Cast & Crew
STARRING
Ian Mackay
Ian Mackay is a quadriplegic outdoor enthusiast based in Port Angeles, Washington. Born in San Diego and raised along the California coast, Ian’s early years were defined by a love of science, cycling, and the outdoors. In 2008, while studying biology at UC Santa Cruz, a bike accident left him paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator. Through years of intensive rehabilitation and the unwavering support of his family, Ian rebuilt his life, ultimately regaining the ability to breathe on his own and discovering new independence through adaptive technology. Reconnecting with nature became his path forward, and he has since logged thousands of miles on the Olympic Discovery Trail using a sip-and-puff power wheelchair. Today, Ian is a respected voice for accessibility, outdoor mobility, and the power of community.
DIRECTOR & CINEMATOGRAPHER
Corbett Jones
Corbett Jones is a director, producer and cinematographer that specializes in documentary production with a focus on stories about people overcoming extreme obstacles. Spanning both branded content and long form, Corbett has traveled to five continents working with clients and partners such as Apple, Patagonia, Spotify, Chevrolet, Amazon and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Corbett is the recipient of two Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards for his directing and producing work on PBS series Tending Nature (2022) and Artbound (2018). His first documentary feature All We Need is Another Chance premiered at Montclair Film Festival in 2017 and is currently in development for a narrative adaptation with Winterlight Pictures and Leslie Odom Jr. When not getting lost on a backroad with a camera on his shoulder, Corbett can be found in Austin, TX working on vintage trucks and remodeling his home.
PRODUCER
Dominic Bernacchi
Dominic Bernacchi co-founded Pet Gorilla in 2014 to create a production company that embraced emerging technology and interactivity by inserting storytelling and creating disruptive advertising campaigns. Having previously worked for Radical Media and Partizan as a talent representative in the commercial division, Dominic has worked closely with the top directors, brands and advertising agencies for his entire career. With a stop-motion film for Vans 50th Anniversary awarded by the Museum of Modern Art in New York to award winning campaigns for HBO, Old Spice and Skittles, Pet Gorilla creates content that is entertaining, informative and wonderfully designed.
COMPOSER
Eric Howk (of Portugal. The Man)
Eric Howk is a Grammy award winning recording artist, and has been a fixture of live music for more than 25 years, performing more than 1000 shows with a diverse range of artists such as Portugal. The Man, The Lashes, Shelby Earl and many others, including his own self-released music.
He has been a very outspoken disability advocate since becoming a paraplegic in 2007, and continues to spread awareness through touring and public speaking.
He is currently based outside of Portland, OR with his wife Kassandra, two horses, two dogs, and no cats.
EDITOR
Erin Nordstrom
Erin Nordstrom is an award-winning editor based in Los Angeles with a distinguished career in documentary filmmaking. She edited the critically acclaimed feature documentary "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart," an exploration of the band Wilco, and "CaveDigger," which earned an Academy Award nomination for its compelling storytelling and visual impact. Her most recent project, "Smartless: On the Road," is currently airing on MAX.
Erin's work has appeared on Netflix, AppleTV, HBO, and MAX, showcasing her ability to craft narratives with meticulous attention to pacing, rhythm, and visual composition. Her editing style seamlessly blends wit, sincerity, and a keen eye for detail, creating stories that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression.
EDITOR
Dan Roman
Dan Roman is an accomplished Cuban-American editor based in Los Angeles with over 14 years of experience in feature documentary, scripted narrative, and commercial/branded post-production.
His editorial work has garnered multiple CLIOs and Webbys as well as official selections in SXSW, SFFILM, Slamdance, Dallas International Film Festival, and Morelía – winning the Grand Jury prize for Documentary Short at DIFF for RED SANDS, the Golden Gate Award at the 65th SFFILM Festival for HALF–DAY, Best Feature Documentary at the Brooklyn Film Festival for IMPOSSIBLE TOWN, and receiving the Honorable Mention for Feature Documentary at Slamdance in 2024 for PETRO.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Anna Rau
Anna Rau is an Emmy-winning filmmaker and creative director at The Range, where she has crafted impactful narratives for major cultural institutions including The MET, The New York Times, PBS, and VICE Media. Her work spans collaborations with Fortune 100 companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, and Spotify, as well as sovereign Indigenous nations, bringing authentic stories to life across diverse communities and subjects.
Anna Rau is currently an MBA candidate at UT Austin, deepening her ability to merge creative vision with strategic thinking. With expertise in film production, creative direction, and international production, she is dedicated to crafting stories that entertain, inspire, and transform audiences.
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Ryan Carmody
Ryan Carmody is a Los Angeles based IATSE 600 cinematographer and Murtha Skouras Artist with experience in television, commercials, narrative, and feature documentaries. He has worked internationally with a wide range of clients including Audi, McLaren, Google and Nike. He shot the acclaimed documentary TV series “Secrets of Hillsong” for FX Networks and in 2025 was nominated for a Los Angeles Area Emmy for his work on “Arts & Architecture - The Case Study House Program”. His latest short films, Officer Stanley (2024) and Flower (2023) premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. His short film, The Sounds of Silence, received an honorable mention from the American Society of Cinematographers.