Business Partners
One Eyed Bird Entertainment – www.OneEyedBird.com
One Eyed Bird is a lifestyle based marketing and entertainment agency, providing brand and campaign management that integrates high quality film, events and social media operated by Owner & President, Dirk Collins. OEB specializes in creating authentic, personal experiences within action sports, outdoor adventure and cause related missions. Past projects and productions include US Marine Corps’s Semper Ride, Epic Quest, Fuel TV’s Great Ride Open, The Ronnie Renner Freeride Tour, Showtime’s Re:Evolution of Action Sports, Teton Gravity Research’s Ski and Snowboard Films, TGR Surf Films, NBC World of Adventure Sports, etc.
TNT Action Sports – www.TNTFmx.com
Founded by FMX stars Tommy Clowers (Nine X Games medals) and Jeff Tilton, TNT Action Sports specializes in ramp to ramp freestyle motocross demonstrations and shows. TNT produces FMX shows at a variety of events including state fairs , air shows, car races, festivals, college and professional traditional sports games and beyond
Semper Ride – www.SemperRide.com
The Semper Ride campaign is produced in conjunction with the United States Marine Corps by One Eyed Bird Marketing and Entertainment & Strategic Action Solutions. The team consists of Dirk Collins, Jeff Tilton and Jim Conway. Semper Ride was produced to deliver state of the art, high definition, big screen action that promotes a responsible riding theme. The ongoing campaign combines the film with events, a website, public service announcements and local and regional programs.
Athletes: James Stewart, Ben Bostrom, Ronnie Renner, Myles Richmond, Tommy Clowers, Jeremy McGrath, Keith Code, Chris “Teach” McNeil, Jason Britton, Sara Price, Josh Herrin and beyond.
Strategic Action Solutions – www.StrategicActionSolutions.com
Strategic Action Solutions is a general risk management consulting firm specializing in action sports and dynamic risk environments. SAS provides turnkey risk management solutions for companies and organizations looking for a more energetic and entertaining method of delivery than traditional safety messaging. Using today’s successful entertainment and media techniques, SAS has been able to present what were traditionally dry and uninspired safety messages in a new vibrant format that is intended to motivate viewers towards positive behavior changes.
Glisse Media – www.GlisseMedia.com
Glissemedia is a design company run by former professional Free Skiing and Mountain Bike athlete, Jim Conway. Glissemedia specializes in web design and multimedia, featuring rich graphic content and interactivity. Jim’s varied background in both engineering and outdoor sports marketing will help you bring your message to your target group in a cost, and time effective manner. Beyond merely designing your web site or multimedia project, Jim will consult with you on how best to present your message, to most effectively match current technology and your marketing goals.
Chris “Teach” McNeil – www.TeachTrix.com
Champion freestyle motorcycle athlete and performer Chris “Teach” McNeil has been traveling the globe for more than ten years wowing crowds with his impressive array of gravity-defying street bike motorcycle stunts. A former private school Latin teacher, McNeil put down the red pen in favor of a BMW F800 middleweight sports twin and has proved a massive hit at dealerships and motorcycle rallies as well as corporate and other public events across the country and around the world. A 2-time XDL East Coast Champion as well as a Stuntwars World Champion, he has won or been on the podium in virtually every competition he has entered in the past 4 years.
Protect Our Winters – www.ProtectOurWinters.org
Protect Our Winters (POW) was founded by professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones and is a tax exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to reversing the global warming crisis by uniting the winter sports community and focusing our collective efforts towards a common goal.
VR Interactive Web Solutions – www.VR Interactive.net
VR Interactive is Jackson Hole’s top web design company. VR Interactive Media offers a broad range of services to help our clients achieve widespread visibility, create an effective product identity, generate and manage web-based leads. We specialize in Custom Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization, and Branding for your website.
Spud Drive In Theater – www.SpudDriveIn.com
The Spud Drive-In Theater is one of the last American drive-in theaters, it was built and opened it’s doors in 1953 and continues to be one heck of a roadside attraction. The Spud annually attracts 12,000+ attendees to see movies every May-September. For the past 55 years the Spud Drive-In has been a gathering spot for friends and families. It is famous for Old Murphy, the 1946 Chevy cab-over truck that carries our 2-ton potato. With new ownership, management and increased number of high-end special events and concerts, there is high anticipation and expectation for what is to come at The Spud. As of July 8th and the release of “Dispicable Me,” the Spud is the first drive-in to go fully digital in both HD projection and audio.
