Kyler Ernst

Hi. I’m Kyler.

I’m a Montana-based, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and writer working across documentary, narrative, and commercial storytelling. I grew up in Southwest Montana: this is the place I call home.

The work I do aims to transform how businesses, organizations, and people view themselves — to tell their stories in such a way that their most audacious visions are validated, elevated, and brought to life.

This is my method: Find joy. Find meaning. Find the good stuff.

“Kyler did an amazing job telling the story of our impact through the lens of the people and the lives affected by our work."

Heather Grenier, President & CEO at HRDC

“Working with Kyler was a pleasure. He understood our vision and made the campaign come to life quickly and efficiently. We even won an Emmy!"

Alex Blackmer, Senior Communications Manager at Wild Montana

“Kyler is a master at his craft and a joy to work with! He takes time to understand a client’s unique values and voice — and creates a one-of-a-kind product that captures an organization’s spirit."

Danielle Thomsen, Executive Director at Random Acts of Silliness

The Counsel of the Years is a book I made @befriendersbozeman — all of my efforts donated to the organization. As a former volunteer and current board member, this is my way of lifting up an organization that does so much for everyone else.

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I spent my entire summer making an ambitious, 150-page publication for @thehrdc — telling stories about building communities in Southwest Montana. Here are highlights from one of those stories, in which I share the remarkable culture of volunte

Hey, look! My own space! Over the summer, I moved into my own office + production studio at @theemerson_mt. I’ve wanted something like this for a long time. In this space, I can do my work — writing, making videos, taking pictures —

Well. Holy moly. My PSA campaign with @wildmontanaaction just won an Emmy.

This award also belongs to @keelydamara and Alex Blackmer of Wild Montana, who created and developed the idea of this project, and to the very funny @chris_fairbanks, who mad

Today was a special one. My documentary for @thehrdc premiered today to a room full of friends, community leaders, and people who simply care. I’m grateful to HRDC for trusting me to tell their story; I’ve met so many good people in the p

Well, look what came in the mail: @gallatinwatershedcouncil turned 20 last year, and they deserved an annual report that celebrated what they do for this community’s watershed. So here’s what I made them.

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I’m sponsoring Give Big this year because giving is how we keep communities together. Join me in supporting the nonprofits that make the Gallatin Valley special. The clock has started. Donate now at GiveBigGV.org.

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