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About
Global Storytelling Through Cinematic Film
Carry-on Media was built on the ethos that in travel–and in storytelling–less is more. Only bring what you can carry.
Meet Your Storyteller: Samantha Wender
Sam is a multi-Emmy Award-winning storyteller and executive producer with two decades of experience at CBS, NBC, ABC, and Vice. For the past twenty years, she’s built a career chasing stories that matter–no matter where they take her. Whether embedded on the Lakota Sioux Pine Ridge Reservation for months, following homeless teens across the U.S., or capturing breaking news and global headlines, Sam specializes in bringing humanity and context to stories that shape our world.
“Bring only what you can carry” isn’t just travel advice–it’s a philosophy. In the field, it means packing light and moving fast. In storytelling, it means stripping away pretense and letting real experiences take center stage. Sam’s career has taught her how to earn trust, find the universal in the specific, and create cinematic stories that are both authoritative and deeply human. Stories where viewers see themselves, no matter where they’re from.
A Well-Traveled Philosophy
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Authenticity, adventure, and artistry packed in every project. Here are the tenets that guide our work:
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Flexibility
Every project is unique, so we adapt quickly to fit your needs while keeping the process seamless and collaborative.
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Expert Storytelling
With two decades across major networks and global platforms, we craft narratives that cut through the noise, capture the heart of your story, and truly resonate.
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Empathy
We listen closely and approach every story with care, making sure your perspective and your audience’s experience shine through.
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Global Perspective
Having worked in all 50 states and more than 100 countries, we bring cultural sensitivity and a wide lens to every project.
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Integrity
We approach every project with honesty, transparency, and a commitment to delivering work of the highest caliber–every time.
The Next Scene is Yours
We believe that stories should move people, travel far, and be worth carrying. Where will yours take you?