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brandon walsh | writer / director / producer

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voicemails to her grandson

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voicemails to her grandson

made in partnership with Runway AI, premiered at AI on The Lot 2025

Marionnettiste | Trailer

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Marionnettiste | Trailer

see behind the scenes when Los Angeles' Bob Baker Marionette Theater comes to life. told from the perspective of the marionettes that perform front and center, "Marionnettiste" embodies the stories of performers and artists working in this intriguing craft.

Playing Catch

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Playing Catch

made on the first day release of Photoshop's generative fill feature premiered at USC's Generative Imaging Film Festival 2023

Skunk at the Picnic

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Skunk at the Picnic

shot on 16mm film, 5 hobbyists and 1 skunk are brought together by an interview Dr. Anthony Fauci gave the New York Times, recalling his tenure in the Trump White House during the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Onward Ever | Trailer

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Onward Ever | Trailer

featured in 2019 Toronto Water Docs Film Festival, 2019 Wild and Scenic Film Festival, and 2019 Indy Film Fest

Amy Kirchner | Quiet of Mind

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Amy Kirchner | Quiet of Mind

a profile of the calming and energized works of Amy Kirchner, which have displayed in large-scale environments like the Conrad Hilton New York and One World Trade Center

Tarik Currimbhoy | A Simple Journey

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Tarik Currimbhoy | A Simple Journey

a look into the process and inspiration of the NYC based, bombay, india born sculptor

Dusky Panther's 5 Minute Variety Hour

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Dusky Panther's 5 Minute Variety Hour

gather 'round, kids! it's time for your favorite new puppet show. a virtual production, made in partnership with USC's School of Cinematic Arts, the Bob Baker Marionnette Theater, Sony and Unreal Engine

Balancing Act

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Balancing Act

when her estranged parents attend the circus where she stars, ella must confront the past she fled—and decide if the show can go on with her heart center stage directed by Ciara Bogards assistant directed, co-edited, and associate produced by Brandon Walsh

Thank You For Watching

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Thank You For Watching

a popular social media personality is influenced by a home invader.

You Look Like You've Seen A Ghost | Trailer

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You Look Like You've Seen A Ghost | Trailer

following strange occurrences at his once-childhood home, noah lowell wonders whether a supernatural element may be at play, uncovering deep familial traumas and secrets beneath the mansion's coﬀered walls - forcing him to confront his own ghosts. directed by Andrew Berkeley Carter produced by Brandon Walsh

All In

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All In

in a shadowy purgatory where every hand holds a soul’s worth, a young woman wagers everything in a final, high-stakes game of poker. as the cards fall, she must confront what she's willing to sacrifice—if there's anything of her left to claim the win. Written, Produced and Edited by Brandon Walsh Virtual production, made in partnership with USC's School of Cinematic Arts, Sony and Unreal Engine

I AM SO SO SORRY | Trailer

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I AM SO SO SORRY | Trailer

a woman connects with someone through a dating app during quarantine

LIDS Holiday '24 | Devoted Mother

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LIDS Holiday '24 | Devoted Mother

produced for LIDS' 2024 holiday campaign

JD Sports | CULTURE

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JD Sports | CULTURE

produced for the international footwear retailer, this research project was shot by units across the globe, directed by myself from the united states. different cuts of this footage appeared in retail locations across the world, as well as outdoors in Times Square

Australian Gold | Life Outside

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Australian Gold | Life Outside

lifestyle ad for the outdoor skin care brand

Indiana FSSA | Recovery is Possible

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Indiana FSSA | Recovery is Possible

an emmy-winning animated spot, to raise awareness of stigma associated with substance use disorder

International Comfort Products | Doorway to Comfort

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International Comfort Products | Doorway to Comfort

a 1-shot TV spot for a national HVAC brand, produced on a 90-foot long set

Gleaners Food Bank | Coloring Book

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Gleaners Food Bank | Coloring Book

used to solicit donations for the local food bank

Indianapolis Colts | Conserve

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Indianapolis Colts | Conserve

conservation tips featuring the NFL Colts mascot Blue

The Go! Team | "Whammy-O"

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The Go! Team | "Whammy-O"

unofficial music video for the indie pop/rock band "The Go! Team," off their album "get up sequences part two". Directed, Produced and Edited by Brandon Walsh

Sufjan Stevens | The Only Thing

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Sufjan Stevens | The Only Thing

a found footage film compiled from my grandma's home movie film reels c. 1966 (shared by label Asthmatic Kitty)

Mirror Mind

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Mirror Mind

a narrative art film collaboration, exploring a dyslexic brain through 3 generations of women.

