JAMIE SAARI CRAWFORD,
Founder, CEO

Jamie Crawford is the founder and CEO of Colorado Video Productions, with more than 25 years of experience across journalism, public relations, and marketing. She is recognized for her award-winning writing and filmmaking, and a passion for connecting people through visual storytelling.

As a journalist in Canada, Jamie mastered the art of making subjects comfortable on camera, which translates today into authentic, compelling interviews and documentary work.

Her expertise covers every facet of video production, including location scouting, script writing, editing, and audio engineering. Jamie is deeply empathetic, allowing her to capture the unique essence of each client and craft narratives that move audiences.

Her distinguished portfolio includes collaborations with high-profile clients such as Chase Bank, New Belgium Brewery, Dr. Temple Grandin, and event coverage for Dave Asprey’s Annual Biohacking Conference, featuring notable individuals like Daymond John, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and Dr. Daniel Amen. Dedicated to continuous learning, Jamie pushes creative boundaries by integrating emerging technologies and artificial intelligence into her workflow.

Jamie’s vision and leadership keep Colorado Video Productions at the forefront of imaginative, impactful storytelling for clients in Colorado, nationwide, and around the world.

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MARIO RICCIARDI,
Chief Operations Officer

Mario Ricciardi serves as Chief Operating Officer at Colorado Video Productions, bringing a rare combination of technical expertise and business leadership to the team. With more than 25 years of experience in software development and project management, Mario is the driving force behind the company’s daily operations and its ongoing technical advancements.

His accomplished career includes key IT leadership roles, notably managing complex international and domestic ERP software implementations that are crucial to client success. Mario fuels innovation through continual training in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

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Beyond traditional software development, Mario’s skills encompass 3D animation and modeling, visual effects software mastery, and designing camera motion control systems.

He is also an expert in operating remote-controlled flying camera platforms—fixed-wing, VTOL, and VSTOL—enabling advanced aerial cinematography.

Mario holds a degree in Business Administration from Colorado State University and is a licensed FAA commercial drone pilot as well as a Movi PRO Gimbal Stabilizer operator. Mario thrives on solving complex technical challenges and constantly seeks new opportunities to elevate Colorado Video Productions’ capabilities and deliver innovative solutions for clients.

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JASON VAN VLEET
Producer, Director, Editor, Cinematographer

Jason Van Vleet is a veteran producer and director with over three decades of filmmaking experience, beginning his career in 1989. Some of Jason's production credits include for industry giants such as Hewlett-Packard, The Walt Disney Company, Discovery Channel, Spike TV, and PBS, among others. His work spans from corporate productions to major motion pictures released by New Line Cinema and Lions Gate Films.
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Beyond commercial and feature film production, Jason is an accomplished documentary filmmaker, having earned a qualifying run for Academy Award consideration. His credits include directing and producing "Waco: A New Revelation" (released 2001), an investigative documentary about the 1993 Waco siege, and "Terror from Within" (2002), that showcased his versatility as a filmmaker.
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Jason's expertise extends behind the camera as well, serving as a cinematographer, editor, and writer across multiple projects.

His dedication to high-quality storytelling has positioned him in collaborations with some of the most talented and innovative creatives in Colorado, delivering top-tier video productions across various formats.
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Jason owns Iconic Digital Studios. For more details about Jason’s career and filmography, visit his Official IMDb profile.

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SHEN WU TAN
Video Editor, Production Assistant, Writer

Shen is a storyteller at heart, with a passion for sharing meaningful, powerful stories that resonate deeply with their audiences. As a storyteller, she loves unearthing the vulnerabilities and strengths of individuals, helping them emotionally connect with others through their profound stories. 

An experienced freelance writer and editor, Shen has worked as a journalist for nearly seven years and at several news organizations, including in the District of Columbia and Cape Town, South Africa. During her time as a journalist, Shen covered stories spanning a wide range of topics, including a lawsuit filed against a teen rehabilitation center on allegations of abuse and human trafficking and the delay of intercountry adoptions from China due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her articles have been published by local, regional, and national media outlets, including the Associated Press and U.S. News & World Report. 

