Brandon Dermer

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Brandon Dermer is an American writer, director, and producer who has worked in television, film, and music videos.

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Career

Brandon Dermer

Film

Dermer’s feature debut I’m Totally Fine (2022) was conceived and filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the production completed in just 10 days in late 2021. The film was written by Alisha Ketry and produced by Kyle Newacheck. It stars Jillian Bell, Natalie Morales, Harvey Guillén, Blake Anderson, and Karen Maruyama. Lead actress Jillian Bell praised Dermer’s supportive and unflappable directing style, calling him “one of the loveliest humans I’ve met… [who] really knows what he wants”. I'm Totally Fine was released theatrically and is available for streaming on Hulu. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Television

Dermer created the series What Would Diplo Do? , which aired on Viceland and was later acquired by Spike Jonze. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] Dermer directed and executive produced the first season of the show. [11] [12] Dermer directed three episodes of the TV series Flatbush Misdemeanors (2021). [13]

John Goblikon

Brandon Dermer co-created the character John Goblikon, the popular mascot for the metal band Nekrogoblikon, alongside Dave Rispoli and Alex Alereza. John Goblikon first appeared in the viral music video "No One Survives," directed by Dermer and starring Rispoli as John. The character's popularity led to the creation of the web series Right Now with John Goblikon (2015–2023), in which John humorously interviewed personalities from music and entertainment. In 2024, The web series was adapted into video podcast format, expanding its audience and featuring notable guests such as Andrew Santino, Pete Holmes, and Ron Funches. The growing popularity of John Goblikon has also led to the publication of a book, John Goblikon's Guide to Living Your Best Life, currently in development as a sitcom. [14]

Music videos

Brandon Dermer has directed numerous music videos, several of which have garnered special recognition (Vimeo Staff Picks, film festival showcases, or press accolades). [15] Notable music videos directed by Dermer include:

* Nominated for Best Rock Video at the 2016 MTV Music Video Awards [15]

^ Vimeo staff pick

Selected filmography

Feature Films

Television

Podcast

References

  1. ↑ Grobar, Matt (2022-05-26). "Decal Acquires Brandon Dermer's Sci-Fi Comedy 'I'm Totally Fine' Starring Natalie Morales & Jillian Bell – Cannes". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  2. ↑ "Director Brandon Dermer Talks 'I'm Totally Fine'". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  3. ↑ Saito, Stephen (2022-11-01). "Brandon Dermer on Reconsidering an Alien Encounter in "I'm Totally Fine"". The Moveable Fest. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  4. ↑ Ashton, Will (2022-09-15). "'I'm Totally Fine': Extraterrestrial Buddy Comedy Sets November Release". Collider. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  5. ↑ Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-02-24). "Kyle Newacheck To Produce Sci-Fi Dramedy 'I'm Totally Fine' Starring Jillian Bell & Natalie Morales; How The Film Came Together In 10 Days During Covid". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  6. ↑ Leight, Elias (2017-01-06). "How James Van Der Beek's Diplo Spoof Became a Scripted TV Series". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  7. ↑ Sturges, Fiona (2017-10-21). "What Would Diplo Do? A mockumentary for the EDM generation". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  8. ↑ Petrusich, Amanda (2017-08-10). ""What Would Diplo Do?" and the Millennial Aesthetic of Viceland". The New Yorker. ISSN   0028-792X . Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  9. ↑ "James Van Der Beek is the Best Part of Viceland's 'What Would Diplo Do?'". EW.com. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  10. ↑ Saraiya, Sonia (2017-07-31). "TV Review: 'What Would Diplo Do?' Starring James Van Der Beek". Variety. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  11. ↑ Coscarelli, Joe (2017-07-28). "James Van Der Beek Is the New Diplo". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  12. ↑ Jr, Nellie Andreeva,Mike Fleming (2017-01-04). "Viceland Orders James Van Der Beek 'Diplo' Comedy As First Scripted Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-11-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ↑ Thompson, Valerie (2022-10-06). "'I'm Totally Fine' Trailer: Jillian Bell, Natalie Morales, Reanimated Dead Best Friends & Aliens Mix In A Wacky New Sci-Fi Comedy". The Playlist. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  14. 1 2 White, Peter (2024-09-27). "Goblin Metal Band Web Series 'Right Now' Shifts Into Podcasting With Andrew Santino, Pete Holmes & Adam Pally". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 "How to Make a Live Music Video for Panic! at the Disco (with Puppets) | No Film School". nofilmschool.com. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  16. ↑ Black, Lauren Jo (2020-01-31). "Morgan Wallen Teams With Diplo and Julia Michaels For New Version of 'Heartless'". Country Now. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  17. ↑ Reed, Ryan (2020-06-30). "Watch Diplo's Desert Dance in Playful 'Do Si Do' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  18. ↑ Childers, Chad (2019-03-18). "Watch Panic! At the Disco's 'Dancing's Not a Crime' Video". Loudwire. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  19. ↑ Lavin, Will (2019-03-18). "Watch Panic! At The Disco's new music video for 'Dancing's Not A Crime'". NME. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  20. ↑ "How to Make a Live Music Video for Panic! at the Disco (with Puppets) | No Film School". nofilmschool.com. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  21. ↑ "Watch Diplo and Jonas Brothers 'Lonely' Music Video". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  22. ↑ Childers, Chad (2019-03-14). "Watch Blink-182 + Steve Aoki's 'Why Are We So Broken?' Video". Loudwire. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  23. ↑ Collins, Brian (2016-07-05). "'A New Beginning' Is A Perfect Love Letter To Slasher Films". Birth.Movies.Death. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
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