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TANNER HAVER
WILDLIFE FILMMAKER
Tanner Haver is a professional wildlife cinematographer based in Cody, Wyoming. Specializing in long lens, drone, and remote camera cinematography, his work focuses on capturing authentic wildlife behavior and cinematic natural history footage throughout the American West.
Tanner is currently serving as a principal cinematographer on the first-ever feature-length blue-chip documentary focused exclusively on mountain lions in the United States. He also contributed cinematography to The American Southwest (2025), a natural history feature produced by Fin & Fur Films.
With a background in Biology and Geographic Information Systems from Montana State University, Tanner combines technical expertise, fieldcraft, and storytelling to create compelling wildlife films. His passion for sharing that knowledge has led him to partner with Skyline Safari to offer immersive wildlife cinematography adventures throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, providing aspiring filmmakers with personalized instruction in one of the world's premier wildlife destinations.
EVENTS WITH TANNER
FALL WILDLIFE FILMMAKING SUMMIT
All-Inclusive Cinematography Adventure in Yellowstone National Park with Blue Chip Filmmaker Tanner Haver
OCTOBER 9th-14th, 2026
Join filmmaker Tanner Haver for an immersive cinematography adventure in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Based out of Skyline Guest Ranch, just miles from Yellowstone's famed Lamar Valley, this hands-on summit offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from an accomplished wildlife cinematographer. Spend your days in the field searching for wildlife, learning professional filmmaking techniques, studying animal behavior, and discovering what it takes to capture compelling cinematic stories in the wild. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, photographer looking to expand into video, or a passionate wildlife enthusiast, this experience will provide an inside look at the art, patience, and fieldcraft behind professional wildlife filmmaking.
WINTER WILDLIFE FILMMAKING SUMMIT
All-Inclusive Cinematography Adventure in Yellowstone National Park with Blue Chip Filmmaker Tanner Haver
JANUARY 18th-23rd
Join filmmaker Tanner Haver for an immersive winter cinematography adventure in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Based at Skyline Guest Ranch near Yellowstone's famed Lamar Valley, this hands-on summit offers the opportunity to film iconic winter wildlife while learning professional filmmaking techniques, studying animal behavior, and developing the fieldcraft and storytelling skills behind professional wildlife cinematography. Plus, experience the adventure of traveling to and from the ranch by snowcoach, as Skyline Guest Ranch is completely snowbound throughout the winter.
HIS STORY
Tanner Haver is a professional wildlife cinematographer based in Cody, Wyoming, and the founder of Roaring Mountain Media, a production company dedicated to producing premium wildlife footage and natural history content for broadcast, digital, and independent productions. Specializing in long lens, drone, and remote camera cinematography, Tanner has spent years documenting wildlife throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the American West, developing a reputation for capturing authentic animal behavior and cinematic storytelling.
His work is rooted in patience, fieldcraft, and a deep respect for wildlife and the landscapes they inhabit. Rather than simply documenting wildlife, Tanner focuses on creating visual stories that immerse viewers in the natural world through intentional composition, behavior-driven sequences, and compelling cinematography.
Tanner is currently serving as a principal cinematographer on the first-ever feature-length blue-chip documentary centered exclusively on mountain lions in the United States, a groundbreaking project that marks a historic milestone in American natural history filmmaking. He also contributed cinematography to The American Southwest (2025), a natural history feature produced by Fin & Fur Films.
Before launching Roaring Mountain Media, Tanner studied Biology and Geographic Information Systems at Montana State University. His scientific background, combined with years of field experience, gives him a unique understanding of wildlife behavior and ecology, allowing him to anticipate animal movement and capture meaningful moments in the field.
Today, Tanner continues to develop and license high-end wildlife footage while collaborating on documentary productions throughout North America. Through his partnership with Skyline Safari, he leads immersive wildlife cinematography adventures in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, combining professional filmmaking instruction with personalized mentorship and hands-on field experience. His goal is to help aspiring filmmakers, photographers, and visual storytellers develop the technical skills, fieldcraft, and storytelling mindset used in professional natural history productions while exploring one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations.