About Me:
Roo is a Emmy nominated documentary filmmaker and photographer based in Boulder, Colorado but travels all around the world for his filmmaking career. He has directed documentaries for Patagonia in California, produced films for Outside Magazine throughout Europe and Africa, camera operated for Netflix in the Rocky Mountain West, photographed among indigenous communities in South America, and has received notable recognition in his hometown of Orcas Island in Washington State for his work telling uplifting stories in the outdoor space.
He is currently spending his free time backcountry skiing, songwriting and swimming laps in the pool training for an upcoming surf expedition with The Goat Surf Club.
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Who I’ve Worked With
Notable Films
Unseen Peaks
Director / Cinematographer / Producer / Editor
After enduring discrimination and trauma due to her blindness, Addie seeks solace in new experiences that offer her a sense of freedom. It was because of that draw to freedom that she discovered her passion for skiing, ice climbing, and rock climbing.
Although these outdoor activities present unique challenges for a person without sight, the true struggle lies in seeking acceptance within the outdoor community as a disabled person.
The Summit Within
Director / Cinematographer / Editor
At its core, "The Summit Within" is a film with a profound mission. It aims to shed light on the physical, mental, and emotional challenges faced by wounded, injured, and sick military veterans.
Through their journey of attempting to climb a 13,000ft+ mountain peak in Colorado, we explore how the conquering of a physical mountain can influence the inner summits they face within themselves. It's a story of overcoming adversity, survival, and, most importantly, hope.
Canopy Climbers
Director / Cinematographer / Producer / Editor
If you’re a rock climber but there are no rocks around… you climb the trees.
A group of friends in the Costa Rican jungle are spearheading the new wild and exciting sport of tree climbing by using traditional rock climbing techniques to scale giant strangler fig trees. In order to give back to their community, they're sharing their passion with the community by teaching local kids more about the forest through tree climbing.
Ignite Your Spirit - A Disabled Ski Bum Story
Director / Cinematographer / Producer / Editor
Kevin Wilson, 31 years after a paralyzing car crash, is now living his dream as a ski bum despite a long and difficult path to get to where he is now. After his car wreck, he struggled with mental health, alcoholism and obesity but wanted to make a positive change in his life - so he started skiing again.
Now, he's sharing his love of the mountains with others by running a non-profit dedicated to providing winter sport opportunities for individuals affected by a disability.
Make it Last
Director / Cinematographer / Co-Producer / Editor
Professional climber Katie Lamb believes, “it’s similar with climbing and sewing, it’s ok to make mistakes and to have to completely start over… I just want to make things that last.” As she recently became the first woman to climb V16, a rock climbing rating once thought to be impossible, she permanently etched her name into climbing’s record books. So, it seems her clothing isn’t the only thing that will last forever…
Goat Surf Club - Surf and environmental Documentary Series
Director / Cinematographer / Producer / Editor
The Goat Surf Club is an online TV series that was created from the shared love of surfing and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. Born out of a reunion after years apart, Roo, Ben and Thomas have crafted a unique blend of adventure and activism.
Beyond the pursuit of the perfect wave, the Goat Surf Club embarks on global surf expeditions, exploring coastal wonders, engaging with local communities, and championing uplifting environmental stories to inspire a world where passion for the ocean meets conscious environmental action.
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