Jamie Crawford is the visionary founder and CEO of Colorado Video Productions, bringing over 25 years of expertise in journalism, public relations, and marketing to the world of visual storytelling. During her tenure as a journalist in Canada, Jamie mastered the art of putting people at ease in front of the camera, skillfully drawing out their most authentic and compelling selves.

An award-winning writer and filmmaker, Jamie has a passion for creative narratives and captivating audiences through both video and written content. Her comprehensive approach to video production encompasses every aspect of the craft, from location scouting and script writing to non-linear editing and audio engineering. Jamie's unique gift lies in her deep empathy and ability to connect with people, translating their stories into compelling visual narratives that resonate with viewers. Her talent extends beyond traditional video production, as she is frequently sought after by clients to generate and pitch story ideas to mainstream media outlets, securing valuable publicity across television, radio, print, and online platforms.

Throughout her illustrious career, Jamie has filmed and collaborated with a diverse range of high-profile clients, including:
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• Chase Bank & New Belgium Brewery

• Dr. Temple Grandin

• Dave Asprey's Annual Biohacking Conference:

  • Daymond John (Shark Tank)​

  • Dr. Joe Dispenza

  • Dr. Daniel Amen​

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Jamie's commitment to excellence and a keen eye for impactful storytelling continues to push the boundaries of video production through continuous learning artificial intelligence (AI).

 Jessie is an Assistant Producer and Videographer with a keen eye for making visual media beautiful.  Motivated by her curiosity and a desire to tell great stories, Jessie uses the art of video to create an emotional connection with audiences while helping clients achieve their marketing goals. Not one to focus on only one medium, Jessie brings a vibrant history in international advertising.  She is an award-winning Graphic Designer, accomplished entrepreneur and is fluent in both English and Mandarin.

Tory Maurer is a natural team player and has a passion for finding the heart of the message in every video project he undertakes. Non-linear editing is where he creatively crafts together stories through video, aiming to make the final product authentic and entertaining. Tory enjoys technology and makes a point of always staying up to date with what is new and trendsetting. His creative mind and wide-array of experience in many facets of video production make him a cherished member of our team.

Don Lavender has worked as a video editor, motion graphics artist and general content creator for marketing and PR companies for more than seven years. His experience also includes the St. Louis advertising world, where he ran an in-house video department within a large marketing agency. Having worked on everything from broadcast commercials to Super Bowl spots and everything in between, Don strives to achieve authentic, emotive storytelling while creating an aesthetic wow factor. Clients he has previously worked with include Alamo, AT&T, Edward Jones, Everclear, Post Cereal and Wells Fargo.

Janine Trudell’s video production skills and experience include a broad range of formats with various broadcast organizations. Janine possesses a wealth of experience shooting and editing news content for commercial news organizations to documentary-style programs to web material. A creative, passionate and detail oriented story teller, Janine is a people person and believes everyone has a unique story to tell.

Mario Ricciardi brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to his role as Chief Operating Officer at Colorado Video Productions. With over 25 years of experience in software development and project management, Mario is the driving force behind our day-to-day operations and technical innovations.
 
Mario's impressive career spans various IT leadership roles, where he has successfully managed mission-critical projects for large corporate international and domestic ERP software implementations. His diverse skill set continues to involve through his ongoing training in artificial intelligence (AI).
 
Mario's knowledge and creativity extends far beyond traditional software development, encompassing:

• 3D Animation and Modeling

• Visual effects software mastery

• Design and construction of camera motion control systems

• Expert operation of remote-controlled flying camera platforms (fixed-wing, VTOL, and VSTOL)

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With a degree in Business Administration from Colorado State University (CSU), Mario is our resident licensed FAA commercial drone pilot and Movi PRO Gimbal Stabilizer operator. 
 
With a passion for innovation, Mario thrives on tackling complex technical challenges and is constantly seeking new ways to elevate our production capabilities. His forward-thinking approach and problem-solving skills are instrumental in keeping Colorado Video Productions on the cutting edge of video technology.

Ryan Adams began his career as a videographer in 2000, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Digital Media. From his base in Austin, Texas he shared his talent as a freelance videographer with National Geographic, ESPN, The Learning Channel, A&E, and The History Channel, and many others. Ryan has collaborated on several pilot series for National Geographic Channel, and Discovery Health that became long-running series. Ryan has a passion for nature and the outdoors, as well as the human element of any story. He relocated to Fort Collins, Colorado in 2016.

Samantha Peaslee is External General Counsel for Colorado Video Productions and North American Video Productions. She is an international business and intellectual property law attorney with a J.D. from University of Denver Sturm College of Law, an M.A. from Josef Korbel School of International Studies and a B.A. from Middlebury College. She is chair of the Denver World Trade Center’s NextGen Steering Committee, Vice President of Programs for the Organization of Women in International Trade and a member of the International Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association. For her full bio, visit www.lawpolaris.com.

Mark Foerster is a freelance animator with over 25 years of animation, video, and illustration experience and expertise. He enjoys developing a positive working relationship with the client in order to bring their visions to life. Animation has always been his keen interest going back to creating stop-motion clay models as a kid. Visualizing the hidden worlds in science and medicine fosters better understanding for patients, doctors and the general public.

Brian Lynn’s work focuses on bringing visual storytelling to global markets, forging a deeper connection with audiences and their industries. As both a production coordinator and hands-on producer, shooter, and editor, Brian has spent the last decade interviewing and filming leaders and innovators throughout the world. Brian’s in-depth understanding of online and digital marketing concepts and best practices, as well as his ability to creatively inject empathy into business narrative has kept Brian at the top of his game.