Film director. Conservationist. Pot belly pig wrangler. Geodesic dome off-grid livin’ but don’t dare call him a hippie. Zeppelin Zeerip would prefer to be in the mountains riding his snowboard or chasing elk, and though he prides himself on a Midwest work ethic, he spends more time behind a computer than with a shovel in his hand. He claims to be relaxed yet is perpetually anxious about the state of the world and makes films in an effort to contribute something to the conversation.

Colin Arisman is a documentary film director, who lives with his wife and creative partner Elsa in Haines, Alaska. His visual storytelling documents human connections to the natural world, with a focus on outdoor recreation, ecology, and conservation. Colin’s films have received accolades including Best Short Film at Banff Mountain Film Festival and numerous Vimeo Staff Picks. He is the founder of Wild Confluence Media, a documentary production company that amplifies grassroots activism through impact storytelling.