The Minnesota Filmmakers

Meet the team that explored the Minnesota National Guard's wildlife conservation efforts, focusing on wolves and bears.

Gabe Hoffman  

Age: 18
School: University of Minnesota Duluth
Hometown: Spicer, MN

I am a freshman at UMD. My passions are sports, music and movies. I've been in this type of program before and I really enjoyed it, so I figured I'd give this a try and obtain a new experience. I believe it is important to give young adults opportunities like NG DOCS because we will be the ones making popular films in 10 years.

Jennifer Sather 

Age: 21
School: Saint Cloud State University
Hometown: Fort Ripley, MN

We are a whole new breed of filmmakers filled with creativity waiting to be unleashed. I love hands-on learning and I'm always willing to put forth effort in order to portray a great story. My goal is to combine my love for both production and travel together. This way I can showcase my talents and deliver my voice to the world.

Katherine (Kit) Cross 

Age: 21
School: Minnesota State University
Hometown: Moorhead, MN

Everyone has a story and I hope to be blessed enough to share some of those stories with the world. I never want to stop learning about making documentaries. I also love photography and experiencing the world firsthand. I am passionate about life and want to share a slice of that passion through my camera lens.

Zachary Perlinski   

Age: 20
School: Ball State University
Hometown: Muncie, IN

I market myself as "old style" media, back to the days when a camera and a story meant something. I am currently a junior at Ball State University and I'm looking forward to pursuing a career in documentary production. With the power of a camera and an intriguing story, I believe that I will truly capture media that matters.