Al Boardman
Our principal camera operator and video editor. Often found shooting in cold environments and whilst hanging off various cliffs, crags and mountains around the world, but increasingly prefers the comfort of our heated office. When not filming Al takes care of all the business-type-stuff, Edits and creates our Motion graphics. He has climbed, trekked and worked on location in places as diverse as Bhutan, Oman and Namibia. In the late 1990s, Al made the first ascent of a mountain in the former Soviet Union, and named the peak after his grandmother. He's recently returned from climbing in a previously unexplored area of the Indian Himalaya.
Our principal camera operator and video editor. Often found shooting in cold environments and whilst hanging off various cliffs, crags and mountains around the world, but increasingly prefers the comfort of our heated office. When not filming Al takes care of all the business-type-stuff, Edits and creates our Motion graphics. He has climbed, trekked and worked on location in places as diverse as Bhutan, Oman and Namibia. In the late 1990s, Al made the first ascent of a mountain in the former Soviet Union, and named the peak after his grandmother. He's recently returned from climbing in a previously unexplored area of the Indian Himalaya.
Paul Deegan
One of 10 finalists in the BBC’s search for new television experts, Paul has also been interviewed on national television by Johnny Vaughn, John Humphrys, and Jeremy Paxman about Mount Everest, which after fifteen years and three attempts (including one during the infamous 'Into Thin Air' season) he finally climbed in 2004.
An award-winning author, Paul can't ski to save his life, gets seasick having a bath, and experiences claustrophobia in small tents: something of a disadvantage as he has spent more than two years of his life living under canvas whilst exploring the Himalaya, the Andes, and innumerable other mountain ranges around the world that no-one has heard of. When he's not writing in private or speaking in public (for organisations such as Cirque du Soleil, Cunard, and ICI), Paul is most likely to be found in the kitchen attempting to recreate an exotic dish from his most recent assignment.
One of 10 finalists in the BBC’s search for new television experts, Paul has also been interviewed on national television by Johnny Vaughn, John Humphrys, and Jeremy Paxman about Mount Everest, which after fifteen years and three attempts (including one during the infamous 'Into Thin Air' season) he finally climbed in 2004.
An award-winning author, Paul can't ski to save his life, gets seasick having a bath, and experiences claustrophobia in small tents: something of a disadvantage as he has spent more than two years of his life living under canvas whilst exploring the Himalaya, the Andes, and innumerable other mountain ranges around the world that no-one has heard of. When he's not writing in private or speaking in public (for organisations such as Cirque du Soleil, Cunard, and ICI), Paul is most likely to be found in the kitchen attempting to recreate an exotic dish from his most recent assignment.
Elliott Forge
A passion for trekking and mountaineering has taken Elliott to various parts of the European Alps, Africa, Asia and Australia. This has included the ascent of four previously unclimbed peaks on the border of Kyrgyzstan and China, one of which he had the honour of naming, along with the ascent of a number of unclimbed rock routes in the region.Elliott's lifelong love for the natural environment remains a constant inspiration, and he has a particular fondness for the mountains, woodlands and wildlife of Britain. He jointly manages an area of meadow, river and woodland on the edge of Exmoor using a variety of conservation methods to enhance biodiversity and natural habitats. Elliott's background is in sound and music production, so is naturally our soundman and produces original music for most of our productions. He is increasingly involved in editing and post-production.
A passion for trekking and mountaineering has taken Elliott to various parts of the European Alps, Africa, Asia and Australia. This has included the ascent of four previously unclimbed peaks on the border of Kyrgyzstan and China, one of which he had the honour of naming, along with the ascent of a number of unclimbed rock routes in the region.Elliott's lifelong love for the natural environment remains a constant inspiration, and he has a particular fondness for the mountains, woodlands and wildlife of Britain. He jointly manages an area of meadow, river and woodland on the edge of Exmoor using a variety of conservation methods to enhance biodiversity and natural habitats. Elliott's background is in sound and music production, so is naturally our soundman and produces original music for most of our productions. He is increasingly involved in editing and post-production.
The Snowline Team
So here we all are. We started the business in 2007 from Al's spare room, several moves later led us to our current office overlooking the pigeons on Bristol's Whiteladies Road. We had all been working in the industry for about 8 years before this, Elliott as a musician and sound designer, Al as a freelance camera operator, editor and designer. We shoot all our productions in full high definition as standard and edit using a Final Cut Studio editing suite, all in-house and operated by us. We also answer the phone, make the tea and put the rubbish out.
