Denver, CO, USA
$500 - $650 / Day
Request QuoteSummer Simpson is a visual storyteller who specializes in creating top-quality non-fiction television programming, videos and documentaries. She crafts projects with advanced editing, writing and motion design techniques she has honed over the past ten years. She has a keen sense of story arc and dramatic moments, sharpened over nearly a lifetime of bibliophilia and film appreciation. Her ears perk up and her eyes open wide when people tell her about a fascinating story that demands to be told, especially on topics of the arts, sciences and the natural world. And if this story is captured in exceptionally shot footage, you have made her day! Summer's projects have garnered several professional honors, including two News & Documentary Emmy nominations, two Webby nominations and an Ellie Award. She has worked with National Geographic, Smithsonian, Google, Active Interest Media, Finish Line, and a handful of boutique adventure-oriented production companies. Summer is based just west of Denver.
An inspiring true story about how rock climbing saved the lives of 3 extraordinary people. Maureen, Ben and Michael all survived battles with addiction that brought them to the brink of death. They've emerged as incredible strong individuals who found a new high and a new community to help them stay sober, through rock climbing. In post-production as of early 2018.
Children's Hospital Colorado commissioned Costello Productions to create a video reel that highlighted the extensive media coverage they achieved in 2017. We were tasked with taking still imagery of the coverage and presenting it dynamically, while following their branding guidelines. They were extremely pleased with this video.
Clinging to the side of a steep mountain above the ancient Bonpo village of Lubrak in lower Mustang, Nepal, the Chasey Kengtse School is home to nearly 100 children from Mustang. Besides providing basic education, this school serves another purpose - furthering the effort to protect Himalayan mountain culture.
Unbounded follows four young, inexperienced travelers as they attempt to hike one of the world's most difficult trails, the Greater Patagonian Trail. A roller coaster ride of mishaps ensues. But along the way they also encounter the raw beauty of the landscape and the astonishing generosity of the rugged campesinos who have called this land home for hundreds of years.
Post Production