Miles For Breakfast Media
Authentic. Adventurous. Impactful.
At Miles for Breakfast Media, we believe powerful storytelling can change how people see the world. We’re a full-service film production company specializing in documentaries, conservation, and science storytelling—capturing stories that connect audiences to people, place, and planet.
What sets us apart is our ability to go where few crews can: across deserts, mountains, tundra, and beyond. With a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and resilience, we bring authenticity and cinematic precision to every project.
Rooted in a love for the natural world and a commitment to meaningful impact, we collaborate with nonprofits, researchers, and brands to bring important stories to life—no matter how close to home or far off the map they take us.
Our Story
Miles for Breakfast Media was founded by Kristin Gates, a filmmaker whose years navigating some of the world’s most remote landscapes inform a storytelling approach grounded in authenticity, endurance, and deep respect for the environments and communities she films in.
Kristin began long-distance hiking at eighteen and became the youngest woman at the time to complete the 7,000+ mile Triple Crown. After moving to Alaska’s Arctic, she fell in love with the Brooks Range, mapped a 1,000-mile route across the state, and traversed it solo. The following year, she kayaked more than 2,000 miles from source to sea on the Yukon River. A seasoned dog musher and veteran of numerous other thru-hikes, Kristin has spent over a decade traversing some of the planet’s most rugged landscapes.
A Fellow of the Explorers Club, Kristin brings the mindset of an expedition leader into every production—adapting, problem-solving, and pushing the limits of what’s possible in the field.
Kristin also holds a Master’s degree in Media Advocacy focused on the intersection of law, strategy, and journalism to craft stories that drive meaningful change. This foundation informs her filmmaking, enabling her to merge cinematic artistry with purposeful storytelling—creating films that are both visually stunning and deeply impactful.
Through Miles for Breakfast Media, Kristin partners with nonprofits, scientists, and organizations to create authentic storytelling that connects people to landscapes, science, and one another.