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Story Surge Films, helmed by multi Emmy® award-winning filmmaker Alex Sletten, is a powerhouse of global storytelling, with over 30 years of experience. With 150+ hours of acclaimed factual TV for top US and European networks, our world-class team not only delivers cinematic excellence but also supports other productions with professional gear rentals and co-productions. We help filmmakers secure the best deals and bring their visions to the screen with unmatched quality and expertise.
Penguin Town | Netflix | EMMY® WINNER
In a picturesque South African town, an eclectic group of endangered penguins flock together to find mates, raise families and mix with the locals.
Development Executive, Field Producer and Director of Photography
Development Executive, Field Producer and Director of Photography
Wolverine : One Tough Mother | Smithsonian & Terra Mater
An immersive look into the life of one of the world’s most fabled and iconic species, the wolverine. Set in the wild forests of ‘No-man’s-land between Russia and Finland.
Director, Development Executive
Director, Development Executive
Secrets of the Whales | Disney Plus | EMMY® WINNER
Filmed across three years in 24 locations, the 4-part event series it's a profoundly personal saga, venturing deep into the world of whales to reveal life and love from their perspective
Cinematography
Cinematography
Life on Our Planet | Netflix | EMMY® WINNER
The story of life's epic, 4 billion-year journey on Earth, told through its ruling dynasties, its underdogs and the cataclysmic events that reshaped it.
Gear Rental
Gear Rental
A Real Bugs Life | Disney PLUS
Adventuring into nine different micro bug worlds around the globe, where the forces of nature play out on a miniature scale and where tiny creatures rely on powers and extraordinary alliances to make it through each day.
Gear Rental
Gear Rental
Planet Earth 3 | BBC | EMMY® Nominee
Discover amazing landscapes, the most amazing fights of animals on our planet, from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans, from the darkest caves to the hottest deserts with new technology.
Gear Rental
Gear Rental
The Haunting of Shark Tower | Discovery Network
News of a harrowing shark encounter at North Carolina's Frying Pan Tower has underwater cinematographer Andy Casagrande and shark expert Kori Burkhardt on a dangerous quest to discover whether great white sharks are moving into the state's waters.
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
The Wild Sides | BBC America & Terra Matter
There are two sides to every story – one wild tale told from different perspectives in each episode.
Executive Producer, Development Executive, Cinematographer
Executive Producer, Development Executive, Cinematographer
Wild Nordic | National Geographic
The show brings viewers a new look at Scandinavia - once home to the infamous Vikings, and still a land of vast coastlines, soaring mountains, daring adventurers, ancient civilizations and lush forests.
Director, Development Executive
Director, Development Executive
Man vs Puma | National Geographic WILD
Pumas hunt penguins in the wild of Argentina. Boone Smith sets out to find out how.
Director, Cinematography, Development
Director, Cinematography, Development
Wolf vs Bear | Smithsonian & National Geographic WILD
Wolves and bears fight over carcasess on the border zone between Russia and Finland
Development, Director of Photography
Development, Director of Photography
Jaws Invasion | National Geographic WILD
Big and dangerous sharks are invading unexpected waters. From golf courses, and swimming pools, to lakes and backyard keys. By analyzing user generated footage, shark experts get to the bottom of how and why sharks seem more willing than ever to meet us on our own turf.
Executive Producer, Cinematographer
Executive Producer, Cinematographer
Forecast : Shark Attack | National Geographic WILD
Join marine biologist Greg Skomal and meteorologist Joe Merchant as they test Joe's theory of how shark attacks can be as predictable as the weather.
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Music for Elephants | SBS Australia
Music for Elephants is a unique and moving documentary about a British concert-pianist playing music to blind, injured and orphaned elephants with extraordinary results.
Development, Director of Photography
Development, Director of Photography
Return of the Lion | Smithsonian & National Geographic WILD
A pride of lions are moved from South Africa to Rwanda to start a new era
Development, Director of Photography
Development, Director of Photography
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