Filmmaker / Storyteller / Collaborator
Palmer (he/him) is a multi-disciplinary award-winning filmmaker who focuses on using the devices at hand in our visual and media culture that can drive our society to make change. As a Director, Producer, DP, and Editor, his work has been shown in National Geographic, PBS, New York Times, Outside Magazine and in film festivals around the world garnering awards and high praise. A Swiss Army knife of knowledge and skills, you'll often hear him planning his next shoot as often as you'll find him on set holding a camera or sitting in the editing room. Interested in stories of humans, our planet, and the interactions of the two, Palmer often works with organizations, non-profits, and brands in honing in on their mission in a visual format.
Beyond his advocacy work through film, Palmer has been privileged to Direct music videos for artists such as Still Woozy and Moonchild.
He is the Co-Founder of Spruce Tone and is currently bicoastal, between the Bay Area of California and Portland, Maine.
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Awards & Kudos
Usugilix Awakun
“Shortlist, Environmental Prize” - Sony Future Filmmakers Award
”Audience Award Best Alaskan Short Documentary” - Anchorage Int. Film Festival
Forward
Silver Telly Award
“MacGillivray Freeman Environmental Filmmaker Award” - Coast Film Festival
”People’s Choice” - No Man’s Land Film Festival
”Special Jury Mention” - Kathmandu Mountain Film Festival
”Best Short Doc” - Las Cruces Festival
Elevated
”People’s Voice” - Webby Awards
Gold Telly Award
”Staff Pick” - Vimeo
”Best Climbing Film” - Kendal Mountain Festival
”Most Inspiring” - No Man’s Land Film Festival
”Best Short Documentary” - Lookout Wild Film Festival
”Best Short Doc” - London Mountain Festival
Venture Out
”Best of the Year Nominee, Action Sports” - Vimeo Festival & Awards
”Staff Pick - Best of the Month” - Vimeo
”Staff Pick” - Vimeo
”Change Maker Award” - Kendal Mountain Festival
”Social Awareness Award” - Wasatch Mountain Film Festival
”Impact Award” - Adventure Uncovered Film Festival
Water Flows Together
”Winner, Mallku Short Films” - Arica Nativa Film Festival
Detroit Hives
Silver Telly Award - Social Video - Social Impact
Silver Telly Award - Social Video - D&I
”Best Short” - Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival
”Innovation Award for Impact Video” - Social Impact Media Awards
”Social Impact Award” - EarthxFilm
”Best Short Film” - Better Cities / UN Habitat Film Festival
Recipient - 2018 Mountainfilm Commitment Grant
Constant Thought
”Staff Pick” - Vimeo
“Best Film” - Equinox Mountain Environmental Film Festival
Being Hear
"Top 10 Best Short Films of 2017" - National Geographic
"Best Short Film" - Echo Mountain Film Festival
"Best Sound Design" - Jefferson State FLIXX Festival
"Best Short Doc" - Outerdocs
"Best Short Documentary" - The Earth Day Film Festival
"Best Short Film" - Portland Eco Film Festival
Dew Drop
"Visionary Award" - Visions Film Festival & Conference
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