Meet the
Team
The feature-length documentary PRESERVED is the result of collaboration. Director Ben Clark spent 130 days in the field embedding with various teams, people, and projects to capture the vibrant restoration happening at Vermejo.
TEAM MEMBERS.
Ben Clark
Director Ben Clark is an adventure filmmaker and former Himalayan ski mountaineer. He
directed The Snowman Trek, a documentary on Bhutanese and ultrarunners’ high-altitude
collaboration, which screened in 400 theaters. The youngest person to lead a successful
Everest expedition, Ben has filmed stories around the world highlighting endurance, climate,
and exploration. He is a member of the Protect Our Winters Creative Alliance.
Mary Anne Potts
Executive Producer Mary Anne Potts began her career at National Geographic at 23, ultimately leading its Adventure brand from print to a major digital presence. She later helped launch a Gen Z-focused video media company and brought her content expertise to Indigo Agriculture, telling climate-forward stories about farming, science, and sustainability.
Devon Balet
Cinematographer Devon Balet is a legend in the mountain biking photography space. Trained in art photography, he has used his lens to capture the grandeur of nature—and our place within it. He is passionate about regenerative agriculture.