About Me
I'm an award-winning producer and creative with more than 25 years’ experience working in the Entertainment business. What brings me joy is producing short and long form projects, including films, musicals and plays, that uplift, empower, entertain and motivate. As the father of adult children on the Autism Spectrum (with one being an animator) it is a personal mission of mine to use my creative skills and connections to foster employment opportunities and more inclusive working environments for Neurodivergent Creatives in the world of Entertainment. I currently do this as an advisor and head of video production for the non-profit Autism In Entertainment, working with Neurodivergent crews and editors. My goal is to expand these efforts by taking this mission to creative teams at other companies, both in, and outside of the Entertainment business.
I have a deep background as a creative producer, working with the best in the Entertainment business. During my tenure at Warner Bros. as SVP Creative Content, I produced and pioneered over 3000 hours of behind-the-scenes documentaries, including short form and immersive content for films and TV series released on disc and digital, including the Harry Potter films, The Matrix Trilogy, DC Universe, LEGO, Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and the great Warner Classics.
At Warner, I managed high-level studio talent relationships, and collaborated with filmmakers and producers to shape and develop the content plans for the digital and DVD release. I built the Warner Home Entertainment Content Team from the ground up - it started with me and I grew it into a team of 10, and I also oversaw dozens of outside vendors. I created the team process for creative development, protocol with talent, legal clearances and asset delivery.
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I have led huge content projects for major film franchises with multi-million dollar budgets and long timelines. But I also know how to manage small productions with low budgets. I've worked with non-profits, charities, and small indie films, and I know how to innovate and stretch the budget, and still deliver a great creative experience. I consider myself a Creative Diplomat, because I can manage relationships on a creative, business, and legal level, and communicate effectively to all stakeholders to bring a plan together that works for everyone.
As an entrepreneur and innovator, I leverage my creative experience and business acumen as a producing partner at Home and Yonder, a family-based art collective, which I co-founded with my wife and creative partner Jeudi Cornejo Brealey. I earned my MFA in the Directing for Theatre, Video and Cinema program at CalArts, and a BA in Political Science at Carleton College. Originating from Minnesota, I reside in the Los Angeles area with Jeudi, our kids, Gustavo and Joaquine, and our corgi, Winston.
My Latest Projects
SHORT FILM PRESENTED AT THE 2024
COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
It was an honor to have "Spectrum Spotlight: Dani Bowman, Animator and Educator" invited to screen at the 2024 San Diego Comic Con International Film Festival, last July. This was one of a series of 6 short films I produced for Autism In Entertainment. Directed and Edited by Julian Grajczak, the film focuses on Dani Bowman, founder of Danimation Entertainment, and cast member of the Netflix hit series, Love on the Spectrum.
I'm on the planning committee and head of video production for Autism In Entertainment, which held it's inaugural Conference on April 5, 2024, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Our mission is to create lasting bridges between Entertainment Industry employers and creative Neurodivergent talent. Click here for details, including links to video of the conference, ongoing-webinar series, and award winning content pieces I produced.
HOLY SHIITAKE: A WOK STAR IS BORN
I'm producer of Katie Chin's one woman show: Holy Shiitake: A Wok Star is Born, chosen as "Best of the Fest" for Whitefire Theatre's Solofest 2024, in Los Angeles. It will be back on January 16 to kick off Whitefire Theatre's 2025 Solofest! Filled with pathos and humor, Holy Shiitake: A Wok Star is Born written and produced by Katie, directed by Fran de Leon and co-produced by Paul Hemstreet, chronicles Chef Katie Chin’s journey as a Chinese American girl growing up in Minneapolis in the 1970s where she was raised by her remarkable mother, seamstress turned restaurateur, Leeann Chin. You will be captivated by her unique blend of humor, storytelling, and culinary expertise. Prepare to be entertained as she shares her personal journey of becoming a Wok Star and conquering the culinary world. Go here for tickets!
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Two Festive Holiday Caberet Shows
Created and conceived by my wife Jeudi Cornejo Brealey, I performed in these two fun and festive musical shows in December, at the Gardenia Supper Club in L.A., and the Jeweled Universe in South Pasadena. Jeudi will be returning to a monthly residency at the Jeweled Universe, starting this January 26, at 2:30 pm. I'll be back as a guest singer for later dates -- stay tuned for details!