Africa
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]
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]
Living Wild
Cinematographer Eric Cochran came to me with the story of a rancher in Namibia who was converting much of his land into a wildlife sanctuary to save lions, cheetahs, leopards, baboons and other animals at risk from development. With the idea of a series in mind, we worked with Namibia’s number one … [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.