Johnathan Brownlee
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Johnathan Brownlee (born June 4, 1966)[citation needed] is a Canadian–American filmmaker and producer based in Dallas, Texas.[1][2] His feature films include Decoding Annie Parker (2013), Three Days in August (2016), Occupy, Texas (2016), Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich (2018), The Standoff at Sparrow Creek (2018), and Satanic Panic (2019).
Education
Brownlee attended Hofstra University from 1986-1990, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major and double minor in English Literature, Theater, Communications, and Music. He attended Brandeis University from 1990-1993, where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree. He attended the New York University Film Workshop from 1986-1990.
Career
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Brownlee's first feature film as an executive producer was Decoding Annie Parker[3][4], which covers the story of Annie Parker and the discovery of the BRCA1 breast cancer gene. The film stars Helen Hunt as renowned geneticist Mary-Claire King and Samantha Morton as Annie Parker.
In 2016, he released the film Occupy, Texas, the story of a disillusioned Occupy Wall Street protester who must return to Texas to care for his two teen sisters and the family estate after the death of their parents. Brownlee, who was executive producer/producer, wanted the film to be "an indigenous project, a Dallas project"[5], and shot almost exclusively in Dallas, with a one-day exception in New York City. Locations include the neighborhoods of Lake Highlands, Oak Cliff and Dallas Love Field airport. The cast includes Texas natives Janine Turner, Peri Gilpin, Lorelei Linklater, and Nikki Moore[6].
In 2016, Brownlee served as director, executive producer and producer of the film Three Days in August.[7][8][9] The film is based on the winning script in a 2015 contest, THE SIONNA PROJECT[10]. The script, written by Chad Berry and David Langlinais, was selected from 200 submissions from 26 countries. The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Dallas International Film Festival[11] and received theatrical distribution through the Dallas-based Studio Movie Grill chain.[12] The film is inspired by the true story of Texas painter Shannon Kincaid, an adopted Irish American artist who was given away at birth by a 16-year-old mother and is looking for her birth parents. It stars Barry Bostwick, Mariette Hartley, Meg Foster, Edward James Hyland, Mollie Milligan, Cal Bartlett, and Colton Tapp as members of the biological and adoptive families unwittingly united at an emotionally-charged retreat.
In 2018, Brownlee served as an executive producer on the horror comedy film Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich.[13][14] Set at a convention in Texas and filmed in Dallas[15], a primary location was the 1904 Ambassador Hotel, the oldest hotel in Dallas at the time. The Ambassador, which was undergoing renovations, was completely destroyed by fire months after filming wrapped.[16]
In 2018, he worked onThe Standoff at Sparrow Creek, a film about a reclusive former cop who must investigate fellow militia members as suspects in a mass shooting at a police funeral. The film, written and directed by Henry Dunham, stars James Badge Dale, Brian Geraghty, Patrick Fischler, Happy Anderson, and Robert Aramayo.[17] Brownlee served as a producer on the film[18][19][20], which had its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival and was acquired by RLJE Films.
In 2019, he worked on Satanic Panic, a comedy horror film. Shot in Dallas, the film centers on a pizza delivery girl who delivers food to a group of socialite Satanists, led by Rebecca Rominjn, who plan to use her as a virgin sacrifice. Brownlee was co-executive producer for the film[21], which was acquired by RLJE Films and will be released in September 2019.
Brownlee heads two production companies: Torfoot Films, which he founded in 2013, and Ubiquimedia, which he founded in 2007.
Organizations
In 2017, he was appointed the CEO and President of the nonprofit organization Dallas Film Society and the Executive Director of the Dallas International Film Festival.[22][23]
In 2018, he spearheaded the establishment of the Veterans Institute for Film and Media (VIFM)[24], a program of Dallas Film that prepares veterans for careers in film and media production through education, mentorships, and job placements.
In 2019, he founded Dallas Film's second festival, the North Texas Film Festival (NTXFF), which will premiere September 26-29[25].
Awards and nominations
His show, Johnathan Brownlee's atHome, was Canada's #1 home renovation series for which he won a Leo Awards Best Host - Information Series honor in 2003[26]. He also received 5 Leo Award Nominations, including: Best Lifestyle Series, Best Writing - Lifestyle Series, Best Information Series, Best Screenwriting - Information Series, and Best Host - Lifestyle Series. Brownlee was named by BGM-Canada as one of the “Top 8 Most Creative Entrepreneurs of 2002”. He received the James A. McNab Award for Top Male Student, Academic Honors, and an Outstanding 4 Year Achievement Award from Hofstra University.
