Good work deserves a good story.
Redbird amplifies organizations doing good — for people, community, and the planet — through video and audio storytelling. Founded in 2014. B Corp certified since 2022.
impactful | mission-locked | community-oriented
Founder, Suzi Pond
Suzi is an award-winning digital journalist and producer who believes in the power of stories to empower and inspire. Suzi founded Redbird Media Group in 2014 to weave together her professional experiences in journalism, documentary and nonprofit communications.
Redbird's short film "Good Relatives" (in partnership with the Trust for Public Land) debuted at the 2025 Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, Colorado, and her work has appeared in the Maine Outdoor Film Festival. In 2022, Suzi was recognized as a “Mainer of the Year” by Maine magazine. Occasionally, she teaches audio storytelling workshops at the Quartz Mountain Arts Institute and Maine Media Workshops. She’s a graduate of Salt Institute for Documentary Studies and her audio storytelling has been heard on NPR.
We are a certified B Corp committed to inspiring change through our storytelling and our business practices.
We are working to raise the visibility of the female entrepreneurs that power Maine’s economy.
Land acknowledgement
We recognize that we are on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Wabanaki — the “People of the Dawnland” — whose confederacy is made up of the Abenaki, Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot Nations.
(opens in new tab)Redbird is proud to be one of the first businesses in Maine to join the Wabanaki Alliance Tribal Coalition(opens in new tab), which advocates for justice and fairness as part of the growing movement to see the sovereignty of the Wabanaki Nations recognized and respected.
Some of our favorite humans:
Jess EschContent Strategist
Content Strategist
Jess is a freelance writer and illustrator who uses art, craft and good humor to spread ideas and build community. She is the architect of Redbird's online engagement. A voracious reader fueled by curiosity, her idea of fun is figuring out how to say a lot with a little. If you can’t catch her online, she’s tucked away somewhere with her typewriters and dog uu (pronounced you-you) in the great state of Maine.
Amanda KowalskiCinematographer
Cinematographer
Junes TheteCinematographer
Cinematographer
Junes is a professional with a diverse skill set in directing, cinematography, and photography.
With a keen eye for detail and a passion for capturing the perfect shot, he excels in
photoshoots, whether working with models, products, or showcasing the essence of a location.
Efficiency and the ability to bring out the best in every subject are hallmarks of his work.
David CamlinPost-Production
Post-Production
David Camlin is a sociable introvert, ping pong enthusiast, stonework hobbyist, documentary film editor and post-production specialist. He is proud to have built a career doing what he loves with clients and collaborators who inspire him while challenging his expertise.
Bennett MousseaProject Manager
Project Manager
Bennett is a freelance commercial and documentary producer living in Portland, Maine. His proclivity toward logistics, problem solving, and workplace culture make him a thorough, and thoughtful producer who's always eager to capture exceptional content in fun, collaborative environments. Outside of film, Bennett enjoys swimming in the ocean, going to see live music, and bowling with his friends.
Benn MarinePhotography
Photography
Benn Marine is a Maine-based photographer with over 20 years experience behind the camera. His work captures the intersection of people, place, and purpose. With a bold, journalistic style, Benn specializes in authentic storytelling—whether documenting moments of human connection, the spirit of a landscape, or the heartbeat of a movement. Beyond the lens, Benn is the Director of Communications at Campfire Consulting, a certified B Corp using media as a force for good. His photography reflects that same ethos: illuminating truth, inspiring action, and celebrating the beauty of our shared humanity.
Phil CormierMaster
Master
Phil hails from the County. He makes us laugh.
Clayton SimoncicCinematographer
Cinematographer
Clayton Simoncic is a commercial and documentary cinematographer based in the Northeast U.S. Raised on a small organic farm in Southern Maine, Clay's work is shaped by a deep connection to the outdoors and a passion for telling character-driven stories. His work spans national campaigns and intimate documentaries, united by a documentary sensibility, an instinct for honest observation, and a desire to capture moments that feel genuine.
Alex SutulaCinematographer
Cinematographer
Alex is a freelance Director of Photography based in Portland, ME. He has worked on documentary series for HBO, Hulu, and ProSieben (Germany) as well as a number of short films, commercials and work for non-profits in Maine.
He loves to resonate with the movement of his subjects, often with a Steadicam or the energy of handheld. Filmmaking has served as a way of getting to know the world and the vibrant stories within it.
Alex's journey in film began as an editor, and his cinematography is still informed by how the images serve the greater story. A pretty picture is great, but one that bridges scenes and helps viewers relate or understand is greater. He strives to bring empathy, intimacy, and resonance to the often fast-paced documentary world.
Joel OsgoodGaffer
Gaffer
Joel lives on the land to Redbird's North.
Alice AndersonSound Engineer
Sound Engineer
Alice is an Engineer and Studio Manager at Acadia Recording Company. When she’s not staring at spectrograms she enjoys sewing, tending to her community garden plot, and beating people at cribbage.
Ari + Mark @ NaretivAgency Friends
Celine Bourke KuhnStrategy
Strategy
With twenty five years of experience as a public health leader at MaineHealth and as the nonprofit executive director at The Telling Room, I've honed a consulting approach centered on listening, relationship building, and a structured process. I understand the importance of group dynamics and prioritize fostering a strong and inclusive culture that meets each client’s unique needs.
Will and Sam CaswellCinematographers
Cinematographers
Will and Sam were some of our very first collaborators.
Christian KayiteshongaCinematographer / Editor
Cinematographer / Editor
Christian approaches storytelling with beauty and resonance in mind. After serving as Redbird’s Director of Photography for two years, Christian returned to Rwanda where he continues to edit for the team. A graduate of Full Sail Film Program in Florida, Christian’s studies in documentary filmmaking inspired him to keep following the craft. He’s a lover of the latest gear and an even better cup of coffee.
Kevin ShinstockSound Engineering
