James Brandt:  

Life Current: Recently completed a feature film set in the Ottoman Empire in 1870 about a group of Persian Baha'i pilgrims who are set upon by bandits and rescued by a reluctant American Civil War Veteran related to William Miller, who predicted the return of Christ that forms the basis of the Baha'i belief. It won the LA Reel Film Festival Best Film Award and addition awards there and at the Madrid International Film Festival. It is up for Best Film, Best Screenplay, an Best Costumes at the Berlin Festival in October. I am a freelance writer, producer, and videographer. Extensive credits as a writer for media and print, including credits with major film productions, national and local magazines, technical writing, education, copywriting, and media related topics. Familiar with non-linear and traditional editing, film and video production, radio production, and creation of training materials for college and high school level courses. Recent contracts include: Technical Editor for Government Video Magazine, Editor-n-Chief for Sight and Sound Magazine (combined Southwest and Central Cities edi...Expand for more