Affiliations
Brownlee served on the First Credit Union Community Board as Vice Chairman/Board Member-Vancouver, and as the LA representative for the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. He has taught, lectured and consulted at Harvard, MIT, Boston College, Vancouver Film School, LA Film School, Brandeis University, Wellesley College, NYU, University of Toronto, and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Southside | Yes | Short film | |||
| Decoding Annie Parker | Yes | Executive producer | ||||
| 2016 | Occupy, Texas | Yes | Executive producer and producer | |||
| Three Days in August | Yes | Yes | Executive producer and producer | |||
| 2018 | Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich | Yes | Executive producer and producer | |||
| 2018 | The Standoff at Sparrow Creek | Yes | Producer | |||
| 2019 | Satanic Panic | Yes | Co-executive producer |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | Sixties Groupie | ||
| 1997 | Batman and Robin | Black Tie | ||
| 1998 | Famous Again | Sal | Television series | |
| 1998 | Working | Executive #2 | Television series; Season 2, Episode 17, "Sliding Doors" | |
| 1999 | Pacific Blue | Man at Bar | Television series; Season 5, Episode 7, "Dead Ringers" | |
| 1999 | Cold Feet | Paul | Television series; Season 1, Episode 6, "I've Got a Crush on You, Frigidaire" | |
| 2000 | 2gether | Pageant Emcee | Television film | |
| 2001 | The Ellen Show | Restaurant Patron | Television series; Season 1, Episode 7, "Joe" | |
| 2002 | Life or Something Like It | Morning Show Host | [27] | |
| 2003 | Stealing Sinatra | Wally's Manager as Himself | ||
| 2005 | Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Mork & Mindy | Jay Thomas | [28] | |
| 2013 | Decoding Annie Parker | Boyfriend | ||
| 2016 | Occupy, Texas | Kevin | ||
| 2018 | Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich | Bar Patron |
- ↑ "Susan Kandell Interviews Johnathan Brownlee, CEO Of The Dallas Film Society". Irish Film Critic. 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ "Art & Life with Johnathan Brownlee - Voyage Dallas Magazine | Dallas City Guide". Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ "Decoding Annie Parker". Women's Health. Archived from the original on 2019-06-26. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ↑ "Decoding Annie Parker: Hamptons Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ↑ Harris, Whitney (July 14, 2014). "Dallas plays supporting role alongside Janine Turner and Peri Gilpin in Occupy, Texas". CultureMap Dallas. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ↑ Rapp, Ilana (2016-05-06). "Actress Nikki Moore of Occupy, Texas is More Than Meets the Eye!". HuffPost. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ↑ McNary, Dave; McNary, Dave (2015-10-03). "Barry Bostwick, Mariette Hartley Starring in 'Three Days in August'". Variety. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ↑ Bunch, Julia (December 1, 2016). "Dallas independent film receives big-screen treatment in limited run". CultureMap Dallas. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ↑ Gonzalez, Alex. "Johnathan Brownlee Prepares for Dallas International Film Festival". BestofGuide. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ Shapiro, Dev (2015-08-10). "Winners Announced for THE SIONNA PROJECT Screenwriting Competition". Selig Film News. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ↑ Erbland, Kate; Erbland, Kate (2016-03-03). "Dallas International Film Festival Unveils Official Selections, Including 'Weiner' and 'Other People'". IndieWire. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ↑ Mlambo, Bongani. "'Three Days in August' counts on new avenues of exposure". star-telegram. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ↑ McNary, Dave; McNary, Dave (2017-03-25). "Thomas Lennon to Star in 'Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick; Hipes, Patrick (2018-04-23). "'Puppet Master' Reimagining To Hit Theaters In August Via RLJE Films". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ Miska, Brad (2017-04-16). "Revisit Last Night's LIVE Stream From the Set of Puppet Master'!". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
- ↑ Reece, Kevin. "Fire destroys 115-year-old Ambassador Hotel in downtown Dallas". WFAA. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ↑ McNary, Dave; McNary, Dave (2018-02-28). "James Badge Dale to Star in Drama 'Incident at Sparrow Creek Lumber'". Variety. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ Pipeline, Script. "Script Pipeline Contest Winner "The Standoff at Sparrow Creek" Released 2019". Script Pipeline. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ↑ McNary, Dave; McNary, Dave (2018-09-11). "James Badge Dale's Thriller 'Standoff at Sparrow Creek' Bought by RLJE". Variety. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ↑ "Toronto: 'The Standoff at Sparrow Creek' Thriller Lands at RLJ". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ↑ "Satanic Panic (2019) - New Movie". HellHorror.com. October 12, 2018. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ "Johnathan Brownlee named exec director of Dallas International Film Festival". SHOOTonline. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- ↑ Wildman, John (October 5, 2017). "FILM FESTIVAL NEWS: Filmmaker and industry veteran Johnathan Brownlee takes over as CEO for Dallas Film Society and the Dallas International Film Festival | FESTWORKS". festworks.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ Giggy, Sean (October 18, 2018). ""Dallas Film Society's latest blockbuster: Ending veteran unemployment"". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- ↑ Gonzalez, Alex (2019-06-13). "Inaugural North Texas Film Festival to be held in Plano". Local Profile of Collin County. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ "Leo Awards, 2003 Winners". www.leoawards.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
- ↑ "Johnathan Brownlee". BFI. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ↑ "Johnathan Brownlee". BFI. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
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