Owner & Producer

• Apr 2006 - Present

Shatterglass Studios is more than just an Emmy award-winning group of experienced professionals. We are a group of storytellers, committed to the success of our clients through the use of our artistry, creativity, and emotional impact. We provide our clients with high-impact, and high-quality media that resonates with the modern and multi-sensory appetite of today’s culture. Shatterglass Studios is a creative agency of filmmakers who pride themselves on understanding the intricacies of influential and meaningful new media, video production and film. We create television commercials, corporate branding videos, industrial videos, promotional videos and films. Show less

Producer

• Jan 2015 - Present

At Shatterglass Films, we believe that a good story should be timeless. It should be impactful. A good story should be one that is both enjoyable and fluid — inviting discourse. The characters should be rich and their journeys engaging. We at Shatterglass understand that a good story is one you want to experience again, to share, and to ponder. We believe in producing films that are more than just entertaining. We believe in telling stories that are emotionally impactful; ones that feel as transformative to you as an audience, as they are to our characters on-screen. We believe in sharing stories that are as important to tell as they are award-winning or successful. It is this belief, and the talent of our creative team of expert storytellers, that makes Shatterglass Films a key player amongst independent filmmakers. We are committed to producing high-quality, artistically- driven stories that appeal to a wide variety of audiences, connecting with each of you in ways that — while hopefully different — will most certainly be memorable. We find and develop these stories from concept to completion. It takes creative ingenuity and passion. Sure, there’s technical wizardry, blood, sweat and tears going on behind the scenes, but what you will see is something inspiring and beautiful; something we love and are excited to share with you. Show less

Co-Producer & Unit Production Manager - “Saturdays”

• Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

Unit Production Manager - "4400"

• Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

Producer of "Broadcast Signal Intrusion"

• Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

Producer and UPM for Feature films "Broadcast Signal Intrusion"

Line Producer of "Girl on the Third Floor"

• Aug 2018 - Oct 2019

Line Producer and UPM for Feature films "Girl on the Third Floor".

Producer of "Friend Request"

• Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

Producer and UPM for the feature film "Friend Request" in partnership with MarVista Entertainment

Producer of "Holiday Heist"

• Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

Producer and UPM for the feature film "Holiday Heist" in partnership with MarVista Entertainment and premiering on BET.

Unit Production Manager (Chicago Unit) for "Thunder Force"

• Sep 2019 - Oct 2019

Unit Production Manager (Chicago Unit) for the feature film "Thunder Force" Unit Production Manager (Chicago Unit) for the feature film "Thunder Force"

Line Producer of "Working Man"

• Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

Line Producer and Unit Production Manager of the feature film "Working Man" Line Producer and Unit Production Manager of the feature film "Working Man"

Unit Production Manager for "An Acceptable Loss"

• May 2017 - Jul 2017

Unit Production Manager for the feature film "An Acceptable Loss" Unit Production Manager for the feature film "An Acceptable Loss"

Producer of "Seeds"

• Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

Producer of the socially conscious web series "Seeds". Producer of the socially conscious web series "Seeds".

Co-Producer of "Slice"

• Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

Co-Producer of Feature film "Slice". Co-Producer of Feature film "Slice".

Co-Producer of "The Hollow"

• Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

Co-Producer of the feature film "The Hollow" Co-Producer of the feature film "The Hollow"

Co-Producer of "Thrill Ride"

• Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

I am the co-producer of the feature film "Thrill Ride", (starring Police Academy’s Tim Kazurinsky and 3rd Rock from the Sun’s Kristin Johnston). What began as an innocent promise between father and son, screenwriter Chris Parrish will continue his homage to his late son Mason, eponym of Mason’s Movies. Born within the imaginative mind of Mason Parrish, "Thrill Ride" marks Chris Parrish’s directorial debut. Chris is a screenwriter, WGAw member and a full-time writing professor in the Digital Cinema department at DePaul University in Chicago. Mason dreamed of filmmaking with his father and shortly before his passing, asked, “When I grow up, can we make movies together?” to which Chris had replied “Of course.” For Chris, creating Thrill Ride is his way of honoring that promise to his son. http://www.masonsmovies.com Stream THRILL RIDE Today! Amazon: http://amzn.to/2AxihzZ FandangoNOW: http://bit.ly/2l5jGXB Google Play: http://bit.ly/2BZ8GOm iTunes: http://apple.co/2yOSqBx Vimeo: http://bit.ly/2yiI88H Vudu: http://bit.ly/2jB51TC Microsoft XBOX: http://bit.ly/2C6iJCc YouTube: http://bit.ly/2z45AKH Show less

Line Producer

• Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

I produced commercial work for The Onion Labs and Muster Master Pictures. The Onion Labs is a full-service agency within the walls of the Onion, with the built-in publishing tools and audience of the Onion. I produced commercial work for The Onion Labs and Muster Master Pictures. The Onion Labs is a full-service agency within the walls of the Onion, with the built-in publishing tools and audience of the Onion.

