Voices for the Tongass (Episode 2) In a quiet village in the midst of Alaska's temperate rainforest, there's a selective logger who can see a path to managing the Tongass for the common good. Follow Gordon Chew into a second-growth forest where he demonstrates that tree harvest, done the right way, can actually promote forest health. Gordon is adamant that the US Forest Service should stop building logging roads into the last remaining stands of unfragmented old-growth in the Tongass. Presented by Audubon Alaska Created by Wild Confluence Media Produced by Elsa Sebastian Directed, Filmed and Edited by Colin Arisman Supported by Peak Design, Patagonia and Marmoset

Voices for the Tongass (Episode 1) Kake, Alaska is a Tlingit village that has been connected to the temperate rainforest for thousands of years. Their community is at the forefront of leading the fight to end old-growth clearcut logging in the Tongass National Forest. Follow the Tribal President of Kake, Joel Jackson, as he travels across the country and advocates for the protection of the ancient rainforest. Through his eyes, we see what the fight for a Roadless Tongass is really about: salmon in rivers, children learning how to harvest, the peace and beauty of the land. Presented by Audubon Alaska Created by Wild Confluence Media Produced by Elsa Sebastian Directed, Filmed and Edited by Colin Arisman Supported by Peak Design, Patagonia and Marmoset

Voices for the Tongass (Episode 3) In Ketchikan, Alaska there’s an artist who likes to peer into “deep time” to understand the beauty and extraordinary diversity of the Tongass. Follow legendary Southeast Alaskan fish artist, Ray Troll, on a freeflowing conversation about the magic of the Tongass. Amble through the rainforest, and let Ray’s salmon doodles connect the political battles of today to a much bigger picture of why our remaining ancient forests must be protected. Presented by Audubon Alaska Created by Wild Confluence Media Produced by Elsa Sebastian Directed, Filmed and Edited by Colin Arisman Additional Footage by Ben Hamilton & Pacific Wild Supported by Peak Design, Patagonia and Marmoset

Voices for the tongass [Advocacy | short film series]

“Voices for the Tongass” is a short film series produced for Audubon Alaska. The series features the work and perspectives of prominent Alaskans, who are opposed to the removal of protections for the Tongass National Forest. Follow the Tribal President of Kake, Joel Jackson, as he travels across the country and advocates for the protection of the ancient rainforest. Join logger, Gordon Chew as he restores a second-growth forest. Learn from legendary Southeast Alaskan fish artist, Ray Troll, as he connects the political battles of today to a much bigger picture of why our remaining ancient forests must be protected.

Client - Audubon Alaska

Additional Funding - Peak Design & Patagonia

Producer - Elsa Sebastian

Director, Camera & Edit - Colin Arisman

Additional Footage - Gleb Mikhalev, Ben Hamilton, Ryan Cortes & Pacific Wild

Audio Post - Carlos Hernández

Music Courtesy of - Marmoset

Conservation advocacy

stakeholder portrait series