process, maximizing benefits for each project and client.  Carolyn's strategic planning, public relations and program management abilities further bridge gaps between a product or service and the end user; unifying management and operations with the cultural heartbeat.