Impact media lab
creating stories that move
science forward
We are an impact-driven production company sharing powerful stories about science and nature. Our goal is media that moves the needle, moves hearts, moves mountains.
Explore some recent films
A few places our films have played
meet the filmmakers
A collective of award-winning visual storytellers
Kika Tuff, PhD
Founder & Creative Director
Kika is a scientist and storyteller based in Boulder, Colorado. At Impact Media Lab, Kika collaborates with scientists around the world to create multimedia campaigns that inspire action and awareness. Outside the office, you can find her chasing snakes with her two daughters, rebuilding her gecko terrariums, or playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends.
Matt Talarico
Director of Photography
With over 20 years of experience and a commitment to conservation, Matt combines artistic intuition with technical expertise to tell compelling stories that inspire change. When he's not behind the camera, you can find Matt exploring the mountains, perfecting his sourdough recipe, or nurturing his garden.
clare ong
director, producer
Clare is a Singaporean filmmaker and storyteller based in Brooklyn, New York. She draws on her background in documentaries, photojournalism, and marine science to tell heartfelt stories about complex issues. In her free time, she's probably people-watching on her fire escape or planning her next cold New England dive.
Keisha Okafor
animator
Keisha is a Nigerian-American artist and designer whose work depicts joy and celebrates people. Keisha captures the vibrancy of everyday moments in her bold and colorful designs that celebrate her heritage and community. In her personal time, you can find Keisha on the hunt for dolls to add to her collection or belting her favorite Spice Girls tracks.
Ed Akselrud
cinematographer & editor
Ed is a Ukrainian-born video producer and editor based in Montreal, Quebec. He has honed his fast-paced, kinetic editing style cutting trailers for almost all the major TV networks and studios. He currently serves as the lead documentary editor with Impact Media Lab, while developing his first feature length documentary.
georgia krause
cinematographer & editor
Georgia is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker telling empathetic stories set within elevated realities. They have worked on productions for National Geographic, PBS, ABC, and Day’s Edge Productions. Outside of documentary filmmaking, they are interested in mosh pits and treasure.
Diego Rivera Kohn
cinematographer
Diego is a filmmaker and drone cinematographer based in Montreal, Quebec. His films have screened at festivals in Europe, Asia, and North and South America, including HotDocs. His film, Ex-voto for Three Souls, won a Golden Frog Award at the Plus Camerimage Festival.
MORGAN HEIM
cinematographer
Morgan (Mo) is a wildlife photojournalist, filmmaker and adventurer, sharing the beauty, humor and perseverance in the struggle to make the world a better place. She is the founder of Neon Raven Story Labs, a NatGeo Explorer, and Senior Fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers.
Film is the most effective media we have to
teach complex concepts, share important discoveries,
and build deep, emotional connections with science.
Our goal is to tell the stories behind the data points. The kind that make us cheer, and swoon, and sometimes even cry. We’re about capturing heart-stirring moments and telling impactful stories about science and nature.
Because a great film doesn’t just change what you know, it changes who you are.