Adventure Production Pictures, LLC

Robert Koenig - President
Robert is an Emmy Award nominated producer, writer, editor, and director; he is truly passionate and excels in the field of documentary filmmaking. He has completed several documentaries whose focus is specifically on human rights in Mongolia and Nepal. His work has been seen on PBS, ABC, CBS, and NBC stations throughout the country. As President of Adventure Production Pictures, Robert's visionary, artistic and resourceful nature facilitates his ability to adapt and thrive in any environment. Whether he is stranded in the Gobi Desert, or interviewing leaders of a vigilante group in the Himalayas, Robert is able to keep his composure and adjust quickly to changes. His talent and skill has been rewarded with several national and regional awards for outstanding achievement. Robert is originally from Hawley, PA and is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.   ...more on Robert Koenig...

Harris Bierhoff - Technical Director
As Technical Director, Harris has rapidly developed several key sites that help to promote and encourage support for APP's upcoming projects. Harris brings vast technical expertise in web development, a rich background in business consultation for a broad range of client industries, a keen eye for detail as well as a unique artistic vision all of which have shaped our online presence. Harris' inquisitive nature and his enthusiasm to support the work of Adventure Production Pictures have made him an invaluable asset. Harris is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.   ...more on Harris Bierhoff...

Scott Ippolito - Director of Photography
As director of photography, Scott will be in charge of the main camera operation and dealing with the production equipment throughout the course of the project on location. Scott has an extensive background in photography, cinematography and videography; he has worked a on several feature films and has just returned from shooting a documentary in Sumatra in HD. Scott is a graduate of Emory University where he pursued his love of photography and writing.   ...more on Scott Ippolito...

Brandon Kohrt - Director of Research
Brandon's previous research has investigated the mental health impact of discrimination and human rights violations in Nepal among child and adult populations. Since August 2006 he has been in Nepal working with the Center for Survivors of Torture on a project incorporating research of human rights violations and care for torture survivors, focusing mainly on the children soldiers. Brandon is a graduate of the University of Southern California and is currently in a joint MD-PhD program between Emory's Department of Anthropology and School of Medicine.   ...more on Brandon Kohrt...

Gordon Ray - Director of Funding
Gordon Ray is the Senior Producer at Public Broadcasting Atlanta. Gordon brings an insider's knowledge of Public Broadcasting to the project, he serves as a story consultant and the director of funding. He's also the award winning producer of several Television shows including "Atlanta Road Trip - A Day Away", "This is Atlanta", and "Atlanta Shorts" as well as several documentaries for Public Broadcasting including "First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image with Rosalynn Carter" and more recently "Atlanta Voices: Memories of World War II". Gordon graduated with a degree in photography back in England and has also studied video production at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA.

Prachanda Shrestda - Associate Producer
Prachanda is the newest member Adventure Production Pictures. Prachanda is a Native Nepali Filmmaker who is serving as the Associate Producer on our current project RETURNED. His skills as a writer and translator were invaluable during the course of production. He contributed to the organization of the shooting schedule, hired support staff and acted as our cultural advisor. He is currently the Head Writer and Assistant Director for KTV’s Café Kantipur and served as the Chief Assistant Director on "Sanjeevani".