About

Black tie to hiking boots... expeditions at high altitudes or with deep sea demands, WLP is up for every challenge.

The WLP Story

We produce television and feature documentaries as well as content for streamers, museums and government agencies with the highest possible production value and most importantly, substance. The collective skills the WLP team brings to their work is second only to their shared passion for powerful storytelling.

Our Team

Devon Chivvis

Alicia Albee

J. Mark Fowler

Sophia Michelen

Devon Chivvis, Executive Producer and Writer/Director is a visual storyteller who steers the creative direction of WLP’s narrative and non-fiction projects. She is an award winning filmmaker who crafts the look and feel of every production and who leads the team in the field and in the studio. Her curiosity about different cultures and the natural world influence her artistry no matter where a production may take her. Devon is a Fellow of The Explorers Club and on the Board of Directors serving on the President’s Executive Committee, Ethics and Governance Committee, Conservation Committee and EC 50 Committee. She has filmed in high altitudes, on submarines, and in the Pisces V submersible (now retired Pisces IV and Pisces V team) at depths of over 900 meters. Devon received her MFA in Film and Television Production from the USC Graduate School of Cinematic Arts. Devon’s narrative short film, “Dance With Me” has received international acclaim and distribution, winning the prestigious Ciné Golden Eagle award. In 2010 she was named a “top ten up and coming director” by the Los Angeles County Museum of Arts.

Alicia Albee, Executive Producer, is in charge of the ultimate success of each production—start to finish. From scuba diving and mountain climbing to navigating an edit suite, she brings her grit and zeal to everything that WLP produces. Alicia’s involvement begins in the development phase of each project, to leading pre-production, overseeing field production, through to delivery—ensuring quality productions on time and within budget. Alicia started her career in NYC over 25 years ago and found her true passion in documentary storytelling—work she values as an opportunity to make a difference in the world. In addition to producing all WLP projects to date, she also has produced content for NOAA’s Climate Resilience Toolkit and President Obama’s Climate Action Plan with the mission to empower communities with tools and information for better climate resilience. Alicia is also a Member of The Explorers Club.

J. Mark Fowler, Executive Producer and Co-founder of WLP, has dreamed up most of WLP’s wildest adventures. Passionate about exploring and preserving the natural world, Mark is VP for Conservation, Wildlife and Sustainability for The Explorers Club. The son of wildlife expert Jim Fowler, host of “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom,” he grew up as a globe-trotter and collector of once-in-a-lifetime stories which ignited his deep appreciation of the environment. Mark’s enthusiasm for meeting people and encountering animals exudes whether he’s leading an expedition or sharing his passion for conservation. Mark continues to devote himself to preserving the natural world, restoring endangered species, combating wildlife trafficking, and inspiring the next generation to respect and explore the planet.

Sophia Michelen, Associate Producer, is insatiably curious and filled with wonder. Starting her creative career as a photojournalist and writer, Sophia has reported on some of the most authentic, obscure, and unconventional human and cultural stories around the world. Her work can be seen in National Geographic Traveler, Forbes, Ms., amongst others. Sophia is a Member of The Explorers Club where she serves as the Chair of the Women’s Committee. A graduate of Tufts University, Sophia has spent the majority of her life living, working and traveling across six continents and venturing into some of the world's most remote places.