Brent Wilson | |
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Born | U.S. |
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Years active | 2003 – present |
Spouse | Mayerling Wilson |
Brent Wilson is an American documentary film director, writer and producer. [1] [2] He is best known for his work on the documentary films Streetlight Harmonies and Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road . [3] [4]
Wilson directed his debut feature documentary, The Last Reunion: A Gathering of Heroes, which premiered at the Palm Beach International Film Festival and won best documentary in 2003. [5] In 2020, he directed the documentary Streetlight Harmonies , which premiered at Doc NYC. [6] In 2020, he directed the documentary Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road , about the Beach Boys' co-founder Brian Wilson, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. [7]
Year | Film | Contribution | Note |
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2021 | Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road | Director, writer and producer | Documentary |
2020 | Streetlight Harmonies | Director, writer and producer | Documentary |
2017 | Scouting Camp: Next Olympic Hopeful | Director | Documentary |
2014 | 24 Hours of Reality: 24 Reason for Hope | Supervising producer | TV special |
2013 | 24 Hours of Reality: The Cost of Carbon | Supervising producer | TV special |
2011 | American Idol | Producer | 6 episodes |
2010 | 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert | Writer and supervising producer | TV special |
2010 | Dow Live Earth Run for Water | Writer and supervising producer | TV special |
2009 | So You Think You Can Dance | Producer | 18 episodes |
2009 | House of Jazmin | Producer | 4 episodes |
2005 | Chris Isaak's Guide to Jazz Fest | Director, writer and producer | TV special |
2004 | NSYNC'S Challenge for the Children | Director and producer | Music video |
2003 | The Last Reunion: A Gathering of Heroes | Director, writer and producer | Documentary |
Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
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2021 | Won | Nashville Film Festival | Best Music Documentary Feature | Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road | [8] |
Nominated | Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Music Documentary | [9] | ||
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