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 currently lives in Oakland, California, on the homelands of the Ohlone peoples, and is the Co-Founder of Spruce Tone.
Awards & Kudos
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
Gear
Canon C300 Miii
Canon R5
Small HD 502 bright monitor
Canon EF 24-70 f2.8 II
Sigma Cine EF 18-35 t2.8
Canon EF 70-200 f2.8 III
Sachtler Flowtech Tripod x2
Sennheiser G4 wireless lavalier mic x2
Rode NTG3 RF-Bias Condenser Shotgun Microphone
Zoom H6
Boom Pole
Litepanels Lykos+ 3-light bi-color LED kit
Aputure LS 300d II
Aputure 60x
Lighting Modifiers
Neewer Teleprompter
Various grip and support equipment
DJI Mavic 3 Cine
Certifications
FAA Part 107 Drone License for Commercial Operation
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