About Us
We believe that true stories can change the world.
Mission. Vision. Values.
At Day’s Edge Productions, we believe that beautiful, true stories can spark an audience’s curiosity, move them into empathy, and compel them into action. The stories we tell aren’t just about what we know – the awe-inspiring wonders of nature, human beings, and the universe – they’re also about the people and process that create that knowledge, and the passionate souls who dedicate themselves to protecting and sharing those wonders with others. We demand a lot from our subjects, so we do our very best to match the energy, thought, and emotion that they bring to our films. Finally, in a world where entertainment is never more than a keystroke or swipe away, we live by the credo that quality, truth, and trust always matter.
The Team
NEIL LOSIN, PhD (he/him)
Owner | Senior Producer
NATE DAPPEN, PhD (he/him)
Owner | Senior Producer
DAVID HUTCHINSON (he/him)
Director/Producer
KORI PRICE (she/her)
Production Manager
ELLIOTT KENNERSON (he/him)
Producer
ANGEL MORRIS (they/them)
Editor
PAGE BUONO (she/her)
Producer
SAMANTHA VAN PRAET (she/her)
Associate Editor
FRANCESCA HANEN (she/her)
Associate Producer
CHRISTIAN HEALY (he/him)
Production Tech
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NEIL LOSIN, PhD (he/him)
Owner | Senior Producer
Neil Losin is a biologist, photographer, and filmmaker based in State College, PA. He was named a National Geographic Young Explorer in 2009 while studying invasive lizard in Florida and Puerto Rico. Neil received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and earned his Ph.D. in UCLA’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in 2012. He’s an incorrigible birdwatcher and can juggle more objects than you’d think. Neil cofounded Day’s Edge Productions with Nate Dappen in 2012.
Owner | Senior Producer
DAVID HUTCHINSON (he/him)
Director/Producer
David Hutchinson is a documentary filmmaker from San Diego, CA. In 2020, he joined Day’s Edge Productions, where he has worked on broadcast and digital projects including “Human Footprint” (PBS), “Miami Wild” (Smithsonian Channel), and “Sym-bee-osis” (Seeker). In 2023, his film “The Reservoir” won “Best Natural Sciences Short” at the Jackson Wild Media Awards. David is an enthusiastic reader, surfer, runner, hiker, bassist, cook, and linocut artist, all of which intersect meaningfully with his documentary work.
Production Manager
Kori Price is the Production Manager at Day’s Edge Productions. With a degree in journalism, she has crafted unforgettable experiences at renowned conferences like Jackson Wild and SMASH. Kori’s expertise extends to her role as a production specialist, where she orchestrates the magic behind the scenes. She has collaborated with industry giants such as Netflix, Smithsonian Channel, PBS, and more. When she’s not immersed in the world of production, Kori spends most of her free time by campfires or frolicking about public lands looking for wild food with her furry friend, Bronner.
Producer
Andy’s birth certificate says he was born in Pennsylvania, but that’s a lie. Andy was born thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, a 2,000-mile journey that sparked a passion for nature and capturing stories connected to it. Andy has since hiked & filmed over 5,000 miles of remote backcountry, including award-winning feature-length films and doc-series that have been featured on Discovery Channel, BBC World, National Geographic, PBS, Outside and Hulu. Andy continues to hone his craft with the goal of exposing audiences to stories connected to the natural world. When Andy’s focus isn’t a camera, you can find him playing outside with his kiddos, trail running thru the desert or noodling a guitar on his front porch.
Editor
Angel is a San Diego-based producer and editor with extensive experience in film, broadcast, and digital media, with a focus in natural history and archival documentaries. Their work includes projects with National Geographic, NBC, PBS, among others. In 2021, Angel produced their award-winning debut film, “Diving for Rays,” on WaterBear Network. They won the Original Voices Pitch competition by If/Then and NBCU in 2023, leading to their sophomore project “Love Birds”, which is currently in production.
Presently, Angel serves as a full-time editor at Day’s Edge Productions, a renowned natural history production company known for PBS’s Emmy-nominated series “Human Footprint”, for which their work earned them an Editing nomination at the Jackson Wild Media Awards in 2023. Additionally, they are a member of Think Lemonade Productions.
Beyond their professional endeavors, Angel enjoys spending time with their crew – their two dogs, two parrots, and many aquariums of fish.
Producer
Producer
SAMANTHA VAN PRAET (she/her)
Associate Editor
Sami is a filmmaker from Orange County, CA, who knew from a young age she desired to work in the entertainment industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Television, Film, and New Media Production from SDSU, with a minor in Communications. Previously, she contributed to live news, specials, and documentaries at KPBS, while also focusing on archival development. In her free time, she enjoys dancing at concerts, scenic hikes, and exploring eclectic playlists of podcasts and music.
FRANCESCA HANEN (she/her)
Associate Producer
Francesca is a nature and adventure photographer from Washington state. Inspired by her surroundings, she developed an interest in outdoor recreation and environmental issue storytelling. She graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in sustainability hoping to use her knowledge and skills to craft impactful narratives. In her free time you can find her hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving, or (most likely) rock climbing.
CHRISTIAN HEALY (he/him)
Production Tech
Christian Healy is a New York born animal-lover and filmmaker. He recently graduated from Northwestern University with a dual-degree in environmental science and film with a Spanish minor. He has an acute interest in environmental justice and nature’s intersection with different cultures. Christian is a published author with The Marine Technology Society Journal, and has previously worked as a photographer with Northwestern’s media team and as a post production assistant with an emphasis on accessibility at Petunia Productions. In his free time he enjoys drinking sugarcane juice, climbing pretend boulders, and loving sidewalks. He is also a proud member of the Gold III rank on Geoguessr
MATTHEW BUSCH (he/him)
Intern | Masters student in Documentary Film at UC Berkeley
Matthew Busch is a filmmaker and journalist currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Documentary Film at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Over the last 10 years his work across mediums has documented personal stories and issues related to the environment, mental health and migration in the U.S. and around the world for publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, Southern Cultures Magazine and Texas Monthly. In addition to studying journalism at the University of Missouri and the Danish School of Media and Journalism, in 2017 Matthew was awarded a Fulbright-Nehru Student Research Grant to India. Matthew was also a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellow with The Institute for South Asia Studies at UC Berkeley.