Crystal Merrill has nearly two decades of experience in festival production, having worked with festivals in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and Telluride. Since 2013, she has been with Mountainfilm Telluride, taking on various roles in operations, production, and programming. Crystal has a deep appreciation for documentary film and the creative arts. She has collaborated on several film and photography projects and holds a degree in digital illustration and photography and prefers to shoot with 120 mm film. She is an active member of the mountain biking community on the Colorado Western Slope, contributing to local trail advocacy, and is dedicated to getting more women involved in trail stewardship.