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Writer | Director
BRETT ALAN
CALKINS

ABOUT
Brett is a recent graduate of the AFI Conservatory Directing Program. His AFI Thesis film Black Whole won Best Student Film at the '22 San Diego International Film Festival.
Originally from the mountains of North Idaho, Brett has lived abroad in Belgium and the Netherlands before received his BA in Media Arts from Brigham Young University.
Brett's films explore stepping through the threshold of parenthood, with all the fear and awe that goes along with it. He is currently developing his first feature film, Bounty.
His commercial directing work has been featured on the NFL Network, CBS Sports, and Bleacher Report.
Originally from the mountains of North Idaho, Brett has lived abroad in Belgium and the Netherlands before received his BA in Media Arts from Brigham Young University.
Brett's films explore stepping through the threshold of parenthood, with all the fear and awe that goes along with it. He is currently developing his first feature film, Bounty.
His commercial directing work has been featured on the NFL Network, CBS Sports, and Bleacher Report.
Black Whole - Short Film - Writer/Director
When a haunting black hole appears in their front yard, a young pregnant couple must face their fears of miscarriage, in order to eliminate the phenomenon before they are consumed by it.
Available upon request.
Available upon request.


Bad Apples - Short Film - Writer/Director
Pushed to desperation, two friends set out to rob a bank, at the risk of losing their self respect. Shot on 16mm film.
Available upon request.
Available upon request.
Honeymoon - Short Film - Director
On their wedding day, a bride and groom must escape the pressures of the big day for the good of their relationship. Shot on 35mm film.
Available upon request.
Available upon request.


Moon Brothers - Short Film - Writer/Director
After their father's funeral, two estranged brothers must resolve their relationship before a long standing argument about the validity of the moon landing, drives them apart for good.
Fighting - Short Film - Writer/Director
Paralyzed by her fear of repeating her father's failures, a champion boxer must recover from losing her title, or stop fighting.


Projections - Short Film - Writer/Director
After inheriting his father's collection of slides, a young parent must overcome his pride to connect with his father through an transportive experience created by the slide projector.
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