Hi, I’m Jack Brame. I’m a filmmaker from Houston, TX. I always think it’s funny when people write their bios in third person, to not feel like they’re bragging. As if someone else wrote all those wonderful things about them. Not me, fellas. I shoot straight.

So, my background is in editing. I’ve been shooting and editing videos since I was a wee lad using Windows Movie Maker. I’ve worked in video production ever since my first part-time job, editing every day. I think this shows in my films, as I’m always directing with the edit in mind.

When I was 21, I produced a sports talk TV show for a local station, working with people who had been in the industry longer than I’d been alive. The challenge was to manage our weekly production in a professional manner, and command the respect of people far more experienced than me. I coordinated with audio professionals, talent, and the station’s own video production crew on a weekly basis. I think without this experience, I wouldn’t have been ready to direct The Grand Gesture.

Strengths and weaknesses? I don’t know, man. I’m always trying to get better at working with actors. Allowing the other artists involved to bring their unique voices to a project, while also maintaining my own directorial vision is always an interesting challenge. I recommend watching my interviews with the cast of The Grand Gesture, since we discuss that exact topic. 

I try to make sure everyone has a good time on set, and doesn’t feel any stress or pressure about the project. Making movies is fun, people don’t need to be feeling on edge. Creating a good atmosphere on set is so important to me. The way I can do that is to be super prepared, not act like an angry dictator on set, and make sure everyone is involved and bringing something special to the project.