Brent Wilson (filmmaker)
Brent Wilson | |
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| Born | U.S. |
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| Years active | 2003 – present |
| Spouse | Mayerling Wilson |
Brent Wilson is an American documentary film director, writer and producer.[1][2] He is best known for his work on the documentary films Streetlight Harmonies and Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road.[3][4]
Career[edit]
Wilson directed his debut feature documentary, The Last Reunion: A Gathering of Heroes, which premiered at the Palm Beach International Film Festival and won best documentary in 2003.[5] In 2020, he directed the documentary Streetlight Harmonies, which premiered at Doc NYC.[6] In 2020, he directed the documentary Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road, about the Beach Boys' co-founder Brian Wilson, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.[7]
Selected filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Contribution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road | Director, writer and producer | Documentary |
| 2020 | Streetlight Harmonies | Director, writer and producer | Documentary |
| 2017 | Scouting Camp: Next Olympic Hopeful | Director | Documentary |
| 2014 | 24 Hours of Reality: 24 Reason for Hope | Supervising producer | TV special |
| 2013 | 24 Hours of Reality: The Cost of Carbon | Supervising producer | TV special |
| 2011 | American Idol | Producer | 6 episodes |
| 2010 | 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert | Writer and supervising producer | TV special |
| 2010 | Dow Live Earth Run for Water | Writer and supervising producer | TV special |
| 2009 | So You Think You Can Dance | Producer | 18 episodes |
| 2009 | House of Jazmin | Producer | 4 episodes |
| 2005 | Chris Isaak's Guide to Jazz Fest | Director, writer and producer | TV special |
| 2004 | NSYNC'S Challenge for the Children | Director and producer | Music video |
| 2003 | The Last Reunion: A Gathering of Heroes | Director, writer and producer | Documentary |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Won | Nashville Film Festival | Best Music Documentary Feature | Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road | [8] |
| Nominated | Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Music Documentary | [9] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Brent Wilson ('Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road' filmmaker): Shedding new light on the legendary Beach Boys front-man was a 'leap of faith'". goldderby.com. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ^ "Brian Wilson and Director Brent Wilson Take a 'Long Promised Road' Inside a Genius' Guarded Mind and Music". variety.com. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ^ "Streetlight Harmonies—The "doo-wop" era in popular music". wsws.org. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ^ "Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road Director Talks Wanting to Show the Beach Boys Singer in a New Light". people.com. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ^ "Past highlights - 2003". pbifilmfest.org. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ^ "The Feedback: Brent Wilson's 'Streetlight Harmonies'". documentary.org. 28 March 2020. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ^ "BRIAN WILSON: LONG PROMISED ROAD". tribecafilm.com. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ^ "2021 Festival". nashvillefilmfestival.org. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ^ "2021 MUSIC IN VISUAL MEDIA NOMINATIONS". hmmawards.com. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
External links[edit]
- Brent Wilson at IMDb