08/14/2024
What’s it like putting together episodes for a 4x Emmy-Nominated natural history show?
Incredible.
But, it wouldn’t have been possible without a great team behind the shoot.
Special thanks to:
The Town of Churchill for forever welcoming and accommodating productions. A truly special spot in the world.
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom cast and crew. This show is an institution and the people behind and in front of it deserve all the love. Peter Gros, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, and Jenny Van Soelen.
Hearst Media Production Group and Phil Fairclough for the opportunity direction, and support. A true wing walker.
Dennis Compayre for his bear knowledge and overall insights. Looks and sounds like Hemingway too. The Oracle of Churchill.
Dr. Kristin Westdal for combining expertise with entertainment in a way that everyone can relate to. The Beluga Queen indeed.
Dylan McCart for his scientific expertise, overall bear knowledge, and enviable beard.
Manfred Gay for serene mindfulness and unparalleled attention in sound. Without you, we have no show.
Christian Pe Benito for always being on, attentive to everything, and ready for anything.
Adam Reimer for guiding us on the water like a total boss while using a “guide voice” that can command the attention of a full boat in a flash.
Remi Allen for being eternally available and entertaining. And, for making things… anything… happen. Bull by the horns.
Jill Allen for hosting us impeccably and making the meanest lemon cake you’ll ever eat.
Quent Plett for finding bears and for all the other details that make a show go.
Brendan McKewan for the sick boat and even better times on the water. New dock. Who dis?
John Hrominchuk for the picture and crew vehicles. Keep those SUVs in rotation!
Kate Branson for teaching us how composting helps bears.
SeaNorth Tours for getting us access and on the water safely and reliably every time.
White Whale Lodge for the perfect accommodation. Stay here when you’re here.
Churchill Northern Studies Centre for their incredible facility, inspiring work, and wonderful crew lunches. You can donate here https://bit.ly/3MczLUp.
Oceans North for believing this is a truly special and spectacular place deserving of protection and investing in conservation. You can donate here https://bit.ly/3WZPkVP.
Churchill Wild for foundational support and always being solution-oriented at all times no matter how wild our ask.
Ptarmigan Inn for the tasty dinners and hospitality. Order anything off the menu. Can’t go wrong. Good Ptimes.
The Tundra for the Tuesday.
Merit Motion Pictures for the recommendation and continued support.
