Films

Footprints On Katmai / 2024

Presented by KEEN in association with Protect Our Winters and Ocean Plastic Recovery Project

Artist and filmmaker Max Romey retraces his late grandmother’s travels to the remote beaches of Katmai Alaska. There he joins a group of marine debris experts and discovers there's a lot of people making footprints on Katmai without ever visiting.

No Lost Shoes / 2023

Using the thousands of shoes washing up on Alaskan shores as a way to highlight and personalize the systemic waste issue we have in the world today. Working with Nnormal, this film anchored a sustainability campaign launched early 2023. 

If You Give a Beach a Bottle / 2022

Banff Mountain Film Fest, Oregon Short Film Fest, London Mountain Film Fest, Dawson City International Film Fest, Colorado Environmental Film Fest, Cannes Indie Shorts Awards, Wild & Scenic Film Fest, Kendal Mountain Film Fest, Friday Harbor Film Fest, Canada Shorts, PBS

With a small sketchbook, picture book reference and a twist ending, this short film introduces viewers to the complex issue of marine debris and the need for collaborative and broad-based solutions. 

Trailbound Alaska / 2022

The Trail Running Film Fest, Friday Harbor Film Fest, Buenos Aires Running Film Fest, Anchorage International Film Fest. 

Following a forgotten trail on a 100-year-old map helps illustrate Alaska's changing landscape and the intersection of trails, landscape, and community. 

Skiing Across the Page / 2022

Salomon TV

Working with Salomon skiing to bring the imagination of skiing across a blank white landscape, by showing the importance and beauty of what lies below.  

Wall Run / 2019

Salomon TV

Capturing a group of German Runners as they try to retrace the 1400km route of the wall that separated their country only 30 years ago. With so many moving parts in a foreign country, this film helped me develop my coordination and organization as we worked together to bring this story to life. 

The Ultra Adict / 2019

Kendal Mountain Film Fest, Salomon TV

Following Courtney Dawalter as she took the overall lead in a 200-mile race this film highlights the invisible struggles of pushing one's self to the brink. 

An Alaskan Mile / 2017

RunGum Social Media, FloTrack

Capturing the emotional story behind a group of elite runners returning to Alaska in search of an elusive record. Filming, producing, and editing this story helped me highlight the roots of community and the role they can play in character development.

3022 ft. / 2014

The Trail Running Film Fest, Buenos Aires RunningFunning Film Fest, Anchorage International Film Fest. 

Following Alaska'sAlasksa's most dangerous footrace this feature-length film dives into the personal motivation and community connection a race can create.