OUR AWARD-WINNING

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Mark Fisher with camo hat taking a photo with a camera in a desert landscape

Mark Fisher

Founder & CEO
Director | Director Of Photography | Photographer | Producer

  • Mark Fisher is an internationally recognized, award-winning director, director of photography, and photographer.

    As an athlete, former international mountain guide, and avid traveler, Mark thrives in tropical and urban jungles alike, consistently creating decisive, authentically powerful still and motion content that tells stories in ways no one else can.

    “I’ve found that the more I expose myself to new experiences, the better I am at creating, finding, and capturing them. That creative flywheel is something I want to share with as many people as I can. The more you uncover the unknown, the more exciting it becomes to think about what other crazy sh*t is possible.”

    From leading and documenting history's single most comprehensive scientific expedition to Mount Everest for National Geographic, to directing complex international commercials for companies like CBS in South America, to filming advertising campaigns in the streets of Venice and New York, Mark is comfortable using a myriad of still and motion camera systems and is an FAA certified drone pilot as well as a private pilot.  

    Mark has worked as a professional storyteller for two decades, masterfully weaving together his passion for the craft with his personal passions for creating adventure, the outdoors, and sucking the marrow out of every opportunity in life. 

    “My primary goal with Fisher Creative is to not only create truly once-in-a-lifetime stories for our clients, but to create truly transformational experiences on productions for everyone we work with,” says Fisher. “This is what makes exceptional content — and exceptional lives.”

    In 2024, Mark was part of a team, including fellow filmmakers Erich Roepke and Jimmy Chin, that helped shed light on one of mountaineering's greatest unsolved mysteries. While filming a National Geographic documentary, the team discovered the partial remains of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine on Mount Everest, missing since 1924 following the first-ever attempt to summit the peak with George Mallory.

    ALTER EGO

    The Dark Horse

    FAVORITE MOMENTS (SO FAR)

    • Helping uncover the partial remains of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine on Everest, alongside Erich Roepke and Jimmy Chin, shedding new light on one of the greatest unsolved mountaineering mysteries of all time.

    • That time when I was asked to single-handedly film an entire Everest documentary for CNN, to the summit, with a two-week notice — and I pulled it off.

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Mike Banker in a sandstone slot canyon

Mike Banker

Chief Growth Officer
Producer | Writer

  • Mike is a multi-faceted communicator, environmental wonk, policy and political enthusiast, and production jack-of-all-trades. His unicorn career has included television production, environmental grant-making, business development, and communications and marketing on behalf of the causes dearest to his soul, namely the natural world and the future of our planet.

    But, having discovered in himself a knack for the written word early on in his youth, the thread that connects everything is that Mike likes to write stuff and tell stories that help drive positive change. Mike has degrees in environmental rhetoric, philosophy, and film. His “happy place” in the world are the canyons and red rocks of southern Utah, where he also sits on the board of the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS). He’s always up for a hike. He loves a good conversation and deliberation. Mike lives in Boulder, CO.

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Cam Sammartano

Vice President of Development
and Production

  • Cam is an unscripted and documentary television executive from New York City by way of the Jersey Shore. With a trained eye for compelling characters and captivating stories, he has created, cast, produced, and sold groundbreaking unscripted series to nearly every cable, broadcast, and streaming network.

    Cam has always been creative, and with a background in musical theatre, music performance, and a degree in Music Business, Cam lives and breathes entertainment and the arts - finding inspiration everywhere. He is also a horror encyclopedia and pop-culture aficionado, so you should always feel free to offer horror recommendations or chat about what's currently trending online.

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Chris Anderson standing on a mountain peak with rock climbing gear

Chris Anderson

Studio Manager
Photographer | Cinematographer

  • A Florida native, Chris traded the ocean for mountain life as a photographer, filmmaker, and mountain athlete living in the Teton ecosystem.

    His passion for photography developed when he and two friends bought a van and traveled through the United States after graduating high school. Since he has worked with studios and clients all across the US documenting outdoor athletes, conservation issues, and life in the environments he feels closest to.

    Chris feels equally inspired when shooting climbing, skiing, or surfing in a remote landscape as when capturing moments in between the action, especially when the crew comes together for a good meal.

Sophie Danison operating a camera in the snowy mountains

Sophie Danison

Director of Photography
Cinematographer | Editor | Photographer

  • Sophie is a multifaceted documentary filmmaker, video editor, cinematographer, and photographer who is drawn to the intersection of social advocacy and the outdoors. Having worn many different hats in a spectrum of production roles, she has a comprehensive understanding of what goes into a successful production along with a “Swiss Army knife” portfolio of skills.

    This includes being well-versed in numerous camera rigs and post-production platforms, in addition to being an FAA-certified drone pilot. She has filmed and edited content ranging from fly fishing to big mountain skiing and rafting to rock climbing. Sophie is inspired by mountains, rivers, wildflowers, rocks, and wild humans wandering out there, and when not behind a camera or editing station, she is an avid skier, whitewater rafter, cyclist, road-trip enthusiast, and more - who always loves an opportunity to incorporate a good costume.

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Scott Rogers Smiling Headshot

Scott Rogers

Director of Photography | Cinematographer
Photographer | Aerial & Rigging Specialist

  • Scott Rogers is an adventure photographer and athlete residing in Moab, Utah. With a background in rock climbing, BASE jumping, and other extreme sports, Scott now converges a passion for adventure with a passion for storytelling.

    His photography career began when he won $500 in a photo contest at the age of 7 and it hasn't really slowed down. With numerous accolades, including 2 Emmy nominations and a front page of the New York Times, Scott continues to push the boundaries of what goes into an amazing image and has worked in over 40 countries.

    While not out on a project, he can usually be found playing in his desert home, moving fast above treeline, or out shooting a sunset timelapse.

Allie Boettger sitting on a rock in the mountains

Allie Boettger

Sound Mixer

  • Allie has specialized in location sound recording for 16+ years, having visited over 65 different countries on documentary, narrative, unscripted and corporate productions. She has been a crew member on Emmy Award-winning productions such as CBS's The Amazing Race and Survivor.

    Allie was a sound mixer on the Critics' Choice Documentary Award-winning documentary, Taylor Swift: Miss Americana. She mixed the 2022 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Sports Emmy Award-nominated project Everest: A Trek to Base Camp, a 30-day trek through the breathtaking Himalaya mountains.

    When not on location, Allie is in Los Angeles mixing longform television, such as 2nd unit work on Ryan Murphy's Fox drama, 9-1-1, which has most recently been nominated for Best Action Series by the Critics Choice Association.

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Mike Steadman

Creative Branding Strategist

  • “IRON” Mike Steadman is the Founder and CEO of IRONBOUND Media & The Godfather of Dog Whistle Branding. Mike focuses on building badass veteran-owned brands through podcasting, dog whistle brand strategy, and category design.

    Mike has taken IRONBOUND Media to the next level by focusing on how marketing and branding strategies are key to driving revenue. While building the IRONBOUND Media machine  he realized how many veteran owned businesses in the growth stage lacked a marketing department. He decided to help others find success while continuing to drive IRONBOUND Media.