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Alaska Ecotel
Susan R Aikens

c/o 2700 S. Cushman
Fairbanks, AK 99701
PH1: 907-452-6631

PH2: 907-943-5009

CEL: 580-451-0564
FAX:

sraikens@hotmail.com

www.alaskaecotel.com

Description

 

Location is high in the Arctic at 69.4N x 146.55W. I can house 63 total, more in temp housing. I have full kitchen, restaurant, laundering, Internet and satellite phones. A 1¼ mile long runway can accommodate a DC6 and more. I store 5000 gal av-gas and 3000 jet fuel for planes/helicopters. I am located a few scant miles from western border to the Arctic Refuge. Camp can be mobile during winter months

Alaska Film Location Service
John Markel, Owner
Box 891
Girdwood, AK 99587
PH1: 907-783-2757
PH2: 907-360-0234
FAX: 907-783-2757
johnmarkel@hotmail.com

www.alaskafilmlocations.com

Memberships

  • Screen Actors Guild
  • AFG

Credits

  • The Guardian/Disney - Feature Film - Location Scout 2003 - 2005
  • Die Another Day/EON-MGM - Feature Film -
    Location Scout and Manager 2002
  • Dr. Doolittle 2/20th Century Films - Feature Film -
    Location Scout/Manager 2001
  • Blue Planet/BBC Feature Documentary Film - Location Scout/Manager 2000
  • Many National Film Commercials and Still Shoots

Description

Digital Photo Location Library. Brilliant locations and logistical solutions for fashion, documentary, commercial and feature film projects. Outstanding documentation, organization, permitting, execution. Certified Wilderness First Responder, Swift Water and High Angle Rescue trained. Alaska's most qualified, extreme sports, location specialist.

Alaska Rivers Company     Resume
Yvette Galbraith
PO Box 827
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
PH1: 907-595-1226
Cell: 907-230-3055
Fax: 907-595-3544
info@alaskariverscompany.com
www.alaskariverscompany.com

Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau
524 W. Fourth Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-2212
PH1: 907-257-2331
PH2: 907-276-4118
FAX: 907-257-2371
jamoores@anchorage.net

www.anchorage.net

Description

Visitor and community information for Municipality of Anchorage. Largest business organization in Anchorage with network of nearly 1400 business and community members. Member Alaska Film Group.

Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 770353
Eagle River, AK 99577
PH1: 907-694-4702
FAX: 907-694-1205
info@cer.org

www.cer.org

Description

Visitor and community information. Business and local community network.

Cup'ik Warrior Productions
Alaska Native Owned & Operated
Eben W. Olrun, Owner & CEO
P.O. Box 110662
Anchorage, AK 99511-0662
PH1: 907-258-2454
CELL: 907-223-2621
CELL: 907-350-3178
FAX: 907-348-6681 (call first
cupik@cupikwarrior.com
www.cupikwarrior.com

Description

Largest crew service, casting service & talent agency in Alaska with 500+ talent bank for theatrical, commercial, features, documentaries, industrial, events, print, storytelling & voice-over. Represents actors, athletes, models, Alaska Native & North American Native individuals' w/traditional regalia & language, entertainers and dance groups. Especially experienced at filming in Barrow, AK.

