Frank Pickell

What’s more exhilarating than a once-in-a-lifetime sighting of the rare Alaskan White Raven? For these birders, the excitement of the new #iphone17 Pro from @gciak overshadows a glimpse of this local legend. 🕊️ Director @frank_pickell and a nimble crew journeyed to Anchorage for Futuristic’s fifteenth project with GCI. As launch day approached, Mackenzie Banbury from @yuitcomms worked closely with the GFX and Color teams to create our feathery hero. The shoot wrapped on Sunday…footage was uploaded from the field, and by Monday morning back in Denver, @trevormckenna had a rough cut ready for review. The final spot went live just five days after the shoot wrapped. Director/DP: @frank_pickell EP: @intothefreezer Line / AD: @ss_siggysigs Head of Dev: @dylsteph Head of Post: @brittkay77 Post Coordinator: @sophiaholtfilm Edit: @trevor.mckenna Color: @jensen.scout GFX: @johnbrisnehan Sound Design & Mix: @theposthaus Casting: @stonecasting PM: @kanehousefilms Post Coord: Faye Mickelson Camera Op: @goodiepocket 1st AC: @dsurn DIT: @tim_hardy_ @yuitcomms team: Strategy & partnership: grantedviews Video & Partnerships: Michael Stewart Producer: Bridget Galvin Vid & Photo: Mackenzie Banbury Art Dir: Ricky Teel Gaf: @geneboyda Best Electric: @ Mackenzie Banbury Key Grip: Tyler Yates Best Grip: Nathan Shuttleworth Swing: Mikey Stewart Art Dir: Joe Hamilton Prop Assist: Mark Muro, Brian Nelson Set Assist: Sam Judd Sound Mixer: Jeremy Blake Wardrobe: Tess Weaver, Ricky Teel HMU: Laura Simkins PAs: Kira Casselman, Thatcher Lane, Simon Goldstein, Evan Silcox

From sunrises on the Eastern Plains, to sunsets on the Western Slope. Here’s a look behind the scenes from our recent shoot with @ameliecompany and @liftthelabelco . Shoutout to @kristofer.cheng for the #BTS 📸

Making a mess on a Saturday afternoon. 📸 @dsrn

Thimble berries, dogs, thunder, rain, views, and wildflowers galore. When I was in 8th grade, the outdoor education program at our school divided the class into small groups and everyone hiked over passes from Aspen to Marble. I remember it being a challenging and fun adventure that left an indelible memory in every kid that completed the trek. With Rowan going into 8th grade this year, I wanted to recreate a version of that trip. I’m proud of this kid for leaning into the experience, pushing his boundaries, and banking some lifelong memories with me. 4 days, heavy packs, 26 miles, 12k passes, no screens, and not a single other human in sight for over 1.5 days. It was a banger.

Looking south down the Sangre de Cristo mtns to the sand dunes.

Screens- the universal distraction.

The archerfish known for their unique predation technique of “shooting down” land-based insects and other small prey with jets of water.

Hanoi streets

Early morning jet lagged wandering.

Rice husk hauler.

Fully loaded.

Floating market - Can Tho. Whatever you have to sell, hang it off the boat or run it up a pole so people can see if you’re the pineapple guy or the pumpkin guy.