BRETT CULP — the films that tell your story

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100 Years of Naval Aviation

In honor of the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation, I was commissioned to create eight short films throughout the year of celebration. During these interviews, I often felt that I was in the presence of something beautiful & noble. The men & women of Naval Aviation embody the courage, honor, & dedication I aspire to. I received a new-found respect for those who have given themselves to protect my family. After these interviews, the scripts for these films poured out in [...]

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Hope for Haiti

I have incredible admiration for my friends at The IF Foundation. The foundation is based on the principle of micro-finance, which provides small business loans to groups of individuals in poor countries that traditional banks will not touch. The IF Foundation team members help people refine business plans & develop healthy business models. By teaching people the skills to provide for their financial future, they are helping to create opportunity in countries like Haiti & Ghana. These efforts are inspiring [...]

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TSE 2012 – An Inspirational Reversal

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Unexpected inspiration is often the most effective. When a message is the opposite of what we anticipate, it grabs our attention. The Special Event conference is one of the largest annual gatherings of event professionals in the world. For their 2012 Opening General Session in Tampa, I was asked to create a closing piece that would inspire attendees & encourage them to work together as an industry to create solutions. This concept was the perfect fit.

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Music Video with a Message

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I was blown away by the opportunity to collaborate with my favorite singer/songwriter Sara Groves. Her music has been an inspiration to me for many years. Her team gave me the freedom to imagine the concept and manage every aspect of the production process. Our goal was beyond the typical purpose of promoting the artist’s album. Sara is committed to spreading thought-provoking, positive messages, and we wanted this piece to extend that purpose. It was thrilling to hear Sara’s enthusiasm about the [...]

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Living Wellness University

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Living Wellness University is a multimedia, interactive medical community that helps their clients experience healthier living. In our first meeting, I was impressed with the passion Dr. Shilpa Saxena & her staff have for improving people’s lives, rather than simply managing their symptoms with medication. I immediately connected with the story they wanted to tell. Our approach was to learn from their leadership team what made their approach special & then find a connectible way of communicating it. We filmed [...]

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Hope for Haiti

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I have incredible admiration for my friends at The IF Foundation. The foundation is based on the principle of micro-finance, which provides small business loans to groups of individuals in poor countries that traditional banks will not touch. The IF Foundation team members help people refine business plans & develop healthy business models. By teaching people the skills to provide for their financial future, they are helping to create opportunity in countries like Haiti & Ghana. These efforts are inspiring [...]

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A Branding Message with Heart

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Event producer Janet Caruso was seeking a memorable & disarming way of sharing her passion for her company, Picture Perfect Parties. She wanted a short film for her website that reflected her company’s spirit without feeling like a sales video. We proposed this unique concept as a way of helping prospective clients emotionally connect with the company. It also works as a conversation piece, allowing her to have a ‘warm’ initial discussion with new contacts.

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The Rising of New Orleans

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Five-years after Hurricane Katrina, this gala celebrated the rising of New Orleans. It acknowledged the struggles of the city, celebrated the spirit of the people, & inspired attendees to dream of a bright future. I was commissioned to create an opening film that expressed the emotional journey of New Orleans. I was also invited to speak at the gala, sharing how the filmmaking process had impacted me. I was deeply moved by the stories that were shared with me during [...]

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