FOUNDER

FLORY ELLIS

Flory Ellis brings over 20 years of experience shepherding projects from concept through full production, managing portfolios surpassing $4 billion and guiding teams of 200+. At On the Border, she combines strategic planning, partnership-building, and production-oversight expertise to bring powerful, human-centered stories to life.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

CHRIS PANIZZON

Chris Panizzon has produced over 25 award-winning documentary and narrative features for Warner Bros, CBS, MTV/VH1, Mark Burnett and Bunim Murray, with world premieres at Sundance, Toronto, Berlin, SXSW, and Tribeca film festivals.

DIRECTOR/PRODUCER

NIKKI COLE

Nikki Cole has established an international reputation as a go-to writer/producer/director. She recently directed 12 episodes of A TIME TO KILL, a true crime series for Discovery ID, and the award-winning documentary, RAY OF HOPE, about the genocide in Sri Lanka.
After years of writing, producing, directing and show running over 15 TV series including TESSA & SCOTT, ICE ROAD TRUCKERS, and KEEPING CANADA ALIVE, Nikki expanded into narrative projects, including the Award-winning MY FATHER, JOE (Amazon Prime).

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

NAKEAN WICKLIFF

Nakean Wickliff is a 10-year veteran cinematographer specializing in cinematic movement. His most recent work is featured in the award-winning film, Ultimate Citizens.

DIRECTOR/PRODUCER

KAMILA KUC

Kamila Kuc is a London-based filmmaker whose hybrid media practice stems from the belief that although we are unable to change our pasts, we have the power to shape our future narratives. Her latest film, Her Plot of Blue Sky (2023) won the 2024 British Association of Film Television and Screen Studies Research Award.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

DIDI LOWER

Didi is a talented graphic designer specializing in branding and logo design, with a keen eye for creating compelling visual identities. With expertise in website development, she combines creativity and technical skills to deliver stunning and effective designs that elevate brands.