Kyler Ernst, Board Member
Kyler is a filmmaker who tells stories about the people and communities of Montana, work that has earned him two Northwest Regional Emmy Awards. He recently received a Big Sky Film Grant to support a documentary currently in production throughout the state.
Kyler grew up in Helena and began his career in California. After working as a commercial art director in Los Angeles, he earned his BA in English at UC Berkeley. He now lives in Bozeman with his wife, Bruna, and their son, Rio.
"Sometimes, all someone needs is a generous witness to their life. I volunteered for Befrienders a few years ago, during the pandemic, when all of us were isolated. The lockdown is long over, but many of us are still a single life event away from debilitating loneliness. I joined the board for the same reason I volunteered: I saw this as an opportunity to become more connected with this community."
