Creative storytellers. Skilled cinematographers. Production experts.
Truth & Legend Productions is a full-service media production company rooted in exceptional storytelling and expert execution. We bring decades of combined experience in cinematography, photography, and visual storytelling to projects across industries — from corporate media and advertising to documentary and branded content.
Based in Alaska with teams working globally, our crew thrives in diverse settings — from urban environments to remote wilderness — delivering cinematic quality, strategic visual communication, and dependable results for clients of all sizes.
What We Do
We specialize in:
Corporate & Commercial Video Production
Professional Photography
Documentary & Narrative Filmmaking
Field & Remote Location Production
Aerial, Long-Lens & Specialty Shooting
Post-Production & Delivery Management
Our process blends technical excellence with creative insight to help brands and organizations communicate with clarity and impact.
Based in Alaska. Working Worldwide.
Located in Alaska, we are uniquely positioned to support Anchorage-based companies, regional organizations, and international productions seeking local expertise, logistical knowledge, and reliable field crews.
We regularly work across Alaska’s diverse landscapes—from urban centers to remote backcountry—and are available for projects throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Photo taken by Raymond Menzie
Michael has over 20 years of experience behind the lens. He’s traveled to 6 of the 7 continents filming for the BBC Natural History Unit, Apple TV, Netflix, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and Corporate America. His range and ability to capture any wild creature is a testament to how attuned he is to the natural world.
Michael is a technology junkie keeping up with and shooting the latest cameras. Currently he is shooting RED V-Raptor Rhino and Helium sensor cameras and 8K Canon DSLRs in camera traps and POV situations, Phantom high speed and DJI drone (licensed commercial drone pilot). Michael owns most of his own equipment which is a bonus on any shoot.
Recent Productions:
The Mating Game
Turkey trio battle for a mate | The Mating Game – BBC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2aNuWSb4eY
BBC -Silverback Films
Cinematographer - Long Lens - Phantom Camera
Our Living World
Netflix
S1.E1 ∙ Nature's Amazing Network
Caribou and Wolves - Brooks Range, AK
Cinematographer - Long Lens
Big Beasts
Apple TV - Plimsoll
Alaska Moose Segment S1.E6
Cinematographer - Long Lens
Gladiators
Talesmith
Brown Bears - Katmai NP, AK
Cinematographer - Long Lens
The Hungry Games:
Alaska's Big Bear Challenge
Natural History, 3x 60min Documentaries
a Peacock Original, produced with Blue Ant Media
Brown Bears - Katmai NP, AK
Cinematographer - Long Lens
AMERICA'S ARCTIC - TESHEKPUK WETLANDS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCHlyd0nZJ0
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Summer - Alaska Arctic
Nesting Birds - Yellow Billed Loons,
Cinematographer - Long Lens
Filming Birdlife in America's Arctic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4rkeFr98Ds
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Summer - Alaska Arctic
Nesting Birds - Yellow Billed Loons,
Cinematographer - Long Lens
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