Chris Dunn Design – www.ChrisDunnDesign.com
Designer of the WGW Website, Chris Dunn is a graphic artist and a web designer with a passion for art and a yearning for adventure. He continues to stay involved within the action sports industry, Dunn is the Director of New Media at TGR and is freelancing, snowboarding and enjoying all the other amenities of living in America’s residual paradise. Specialties include: Graphic Design, Web Design, Action Sports, Online Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Social Media, Clothing Artwork, and Photography.
Teton Gravity Research – www.TetonGravity.com
TGR produces progressive, cutting edge films and apparel. Founded in 1996 by Dirk Collins, Steve Jones, Corey Gavitt and Todd Jones, TGR has produced 18 award winning feature length films, numerous television series for Showtime, NBC, Fox Sports, and Fuel TV, and is known for its cutting edge media and lifestyles clothing line. TGR films showcase the world’s top snowboard, ski and surf athletes including Jeremy Jones, Ian Walsh, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, and Seth Morrison. TGR is a proud member of 1 Percent for the Planet and strongly believes in protecting the environment in which the team works and plays. TetonGravity.com has become one of the leading online destinations and communities in the action sports industry.These products are synonymous with youth culture and the action sports lifestyle. We are an athlete-bred company. TGR’s productions, athletes, and events are seen worldwide through a broad spectrum of media that includes home entertainment, cable and broadcast television, on-line, film tours, film festivals, print, and live events. We work with the top athletes in their respective disciplines. TGR is the most visible entity in action sports entertainment. People refer to our products as a source for the latest progressions and innovation.
Capsicum Productions – www.CapsicumPro.com
Capsicum Pro Audio & Visual is the leading provider of audio equipment and logistical services for large scale to small scale staged events throughout the country. Capsicum uses state of the art equipment including JBL Professional, Lab Gruppen, Dolby Lake, Soundcraft, Digidesign, Yamaha, and Midas. They are based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and serve Rocky Mountain region and maintain a national network of local service providers. Clients include Sony, Nissan, Panasonic, Vail Resorts, NBC, ABC, ESPN, CBS, Oakley, Red Bull, The North Face, DC Shoes, Poppa Presents, Matisyahu
Los Lonely Boys, Willie Nelson, Jay Nash, Quiet Riot, Steel Pulse, Pat Green, Robert Earl Keen, Blues Traveler
Outdoor Movies / Deustch, Inc. – www.Outdoor-Movies.com
Outdoor Movies, is a full-service company specializing in outdoor movie events, outdoor movie screens and equipment sales. We are the North American distributor for AIRSCREEN ® inflatable outdoor movie projection screens and are authorized and certified dealers for many lines of projectors and related equipment.
AMI Graphics – www.ami-graphics.com
AMI Graphics is the premiere wholesaler of custom signage and banners
Death Cookie Entertainment – www.DeathCookieEntertainment.com
Death Cookie Entertainment is owned and operated by producer/editor Tate MacDowell. He is an extremely talented creative mind. Tate is a cinematographer, photographer and editor. He been the lead editor for the US Marine Corps Project Semper Ride, Showtime’s RE:Evolution of Sports, several Brain Farm Productions Projects, ASR’s Web reels and was the Senior film/video editor at Teton Gravity Research for 6 years. Responsibilities included editing, post production and creative for feature action sports films such as “Under The Influence” 2008 ski/ snowboard, “Out There” 2008 surf, “Lost and Found” 2007 ski/ snowboard, “Anomaly” 2006 ski/ snowboard, “Tangerine Dream” 2005 ski/ snowboard, “Soul Purpose” 2004 ski/ snowboard. His responsibilities have included editing short form story lines, events, and athlete profiles. He works directly with producers and writers to ensure that the narration fits perfectly into the story line.