Co-Producer of "Dead Draw"

• Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

Co-Producer: "Dead Draw" is a character-driven crime story about the desperation and dysfunction of a band of brothers gone awry and stars Gil Bellows (The Shawshank Redemption, Ally McBeal), Bitsie Tulloch (The Artist, Grimm), and Michael Eklund (Watchmen, The Call). Co-Producer: "Dead Draw" is a character-driven crime story about the desperation and dysfunction of a band of brothers gone awry and stars Gil Bellows (The Shawshank Redemption, Ally McBeal), Bitsie Tulloch (The Artist, Grimm), and Michael Eklund (Watchmen, The Call).

Producer of "The Origins of Wit and Humor"

• Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

In the Fall of 2013, Brett partnered with Chicago filmmakers, Christian Gridelli & Hunter Norris of DimeStore Films to produce their debut film, The Origins of Wit and Humor, starring Joe Hursley (Resident Evil: Extinction, Accepted and Fast & Furious) and Steve Lemme (Super Troopers, Beerfest, and The Dukes Of Hazzard). The Origins of Wit & Humor begins with the abrupt end of a five-year relationship and sees professional comedy writer Les Candalero melt into a puddle of self-doubt. With nothing left to lose, he orders a wonder tonic that will grant him an irresistible sense of humor. The product works — too well. Les begins to doubt the only thing he ever prided himself on, his sense of humor. Are they laughing at him or the tonic? He sets out, with the help of his best friend and anchor to reality, Pops, to flush this aphrodisiac out of his system and return stasis — or at least honest laughs — to his world. For more information about the film, visit http://www.orginsofwitandhumor.com Show less

Producer of "Searching for Venice"

• Sep 2012 - Oct 2012

In the Fall of 2012, Brett produced and managed a feature film called "Searching For Venice". SEARCHING FOR VENICE is an ensemble film that follows a diverse collection of characters, all of whom are eccentrically flawed and part of the same dysfunctional family. Tragic, comedic, and romantic, this narrative explores what it means to live, love, and be a family in contemporary society. For more information about the film, visit http://searchingforvenice.com In the Fall of 2012, Brett produced and managed a feature film called "Searching For Venice". SEARCHING FOR VENICE is an ensemble film that follows a diverse collection of characters, all of whom are eccentrically flawed and part of the same dysfunctional family. Tragic, comedic, and romantic, this narrative explores what it means to live, love, and be a family in contemporary society. For more information about the film, visit http://searchingforvenice.com

Co-Producer of "The Drunk"

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

In 2011, Brett co-produced and managed a political comedy starring Tom Sizemore and Gov. Jesse Ventura called "The Drunk". The Drunk is a political comedy and fictional account of the hard drinking grandson of legendary labor leader, Eugene V. Debs, who gets arrested for drunk driving one night. When he discovers that the corrupt prosecutor, played by Tom Sizemore, is trying to put him in jail for political reasons, he decides to run against him for governor of Indiana. The film was picked up for distribution by Green Apple Entertainment. Green Apple distributes to digital platforms (Amazon, iTunes, Netflix), Redbox, Video on Demand Services, traditional DVD and Blu-Ray sales, as well as world TV premieres. Show less

Producer of "Finding Virginia"

• Oct 2009 - Nov 2009

In 2009, Brett produced and managed a feature film called Finding Virginia. The film was shot in Decatur, IL over the course of only 10 days and was filmed with 3 cameras at once. From Illinois’ quiet cornfields comes a story inspired by true events of suffering and sacrifice. Finding Virginia examines the balance of sight, perception, and truth as a community grapples to discover what led to the disappearance of a sweet, loving member. New light is shed upon the year-old investigation, when an already imprisoned young man gloats to his cellmate of his first-hand involvement. Framed within the context of the prisoner’s interrogation room visits, a tragic nightmare reveals itself. Over the course of eighteen hours, kidnapper Nathan Daniels torments and intimidates a young single mother, pushing the very boundaries of her faith. Abducting Virginia Cutler “Ginny” from a crowded parking lot in broad daylight, Nathan coerces her into driving him around town in a wicked game. Threatening deadly consequences to her loved ones and strangers alike, Nathan cruelly tempts Ginny to flee and succumb to her instincts of self-preservation. Through insight into this horrific journey we come to realize the true nature of Virginia’s character. Show less

