BRW USA, Los Angeles, has signed director James Mann for U.S. commercial representation. The award-winning feature film director is best known for his critically acclaimed thriller “Desert Son,” which follows three orphans struggling to survive in the midst of several desperate crimes. Mann’s commercial experience includes spots for Etsy, Monster.com, MTV, Echo Park Guitars, and LASCO. Mann’s signature style is a creative combination of visual and heartfelt storytelling that leads to true, immediate and direct moments.
Notes BRW Executive Producer Gianfilippo Pedrotti, “Needless to say, we are thrilled to have James Mann as part of the BRW family. His works brings wonderful reality-based storytelling with a flare for beautiful imagery. Beyond his documentary-style branded work, James showcases his directorial and cinematographic skills through his films ‘Desert Son’ and ‘Like Birds.’ The combination of his storytelling and photographic ability will surely make a resounding splash in our industry.” Adds Mann, “I feel that BRW is a really nice fit for me as a director and I was immediately impressed by their roster and body of work. It is exciting to come on board with a company that is comprised of artists working in the commercial world and I really get along with everyone there. I’m looking forward to getting started!”
Armed with a BS in Comparative Literature, Film and Photography from Washington University in St. Louis, New Jersey native James Mann headed to Los Angeles and kicked off his professional film career with several years as a set lighting technician, camera operator and second unit director of photography. After earning an MFA from the Art Center of College and Design, he spent time as a D.P. on numerous award-winning independent films, documentaries, music videos and commercial projects. He leveraged his international travels from these years as inspiration for his feature directorial debut “Desert Son,” which was well received in the festival circuit and press alike. Mann’s talent for uncovering and communicating the intricate characters of real people can be seen in his branded docu-style content for brands such as Etsy, Echo Park Guitars and LASCO, among others. When not directing, he enjoys maintaining his renaissance man status by keeping up with his multifarious interests for photography, writing, music, architecture, interior design, fashion, food, fine wood working and home brewing.
About BRW USA
BRW USA is a creative content and commercial production company in Los Angeles, California. The West-Coast based shop boosts a roster of A-List international and domestic directors and offers integrated creative solutions for agencies, brands and the entertainment industry. Along with award winning sister companies, Independent in London and BRW FILMLAND Milano, BRW USA has a reach that extends to Europe as well as strategic production centers across the globe. Founding Partners/Executive Producers Gianfilippo Pedrotti and Michele Nocchi and Executive Producer Peter Trucco can be contacted through www.brwusa.com.