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Danger Dog Films is a film and television production company specializing in films that motivate, inspire, educate, entertain and have the ability to move us in meaningful ways.
Featured Film:
"Sherpa Stew"
"Sherpa Stew"
by Andy Cockrum
Kipa Sherpa rides the subway to his Broadway store.
Nima Dawa Sherpa views the New York City skyline.
The story behind our name:
He accompanied our expedition on
a 21-day trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. While he would occasionally leave us for his own adventures, he would always rejoin the expedition seeking out our companionship.
Each time he returned, the Sherpas
on our expedition would jokingly warn
us, "Danger. Dog." or "Big Danger!"
But the warning didn't hold, as the dog would often seek out treats and tummy rubs from members of the expedition, and each night he would sleep "guard" outside our tents.
At the end of our trek, our team boarded a helicopter to begin our journey back to Kathmandu. Through my window, I could see "Danger" watching us as our helicopter lifted into the air. As we flew away and were safely on our way home, "Danger" looked right, then left, and seeming to spot something in the distance, trotted off out of view. I can only assume there was another expedition for him to join.
I named my company "Danger Dog Films" to honor these dogs of Nepal who wander the high Himalaya in search of food, warmth and companionship. It was their presence that made tough days easier, and helped me move forward on this physically exhausting shoot in one of the most beautiful, yet harshest places on earth. Sometimes we need a little "danger" to help us along the way.
