Episode 37: Amy Marquis, Filmmaker

On this episode: Howling, wolverines, and the Brown Girl Doc Mafia. We’re talking with filmmaker Amy Marquisabout her journey from editor of a National Parks publication to acclaimed filmmaker.

Show Notes

• 00:35 – Introducing Amy
• 02:38 – Thoughts on the recent violence in Boulder and Atlanta
• 07:30 – Latest film project: ARA.
• 11:30 –  Her first film project: THE WAY HOME
• 15:05 – What are the stories inspiring you? What stories do you want to tell?
• 24:38 – The story behind WOLVERINE
• 28:35 – The hard reality of raising funding for documentary films
• 31:45 – When did you decide to pursue filmmaking?
• 34:14 – Making the “reckless leap” into full-time filmmaking
• 38:30 – The Brown Girls Doc Mafia
• 44:05 – Amy’s daughter and getting outdoors during the pandemic
• 49:05 – What’s next?

Mentioned in this Show

• Dick Johnson is Dead
• American Animals
• Brown Girl’s Doc Mafia

Find Amy Online

• Amy’s website: amymarquis.com
• Instagram: @amymarquis

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Our Co-hosts

• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
• Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com
• Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.