Brother Films is a full-service production company specializing in both unscripted and commercial content. Based in Portland, Oregon, their studio caters to an outdoor lifestyle clientele. Forth+Back was tasked with redesigning their identity to blend their natural aesthetic with a more refined presence—allowing them to continue to participate within this market, as well as venture beyond it. Drawing inspiration from classic Boy Scout badges, rugged outdoor gear, and vintage Americana, we developed a visual language that feels both timeless and contemporary.

The wordmark features custom ligatures that create a sense of closeness and unity, reinforcing the idea of family—a core theme behind the brand’s name. A rich combination of textured applications, durable materials, and a restrained yet characterful typographic approach results in a flexible identity that speaks to Brother Films’ Pacific Northwest roots while positioning them for a broader, more diverse audience. To further tie into the brand’s outdoorsy spirit, the final style guide was designed as a spiral-bound field notes-style notebook—an everyday tool that feels right at home in the hands of filmmakers constantly on the move.