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Boreal Sky is a documentary film company dedicated to crafting nonfiction, character-driven films about the world we live in.

Founded by filmmaker Brett Kosmider, his focus is on vérité filmmaking driven by a passion for the natural environment. He specializes in producing documentaries that explore the intricate relationships between ecosystems, the challenges posed by climate change and human impact, and the enduring beauty of wild places. His films inspire a greater awareness and motivate a deeper connection to nature, fostering a sense of wonder and responsibility in audiences, encouraging a deep-rooted appreciation for the planet’s biodiversity and the urgent need to protect it for future generations.


Boreal Sky’s mission is to bring the natural world into sharper focus through compelling visual storytelling. Leveraging decades of experience in adjacent fields such as advertising, cable television programming, and public television, the company aims to harness its storytelling know-how for environmental conservation, climate change and sustainability focused stories.


Expertise


Boreal Sky offers a range of services, including:

 

  • Documentary Film Production: Creating films that explore environmental themes, cultural connections to nature, and the lives of people working to protect the planet, a documentary will raise a cause to a higher profile, attract funders, and create a powerful impact on audiences.
     

  • Capital Campaigns: A good fundraising video expresses your organization's mission with an emotionally motivated throughline that connects with potential supporters. We’ve worked with numerous non-profits to help accomplish their fundraising and organizational goals.
     

  • Video Series: A series of videos will create consistent messaging about your mission, values, and project updates, that can be parsed throughout a larger campaign while also educating the general public and raising funds.
     

  • Educational Content: Producing interpretive films and multimedia materials for use in visitor centers, nature centers, online outreach, and schools. Educating people about your mission with video is a proven way to gain additional supporters and create awareness.
     

  • Nonfiction Branded Content: We partner with value aligned brands to tell stories that elevate and inspire.
     

  • Cinematography: Capturing cinematic visuals using professional digital cinema cameras, including aerial and underwater filming.

 

Whatever your project we work with you to maximize your investment by finding ways to get the most from the footage. We create a package that addresses your needs, whether it's a long format video with derived social media content, or a series of short project updates with corresponding photography, we create campaigns that work with your existing messaging to drive viewers to your website, gain more followers, or donate to your cause.


Vision


Looking to the future, Boreal Sky seeks to explore global environmental stories while staying true to its roots in the Midwest. Through its films, the company aspires to bridge the gap between audiences and nature, reminding viewers of their role in safeguarding the earth’s precious ecosystems.
Boreal Sky continues to set itself apart as a leading voice in environmental storytelling, delivering films that are as beautiful as they are meaningful.
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