Bryan Smith: Adventure Filmmaker

Bryan Smith, an award-winning filmmaker for the National Geographic Channel, shares gripping, behind-the-scenes moments from his assignments to document extreme feats and high adventure in the world’s most challenging environments. SMITH has built on his adventure film roots and developed a strong reputation in both TV documentary and commercial cinematography. With a knack for storytelling and an insane work ethic his client list has grown to include National Geographic Channel, Discovery Network, Disney, Red Bull, Patagonia, New Belgium Brewing, Arcteryx, and more. In 2010 SMITH earned a National Geographic Expeditions grant for his work in Kamchatka, Russia. He has since worked as both a Field Producer and Director of Photography for National Geographic Television on shows including “Alaska Wing Men,”” Explorer,” “Nat Geo Amazing,” and “Monster Fish.” Most recently he co-produced and directed The Man Who Can Fly, about free climber and BASE jumper Dean Potter. Presented in partnership with Five Rivers MetroParks.