Matt Maynard is a writer, photographer, filmmaker, producer and is the c0-founder of Earth Rise Productions. He holds a PG Cert in Climate Change Management and a Diploma in Carbon  Management from the University of Edinburgh, as well as a BA Honours Degree in English Literature from York University. He is also a qualified British Mountain Leader.

Since 2014 he has combined these skills to tell underreported stories from his base in Santiago de Chile. He has worked on mountain access, climate and social justice stories for the Guardian, BBC, Outside Magazine, Geographical Magazine, Red Bull and many more.