Shen is currently working as an independent contractor for various publications and occasionally assists with video projects. In late 2023, she decided she wanted to expand the storytelling mediums that she works with to include video, not just print and digital. That led her to complete a video production/editing internship with Iconic Digital Studios in 2024, gaining experience with behind-the-camera shooting and video editing with Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. For more information about Shen, visit her LinkedIn page. 

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JESSIE WANG
Producer, Director & Videographer

Jessie Wang is an Assistant Producer and Videographer at Colorado Video Productions, recognized for her refined artistic vision and dedication to storytelling in every project.

Drawing upon a background in international advertising and years as a freelance graphic designer, Jessie specializes in creating visually stunning media that makes a meaningful impact and fulfills client marketing objectives. Her broad creative expertise covers award-winning graphic design, high-quality video production, and digital marketing, equipping her to navigate complex projects with both artistic and strategic insight.

Fluent in English and Mandarin, Jessie adeptly bridges cultural and linguistic gaps, bringing a global outlook to collaborative work environments. As both an entrepreneur and multimedia artist, she thrives on merging creative ingenuity with business acumen, consistently producing compelling visual narratives that engage and inspire diverse audiences.

Jessie’s commitment to excellence, innovative mindset, and ability to connect across cultures make her a vital contributor to the team and to every project she undertakes.

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Lauren Shea
Hair, Makeup &
Wardrobe Stylist

Lauren Shea is a globally recognized luxury hair and makeup artist specializing in destination weddings, editorial shoots, and high-end productions. With over 15 years in the beauty industry, she has worked worldwide, following in her grandmother’s 64-year legacy.

Her expertise has been featured in Vogue, Time Magazine, Destination I Do, The Knot, and Rocky Mountain Bride. She has styled models at New York, London, and LA Fashion Weeks alongside industry icons like Jon Reyman and Beppe D’Elia.

Lauren is sought after for her work in celebrity styling, branding campaigns, and commercial productions. She has provided on-camera looks for major brands such as Noosa Yoghurt, Brother Printer Co, GentleCure, as well as with styling celebrity talent for Hollywood on Broadway productions.

With a deep understanding of beauty for the camera, she creates impeccable, high-fashion looks for runway, editorial, and advertising, collaborating with world-renowned photographers and industry leaders.

For more information about Lauren, visit:

www.laurensheaartistry.com

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Samantha Peaslee
External General Counsel

Samantha Peaslee is External General Counsel for Colorado Video Productions and North American Video Productions.

She is an experienced external general counsel serving small and medium-sized businesses since 2015. Her practice includes entity formation, copyright and trademark registration and litigation, business transactions, commercial arbitration, trade secrets, licensing, data privacy, and corporate best practices.

Samantha is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs protect their work and educating business owners about legal matters.

She holds a J.D. from the 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 active with international organizations, arts advocacy, and local business development centers, regularly providing webinars and trainings.

Samantha was awarded the Order of St. Ives, Order of the Coif, and Consultant of the Year by North Metro SBDC. For her full bio, go to www.lawpolaris.com.

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JOIN OUR TEAM
All Skillsets Welcome

Colorado Video Productions welcomes skilled freelance 1099 contractors to join our creative team.

We seek talented professionals from across Colorado with expertise in videography, editing, motion graphics, sound design, and creative direction, ready to commute for projects as needed.

We value innovative, driven individuals with at least 5 years’ experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Mac-based systems and the latest Adobe Creative Cloud.

If you’re passionate about visual storytelling and excited to work on projects combining traditional video with advanced AI, reach out to us.

We offer competitive rates, flexible schedules, and the chance to collaborate with a forward-thinking team.

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To apply, go to our Jobs page.

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