Anchorage, the Mat-Su and statewide
Alaska video production, from idea to final cut.
Commercials, documentaries, series and brand films for companies, nonprofits and public agencies, filmed anywhere in Alaska.
Recent work for
Hulu · Netflix · Red Bull Media House · National Geographic · Ford · FAA · Patagonia · Arc’teryx · KUIU · Epson · Duluth Trading Co. · Alaska Hard Gear · Zlin Aero · BUFF · Alaska Wildland Adventures · Newsweek · Alaska National Guard · Alaska USA (Global Credit Union) · National Museum of Wildlife Art
Real stories, filmed where they happen.
Mountain Mind Media is an Alaska production company based in Palmer, in the Mat-Su Valley. We make commercials, brand films and documentaries for companies, nonprofits and agencies, and we're the local crew for productions coming to Alaska. Multi-camera crews, gear we own, and an in-house team for editing, sound and color.
What we do
Anywhere in Alaska
Commercials, documentaries, series and interviews, from script to final cut.
Nonprofits, Education & Agencies
Mission-driven stories, training and education video, and RFP work.
Cub Cam air-to-air, drones and helicopter work across Alaska, including NDAA-compliant drones for government work.
Films and YouTube series for lodges, outfitters, tourism and outdoor brands.
A steady supply of video and photos, with planning, social cuts and distribution.
Editing, color, sound design and motion graphics, for our footage or yours.
Scouting, permits, local crew and gear for productions coming to Alaska.
Also: corporate and industrial video, wildlife filming and stock footage, glacier and winter shoots, photography, Cub Cam air-to-air filming and more. All services →
Two ways to work with us
Full production
Bring us the idea
For brands, nonprofits and agencies. We plan it, shoot it and finish it: concept, script, crew, gear, aerials, editing, color, sound and more.
Production services
Bring your crew
For productions coming to Alaska. Bring your director and key crew, and we’ll handle the rest: scouting, permits, local crew, gear, vehicles, aerials, lodging and more.
Aerial cinematography
The Cub Cam
A stabilized 8K cinema camera built for the Piper Super Cub. Hours of helicopter-style aerials at a fraction of the cost, over country drones can't reach.
8K stabilized cinema camera
5+ hours of flight time
Off-strip on skis, floats and tundra tires
Recent work
KUIU · Campaign
Here to Hunt
Alaska production partner: scouting, permits, local crew, gear and drones
Red Bull · Series
Originate
Cub Cam air-to-air and on-slope camera
Netflix · Documentary
The River Runner
On-water cinematography
Ford × TGR · Branded film
Creekbound and Down
Filmed by our core team
Hulu · Documentary
Blood and Myth
Location scouting, drone and camera operation
Newsweek · Series
Unconventional
Director of photography, Alaska episodes
How a project runs
From first call to final files
Call
Tell us what you’re making, who it’s for and when. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll say so.
Proposal
A written plan with clear options, a schedule and a quote. You choose what fits.
Prep
Scouting, permits, crew, gear, travel and a weather plan, lined up before the first shoot day.
Shoot
Our crew on location, with backup days ready if the weather turns.
Edit & deliver
Editing, color and sound in-house. You review cuts along the way and get files ready for every place they’ll run.
Anchorage, the Mat-Su and anywhere in Alaska.
We film across Anchorage, the Mat-Su and the rest of the state, from offices and job sites to glaciers, fly-in lodges and the Iditarod trail. We handle scouting, permits and logistics, so you can focus on the story.
Mat-Su & Anchorage
Home base. Glaciers, mountain passes, rivers and the state’s biggest city, all a short drive away.
Kenai & Prince William Sound
Coastline, fjords, salmon rivers and lodges.
Denali & the Interior
Big mountains, open tundra and deep winters.
Southeast
Rainforest, tidewater glaciers and island towns.
Southwest & the Arctic
Bristol Bay, fly-in lodges, villages and tundra.
Lower 48 & beyond
When the story goes there, so do we.
From the field
We’ve shot from −50°F to 20,310 feet on the summit of Denali.
The crew
A small core team that scales to large casts and crews.
Brendan Wells
Founder, Director / DP
Ash Ryan
Head of Production
Carlos Loria
Post-Production Manager: editor, sound design, colorist
Brian Burger
Lead Safety Manager, IFMGA Mountain Guide
Olin Wimberg
Cinematographer, Field Producer
Eric Parker
Stills Photographer, Cinematographer
Jasper Gibson
Stills Photographer
Todd Wells
Grip / Gaffer, Field Producer
Have a project in mind?
Tell us the idea and the dates. We reply within one business day, and we’re happy to get on a call to see if it’s a good fit.
info@mountainmind.media · (907) 521-8133
Helpful to include: your dates, locations, what you need delivered and where it will run. We’ll talk through budget together.
Questions clients ask
Do you work with nonprofits and public agencies?
Yes. We make mission-driven stories, training and education video and event coverage for nonprofits, foundations and government agencies, and we respond to RFPs. We’re registered as a State of Alaska vendor and on SAM.gov.
Can you edit footage we already have?
Yes. Our post team edits, colors, mixes sound and builds motion graphics for our own shoots and for footage you bring us.
What if the weather doesn’t cooperate?
Alaska weather doesn’t follow a schedule. We build backup plans into every shoot, and extra days can be added if needed.
Can we bring our own director and DP?
Yes. Send us your crew list and we’ll fill the gaps: local crew, gear, vehicles, locations and permits. We can also take on the whole shoot, from creative to final cut.
Do we need a permit to film in Alaska?
Usually, and it depends on who manages the land. Cities and boroughs, state parks, national parks and forests, Alaska Native corporations and private owners each have their own rules. Some permits take weeks, so we start on them as soon as locations are set.
When is the best time of year to film?
Alaska is famous for its endless golden hour. In June and July the sun sets slowly and it never gets fully dark, so warm, low light can last for hours, late into the night. In winter the sun stays low all day, so you get golden light from sunrise to sunset, plus snow and northern lights. Late August and September bring fall color, and March and April give you snow and long days at once.
How far ahead should we book?
Not as far ahead as you might think. Last-minute shoots are a big part of our work. Our crew, cameras, vehicles and aircraft are all here, so we can often have a crew ready within 24 hours. For June to September, plan 1 to 2 months ahead for lodging, boats and air taxis. Tight dates? Call (907) 521-8133.