TERRA 426: The Bison Haze: A Yellowstone Controversy – Part 2

The Bison Haze: A Yellowstone Controversy – Part 2

Produced by Michael Van Laanen

In part two of “The Bison Haze”, we take a fly-on-the-wall look at the political wranglings between government and private interests that culminate in a vaguely disturbing roundup of bison for relocation. What will be the ultimate fate of the animals? Check out part 3 next week!

About Michael Van Laanen

Michael Van Laanen is President of MVL Films, LLC. An award winning filmmaker with a MFA in Science and Natural History Filmmaking from MSU-Bozeman, he has written, directed and produced numerous documentaries about our natural world ranging from the Yellowstone Bison conflict to the emotionally charged debate over Embryonic Stem Cell research. He is currently working on a start up project that will bring an interactive, participatory science and natural history filmmaking experience to children around the globe. Michael also works on documentary films, independent feature films and commercial projects as a freelance cinematographer, producer and director. Prior to his entrance into filmmaking, Michael was an entrepreneur, business owner and inventor. As part owner and member of the Board of Directors, he co-founded Zaras Industries, Inc., a recognition, award and gift manufacturing company. After serving four years as Senior Executive Vice President in charge of the laser processing division, Michael founded CIM, Inc. Focusing on high tolerance component parts for OEM manufacturers and architectural firms, Michael was the first to bring contract abrasive water jet cutting to the Midwest, United States. A precision laser and abrasive water jet cutting firm with in-house secondary processing capabilities CIM, Inc. grew quickly to a nationally known manufacturer whose client list included NASA, George Lucas and the Department of Defense.
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