Jon Long
EXTREME
Director

Over the past ten years Jon has produced and directed 16 feature films, 45 television programs and numerous commercials. Most of his work has been in the outdoor adventure, nature and travel genres

Jon's television programs have aired worldwide on networks such as ESPN (USA), NBC SuperChannel (Europe) and TSN (Canada). The Making of Extreme, will be airing in 2000 internationally on ESPN International and it's affiliates in 170 countries to over 220 million households. His commercial clients and film sponsors include SAAB Cars USA, Molson, Coors Light, Chrysler Neon, Club Med, Quiksilver Clothing, The North Face, Patagonia, Rossignol Skis and Burton Snowboards.

Jon's most recent project, EXTREME, was filmed with IMAX cameras and is currently playing worldwide in IMAX and other giant screen theaters.

By taking outdoor adventure sports cinematography to IMAX, it would provide the ideal showcase for extreme sports, the athletes, and their relationship with the most intimidating forces of nature. As importantly, such a project would be the ultimate challenge in filmmaking. "I've always been interested in the process, not just capturing the most extreme athletes and their talents. I want viewers to understand the lifestyles and the spirit extreme athletes share for the forces of nature. There is a relationship, I want people to see and understand this. The reason EXTREME worked was that our whole crew was familiar with working in these types of environments. We have the experience." Long had the vision.

Jon Long can be reached at jwl@telusplanet.net

Peter Beyak
EXTREME
Executive Producer

Prior to starting EXTREME with Jon Long, Peter had been a practicing lawyer for 5 years. He holds a business degree from the University of Calgary, an MBA degree in finance from Arizona State University, and a law degree from the University of Alberta. He was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, where he presently resides.

Peter can be reached by email at: beyakp@cadvision.com

Neils de Jong Franken
EXTREME
Producer

Prior to joining EXTREME, Neils de Jong Franken was employed as Manager of International Film Distribution for IMAX Corporation. His Responsibilities at Imax Corporation included negotiating film licenses throughout Europe, Canada, Mexico and the Eastern US. In addition to his expertise in the areas of distribution and finance of large format films, de Jong Franken has extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of the large format/giant screen industry. His contributions from a marketing, business and distribution angle provided the necessary balance for the EXTREME team. Overall, says de Jong Franken, the success of EXTREME comes from "the strength of the creative vision and direction of the film, which is perfect for the IMAX medium."