Chasing Alaskan Dreams in the Wild: Evan's Journey from Bush Pilot to Wildlife Film Crew

In this episode, Evan Vacek, a young filmmaker and wildlife enthusiast, joins the podcast to discuss his journey and experiences in the industry. Evan shares his passion for wildlife and birding, as well as his transition into the film world. He talks about working with Florian Schulz and the challenges of camp management on film shoots. Evan also highlights his time on the Summer Arctic shoot and the valuable lessons he learned from the team. In this part of the conversation, Evan discusses his experience joining an amazing crew of filmmakers and photographers. He shares how he learned the art of filming and the importance of storytelling. Evan also talks about encountering the elusive Stellar's Eider and the excitement of capturing rare shots. He reflects on his journey into photography and the realization that all cameras are essentially the same. Evan shares his love for the Arctic and the significance of the region for wildlife. He recounts being left behind in the Arctic and making the most of the experience. Evan also discusses his passion for flying and the valuable lessons he has learned from experienced pilots. He highlights the challenges and rewards of living and working on a boat in remote locations. Finally, Evan talks about the unique lighting in Alaska and its impact on photography and filming. In this conversation, Evan shares his experiences filming in the Arctic and the challenges they faced, including a tsunami warning. He discusses the preparations they made and the lessons they learned from the experience. Evan also talks about his future plans and offers advice for young people interested in pursuing similar careers. Additionally, he highlights the importance of stabilized binoculars for wildlife observation.
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[@neilrobinson6019]

Crazy to be so young yet so experienced! Enjoyed hearing about Evan. Thanks for the podcast!

[@TruthLegend]

Our pleasure!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

totally wonderful episode, super fun to listen and get excited about! Great job

[@TruthLegend]

Thanks Team Mooseman!

[@wildbillgreen]

I love how Evan acts like it’s not complete madness to be flying a 1941 airplane in the Alaskan backcountry ❤ Great episode

[@TruthLegend]

It's amazing how many older planes are flying in Alaska. Thanks for watching!

[@glatznatureproductions]

Cool guest and wide-ranging, engaging discussion.

[@TruthLegend]

Thanks for watching.

[@craigwallace166]

Awesome podcast, I could listen to stories like this all day. Man to be young again and have opportunities like this would be great. I’ve birded at Jackson bottom wildlife area it’s a good area.

[@TruthLegend]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffbuss5891]

Perhaps in a future podcast you could focus on the business aspects of working as a wildlife DP: Labor/Equipment Rates (Project/Monthly/Weekly), Equipment insurance, etc, thanks really enjoy listening to your podcast!

[@TruthLegend]

Good idea!...we will work that into a future episode. Thanks for watching!