Credits

  • Virginia Co., LLC ("The New World") Terrence Malick Director, Rene Haynes, Casting Director - Casting Associate (May 2004)
  • Seven Arrows-Telenova, LLC (Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian)
  • "A Thousand Roads" Alaska - Casting Director - Alaska Extras Casting, Production Secretary & Craft Service (March - April 2004) Chris Eyre Director, Scott Garen Producer
  • Carharts (catalog & website stills) - Talent (April 2004)
  • Municipality of Anchorage People Mover - Casting & Talent (February 2004)
  • New Dominion Pictures - Virginia (Discovery Channel) - Production Assistant (2003)
  • Beyond Productions, Sydney, Australia "Backyard Science" Guy Mansfield Director - Talent (2003)
  • WongDoody, Inc. - Dax Estorninos Producer - Alaska Airlines "Andy & David" Talent (2003)
  • Buena Vista Pictures "Brother Bear" Jennifer Rudin Senior Manager Casting - Talent (2003)
  • Walt Disney Feature Animation "Brother Bear" Chuck Williams Producer- Casting & Talent (2003)
  • Pierce Promotions & Event Management Inc. - various product promotions 2002-2003
  • Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau - continuous talent placings 1998-present
  • Wells Fargo Alaska, Inc. NA - casting & talent (2002-2004)
  • "Amazing Race" - Bruckheimer/Von Munster Productions Casting & Talent (2001 & 2002)
  • Sharp Television "Aquos" - J-Wave Films - Location Scouting/Casting (2002)
  • Alaska Airlines "Andy & David - Series (8)"
  • Big Catch - Portland - Casting/Talent (2002)
  • Honda ATV "Make It To The Top" - Fusion Films - Casting (2002)
  • "Insomniac Theater with Dave Attel" - Comedy Central - Production Assistant (2002)
  • "Celebrity Weddings" - Lifetime Network - Production Assistant 2002

Dillingham Chamber of Commerce
Box 348
Dillingham, AK 99576
PH1: 907-842-5115
FAX: 907-842-4097
dlgchmbr@nushtel.com

www.nushtel.com/~dlgchmbr

Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau
550 First Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
PH1: 907-457-3282, ext. 227
PH2: 877-551-1728 - Trade only
FAX: 907-452-4190
info@explorefairbanks.com

Description

FCVB assists the film industry with press kits, content development, location scouting ideas, suggested itineraries and contacts with local services and tourism businesses.

Haines Convention and Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 530
Haines AK 99827
PH1: 907-766-2234
PH2: 800-458-3579 (Toll Free)
hcvb@haines.ak.us

Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau
369 S. Franklin, Suite 203
Juneau, AK 99801
PH: 907-586-1737
FAX: 907-586-1449
www.traveljuneau.com
john.beiler@traveljuneau.com

Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
11471 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
PH1: 907-283-1991
FAX: 907-283-2230
kcvb@alaska.net

www.visitkenai.com

Description

Promotes the City of Kenai as a visitor destination, manages the Kenai Visitor's and Cultural Center, providing cultural and education al programs for visitors and local communities.

Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council
150 North Willow, Suite 42
Kenai, Alaska 99611
PH: 907-283-3850
FX: 907-283-2838
info@kenaipeninsula.org
http://www.kenaipeninsula.org

Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
131 Front St.
Ketchikan, AK 99901
PH1: 907-225-6166
PH2: 800-770-3300
FAX: 907-225-4250
pmackey@visit-ketchikan.com

www.visit-ketchican.com

Description

Logistical support and coordination provided for location scouts. Assistance on-site pre through post filming (licenses, permits, other logistical needs).

King Eider Inn
1752 Ahkovak Street
Barrow, AK 99723
PH1: 907-852-4700
FAX: 907-852-2025
eider@barrow.com
http://www.Kingeider.net

Description

The King Eider Inn is Barrow, Alaska's finest hotel. We also provide vehicle rentals and are located across from the Barrow Airport.

Kodiak Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
100 Marine Way
Kodiak, AK 99615
PH1: 907-486-4782
FAX: 907-486-6545
kicvb@ptialaska.net

www.kodiak.org

Description

Provide information and logistical assistance for accommodations, access, transportation, activities, etc. in the Kodiak Island Archipelago and the Katmai Coast. Also, connections to other sources of information for our area.

Last Frontier Air Ventures
HC 03 8352, Mile 81
Palmer, AK 99645
PH1: 907-745-5701
FAX: 907-745-5711
lfp@mtaonline.net
www.lastfrontierranch.com

Description

Helicopter and fixed wing support, helicopter stabilized camera, space cam, Gyron, Tyler mounts. Private guest ranch accommodations, office, and studio space. 21 passenger tour van. Locations knowledge.

