SOUL RIDER
STUDIOS IS…
A woman owned and operated company created to bring a unique voice and vision to cut through the noise and stress of the content making machine.
A strategic collaborator with brands, athletes, actors, and storytellers to create elevated, relatable, and memorable moments to screen.
A small company with a trusted freelancer roster. Big enough to handle large commercial campaigns and long form doc-series work, but small enough to stay agile, personal, and creatively involved.
Dedicated to integrity, respect, and reliability to not just our partners, but to the subjects and communities of the stories we tell.
Based in Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County, California with roots from the mountains of Colorado. We bring mountain grit and coastal polish.
Catherine Aeppel, CEO & Creative Visionary
Cat Aeppel is a director, Emmy-winning DP and photographer based in Los Angeles with a passion for sharing soulful stories about adventure, sports, conservation and mental health. From the beaches of Israel to the slot canyons of Utah, from remote islands in the Pacific to as far as Western Australia, Cat’s explorations through the lens have taken her around the world. She has shot projects for clients including Red Bull, YETI, The North Face, GoPro and LifeProof. She thrives with a camera in hand — and lives the adventures she captures. When she’s not shooting, she’s playing in mountains, deserts, and oceans far away from crowded cities and civilization.
Melodey Colyer, COO & Head of Production
Mel Colyer has spent the last 15 years making director and brand visions into reality as a prominent producer in the non-scripted action sports world. With a commercial & feature film background, she is best known for her work as the show runner and producer of the Red Bull Signature Series which aired for over 10 years on NBC, FOX, and ESPN, with millions of views on Youtube. She has traveled the world with a small doc style crew capturing intimate moments of highly celebrated athletes. Her goal for every project is to create an atmosphere that allows deeply human moments to be captured.
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