How the Baker Brothers turned a 15-minute short film into the Hollywood must-see movie of the summer

While ‘Kin’ is their first feature film, the Baker Brothers have over 15 years of filmmaking experience collaborating with brands including, Nike, Beats By Dre, Google and more.

Filmmakers Jonathan and Josh Baker, also known as the Baker Brothers, have their first feature film ‘Kin’ hitting theaters this week, which was adapted from their short film ‘Bag Man’ which premiered at SXSW (South by Southwest) in 2015. The brothers are known for their artistic yet gritty style, transporting audiences into new worlds with the blending of genres and tone.

While ‘Kin’ is their first feature film, the Baker Brothers have years of filmmaking experience collaborating with award-winning cinematographers and creatives directing commercials for brands including, Nike, Beats By Dre, Google and more. Their unified voice is one that lends itself well to storytelling, which is very evident in their first ever feature film ‘Kin.’ 

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