We are a multi-media production studio focused on telling climate stories in new ways and reaching new audiences who are too often left out of traditional climate narratives.
We believe storytelling is a critical lever for cultural change, and that people are more likely to engage when they can see themselves, their communities, and their lived experiences reflected on screen. Our work spans a range of formats and mediums.
We’re currently most interested in short-form digital and episodic scripted projects to round out our slate, particularly those that lean into comedy.
Meet the Team
Jessie is a producer, funder, and comedian working at the intersection of climate and culture. In addition to her work with Carmack Productions, she is the Founder & Executive Director of The Carmack Collective - a philanthropic fund working to combat and dismantle the fossil fuel industry by investing in movement building and culture change organizations. She was named a 2025 Grist 50 Fixer for her climate work, and she also serves on the Advisory Board of the Climate Film Festival.
Previously, she has worked across the organizing and media sectors in a number of roles including as a Climate Action Fellow at 350.org, a NYC Hub Leader with the Sunrise Movement, and a digital media strategist at Digitas and SocialCode.
In her free time, Jessie can be found oversharing on stages across New York as a stand-up comedian.
Jessie Bluedorn
Founder + Executive Producer
Ricky Benavidez
Ricky is a systems-focused philanthropic strategist and producer working at the intersection of climate, culture, and power. He is an Associate Producer with Carmack Productions, where he supports projects that use storytelling and creative media to shift narratives and strengthen climate justice movements.
In addition to his production work, Ricky leads grantmaking and operations for The Carmack Collective, overseeing the fund’s strategic priorities, day-to-day operations, and advisory board. His work is grounded in trust-based philanthropy and long-term systems change, with a focus on moving resources toward people and ideas building durable power.
Previously, Ricky has worked across philanthropy and higher education, including roles with Ktisis Capital and the Office of the President at Grand Valley State University. He also leads Social Impact Partners, a philanthropic consulting practice supporting values-aligned funders and organizations.