Dru Carr

Drury G. Carr is a passionate storyteller and educator with a rich background in documentary filmmaking and media arts. With a Master’s in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana and a Bachelor’s in Biology from Davidson College, Drury has blended his love for the environment and filmmaking into a remarkable career. As the driving force behind High Plains Films, he has brought over 12 feature films and 35 short documentaries to life, earning a National News and Documentary Emmy nomination for “Libby, Montana.” At MAPS Media Institute, Dru shares his wealth of knowledge with students across Montana, teaching them the art of podcasting, filmmaking, photojournalism, and media literacy. His commitment to mentorship and community has garnered numerous student awards and led to the creation of the acclaimed MAPS series “Stories From Montana’s Future” on Montana PBS.