Skye Borgman is the owner of Top Knot Films, a renowned documentary director with a plethora of accolades under her belt. Her extensive body of work comprises collaborations on over 50 films, traversals to over 60 countries, and a life spent on three continents. The amalgamation of her global experiences has not only shaped her vision, thought, and approach to filmmaking but has also endowed her with an unparalleled ability to connect with an eclectic array of personalities.
Throughout her illustrious career, Skye has had the privilege of filming an astonishingly diverse range of subjects, including survivors, rock-stars, prime ministers, environmentalists, murderers, Academy award winners, Buddhist nuns, and anarchist chocolate makers. Her extensive background in cinematography has granted her a targeted vision that permeates every project she directs.
One of her most striking documentaries, ABDUCTED IN PLAIN SIGHT, showcased a bold and innovative approach to visuals, seamlessly blending fact and fiction by incorporating 8mm film to imbue the dramatizations with a nostalgic and textured quality. Skye's directorial prowess has also led to the creation of three new Netflix documentaries, each with its own unique narrative and aesthetic.
THE GIRL IN THE PICTURE tells the captivating story of Sharon Marshall in a beautiful and feminine manner, a departure from the typical crime documentaries that often prioritize a more masculine tone. I JUST KILLED MY DAD offers a nuanced exploration of the profound effects of trauma, while SINS OF OUR MOTHER delves into the far-reaching consequences of a heinous crime on a mother's son.
Through her work, Skye has established herself as a masterful storyteller within an elusive genre, distinguished by her unwavering empathy, awareness, and razor-sharp intellect.
