Encompassing the documentary genre, R31 is about creating projects with meaning that engage the world. Providing a place for an audience to come and find strength and hope in the human experience.
We started in 2012 and we’re based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Winnipeg is known for its harsh winters but also as a unique film production destination with great crews, a talented actor pool and film friendly locations that can double for any climate or city. Did we mention the highest film tax credit incentive in Canada? It makes sense to make films in Manitoba. (Read more at Manitoba Film and Music.)
If you are a distributor looking to add some unique films to your catalogue or an investor looking to champion some great projects, feel free to give us a shout because R31 Films is ready to engage the world.
OUR
team
Andrew wall
Documentary filmmaker and co-founder of Refuge 31 Films, Andrew has more than two decades of experience in film and television. His work spans large-scale historical series and intimate, character-driven documentaries, often exploring war, migration, belief, and the long shadows of history. Known for rigorous research and cinematic storytelling, Andrew also brings a sense of levity and curiosity to his work, balancing heavy subject matter with moments of humanity, wit, and perspective.
Kyle bornais
CEO and co-founder of Refuge 31 Films Inc, Kyle is an experienced producer overseeing the company’s operational and strategic direction. He has played a key role in the development and delivery of all of R31's documentary series and long-form projects, including executive producing Nazis: Threads of Evil, The Russlaender migration and the upcoming series Brutal Battles. Known for his steady leadership, Kyle helps shape Refuge 31 Films’ focus on ambitious, historically grounded storytelling.