The Daytripper Colorado

The Daytripper: Colorado is inspired by The Daytripper Texas.

Our mission is to inspire viewers to explore the lesser-known places and people in Colorado, and to appreciate the outdoors, food, and culture of Colorado by producing first-class content and fostering a community celebrating discovery and adventure.

We explore Colorado. We showcase the heart of Colorado – made in Colorado, by Coloradans, for Coloradans, and visitors. We bring attention to the people who make this state great, the places and businesses you never knew existed, and have a ton of fun along the way.

DEBUTING ON PBS12 in Colorado and selected markets nationally!

  • Tom Brainard
    Director
  • Tom Brainard
    Writer
  • Chris Solz
    Writer
  • Casey Chapman Ross
    Producer
  • Tom Brainard
    Key Cast
    "Tom Brainard"
  • Chris Solz
    Editor
  • Chet Garner
    Creator
    The Daytripper Texas
  • Tom Brainard
    Creator
  • Casey Chapman Ross
    Supervising Editor
  • Winston O'Neal
    Supervising Editor
  • Project Type:
    Television
  • Runtime:
    23 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 24, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    40,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • PBS
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Free TV
Director Biography - Tom Brainard


Tom is founder and president of Bolder Media, LLC., a documentary/unscripted production company and media consultancy. Currently, Tom is directing a groundbreaking docuseries about Native Americans, as well as producing and directing campaigns for Martha Stewart and Marquee Brands, among others.

With over 25 years of experience in filmmaking, Tom has expertise in executive leadership and has worked on dozens of feature film, television and commercial projects for global studios and category brands.

Numerous Awards from various associations including the Emmys, Tellys, Colorado Broadcasters Association & Westward magazine

As a director, hundreds of interviews including Steve Forbes, Walter Isaacson, Martha Stewart, fmr. Ca. governor Gray Davis, Philip Anschutz, Conrad Anker,

Dozens of musical artists including Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Shane Smith and the Saints,

Previously, at MacGillivray Freeman Films, one of the world’s foremost documentary film companies, Tom directed and produced projects for BBC, AppleTV, Discovery and others. Tom has also served as vice president and producer for the world’s largest public service content provider, The Foundation for a Better Life, where he produced campaigns that garnered 25 billion+ impressions in over 200 countries.

Tom is a fourth-generation Coloradoan. He is a passionate family man, avid traveler and outdoor enthusiast. He lives in Boulder with his wife, Anne, and their two young children, Layla and Maddock.

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