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An Alaskan Fight

Sometimes conservation can feel like an ultramarathon. In this short biopic, runner and wild fish advocate Sam Snyder fights for Bristol Bay, Alaska over the course of a decade and learns the meaning of home and place in the process.

  • Brian Kelley
    Director
  • Oakley Brooks
    Producer
  • Sam Snyder
    Key Cast
  • Brian Kelley
    Editor
  • Brian Kelley
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Running, Adventure, Conservation, Mountains, Environmental
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 31, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Brian Kelley

Brian, a Portland based filmmaker, began his film journey in 2009 telling a human wildlife conflict story in Botswana. Today, he continues to create compelling visual stories that connect us to the natural world. In his work he strives to tell stories that blend conservation, adventure, and deeply moving human narratives.

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