ABOUT.
Mike Negri is a producer whose work lives at the intersection of sport, outdoor, music, and culture.
His projects often unfold in environments where authenticity matters most to the communities being captured, from mountain terrain, outdoor expeditions, and race courses to music events and streetwear sets. These real-world settings shape both the creative direction and the production approach behind the work.
Over the past decade he has produced award-winning documentary films and global commercial campaigns for brands, agencies, and production teams.
Clients.
APPROACH.
Mike’s work is built around the belief that audiences should experience the story, not just witness it.
Too often, storytelling in sport and outdoor culture relies on spectacle alone, where action and environment become the entire focus. While spectacle can draw audiences in, it rarely creates the kind of emotional connection needed for audiences to become inspired from the story.
What makes a story truly resonate is when visual craft and human emotion work together. By translating the thoughts, decisions, tension, and emotions inside those moments, the story places audiences inside the characters’ reality as it unfolds so they’re living the action rather than just simply watching it happen.
Mike's found this deeper connection builds stronger bonds between audience and character, leaves a lasting impression, and ultimately drives the kind of engagement and response brands measure most.
Story.
Mike often works at the intersection of two very different worlds: the filmmakers and talent embedded in sports and culture, and the brands and agencies looking to tell stories inside those scenes.
After years producing expedition films and culture-driven advertisements while working closely with brands, agencies, and distribution partners including Universal Pictures, Mike understands both sides of that equation.
He often serves as the bridge between them, helping productions stay authentic to the culture being captured while translating the creative priorities, production realities, and stakeholder expectations of global brands.
The result is work that feels authentic to the communities it represents while still delivering the clarity and impact brands expect.
4 Years
Freelancing &
as a Studio Founder
2 Years
Executive Producer
at a Post House
7 Years
Creative Producer
at a Film Studio
2 Years
Associate Producer
at a NYC Ad Agency
Freelance Producer
Field, Line, Creative, or Post Producing
Crew & Talent Sourcing & Coordination
Expedition & Outdoor Production Logistics
Athlete/Celebrity Talent Coordination
Editorial, VFX, Finishing & Deliverables Management
Full Productions
Commercial Productions
Documentary Films - Brand Films
Athlete-Led Storytelling
Outdoor & Expedition Shoots
Photo Production
Immersive & 360 Video
Colorado Production Support
Local Field Producing
Local Crew Sourcing & Coordination
Athlete & Talent Sourcing
Location Scouting & Permitting
Weather, Terrain & Access Planning