CHRIS MORGAN

HOST, WRITER, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

With his larger-than-life presence and palpable passion for wildlife (and bears in particular), Chris Morgan has dedicated himself to nature conservation through his various roles as host of Emmy award winning PBS, BBC, and National Geographic documentaries. He has spear-headed multiple conservation organizations, including co-founding the Washington state based nonprofit Wildlife Media which produced BEARTREK. Wildlife Media continues to produce impact driven conservation media across the globe.

JOE PONTECORVO

WRITER, DIRECTOR, CO-PRODUCER, DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Joe Pontecorvo's Emmy award-winning cinematography is testament to his outsized talent and dedication to natureconservation. His documentaries are shown the world over on Discovery Channel, National Geographic International, and PBS Nature. He writes, directs, and produces, as well as is the director of photography for a variety of nature channel films. He co-founded Wildlife Media along with Chris Morgan. 

JOHN TAYLOR

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

As a conservationist, John Taylor has provided financial and pro bono support to several conservation organizations. As a co-founder of Wildlife Media, he devoted significant time and effort as the unpaid CEO and Director to pursue and implement its vision. John believes visual media is the most effective way to bring greater public awareness to the richness, complexity, and interconnectedness of the natural world. 

ANNE MIZE

Anne "Annie" Mize has spent a large portion of her life in Africa, where she was a trustee for the African Wildlife Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya. As a psychologist, Annie focused on the impact of the natural world on children's moral and spiritual development, and developed curricula in nature awareness and wilderness skills. Anne is the President of the Mize Family Foundation which works to address the urgency of climate change and global environmental justice. She is also on the board of The Earthjustice Council and a Trustee Alum at Progressive Animal Welfare Society and African Wildlife Foundation. Annie was one of the founding board members of Wildlife Media and a gracious host for many BEARTREK “family” meetings over the years. 

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