Hail the outdoor and adventure filmmakers among us! Hail their personal sacrifice, their bravery, their persistence and their passion! Through their exquisite visual storytelling, they build a portal that transports our imaginations to scenic places to experience activities we would not typically encounter, and introduce us to people we would not otherwise meet. Their films make us think, help us feel, and sometimes, lead us to personal revelation.
Hamilton Craig
Website: standoffstudios.com
Film: Mayan Blue
“I guess I’ve always been interested in writing and film,” remarks Dalton native Hamilton Craig. “I’ve always loved movies – especially comedies. When I was a kid, I made stupid videos with one of those giant VHS camcorders. And I’ve long admired the works of the Coen brothers, who wrote, directed and produced movies like No Country for Old Men and Fargo.”
After studying journalism at Alabama for a while, Craig eventually transferred to the Savannah College of Art and Design, and in 2005 graduated with a BFA in Film and Television. Today, Craig is both a producer and film writer at Standoff Studios, an independent production studio based in Athens. His producing contributions can be seen on the reality show The Catch: Costa Rica and the documentary Letters from Banaz. His writing credits include the animated Cole Petticoat P.I., several short films, commercial spots and Mayan Blue.