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JON LONG (director/writer/producer/editor) is the founder of New Street Productions Ltd., an independent television and film development and production company located in the pristine mountain town of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. Since 1987, he has produced and directed 16 feature documentaries, over 30 television episodes and numerous commercials.

His films have played in IMAX® and other giant screen theaters world-wide and on television networks such as PBS, National Geographic International, Discovery Channel, Channel 4 UK, ESPN (USA), NBC SuperChannel (Europe) and TSN (Canada). Some of Jon's past national commercial clients and film sponsors include SAAB Cars, IBM, Molson, Coors Light, Chrysler Neon, Mazda, Club Med, Quiksilver Clothing, The North Face, Patagonia, Tyrolia Skis and Bindings, Rossignol Skis and Burton Snowboards.

Jon produced and directed the hit film "Extreme,” one of the most critically acclaimed large format (IMAX®) films of all time. Jon's passion for outdoor adventure and the environment is reflected in many of his past film projects. He is an avid skier, snowboarder, mountain biker and windsurfer.

Prior to entering the entertainment industry, Jon attended the Bachelor of Commerce program at The University of Calgary.

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