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I’m Brad, co-founder and CEO of Greatland Studios. As an award-winning filmmaker, photographer, writer, and content strategist, I’m lucky to do what I truly love. I’m also fortunate to teach college courses in visual storytelling, photography, journalism, and information literacy and I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned during a 20+ year career in media and storytelling.
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Brad Hillwig, Greatland Studios CEO
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ANCHORAGE, AK: Predictions are generally doomed from the start, but if 2025 taught us anything it’s that the year ahead will be pivotal for communicators, content creators, and filmmakers in ways we’ve never before seen. Here are five predictions for 2026, which cover the defining shifts in video production, documentary filmmaking, and brand storytelling. Top trends, or misguided beliefs? Only time will tell…
Greatland Studios Wins Humanitarian Award at AIFF for “Hidden Roots” Short Documentary
ANCHORAGE, AK: At the December 2025 Anchorage International Film Festival (AIFF), Greatland Studios’ short documentary Hidden Roots was honored with the prestigious Humanitarian Award.
“The Alutiiq Superhero” Screens at AIFF Native Voices Showcase
ANCHORAGE, AK: In December 2025, Greatland Studios’ short documentary, The Alutiiq Superhero, screened at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub during the Native Voices Showcase at the Anchorage International Film Festival (AIFF).
2026: Once more into the AI Abyss
ANCHORAGE, AK: Predictions are generally doomed from the start, but if 2025 taught us anything it’s that the year ahead will be pivotal for communicators, content creators, and filmmakers in ways we’ve never before seen. Here are five predictions for 2026, which cover the defining shifts in video production, documentary filmmaking, and brand storytelling. Top trends, or misguided beliefs? Only time will tell…
Greatland Studios Wins Humanitarian Award at AIFF for “Hidden Roots” Short Documentary
ANCHORAGE, AK: At the December 2025 Anchorage International Film Festival (AIFF), Greatland Studios’ short documentary Hidden Roots was honored with the prestigious Humanitarian Award.
“The Alutiiq Superhero” Screens at AIFF Native Voices Showcase
ANCHORAGE, AK: In December 2025, Greatland Studios’ short documentary, The Alutiiq Superhero, screened at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub during the Native Voices Showcase at the Anchorage International Film Festival (AIFF).