Risan Media specializes in cinematic video production, digital advertising and experiential marketing in the world of environmental, outdoor and cannabis industry branding.
Northward: The Salem Story
Northward is a short documentary that chronicles the story of Colorado-based powder-hound band, Salem, that performs Todd Anders Johnson’s socially-conscious compositions blending alternative rock, world, hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul. Once the magnetism of big mountain snowboarding in Alaska takes grip, the rest is history.
Northward is now being distributed throughout Europe on the AbsintheTV channel on Samsung TV Plus and is available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK.
Alaska with Risan Media
The Cape
Produced for Snoop Dogg's MERRY JANE: This Is How Recreational Cannabis Is Changing Alaska | WIDE WORLD OF CANNABIS
Produced for Good Alaska
Produced for Good Alaska and integrated into the 2025 Risan Project film premier and concert tour.
Produced for the Rocky Mountain Mustang Refuge
‘No Kings Rally’ in Frisco, Colorado featuring Summit County Commissioner, Nina Waters
Risan Consulting Group Cannabis Reel
A Salem Sampler
Produced for Krosswood Doors
Colorado Cabin in Foliage
Produced for Leafly: What's To Come? Alaska Cannabis Legalization in 2016
Produced for Brady's West in Salida, Colorado.
Produced Fli Vapes MERRY JANE Snoop Dogg 420 Wellness Retreat Sponsorship Recap at Fiddler's Green in Denver, Colorado
Snowboard Mountaineering Fourth of July Bowl
Produced for Leafly: Enjoy a Cannabis Vacation at Bowman's Bear Creek Lodge in Alaska
Produced for Kind Care of Colorado
Late Spring Mountain Biking in Buena Vista
Produced for CBD Depot
Produced for Fli Vapes
RISAN MEDIA'S TODD ANDERS JOHNSON
Todd Anders Johnson is an environmental filmmaker, snowboard mountaineer, socially-conscious musician and educator. With the Risan Brands’ family of companies, Todd merges his passions for the environment, the arts and outdoor recreation. With a foundational perspective that more sustainable policies are imperative and that there are effective renewable and sustainable options to employ regionally, nationally and globally, Todd has dedicated himself to the arts in creating entertaining and educational film, music and events. Todd studied international development at the University of Washington and has been a panelist and presenter with Bono’s One Campaign and with the United Nations' International Mountain Day. Todd has coordinated solar powered concert events with the Nantucket Land Council and with the City of Aspen and has established partnerships with organizations such as the Canadian Climate Project and Protect Our Winters.
With Risan Media, Todd has produced branded videos for Snoop Dogg’s MERRY JANE, Leafly, Burley, Hearthstone, Krosswood Doors and the Adam Palmer Sustainability Fund. Todd independently produced Cresta Alta, a feature length environmental documentary that he filmed in Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru. With Risan Studies, Todd has been leading climate change and sustainability discussions with high school and college students following film screenings of Cresta Alta at over 25 events that he has produced throughout the US in 2025. With Colorado Independent Media, Todd produces short documentary episodes of Colorado stories with elevated relevancy.
Todd is the drummer, vocalist and songwriter for the Colorado-based socially-conscious band, Salem. With the Risan Project, he has designed multi-media Salem concert and film tours throughout North America prioritizing the powder highways of Alaska, British Columbia and the Lower 48 at festivals, colleges, concert venues and with guiding companies, snowsport conventions and competitive snowsport competitions. Salem has soundtracks with a variety of outdoor brands and with ski and snowboard film companies. Todd has taught drumming, percussion, ethnomusicology, rock band and digital media throughout Seattle, Arizona and Colorado at high schools, colleges and after-school youth programs. He as served on the board of directors with Rock-School and Iamedia in Seattle and has helped to produce fundraising concert events with youth programs.
Todd’s passions for exploring big mountains brought him from Vermont to Seattle and then Alaska, where his first of many tours and expeditions began throughout the glaciated state. Todd now lives with his family high in the mountains of Colorado.
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KNBA Interview, Anchorage Alaska
Cresta Alta Alaska Film Tour interview with Todd Anders Johnson on KNBA in Anchorage, Alaska.
