Founded by Emmy Award-winning producer Aaron Ernst, Trapper Creek Media combines decades of experience producing for major networks and streaming platforms with innovative storytelling approaches. Based in New York's historic Hudson River Valley, we bring both the creative energy of the city and the contemplative space needed for storytelling excellence.

Key Highlights

• Elite Network Experience: Our team brings decades of production experience with industry leaders including Netflix, HBO, VICE, and PBS FRONTLINE, delivering Emmy Award-winning content that meets the highest industry standards.

• International Production Excellence: With extensive global production experience and multilingual capabilities, we efficiently manage international productions while avoiding common pitfalls and unnecessary costs. Our established network of fixers and local crews enables smooth operations across continents.

• Vision-to-Screen Expertise: We excel at both big-picture creative development and detailed execution, combining high-level storytelling with the technical and logistical expertise needed to bring ambitious concepts to life on schedule and within budget.

• Comprehensive Documentary Capabilities: From intimate character studies to sweeping narrative series, we offer end-to-end production services including development, field production, post-production, and final delivery, all managed by seasoned documentary professionals.

• Proven Track Record in Complex Productions: Our experience spans challenging subject matter and production environments, from documenting global financial crises to covering environmental issues in remote locations, consistently delivering compelling narratives under demanding conditions.

• Storytelling with Impact: We specialize in finding and crafting stories that not only engage audiences but transform conversations around important issues, combining journalistic rigor with cinematic excellence.

• Strategic Project Management: Our deep understanding of documentary workflows ensures efficient resource allocation, careful budget management, and seamless coordination across all production phases, maximizing creative impact while minimizing risks.