Credits

  • Honda (commercial)
  • Ushaia
  • Alaska Wild Salmon (commercial)
  • Giova (Infomerical)
  • Music Videos

Lucid Reverie LLC
1669 Evergreen Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801
PH1: 907-586-3440
info@Lcrd.com
www.Lrcd.com

Description

An energetic, flexible, and creative group specializing in graphic design, video post, web design, and many other areas of media product.

Credits

Chugach "Accountability" - Commercial, Director
Chugach "Teamwork" - Commercial, Director
Chugach "Success" - Commercial, Director
UAF "See the World A" - Commercial, Director
UAF "See the World B" - Commercial Director
Ped Xing - Short Film, Director

Assistance for scouting arrangements and suggestions, contacts for housing, transportation, meals, plus recommendations of other services that its members provide.

Matanuska-Susitna Convention & Visitors Bureau
HC01 Box 6166 J21
Palmer, AK 99645
PH1: 907-746-5000
FAX: 907-746-2688
bonnie@alaskavisit.com

www.alaskavisit.com

Description

MSCVB will assist film crews on choosing locations and coordinating itineraries. The Mat-Su Valley is located in the heart of Southcentral Alaska, only 1 hour north of Anchorage, Covering over 23,000 square miles.

McCarthy Ventures LLC
Neil Darish, Owner
P.O. MX4
McCarthy, AK 99588
PH1: 907-554-4402
FAX: 907-554-4404
help@McCarthyLodge.com
www.McCarthyLodge.com

Description

Location scouting in Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Support services in the geographic centers of the park. Accommodation, meals, power, transportation originating in McCarthy-Kennecott.

Credits

  • Location Scout - ESPN2 (Inside American's National Parks, 2 shows)
  • Location Scout - Outdoor Channel (LL Bean's)
  • National Geographic Magazine - London Times

Nome Convention & Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 240
Nome, AK 99762
PH1: 907-443-6624
PH2: 907-443-6625
FAX: 907-443-5832
tourinfo@ci.nome.ak.us

www.nomealaska.org

Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 649
Petersburg, Alaska 99833
PH: (907) 772-3646
FX: (907) 772-3646
www.petersburg.org/
PCOC@alaska.net

Seward Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 749
Seward, AK 99664
PH1: 907-224-8051
FAX: 907-224-5353
chamber@seward.net

www.sewardak.org

Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 1226
Sitka, AK 99835
PH1: 907-747-5940
FAX: 907-747-3739
scvb@sitka.org

www.sitka.org

Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 1603
Valdez, AK 99686
PH1: 907-835-2984
PH2: 800-770-5954
CEL: 907-255-2984
FAX: 907-835-4845
valdezak@alaska.net

www.valdezalaska.org

Description

Local/regional CVB offering full-service assistance for scouting and contact with member support service opportunities.

Unalaska/Port of Dutch Harbor
Convention and Visitors Bureau

P.O. Box 545
Unalaska, AK 99685
PH1: 877-581-2612 toll free
PH2: 907-581-2612 local
FX: 907-581-2613
updhcvb@arctic.net
www.arctic.net/~updhcvb

We'll help you discover the beauty and history of the Aleutians in Undiscovered Unforgettable Unalaska. Reminiscent of Ireland in summer, our lush green mountains turn white in winter.

Vitatron, Inc.
Dave Cuddy
1900 Stanford Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
PH1: 907-278-0941
PH2: 512-668-4346
Cell: 907-952-1620
david@studioestates.biz
www.studioestates.biz

Wrangell Convention & Visitor Bureau
Box 531
Wrangell, AK 99929
PH1: 907-874-2381
FAX: 907-874-3952
wrangell@wrangell.com

www.wrangell.com

Description

Logistical support and assistance with identification of persons and businesses to meet your needs.