Wool Hat Creative

09/13/2023

We're excited to announce that the short adventure documentary, "The Avalanche Hunter", is playing in the Breck Film Fest 2023 on September 23rd! Breck Film Fest is listed as one of the top 20 festivals in the US.

We're also having our European and French premiere at Femmes en Montagne in Annecy, France in November!

In this film, you get a look behind the scenes into the often invisible world of avalanche control and avalanche professionals. The story follows Roz Reynolds, an “avalanche hunter” and certified badass, who is not only blazing trails in her field and keeping the public safe in the mountains, but also laying first tracks on backcountry slopes, on the USA Ice Climbing team, and more.

We've been accepted into 5 festivals and counting now: Les Boise Film Festival, the Backcountry Film Festival , Breckenridge Film Festival, Horsetooth Fest in Fort Collins, and Femmes en Montagne Festival in France.

This has been such a wild ride and rewarding project for us and director, Philip Hüffeldt, to work on, especially in elevating an amazing female voice in the outdoors, let alone just an amazing human, the one and only, Roz Reynolds.

Couldn't have done without the amazing film crew.

Producers/writers: Doug Howell, Kristen Haldeman Kauffman
Editor: Pete Sepenuk
Cinematographers: Scott Crady and Oliver Rogers.
Sound and production support: Erica Mellon, Jenna Misra, Supporters: Peter and Molly Rudman Randol,

Learn more and hire us to help tell you, or your company/organization/individual story on our website : https://www.woolhatcreative.com/media-and-storytelling-services

08/09/2023

Join us in celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

We can’t possibly represent the immeasurable value and diversity of all Indigenous Peoples worldwide in one day, or one post. Indigenous people, culture, and wisdom so have much to offer the world. That’s why we think all should celebrate and elevate indigenous ways of life and indigenous peoples.

And there is no climate or environmental progress without environmental justice. We will never solve these issues without all people, especially the wisdom and spirit of indigenous peoples who have suffered great injustice and historically been left out of environmental movements and achievements, but are now leading the charge in so many ways.

Pictured above (left > right) Deenaalee Hodgdon (), Ean Thomas Tafoya (), Noe Orgaz (.orgaz), and others at a climate rally in Denver outside of 2020. Hodgdon is a q***r Deg Xit’an Athabaskan and Supiaq person from the villages of Gitr’ingithchagg (Anvik) and Qinuyang (South Naknek), Alaska. They are Executive Director of On The Land Media and a commercial fisherman on the F/V Cozy Ray.

Tafoya is the founder of Headwaters Protectors and his indigenous ancestors are Jicarilla Apache and Ohkay Owingeh from Southern Colorado and New Mexico. Tafoya is a person of many talents and accomplishments including running for Mayor in Denver in 2023. .
Please follow and support the work that these amazing people are doing!

Please support and celebrate indigenous peoples today. Links for some suggested causes and resources in bio!

Land acknowledgement: we are posting this from the traditional lands of the Cheyenne, Arapahoe, and Ute Peoples. We honor the indigenous communities - past, present, and future - who have stewarded this land throughout the generations.
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07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July! Here at Wool Hat Creative, we believe that our right to free speech and the right to protest are fundamental to a healthy democracy and creating change in this country and the world! We hope you’re with some loved ones using those voices and getting rowdy this 4th of July 🇺🇸🗣️

05/05/2023

Hi Colorado friends, please immediately contact your Colorado state senator to vote yes on HB23-1309 for film incentives in CO. It's being voted on in the Senate Appropriations Committee by as early as 8 am tomorrow and it doesn't seem like we have the votes!!!

Use this link https://leg.colorado.gov/house-district-map to find your legislator and call AND email and urge them to vote yes on HB23-1309 for film incentives in Colorado. This is closest we've ever come and it's critical for a vibrant film industry in CO!

This is especially important if your Senator is on the Appropriations Committee, such as Senators Bob Gardner, Barbara Kirkmeyer and/or Rachel Zinzenger: https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/appropriations/2023-regular-session

Strong film incentives is a good economic decision will support a vibrant entertainment and film production industry in Colorado worth millions in revenue. Colorado does not have much, if any, incentives compared states like Georgia, New Mexico, Louisiana, etc. States with strong film incentives see big productions and millions in revenue and this is how the media production/entertainment industry grows in states.

Colorado has so much to offer like plentiful sunshine and diverse settings and environments, but most production goes to other states with better incentives.

Please help by urging your state senator to support this bill!!! Thank you.

Here's the bill: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb23-1309

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05/05/2023

Congrats to our intern, Jack, on finishing his thesis! Check it out folks.

