Switchback Entertainment is a boutique, full-service production house focused on storytelling in some of the most remote and inspiring locations on the planet. Our feature and short films have won countless awards internationally, been distributed by Netflix among other outlets, and have racked up over 30 million views online. We fuse nuanced character development with high end cinematography to convey the human experience of adventure and issues facing our planet.

Based in Whistler, BC, we are located in the heart of the Coast Mountains and only 90 minutes from the robust film industry hub of Vancouver.

MIKE DOUGLAS - Founder

Director - Producer - Editor

Known as the ‘Godfather of Freeskiing’, Mike’s professional ski career fast-tracked him into the world of TV and film production. He worked for ESPN for 14 years, while at the same time producing and starring in dozens of ski and adventure films.

With a passion for adventure and storytelling, Mike founded Switchback Entertainment in 2006, and shortly after launched the ground-breaking Youtube series, Salomon TV. Since then, Switchback has produced more than 20 award-winning documentary films, earning accolades from prestigious festivals like the Banff Mountain Film Festival, Whistler Film Festival and the Kendal Mountain Festival.

Mike is also a proud dad and sits on the Board of Directors of Protect Our Winters Canada and the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation.

mike@switchbackentertainment.com