Adventure Production Pictures, LLC

Robert Koenig - President
Robert Koenig is an Emmy Award nominated producer and writer; he is truly passionate and excels in the field of documentary filmmaking. Koenig 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, Koenig'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, Koenig 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...

Robert Koenig has received several prestigious awards including an Emmy Award^TM nomination, The Artivist Award for Children's Advocacy, several Best Documetary Film awards, two Telly Awards, an Aurora Award of Excellence, a Governor's Award, and a several Addy^TM Awards.

"I have been producing documentaries and special projects professionaly for close to over decade. In that time I have learned a tremendous amount about the impact of production values on the overall effectiveness of the product. There is more to being a producer than just getting the job done; it takes a combination of talent, creativity, organization, and passion. I have developed these qualities through a vast amount of experience; whether I am producing, writing, shooting or editing, I strive to raise the bar."

--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 Kohrt is a medical anthropologist who is completing his MD/PhD at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Kohrt has worked in Nepal since 1996 researching and aiding victims of war. Since 2006 he has directed Transcultural Psychosocial Organization - Nepal's assistance program for former child soldiers. Kohrt is a leading international scholar in the field of child soldiers with recent research publications in Journal of the American Medical Academy (JAMA). In 2005 Kohrt was awarded the Physicians for Human Rights Navin Narayan Award for leadership in health and human rights.   ...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 Caf? Kantipur and served as the Chief Assistant Director on "Sanjeevani".