Filmmaker of the Month

Nick Frangione directed “Buck Run,” which screened at our 2019 festival. Learn about his experience in the film industry here.

Jonathan Smith is a filmmaker and an improv and sketch comedian. He grew up in Alabama and Florida and graduated from Yale University. He has written and performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade and other comedy theatres. He founded Tuesday Night Thunder, a weekly indie improv night for students and veterans of the Upright Citizens Brigade. Jonathan’s online comedy videos on FunnyOrDie.com, YouTube.com, and UCBComedy.com have been viewed millions of times.

Marielle Woods is an award-winning, queer- identifying filmmaker who thrives in the high- stakes world of action storytelling. She likes to push emotional buttons and visual boundaries, telling stories that make audiences think — with a few explosions and car chases along the way.

Kurt Neale has worked in 17 countries over the past 40 years as an independent filmmaker, photographer and storyteller. He is the director and producer of Breck Film’s 2019 3rd Place Audience Award winning film, “Normie.” Get inside the mind of Neale as he shares the most impactful—and personal—inspirations for his films.

Bill Gallagher visited Breck Film’s 2019 festival to promote his award winning film “Runner.” This film was so impactful the Mayor invited Gallagher and Guor Mading Maker (the film’s inspiration) to dinner.

Brian Robau won numerous awards for his short film “Este Es Tu Cuba.” Learn about how his life inspires his films and his thoughts on the industry.

Learn more about the creator of “Stalag Luft III- One Many’s Story,” the film that took home the award for “Best Feature Documentary” at Breck Film’s 2019 festival. Woehrle is an alum of Breck Film having screened another film in 2001. She shares her story and thoughts on the industry here.

Hollywood producer, director and writer Kerry David shares her insight on working in the industry. From her time as a production assistant exclusive to Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, to “Breaking Their Silence” a film that showed at Breck Film’s 2019 festival, her words of wisdom are well worth the read!

Breck Film Fest 2019 Award Winner for Best Feature Film Senior Love Triangle and baseball film revivalist, Kelly Blatz, shares his thoughts on the industry.

Breck Film Fest attendee and filmmaker Ksenia Ivanova shares her thoughts on the industry.