Who We Are
Beyond Boundaries Films: A Vision for Change
Amidst these challenges emerges Beyond Boundaries Films, an organization dedicated to empowering filmmakers whose voices deserve to be heard. Founded by a team of world-renowned filmmakers and successful business owners and philanthropists, the organization operates as a collective of donors and mentors committed to supporting films that promote meaningful narratives.
Beyond Boundaries Films is more than just a funding body; it is a nurturing ecosystem for creativity, growth, and impact.
What We Offer
· Monetary Grants: The organization provides financial support to filmmakers, ensuring they have the resources to cover production costs, post-production, and distribution. These grants are targeted at projects that align with the organization's mission of promoting meaningful narratives.
· Expert Mentorship: Established filmmakers and industry veterans offer guidance and mentorship to recipients. This support encompasses both the artistic and business aspects of filmmaking, empowering emerging filmmakers to hone their craft while navigating the complexities of the industry.
· A Community of Support: Beyond Boundaries Films fosters a collaborative environment where filmmakers can connect, share ideas, and learn from one another. This sense of community is invaluable in a field often marked by isolation and competition.
Our Team
Michael Brown - Adventure Filmmaker and Director
Michael Brown is an award-winning adventure filmmaker and athlete, dedicated to capturing compelling stories in some of the world’s harshest environments. He has summited Mount Everest five times, each with cameras rolling, and has filmed on all seven continents. Based in Boulder, Colorado, where he lives with his wife and three sons, Michael has received three national Emmy Awards from five nominations. He has been described as a "swashbuckling librarian" by Outside Magazine and "a master of gut-dropping action" by Men’s Journal. His work includes directing The Weight of Water (Mountainfilm 2019).
Kathy Clark - Technology Entrepreneur
Kathy Clark is a seasoned entrepreneur and former CEO with a strong track record in enterprise software. In 1983, she co-founded Landmark Systems Corporation, where she co-authored its first product and led product development, customer service, international sales, and strategic marketing. She became CEO in 1994, took the company public on Nasdaq in 1997, and successfully oversaw its acquisition by ASG Software in 2002. Kathy has served on numerous corporate boards and has received multiple accolades, including George Mason Alumnus of the Year, KPMG Entrepreneur of the Year, and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. TechWay Magazine recognized her as one of the region’s Most Admired Bosses.
Keith Partridge - Extreme Filmmaker & Cinematographer
Keith Partridge is a world-renowned cinematographer and filmmaker specializing in extreme filmmaking. With over 80 productions on all 7 continents to his name, he has filmed in some of the planet’s most hostile and breathtaking locations, from the storm-ravaged Arctic and the perilous North Face of the Eiger to Indonesia’s fume-filled volcanoes and with Mongolia’s eagle hunters. His work has earned dozens of international awards, including two BAFTAs and an International Emmy, a Royal Television Society Camera Craft Award and an award for excellence from the Guild of Television Camera Professionals. Keith continues to push the boundaries of adventure storytelling for television and cinema.
About Beyond Boundaries Films
Bradley Rosenberg - Turnaround Specialist & Business Strategist
Bradley Rosenberg is an experienced turnaround executive known for restructuring and revitalizing companies. He has played a key role in corporate transformations, including securing $12.5 million through a successful division sale to fund reorganization efforts. With experience working across Europe and Australia, he brings a global perspective to business strategy. Bradley excels in helping founders implement structure, process, and profitability, often securing financial backing to support the companies he engages with. He is an avid skier, cyclist, sailor, and diver.
Chuck Stanich - Retired Executive
Chuck Stanich is a retired executive with a background as the lead designer for an army missile control system, a high resolution film drive control, ground processor for aircraft radar terrain images, and the original airport flight displays. He served as Vice President of a publicly held company producing state-of-the-art optical remote sensing equipment. Chuck traveled to foreign countries to supervise the on-site acceptance tests of the systems and conducted contract negotiations before the customer would release the multi-million dollars from the letter-of-credit for payment. Chuck is an avid and competitive bicyclist, kayaker, skier, rock and ice climber, sailor, high altitude alpinist and hiker.
Lynne Stanich - Teacher and Mentor
Lynne Stanich is a respected teacher and mentor. After graduation from Eastern Michigan University with a specialty in the teaching of reading, she began her teaching career with the Warren Consolidated School District. She was later employed by the Pinckney School District, always teaching third and fourth grades. After having children, Lynne became a stay-at-home mom and participated in school PTO, Cub Scouts, and hospital volunteer work. She is now a member of Delta Kappa Gamma- a sorority of retired female educators raising funds for college scholarships for deserving young women entering universities. Lynne has been a skier, swimmer, kayaker and an avid reader. She enjoys gardening and spending time with friends and family at the Stanich’s Canadian cottage.