Production Team
Jeremy Simmons
Producer/Director
Jeremy Simmons started his career in broadcast news working as a news anchor, producer and photographer. In 1998, he co-founded Equator Creative Media, a video production company specializing in tourism and travel video, with his wife Carrie. In 2003, they launched the television series, Travel With Kids, which is in its 8th season of production and airs in 150 cities in the U.S. and in 30 countries worldwide. In addition to his role as VP of Production for Travel With Kids, Jeremy produces music documentaries and does free lance work.
Carrie Simmons
Executive Producer/Co-Director/Writer
Carrie Simmons began her career in newspaper working in advertising and promotions. In 1998, she co-founded Equator Creative Media, a video production company specializing in tourism and travel video, with husband Jeremy. In 2003, they launched the television series, Travel With Kids, which is in its 8th season of production and airs in 150 cities in the U.S. and in 30 countries worldwide. In addition to her role as VP of Marketing for Travel With Kids, Carrie consults for non-profit organizations in the areas of marketing, communications and development.
Team Anthony
Anthony, his family and the production team would like to take time to thank the many, many volunteers and supporters that made this journey possible. In addition to Anthony's extended family - it takes a village - Team Anthony consists of volunteers from the Phoenix Fire Department, Scottsdale Fire Department, Gilbert Fire Department and other walks of life as well as Daring Adventures, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing outdoor recreational opportunities to people with disabilities. In addition, the journey and film would not have been possible without the financial backing of our Kickstarter supporters. Thank you!
Team Anthony
Matthew Sperling
Still Photography
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Director of Photography
After graduating from University of Colorado, Ryan spent two years in the Peace Corps in Honduras working with disadvantaged youth. At the end of his tenure, 'the most rewarding work of my life", he rode his bike 4,000 miles through Central America, Mexico and the U.S. back to Colorado. After a stint producing his own show for local access television in Colorado, Ryan landed a gig with Travel Channel and since has produced and hosted for Discovery Channel, National Geographic and more.