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, as if someone else is writing 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.