Filmmakers · Crew · Production Team | Today (2015)

A man of few words, but the few words he speaks are clear, precise, and have much meaning. Brendan is a master behind the camera and is a place he enjoys.

Brendan has been into video and film for many years and photography even longer; his passion is shared by his wife Barbara Brooks — Executive Producer for TODAY — both of them capture moments in time of the family Justus Brooks — Assistant Camera; Lola Ann Brooks — Co-writer for the song TODAY and frame them on the walls of their home — it is a wonderful thing to see such love and caring when visiting the Brooks Family.

Brendan wrote, directed, and captured his first short film The Desert about two contract killers out in the desert back in 2008 for CFAA's film contest. In 2009 Brendan met with Gerald Martin Davenport and Jim Heck at the Sierra Mousetrap Mac User Group in Nevada City, California and realized they had the same interests, so in 2010, when Gerald's story THE GOLdEN TREE was selected in the Access Sacramento's A Place Called Sacramento screen contest they collaborated on the production with Brendan as the Cinematographer and Camera Operator — one whole day was Brendan on the steadi-cam, and Brendan was Co-Director and Co-Camera with Gerald on Treasure Chest of South Sacramento by Guy Pace.

2011 put the threesome together again for Gerald's film the WATERING hole with Brendan as the cinematographer and camera operator and Jim Heck as second camera operator; the three also worked on BUDDIES by Judith Plank; both stories were selected for A Place Called Sacramento contest with the WATERING hole winning the Producer's Choice award and Buddies coming in a very close second.

Brendan has worked with Jim Heck and Gerald Martin Davenport on many other projects and films, and recently he has been working with Mark Triolo — Camera Operator on TODAY — doing various video productions. Today was a special story to him and he is grateful for everyone's participation, support, and help in the making of the film. “Directing takes a different kind of person. I loved doing it, but it is stressful and nerve wracking. I think I'll just stay behind the camera next time.”

A man of many words and none have any meaning. Gerald is a master behind putting the puzzle together and making it make sense — “Story, Pacing, and Performance are key elements in a film. Finding the right mix to keep the audience engaged and involved is not an easy task, and success is a bumpy road.”

Gerald has been involved in the creative arts since he was three banging on boxes keeping a beat. Photography, story writing, song writing, playing musical instruments, drawing, and all the above kept him out of trouble most times and also gave him an outlet for his love and disgust of the world. "I am very honored, proud, and excited to have myself and Aria Pictures able to help Brendan achieve his goal for TODAY. It is a great story, a wonderful cast, and a seamless crew. Thank you Brendan!"

Dan started taking piano lessons at age 10, guitar and bass lessons at age 15, and music theory and vocal training at college. As a musician, composer, sound engineer, and private studio owner, Dan brings a refreshing perspective and diverse amount of musical talent to the movie scoring process.

Dan's 2006 CD release, MAIN ENTRANCE, is available at iTunes. You can listen to samples of his CD at www.PikeCityMusic.com or contact Dan at: MyEarsHurt@PikeCityMusic.com