The Sun Star, Fairbanks, Alaska
In a recent KSUA chat with The Sun Star, Todd Johnson, the lead singer of Salem and a documentary filmmaker, shared excitement about bringing his unique mix of music, film, and environmental activism to Fairbanks for a special show at UAF on Wednesday, April 9. A storyteller with a mission, through his work, he uses his platform to bring awareness about the issues that mean the most to him. His latest project, The Risan Project Tour, combines film, music, and a compelling message about climate action.
University of Alaska, Fairbanks Radio Interview
University of Alaska, Fairbanks Radio Interview
Cresta Alta Alaska Film Tour interview with Todd Anders Johnson on the University of Alaska, Fairbanks radio station.
Northward is now being distributed throughout Europe on the AbsintheTV channel on Samsung TV Plus.
Risan Media’s short film, Northward, is now being distributed throughout Europe on the AbsintheTV channel on Samsung TV Plus and is available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK.
Northward is a short documentary that chronicles the story of Colorado-based band, Salem, that performs Todd Anders Johnson’s socially-conscious composit
Risan Media’s short film, Northward, is now being distributed throughout Europe on the AbsintheTV channel on Samsung TV Plus and is available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK.
Northward is a short documentary that chronicles the story of Colorado-based band, Salem, that performs Todd Anders Johnson’s socially-conscious compositions blending alternative rock, world, hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul. The band is composed of snowboarders and skiers and Salem tours throughout North America with Risan Project multi-media events featuring concerts alongside action sports films and content from the environmental, outdoor and cannabis industries.
AbsintheTV is a 24 hour linear channel with video on demand options that launched February 12 on Samsung TV Plus. It’s here to legitimately represent the past, present and future of five categories that appeal most to people emerged in boardsports culture: Art/Music/Surf/Skate/Snow. A free channel on TV Plus, AbsintheTV is available on all Samsung smart TVs in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the UK. As Samsung expands their TV Plus program, AbsintheTV will be included in France in September and Italy and Spain shortly thereafter, with North America coming in the not too distant future. For now, look for AbsintheTV on Samsung TV Plus in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on Channel 4076 and in the UK on Channel 4071.
New film explores the creative journey of Todd Anders Johnson and his band, Salem: Summit Daily News
Being a singer-songwriter is not easy. Like many creative pursuits, songwriting requires a level of craftiness and ingenuity that can be hard to capture.
Colorado-based musician Todd Anders Johnson likes to find his creativity in nature. An avid snowboarder and mountain athlete, Johnson captures this creative process in his new short film titled, “Northward”.
KKCO 11 News Grand Junction interview with Salem’s Todd Anders Johnson
Magic 93.1 Interview with Salem's Todd Anders Johnson
Salem Drummer Todd Anders Johnson Is a Brand Ambassador for Outdoor Gear
The artistry of Todd Anders Johnson lies at the intersection of jamming and shredding.
THE RISAN PROJECT 2019 WINTER TOUR – FEATURING “POCKET MEAT”
The Risan Project is traveling between Alaska and Colorado next month, hosting multi-media events that include live music, snowboard film showings, and on-site activations from cannabis industry partners.
Photo: Show unites music of Salem, film premier of ‘afterForever,’ March 10
Salem will bring Todd Anders Johnson's socially conscious hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul compositions to Main Street Grill in the Riverwalk at Edwards on Friday, March 10. The band travels with Risan Project tours, which include concerts, ski and snowboard film premiers and avalanche awareness videos with partners in the outdoor and cannabis
Salem will bring Todd Anders Johnson's socially conscious hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul compositions to Main Street Grill in the Riverwalk at Edwards on Friday, March 10. The band travels with Risan Project tours, which include concerts, ski and snowboard film premiers and avalanche awareness videos with partners in the outdoor and cannabis industries. Salem will perform with film premiers of Absinthe Films' latest snowboard film, afterForever with ski and snowboard videos from Inspired Media and Luca Rolli, cannabis animation from Nug Nation and Mary Jane's Medicinals, educational videos from the Marijuana Policy Project and AIARE. Local partners for this show are Roots RX and Tumbleweed.