Brandon's Muse

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Brandon's Muse

there's a lot on brandon's mind. a student film exercise produced at USC's School of Cinematic Arts

Coldplay | Everyday Life

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Coldplay | Everyday Life

my family, from 1954 to 2019

Radiohead | Daydreaming (Méliès Cut)

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Radiohead | Daydreaming (Méliès Cut)

a re-edit of Georges Méliès 1902 "A Trip to the Moon"

Azieb | Lens

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Azieb | Lens

music video for Gary, IN based artist Azieb

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Film Accolades

2025 AI on The Lot Screening - "voicemails to her grandson"

2025 Runway AI, Student Ambassador

2025 Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival - "Dusky Panther's 5-Minute Variety Hour"

2024 PBS So Cal Fine Cut Finalist - "Marionnettiste"

2024 Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival - "Marionnettiste"

2024 Hollyshorts Film Festival, Monthly Screening - "Thank You For Watching"

2024 Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival, Short Film Market - "Thank You For Watching"

2023 USC Generative Imaging Film Festival - "Playing Catch"

2023 MarCom Gold Award - "Republic Airways, Flight Paths" Campaign

2022 Emmy Nomination, Lower Great Lakes - "International Comfort Products, Doorway to Comfort" :30 TV

2022 Emmy Nomination, Lower Great Lakes - "Know The Facts Indiana, Providing Love & Community" :30 TV

2021 Emmy Nomination, Lower Great Lakes - "Gleaners Food Bank, Coloring Book" :30 TV

2021 Emmy Win, Lower Great Lakes - "Indiana FSSA, Recovery is Possible" 2:00 TV

2021 Hobnobben International Film Festival - "I AM SO SO SORRY"

2021 Pop Con International Film Festival - "I AM SO SO SORRY"

2020 DeHann Artist of Distinction Award, Arts Council of Indianapolis - “Mirror Mind”

2020 4SCENE Film Fest - "Azieb | Lens"

2020 Gold Telly Award - Gleaners Food Bank "Coloring Book" :30 TV

2020 AAF Indianapolis American Advertising Award - Gleaners Food Bank "Coloring Book" :30 TV

2019 Art Miami Social Showcase – “Tarik Currimbhoy | A Simple Journey”

2019 PBS NewsHour “American Graduate” – footage used in national broadcast

2019 Guest Lecturer for advanced documentary filmmaking – Indiana University Bloomington

2019 NACWA National Environmental Achievement Award – Citizens 360 Tunnel Tour

2019 PRSA Pinnacle Awards – Republic Airways – “Serving Barriere Battant, Haiti”

2019 Indy Film Fest – “Onward Ever”

2019 Toronto Water Docs Film Festival – “Onward Ever”

2019 SYRCL Wild & Scenic Film Festival – “Onward Ever”

2018 Indiana Humanities: Next IN Campfires Film Grant (National Endowment for the Humanities)

2018 Telly Awards – Gleaners Food Bank “Picky Eaters” :30 TV

2018 Indy Film Fest – “Dale Enochs | Set In Stone” and “Amy Kirchner | Quiet of Mind”

2017 SOFA Chicago – “Dale Enochs | Set In Stone” and “Amy Kirchner | Quiet of Mind”

2017 PRSA Pinnacle Awards – Citizens Energy Group “Instagram Social Media Campaign”

2017 East Lansing Film Festival – “King of Baskets”

2016 Indy Film Fest – “King of Baskets”

2016 TURN Festival – “Paramount Proud”

2016 Iris Film Festival, Audience Choice Winner – “Good Man”

2015 BLOW-UP International Art House Film Festival – “Good Man”

2010-2014 IU Cinema Film Showcases – Films Screened

Positions

CVR (Ad Agency) | Writer / Director, Creative Department | May 2016 – July 2022

Emmy Award-winning commercials directed
Directed / produced / shot / edited thousands of commercial videos with advertising agency

Projects aired on national TV, outdoors at Times Square, to millions online

Freelance Video | Director, Producer, DP, Editor | 2015 – Present

Clients include 2K Games, Lids, Build-A-Bear Workshop, PBS, Architectural Digest, Art Miami

Indiana Memorial Union Board | Film Programming Director | 2013

Directed creative programming and renowned weekly film series, managed operational team

Arranged speaking engagements for Academy Award nominated filmmakers

Volunteer

Peabody Awards | Screening Committee Member, Documentary | December 2023 – February 2025

SpectreVision (Elijah Wood) | Development Intern | September 2024 – December 2024

Sony Cine | Cinema Cameras Internship | April 2024 – October 2024

Ghost House Pictures (Sam Raimi) | Feature & TV Development Intern | May 2023 – August 2023

Education

University of Southern California | August 2022 - May 2025

MFA in Film & Television Production, School of Cinematic Arts
Nationally recognized work in Screenwriting, Narrative, AI and Virtual Production
Produced USC’s First Interactive Thesis Film
2025 Runway AI Student Ambassador
2024-2025 Annenberg Fellow, Phi Kappa Phi

Indiana University Bloomington | August 2010 - May 2014

Bachelor of Arts, majors in Telecommunications and Film Studies, minor in Art History
Graduation ceremony student speaker finalist
Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude

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