Schoolyard Films posts 'In the Wild... with Bears' for Fat Bear Week

Schoolyard Films posted In the Wild... with Bears, a feature about Alaskan bears filmed and presented by wildlife camerawoman Erin Ranney. The site describes Ranney as based in Alaska and Washington State with a residency in the Falkland Islands and extensive remote field experience on boats and land. Ranney holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology from Washington State University and a Masters in Wildlife Documentary Production from England, and she began her career interning with Mark Emery Films. The biography notes Ranney has worked for the BBC, PBS, Smithsonian, and the National Geographic Channel and filmed and hosted a children's conservation series for CBBC. Ranney also trained as a deep-sea video engineer on Dr. Robert Ballard's exploration vessel Nautilus, controlling ROV cameras at depths of 4,000 meters. The site highlights her background as a third generation commercial fisherwoman on the major Bristol Bay sockeye salmon run, her experience as a trained guide and naturalist in bear country, and certifications including FAA drone pilot, Wilderness First Responder, and BSAC SCUBA diver. Schoolyard Films says In the Wild... with Bears showcases Ranney's talents as a cinematographer and guide and invites educators to contact the organization about using their educational materials.