Nature Jams: Anchorage Free Press
Next Thursday, the Risan Project is back in Anchorage on their annual tour of Alaska, bringing with them Colorado- based band Salem. The Risan Project's mission is to raise awareness of climate change through entertainment and action-based engagement, with their Alaskan tour focusing on snow sports like skiing and snowboarding. Combining
Next Thursday, the Risan Project is back in Anchorage on their annual tour of Alaska, bringing with them Colorado- based band Salem. The Risan Project's mission is to raise awareness of climate change through entertainment and action-based engagement, with their Alaskan tour focusing on snow sports like skiing and snowboarding. Combining film, music and activism, Risan's Alaska Tour offers audiences the chance to learn more about how to protect and enjoy nature while jamming to some incredible music.
‘Being There’ at Down East
Just because the weather says it’s spring doesn’t mean ski movies should be taken off your Netflix queue. The Down East is making sure the ski season stays alive and strong next Wednesday with the showing of the 2011 ski film “Being There” and slush-skiing rock of the band Salem from Breckenridge, Colo.
"Dance and think" with Salem at the Gold Pan: Summit Daily News
Film fest, music kick of the Dew Tour entertainment in Breckenridge
Film fest, music kick of the Dew Tour entertainment in Breckenridge
Songs and split-boards: Summit Daily News
Boulder band Salem partners with Voile for winter tour, plays show at Gold Pan in Breck. The Salem shows combine songwriter Johnson's original blend of hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul with the Voile backcountry ski culture, promoting good vibes, great powder and Voile skis, split-boards, bindings and avalanche safety equipment.
Cool Tunes for a warming planet
When Boulder based funk-groove band Salem’s Todd Anders Johnson saw the Protect Our Winters/TGR movie Generations, which shows the impact of climate change on snow culture, he knew he had to promote the film through concerts. The result? The Risan Project, combing live music, ski and snowboard film premiers, and presentations from environmental organizations like Protect Our Winters and SunCore Solar.
Todd Anders Johnson Performance and Panelist with Bono's ONE CAMPAIGN
Todd Anders Johnson was a panelist and performed his original music with Bono's One Campaign at the University of Pennsylvania Campus Challenge.
Salem's Harvest Soundtrack in Warren Miller's Corona Edit
Salem’s Harvest, composed by Todd Anders Johnson, backing a Warren Miller ski edit with Corona.
Salem in Aspen: Give the drummer some (and this drummer gives some back)
ASPEN – Most everything about Todd Anders Johnson lines up quite neatly, as a left-leaning, environmentalist, socially engaged type. Johnson has done work with Bono’s One Campaign, an organization dedicated to fighting poverty, and has been affiliated with the Climate Project Canada. Not content to simply join other movements, in 2009, Johnson formed his own organization, the Risan Project, that links music and sporting events with alternative energy and sustainability efforts. While living in Seattle, in 2004, Johnson started his band, Salem, taking the name from the Hebrew “shalom” and the Arabic “salaam” – both of which translate as “peace.”
Modern Drummer Magazine: Todd Anders Johnson of Salem
MD featured me in the On The Move department a couple of years ago, so I thought I’d let you know what I’ve been up to with my group since then. I’ve been living in Boulder, Colorado and have now tied together my passions for drums, music, touring, social activism—and snowboarding!
Jubilee Coalition Blog the Debt: Todd Anders Johnson
"Saragua": A Post for Ken Saro-Wiwa & Economic Justice
"I believe that through the long tradition of resistance music, we can celebrate while contesting the injustice that we identify before us as a global community." - Todd Anders Johnson
Salem Snowsport Competitive Event Performances
Salem Outdoor Industry Features and Soundtracks
Risan Media Video Presentation at the United Nations International Mountain Day
Risan Media Video Presentation at the United Nations International Mountain Day
Video of Todd Anders Johnson, Risan Media, Denver, CO: “Celebrating diversity in climate science and glacier mountain environments” presentation at the United Nations International Mountain Day and Mountain Partnership Celebration at Utah Valley University.
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