Our intern's master thesis project from CU Boulder was developed with support from our Internship Program and addresses issues we care about, like climate change and protecting where we play outdoors. The online experience provides an interactive method to explore how climate change impacts various

04/22/2023

Happy Earth Day, friends 🌎! To celebrate what might be our favorite holiday, we are releasing our latest film and video sizzle reel featuring our favorite production moments working with some very impactful conservation/sustainability organizations.

One organization we’d like to highlight is Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) whom we worked with on the film “Snow Rangers.” CMC does good work with conservation and outdoor recreation and they have some open trail stewardship positions that need filling and nothing would make us happier than knowing that our films and efforts inspired you to get involved.

Every day is Earth Day, or at least it should be. Get out there and keep fighting the good fight!

Learn more about all of this and how to get involved in CMC and others here: https://www.woolhatcreative.com/the-thinking-cap/2023/4/22/happy-earth-day-from-wool-hat-creative

04/01/2023

Thank you to all the women who participated in our Amazing Womxn Series for Women’s History Month honoring women who have worked with us in our film and video projects over the years!

We’ve also worked with women that weren’t mentioned in the series that are no less amazing and no less impactful. We wish we could have mentioned everyone! You know who you are.

We truly believe every day is women’s day. To all those that identify as women or feminine or anywhere in between, we love you here at Wool Hat Creative. Keep changing the world. Read more on our website.

It’s the last day of Womxn’s History Month! Throughout March we have been posting on Instagram about some exceptional womxn that we’ve worked with throughout the years in our film and video projects who are making real differences in the world. For us, every day is women’s day and every mont...

03/28/2023

Looks like someone has a case of the Mondays.
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03/06/2023

We had a great time at the Backcountry Film Festival in Boulder, Colorado, last Thursday, which included our film Avalanche Hunter! Our very own Philip Hüffeldt shared a few words and a stage with the film's star Roz Reynolds The tour continues across the country, and you can find upcoming screenings by going to our website.

Special thanks to Colorado Mountain Club Backcountry Film Festival Winter Wildlands Alliance for making this possible and Neptune Mountaineering for hosting the event!

02/14/2023

Happy Valentines Day from everyone at Wool Hat Creative! Learn how you can win a free adventure photo shoot below.
For us, our first love is nature and the great outdoors, so we’re sharing some fun shots of us doing what we love outside.
If you feel the same way, join us by posting a pic of you in the outdoors with that special someone or someplace with the hashtag . The best photo will win a free outdoor adventure photo shoot where a photographer will follow you and up to 3 friends on a hike and get those adventure shots you’ve always wanted! Be sure to follow Wool Hat Creative, include the hashtag , and tag a friend, or 3, in the comments below. We will pick a winner on February 21, so get your picture posted before then!
Photo 1: Philip Hüffeldt, our Founder, and his BFF (Bigfoot Friend Forever) at a ski adventure workshop - courtesy of Adventure Film School
Photo 2: Jenna Misra a consultant with us, ascending a pitch in Boulder Canyon.
Photo 3: Jake Dax our Content and Production Intern, backpacking some miles somewhere secret in the mountains.
Photo 4: Jack our Communications and Outreach Intern, enjoying quality scuba time in the Caribbean.
Rules and participation:
To be eligible, participants must post a photo on Instagram or Facebook in the outdoors with the hashtag , tag 1 or more friends in the comments of this post, and follow on Instagram or Facebook. The winner will be announced on 2/21/23. Must be redeemed by February 21, 2024 in Colorado within 200 miles of Denver and is subject to photographer availability. Only good for 4 people for up to 4 hours. Transportation and lodging is not included. Participants in the photo shoot must provide their own gear, snacks, water, first aid, etc. We can help you pick the best “hike” to suit your ability and comfort level, and will meet you at the trailhead. Includes photo editing. Must allow for 2 weeks after hike for delivery of photos. Photos will be delivered via Dropbox or Google Drive.

02/04/2023

We continue to grow! We are excited to announce our new Content and Production Intern, Jake Daxner. A student at the University of Colorado Boulder, he is studying Media Production with a minor in Ecology. He is a passionate photographer who enjoys sharing the stories of his outdoor adventures and advocacy. Welcome aboard the team, Jake!

Read more about Jake and the rest of the Wool Hat Creative team by visiting our website.

02/03/2023

We are growing! Meet Jack Yates, our new Communications and Outreach Intern. A current master's student at the University of Colorado Boulder, majoring in Media and Public Engagement. Jack is an avid storyteller, environmental advocate, and outdoor enthusiast, making him an excellent fit for the team!

You can read more about Jack and the rest of the Wool Hat Creative team by visiting our website.