Brent Almond

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Brent Almond (born March 3, 1983) is an American film producer. He has recently been nominated for a Grammy for best Music Film for I'll Sleep When I'm Dead. [1]

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Career

In 2016, Almond produced the comedy Masterminds ; a heist movie starring Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis. [2]

Filmography (as a producer)

Film

2008Dan's Detour of LifeExecutive Producer
2008The AcquirerExecutive Producer
2016FallenExecutive Producer
2016The First Monday in MayProducer
2016 I'll Sleep When I'm Dead ProducerNominated for Best Music Film at the 59th Grammy Awards [3]
2016 Masterminds Executive Producer [4]
2016High NoonExecutive Producer
2017KidnapExecutive Producer

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