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The Team

We've gathered a hard working team of academics, and industry leaders, and students in order to produce an impactful, resonating product that all can be proud of.

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Director, Writer, Director of Photography

Tomas Koeck

A two time SPJ Excellence in Journalism award winner and Canon USA backed photographer, Tomas Koeck is a conservationist, photographer, and filmmaker. Tomas's work has found its way into National Geographic, PBS Nature, the National Audubon Society, ESPN, Tamron Optics, and others. Tomas is also a member of the Explorers Club and has been inducted into the Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Association Honors Society.

Executive Producer

James Castonguay PhD

A founding Director of the School of Communication and Media Arts at Sacred Heart University, Jim has been interviewed, quoted or had his research mentioned in the New Yorker, Business Week, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, Quill, the Boston Herald, the St. Petersburg Times, the Reuters news services, as well as, WNPR, CNN, Fox News, the BBC and the floor of Congress.

Executive Producer

TC Schultz

TC Schultz recently served as Sony Pictures Executive Vice President, Networks Programming, Operations and Strategy. Formerly, TC was EVP and Managing Director of Sony Pictures Television Latin America with oversight of Networks, Distribution and Production businesses. In addition, he served as a Board member on HBO Latin America, Internet Media Services (IMS), Television Association of Programmers (TAP), and Latin American Media Advertising Council (LAMAC).

Assistant Camera, Production Technician

Eric Torrens

An experienced videographer, Eric has worked on projects ranging from natural history documentary to corporate and non-profit PR and advertising. His assignments have taken him to a variety of different locations, from videoing white sharks off of Guadalupe, Mexico, to photographing landscapes in Dingle, Ireland.

Animation, Graphics

Emily Gentile

Skilled in media production and animation, Emily has worked on several award winning natural history projects. She is also experienced with corporate production, working with companies such as Lowe's. Her work has been screened in theaters as part of documentaries throughout the US.

Assistant Camera

Collin Moura

An avid outdoorsman and cameraman, Collin Moura has been published by the National Audubon Society, CT Public Radio, Cotopaxi and others. Collin has led and been on expeditions in Spain, Ireland, Croatia, Canada, Switzerland, Costa Rica and many other parts of the world.