Deep Communications PR – www.Deep-Communications.com
Deep Communications is public relations entity owned and operated by Lora Bodmer. The company is based in both Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA and Jackson, WY with authentic roots in the action sports, youth culture, film and outdoor markets, but with a reach far beyond. Lora has over a decade of combined media, writing (editorial and copy) and publicity experience ranging from the White House Press Office to ASR, the action sports industry’s leading trade event, to editorial in dozens of national magazines. Location, reputation and experience make Deep a credible voice that both endemic and mainstream media rely on when looking for new trends, products and the insider’s voice on ‘what, where and who is hot.’ Founded in 2004, Deep is a proven entity with a passion for our clients’ business. Clients include Red Bull, Brain Farm Cinema’s Travis Rice Film & Tour for “That’s It, That’s All, ” Reef, EpicQuest, TGR’s Surf Film “Out There” and much more
Sasha Motivala Productions and Cinematography – www.SashaMotivala.com
As a cinematographer and a producer Sasha has had the opportunity to travel the world, creating compelling images and stories working with Teton Gravity Research, Big Bang Productions, Wink, Inc, Rush HD TV. While with Wink, Inc, Sasha was the Senior Cinematographer, Creative Director, Lead Editor and Production Supervisor. From shooting live sports and music, he found myself living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming exploring some of the most rugged terrain in North America. He has since had the chance to work in every environment from the studio to snowy mountain peaks to the extreme of the desert and beaches. Today he captures content at the highest quality and is skilled with a variety of the latest HD cameras, sound, crane, steady-cams, edit suite technology and beyond. Sasha has been the Producer/DP/Cinematographer for 3 seasons of “NOMADS” a HD actions sports travel documentary program, the Producer, Cinematographer & Editor for “TEVA MOUNTAIN GAMES” and Editor for Teton Gravity Research annual ski and surf films “GONDWANNA”, “PROPHECY” and “HIGH LIFE.”
Eric Hansen Audio Visual Technician – “The AV Plumber” – www.EricHansen.tv
Eric Hansen assists independent producers in Jackson Hole, WY with their technical production and Apple systems needs. Specializing in Final Cut Pro, Color and Color Correction, Sound, Xsan, and Video Editing over Ethernet. Most recently he is assisting in the progress of Teton Gravity Research developing their 3D production technology for the Steven’s Pass Resort Segment in Light the Wick featuring Sammy Carlson. Eric can help you with everything from designing a full multi-suite production facility, to customizing workflows and media archiving, to Apple Computer maintenance and repair. Eric offers many different services to the independent producer, including field production, color grading and audio sweetening. Bottom line, “The Hansen” fixes the problems in the field, under fire, in the production suite and pretty much makes everything better. Clients include Brain Farm Cinema, One Eyed Bird, Wink, Inc, Marni Productions, Teton Gravity Research, EpicQuest, etc.
Arris Productions – www.arrishd.com
Arris is Arden Oksanen of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Trask McFarland, of Bozeman, MT. Formerly New Rider Productions this duo started collaborating on projects while attending Montana State University’s MTA program. Their affinity for telling stories that involve the adventure seeker was only natural given their backgrounds in the rocky mountains. Their path however bumpy has put them at the forefront of the High Definition revolution. A transition from shooting yearly 16mm adventure films to television was timed perfectly to be involved with some of the first readily available original HDTV content. Working with the VOOM Network (rainbow-media) from its inception ARRIS has produced over 20 hours of original HDTV content.
Marni (Walsh) Productions – www.MarniProductions.com
Teton Valley Community Recycling – www.TetonRecycling.org
Teton Valley Community Recycling operates in Teton Valley, Idaho to reduce the amount of waste disposed of by community members. TVCR works to reduce waste through education and promotion of recycling and adaptive re-use. TVCR hopes to increase the number of community entities that use the Teton County Transfer Station for processing of sorted waste. TVCR hopes to increase recycling awareness and convenience for all members of our community.
Alternative Building Solutions – www.AlternativeBuildingSolutions.com
Alternative Building Solutions, LLC is owned and operated by Mike Hudacsko and is a licensed contractor in each Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado. ABS specializes in residential & commercial building and remodeling using sustainable and energy effiicient methods of construction. ABS’s philosophy abides to maintaining high quality craftsmanship on all sizes of construction projects. ABS’s goals are to incorporate new ideas, technology and building methods that promote conservation of natural resources, healthy indoor systems, as well as sustainable local and global environments. ABS believes that these practices will lead to less waste and therefore more cost-efficient construction. ABS services include supply and installation of Buildblock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF is often used in foundations) and Premier Building Systems Structural Insulated Panels (SIP). ABS is a LEED accredited professional.
