OUR MISSION
We’re on a mission to leverage storytelling as a force for good. We aim to connect people, amplify important voices, and inspire real-world action.
We partner with organizations, communities, scientists and adventurers to craft stories that break through the noise and leave audiences feeling emotionally inspired.
Our goal is simple - create meaningful, impact-driven films that help make the world a little better, and have a good time doing it.
Meet the team
Mitch Bowmile
Creative Director / Director of Photography
Mitch Bowmile is an award-winning documentary director and cinematographer based in Huntsville, Ontario, specializing in stories rooted in conservation, adventure, science, history, and culture. He founded North Country Media House as an outlet to tell meaningful stories about the world, wildlife and changemakers. A journalism graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University and recipient of its Best Documentary Award, he founded North Country Media House in 2021 to amplify unique voices in hard-to-reach places. His work has screened at festivals, sparked conversations at ReFrame Film Festival and Patagonia, and aired on Amazon Prime, Crave, TSN, NHL Network, and CityTV.
Heather Cruickshank
Producer / Production Manager
You'll find Heather bringing NCMH projects to life as a producer/director and keeping them painstakingly organized as a production manager. With a background in zoology and science communication, Heather is passionate about wildlife and conservation, and inspiring audiences through storytelling. Most recently, Heather spent two and a half years working as a Producer/Director on Nat Geo's Secrets of the Penguins, including three months working in Antarctica filming emperor penguins. She location directed and delivered one of Nat Geo's best ever performing social media footage: cliff jumping emperor penguin chicks. Before this, she was a field producer on Netflix's Emmy-nominated Our Universe. Heather has over 13 years' experience working with broadcasters including BBC, Netflix, National Geographic and PBS, on high end science and nature documentaries, and now specializes in polar environments, visiting the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic 5 times since 2020 to film documentary projects.
Rob Viscardis
Post-Production
Rob is often brought onto projects as our post-production wizard. He's an award-winning filmmaker and editor whose work has been revered worldwide, including at leading festivals such as Hot Docs and DOC NYC.
The North Country Network
We work with some of the world’s best creatives, explorers and scientists to create amazing films and videos that pack a punch with grit.
OUR STORY
We began with a simple truth - powerful storytelling can help make the world a better place. We started in 2021, but really? We’re just at the trailhead.
With a strong background in journalism and documentary filmmaking, we know how to dig beyond the surface.
We thrive in adverse conditions - deep in the woods, or floating down rushing wild rivers, even hiking remote mountain trails, armed with cameras and filled with a fiery spirit. We’re all in, putting heart and soul into every project we capture.
Our films are intended to drive change and connect people with your work. Whether your goal is advocacy for an environmental cause, to raise awareness for a socioeconomic issue or to raise funds for those in need, our films directly influence real-world action and campaigns. From full-scale documentaries to short impact films for non-profits, our storytelling knows no boundaries. We work with you to share your story so you can keep changing the world.
