Brett Eichenberger

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Brett Eichenberger
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Born29 December
Occupation(s)Director, Writer, Producer and Editor
Years active1995–present

Brett Eichenberger is an American director, producer, writer, and editor. [1] [2] He is known for independent features, documentaries, and short films. His work includes Light of Mine (2011), Pretty Broken (2018), and the feature documentary A Flash of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed (2022) along with other documentaries and media productions through his company Resonance Productions. [3] [4]

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Biography

Eichenberger was born in Portland, Oregon and studied film at Portland State University. [5]

He founded Resonance Productions, a media production company that produces feature films, documentaries, music videos, commercials, and branded content. Through Resonance Productions, Eichenberger has also done international work, shooting in locations such as Pakistan and Egypt, and producing content like public service announcements and documentary shorts.

His feature film Light of Mine (2011), written by Jill Remensnyder, was the breakthrough that brought him wider attention. [6] [5] The film premiered at the Ashland Independent Film Festival and was selected for the Breakthrough section at AFI Fest in 2011. It won multiple awards, including Best Director and Best Feature Film at HD Fest (2012), and other festival honors. In 2014, Eichenberger directed By God's Grace, [7] followed by Pretty Broken in 2018, which stars Jillian Clare,Tyler Christopher and Stacy Edwards and was filmed largely in Portland, Oregon. Pretty Broken was produced by Resonance Productions and has been distributed through various digital platforms. Film had its premiere at the 2018 Newport Beach Film Festival and is distributed worldwide [8] by Freestyle Digital Media. [9]

Documentary and Other Projects

In addition to his narrative features, Eichenberger has directed documentary works, most notably A Flash of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed (2022) [10] and its sequel A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot (2024). [11]

He is also currently directing Taming the Mouth, a documentary examining the Columbia River jetty system, which explores historical, engineering, and social dimensions of the jetties’ construction and ongoing rehabilitation.

Brett is currently directing two documentary feature films. Taming the Mouth (2026), a documentary examining the Columbia River jetty system, which explores historical, engineering, and social dimensions of the jetties’ construction and ongoing rehabilitation. Brett's other film, Voices in the Wilderness (2026), [12] delves into the enigmatic “Sierra Sounds” captured by hunters, including Ron Morehead, who claimed to have intercepted alleged Bigfoot communication during the 1970s high in Sierra Nevada mountain range. [12]

Style and themes

Eichenberger's work is marked by an interest in deeply human stories set against expansive natural or historical backdrops. His narrative films often explore themes of personal transformation, loss, resilience, and faith. Light of Mine (2011) examines the fragility of perception and identity through the story of a photographer losing his sight, [13] while Pretty Broken (2018) portrays grief, family struggles, and reconciliation with humor and pathos. [14] By God's Grace (2014) weaves themes of forgiveness and spiritual redemption into a contemporary setting. [15]

In his documentary work, Eichenberger gravitates toward overlooked or misunderstood subjects. Projects such as A Flash of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed (2022) and Paranormal Bigfoot (2024) approach paranormal phenomena with a balance of investigative seriousness and human storytelling. [16] His ongoing documentary Taming the Mouth explores the engineering marvel of the Columbia River jetties, combining historical analysis with cultural and environmental perspectives. [17] [12] Across his filmography, Eichenberger's visual style emphasizes natural landscapes, intimate character moments, and a reflective pacing that allows audiences to immerse themselves in both the human and environmental dimensions of his stories. [18]

Filmography

YearFilmDirectorWriterProducerNote
1995InsomniaYesNoNoTV series
1998Cheap TheatrixYesNoNoTV series
2001The Beautiful OneYesNoNoShort film
2002Long Time No SeeYesYesNoShort film
2005The Leeward TideYesYesYesShort film
2011Light of MineYesNoYesFeature Film
2014By God's GraceYesNoNoFeature Film
2016A Little SomethingYesYesYesShort film
2018 Pretty Broken YesNoYesFeature Film [19]
2022A Flash of Beauty: Bigfoot RevealedYesYesNoDocumentary [20]
2024A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal BigfootYesNoNoDocumentary [21]


As Editor

References

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  2. "Case Study: Making Pretty Broken by Brett Eichenberger". indieactivity.com. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  3. "By Gods Grace". dove.org. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  4. ""Pretty Broken" Filmmakers Jill Remensnyder & Brett Eichenberger". katu.com. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  5. 1 2 "Light of Mine". ashlandfilm.org. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  6. "Light of Mine: Film Review". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  7. "5 Faith-Based Christmas Movies to Watch With Your Family This Season". christianpost.com. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  8. "2018 Film Index". newportbeachfilmfest.com. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  9. "'Pretty Broken' Acquired by Freestyle Digital Media for March Release". welovesoaps.net. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  10. "Revealing Bigfoot with Blackmagic Design: An Exclusive with Director Brett Eichenberger and DP Michael Ferry". ProductionHUB.com. 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  11. "Episode 266 "Paranormal Bigfoot" with Brett Eichenberger and Tobe Johnson | Necronomicast Podcast". Everand. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  12. 1 2 3 reports, Staff (2025-04-15). "Documentary examines Columbia River jetties". Discover Our Coast. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  13. Staff, T. H. R. (2011-11-07). "Light of Mine: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  14. "Reviews: Supernatural thriller 'Stray,' dystopian 'Level 16,' Jean-Claude Van Damme and more". Los Angeles Times. 2019-03-01. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  15. "By Gods Grace". dove.org. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  16. "A Flash of Beauty: The - Podcast". Everand. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  17. Reports, Staff (2024-06-27). "In One Ear: Passion project". The Astorian. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  18. "Meet the 2011 AFI Filmmakers : "Light Of Mine" Director Brett Eichenberger". indiewire.com. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  19. "Pretty Broken Director Brett Eichenberger + Producer/Writer Jill Remensnyder". buzzsprout.com. Retrieved 2019-08-02.
  20. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14869850/
  21. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27718223/