The Taos Standard
We're a team of filmmakers, technicians, and creatives rooted in the high desert of northern New Mexico. Taos has always drawn artists who do things differently, and that spirit lives in everything we make here. Our process is hands-on, intentional, and built around your vision. We believe the best work happens when the right space meets the right people, with enough room to take creative risks.
Meet the Owners
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Sayer Danforth
Sayer Danforth started in advertising over 20 years ago as a director of photography for high end brands. With family roots in Santa Fe, his passion lives in New Mexico. He’s managed campaigns, taught college courses for advertising and production at Laguna College of Art and Design and, most recently, has been producing and directing feature films.
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Jenny Natelson
Jenny Natelson worked for 10 years in New York City, starting in documentary, then commercial production, and finally landing in advertising where she worked as a Senior Account Director. Born and raised in Taos, she has a passion for bringing production locally. She has experience managing million dollar projects from concept to completion, and loves working in the creative industry.
Find Us in Ranchos De Taos
We're located in Ranchos de Taos, just south of the Taos plaza and north of the iconic San Francisco de Asís Church. Tucked into the high desert at 7,000 feet, our studio sits in one of New Mexico's most storied creative communities, a place that has inspired artists, photographers, and filmmakers for generations. Easy to reach, hard to forget.