Documentaries
Africa Extreme
This was one of the most challenging and meaningful films I produced while Senior Producer of National Geographic‘s Explorer documentary series. It took over two years of planning to pull this film off. Working with Wildlife Conservation Society biologist Mike Fay and National Geographic photographer Nick Nichols, we masterminded a … [Read more]
Flying Off Rooftops
“Sometimes, if someone is crazy enough to do something really out there, you just have to film it.”
– Margaret Burnette, producer/writer
Tom Murphy, restorer of old airplanes, had a crazy idea. He proposed recreating the historic 1912 flight of a bi-plane off the roof of the Multnomah hotel in Portland, Oregon. … [Read more]
Surviving the Sahara
In the far reaches of Northern Chad there is a place where few outsiders have dared to venture. Surrounded by war and conflict, this breathtaking desert landscape is strewn with the wreckage of burnt tanks and land mines. Yet it is still home to several nomadic tribes who live a fiercely independent … [Read more]
Mystery Tomb of Abusir
Ninety feet beneath the sands of Egypt, an unopened 2500-year old tomb awaits. It’s the first intact tomb discovered since that of King Tut. With a small crew, I descend down a narrow spiral staircase, journeying into the ancient past. Over the next few days, we filmed the opening of one sarcophagus … [Read more]
Blue Bear Films is an independent film and media arts company, specializing in story development, film and video production, and creative consulting for broadcast, exhibits and new media. Its founder, Maggie Burnette Stogner, is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in film, video, and interactive multimedia experience. She brings creative, high-quality talent to every project, and is known for her ability to get the best results, on time and on budget.