Two+ decades. Six continents. Over 100 documentaries. Two Emmy nominations and one Emmy win. This is who we are.
We've gathered stories with impact from across the planet. From mass graves in Srebrenica to hacker conventions in Vegas, every story is a treasure.
We've created more than 100 full-length documentaries and nearly 20 non-fiction television series across six continents and 60 nations. We limit ourselves to a single mission: to tell smart stories that matter.
Some of the places we've been...
- Afghanistan
- Above the Arctic Circle
- Beneath Jerusalem
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Brazilian Amazon
- Colombia
- Egypt - Sinai
- Ethiopia - Dorze
- Israel/Palestine
- Kwajalein Atoll
- Las Vegas
- Lebanon
- Morocco
- Post-Katrina New Orleans
- Underneath Red Square
- San Francisco Bay
Partner
Steven Hoggard
From the world's most breathtaking corners to its more unpredictable ones, Steve's work has taken him far and wide—from combat zones in Afghanistan to hacker conventions in Las Vegas.
Notable Work
- Chronicled UN teams uncovering the mass graves of Srebrenica. The film served as evidence for UN prosecutors in securing the first genocide conviction in history.
- Creator, director, and producer — PBS documentary for the 250th Anniversary of the Nation, featuring Governor Wes Moore
- Story writer and lead consultant — Youth v Gov, award-winning Netflix documentary
- Creator, director, and executive producer — Spirit Plate, PBS Indigenous food and travel series
- War in Afghanistan for National Geographic — wounded in an IED explosion and Taliban attack alongside US Green Berets
- Emmy-nominated Berga: Hitler's GI Death Camp for National Geographic Explorer
- Created a National Geographic series following DEA cocaine-interdiction missions in Colombia, including the first capture of a 'cocaine submarine'
- PBS NOVA special on drones — one of the highest-rated episodes in series history
- Executive producer, writer, and director — Breakthrough, with Brian Grazer and Ron Howard
- Counter-ISIS messaging project for the National Security Council, screened at the UN General Assembly
Partner
Daphna Rubin
Award-winning producer, writer, and director, Daphna leads the day-to-day operations of Brave Planet Films. She oversees all aspects of production and development, managing multi-million dollar budgets and international teams. Her work in the field has also spanned the globe—from Sri Lanka, where she spent time with Tamil Tigers, to covering teams investigating the Srebrenica massacre.
Daphna has directed films on topics ranging from the Srebrenica massacre to Yellowstone National Park. She began her career as a local reporter for an NPR affiliate and has since produced content for PBS, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, NBC, the World Bank, and the American Cancer Society.
Notable Work
- Chronicled UN teams uncovering the mass graves of Srebrenica. The film served as evidence for UN prosecutors in securing the first genocide conviction in history.
- Embedding with Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka for PBS series Avoiding Armageddon
- Producing Emmy-nominated Berga: Hitler's GI Death Camp for National Geographic
- Spearheading a global counter-messaging campaign against ISIS, screened at the UN General Assembly
- Overseeing PBS Escaping the Rock from concept to completion, distributed globally
- Managing over $20 million in production funds across conflict zones worldwide
- Producing specials for National Geographic, PBS, Discovery Channel, NBC, and Travel Channel
Logging adventures, building friendships, creating trust...
Behind the Scenes
Testimonials
What People Say About Our Work
"The courage you demonstrated while under extreme duress in a combat environment was remarkable. The personal sacrifice you made to capture the realities of war is praiseworthy."
"'Wow' is the only word I can find to describe this show. It's about as raw and gritty as you can get."
"The footage was genuine and I have no regrets. I really enjoyed how the program provided choices. I do not believe in following blindly nor do I believe in hiding the truth."
"They bled together and survived together. Thank you so much for all that you've done for these men and my father."