Co-Producer & Unit Production Manager

• Apr 2009 - Jun 2009

Brett was Co-Producer and Production Manager of the award winning dance-musical “Leading Ladies” (Summer 2009) starring Benji Schwimmer, (Season 2 winner of So You Think You Can Dance), Melanie LaPatin (choreographer of The Thomas Crowne Affair), cinematographer Pete Biagi (The Company and A Prairie Home Companion) and Tony Award winning costume designer Markas Henry (Elf, Thoroughly Modern Millie & Beauty and the Beast). Brett was Co-Producer and Production Manager of the award winning dance-musical “Leading Ladies” (Summer 2009) starring Benji Schwimmer, (Season 2 winner of So You Think You Can Dance), Melanie LaPatin (choreographer of The Thomas Crowne Affair), cinematographer Pete Biagi (The Company and A Prairie Home Companion) and Tony Award winning costume designer Markas Henry (Elf, Thoroughly Modern Millie & Beauty and the Beast).

Area Director

• Jan 2006 - Oct 2008

Area Director: Operates a distant franchised region of BNI under the direct control of the Executive Director. I am responsible for the development of the Springfield, IL Region. I develop new chapters in this region, as well as working with all of the existing chapters to help them grow. I am also a MSP (Members Success Program) trainer. Area Director: Operates a distant franchised region of BNI under the direct control of the Executive Director. I am responsible for the development of the Springfield, IL Region. I develop new chapters in this region, as well as working with all of the existing chapters to help them grow. I am also a MSP (Members Success Program) trainer.

Associate Producer

• Oct 2007 - Jul 2008

Five Students. One Willing Business. An Eight Week Takeover. And the footage to prove it all. CEO Intern is a TV show concept that seeks to film the experience of five motivated students as they take over a profitable company in Central Illinois for eight weeks during the summer. These students, from Babson and Olin College, will act as a group CEO to make decisions. The show is geared toward a Discovery Channel audience and will teach others how to improve their business through teamwork and creativity. Show less

Producer & Unit Production Manager

• Apr 2008 - Jun 2008

An anguished young writer meets a mysterious woman in a coffee shop and is drawn into soul-bearing conversation. But her interest may be deeper than he knows. An anguished young writer meets a mysterious woman in a coffee shop and is drawn into soul-bearing conversation. But her interest may be deeper than he knows.

Owner & Producer

• Jan 2007 - Jun 2008

Essence Films is the film branch of Shatterglass Studios. We now produce films under the Shatterglass Studios name. Essence Films is the film branch of Shatterglass Studios. We now produce films under the Shatterglass Studios name.

Producer

• Apr 2007 - Feb 2008

I was involved throughout all phases of the filmmaking process from pre-production to completion of a project. Due to the small size of the production, I also acted as Assistant Director on Set among other things. I was involved throughout all phases of the filmmaking process from pre-production to completion of a project. Due to the small size of the production, I also acted as Assistant Director on Set among other things.

Graphic Designer

• Jan 2000 - Feb 2008

Graphic Design for Businesses and Individuals. Expertise include: Web Design, Marketing Materials, Logo, Branding, etc. Graphic Design for Businesses and Individuals. Expertise include: Web Design, Marketing Materials, Logo, Branding, etc.

Wellness Home Consultant

• May 2002 - 2008

I work for a company called Nikken, and we are bringing the only total wellness company in the world to the US and rest of the world and we will revolutionize healthcare. This huge company has blended a major corporation with a home business and we are looking for partners to help us bring it here. I work for a company called Nikken, and we are bringing the only total wellness company in the world to the US and rest of the world and we will revolutionize healthcare. This huge company has blended a major corporation with a home business and we are looking for partners to help us bring it here.

Producer

• Jan 2007 - May 2007

I helped Initiate, coordinate, supervise and control matters such as raising funding, hiring key personnel, and arranging for distributors. I was involved throughout all phases of the filmmaking process from inception to completion of a project. In 2007, I produced the award winning short film “Sugar“. Since that time, “Sugar” has been an official selection in over 15 film festivals and won such awards as “Best Cinematography”, “Best Editing”, “Best Short Film” and “The Grand Jury Prize”. The film has been viewed over 16,000 times on Youtube and has been seen in festivals around the world and has appeared on the front page of Funny or Die. Show less

Intern

• 2001 - 2002

Assistant Graphic Designer Assistant Graphic Designer