About Cairns Film
Cairns Film is a video production, photography, and social media management studio based in Montrose, Colorado.
Whether we're helping an organization to powerfully capture and communicate their story, nurturing a vision from a concept to a strategy to a final deliverable, or shaping and guiding creative messaging- our clients seek us out to breathe visual life into complex concepts and ideas. As a trusted, local, full service video production company- we can't wait to partner with you on your next creative video project!
Our Team
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Greg Cairns
Owner, director - Greg is a documentary filmmaker, editor, and Idaho river guide. His commercial clients include The BUILD Show, Patagonia, Montana State University, and the National Science Foundation. Adventure Journal has described his work as “subtle, delightful and sneakily powerful.”
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Alara Jones
Editor - Alara grew up in Vancouver, WA but has lived in Bozeman since 2017 completing her BA in Film Production and minor in Psychology. With an appetite for creation, she has worked on several MSU faculty short films as a hair and make-up artist, produced a short dark comedy, and has written and directed her own short horror film, Do Not Develop. While she is happy to step into many creative roles on film projects, editing is her main passion and she hopes to move people with the stories she helps piece together.
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Emily Knittel
Writer, social media manager - Emily Knittel is a Montana based writer, photographer, and self-proclaimed hype girl. With a degree in Journalism, a knack for implementing ideas, and an unshakable love for the outdoors, Emily is the primary content writer and communications strategist for Cairns Film.
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Drew Madden
Storyboard Artist - Growing up in a family of river guides, rafters, and kayakers – Drew was immersed in river activities from a young age. His 10 year career as a river guide has influenced his artwork and now he creates stickers and illustrations to remind people of their outdoor experiences. Drew’s art is light hearted, cheery, and uniquely his own. Each sticker is hand drawn and watercolored- distinguishing himself from other computer illustrated stickers.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Out There (2016) won Best Short Film- Durango Independent Film Festival.
Out There (2016) accepted at Action On Film, New Zealand Mountain Film Festival, Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival, Kendal Mountain Festival - United Kingdom, and Adventure Outdoor Festival - Italy, Covellite International Film Festival - Butte, Montana.
Last Thoughts on the Dirtbag (2017) accepted at Adventure Shorts Film Festival, Mountain Film Festival, Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival, and Kendal Mountain Festival - United Kingdom.
Awake: A Dream From Standing Rock (2017) Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. Contributing Cinematographer.
Live Round One (2018) accepted at Lanett City Film Festival.
Just A Climber For Bears Ears (2019) accepted at 5Point Film Festival, Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival, and Lookout Wild Film Festival.
Dear Granny (2020) accepted at Durango Independent Film Festival, Main Outdoor Film Festival, Wild Rivers Film Tour.
More about Greg Cairns
Greg is a documentary filmmaker, commercial director, and photographer. He directs and edits everything from environmental advocacy shorts to technical product spots. He takes pride in his professionalism, efficiency, and creativity.
His clients include Patagonia, National Science Foundation, Montana State University, Northwest River Supply (NRS), The Build Show Network, Vanguard Inflatables, WiseTail, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Backcountry.com, Eddie Bauer, Idaho River Adventures, and Montana Office of Tourism.
His current non-commercial projects include;
In Production
Katie and The Sweep - 2023 - A short documentary about Katie Veteto learning to drive a sweep boat on Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Funded through NRS and 5Point Film Festival Film Fund
Frequent Caller - 2023 - A mid-length documentary about the Santa Fe Fire Department and their endevoir to provide comprehensive long term care to “frequent flyers” through community para-medicine and mobile integrated healthcare. Funded through private donation, GoFundMe, and commercial sponsorship.
Yellowstone Voices - 2023 - A mid-length documentary about the Yellowstone Bison and how they are managed. Funded through private investment.
In Development
Running Rivers - 2024 - Episodic travel documentary series
HR - 2024 - Episodic cultural documentary series
Greg is a river guide, environmentalist, and space nerd. He lives in the United States.
Support Greg’s non-commercial work on Patreon.
“Cairns Film was so awesome to work with!! They completely got my vision from the beginning and were so easy to work with! They helped me troubleshoot all the technical issues I had with my project and really went above and beyond to make it successful!“
VANESSA SKELTON, THRIVE
