Brian Golden Davis

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Brian Golden Davis
Born
U.S.
Alma mater USC School of Cinematic Arts
Occupation(s)Director, writer, editor, cinematographer, producer
Years active2008–present

Brian Golden Davis is an American filmmaker and television director. [1] [2] He is best known for his documentary The Million Dollar Duck and the Netflix series We Are The Champions . [3] [4]

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Davis won the Student Academy Award in Bronze in 2008 with his graduation film If a Body Meet a Body. [5]

Career

Davis earned a master's degree from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2008, his thesis film, If a Body Meet a Body, received a Student Academy Award. [6] [5] He is the founder of the production company, DocRiot. [7] In 2016, he directed his first feature documentary, The Million Dollar Duck , which premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival winning both the Jury and Audience award. [8]

Filmography

YearTitleContributionNote
2008If a Body Meet a BodyDirector and writerDocumentary short
2009Prop EightCinematographer2 episodes
2011A Path to HonorDirectorTV series
2011You Laugh But It's TrueEditor and producerDocumentary
2012Unmade in ChinaEditorDocumentary
2013Sick Mick and the BoysCinematographer and producerDocumentary
2013Collecting FragmentsDirectorShort film
2016 The Million Dollar Duck DirectorDocumentary
2016Stories of the MindDirector2 episodes
2018Bali: Beats of ParadiseEditorDocumentary
2020 We Are the Champions Director and producer2 episodes

Awards and nominations

YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.
2008Won Student Academy Awards Documentary - Bronze MedalIf a Body Meet a Body [9]
2016Won Slamdance Film Festival Audience Award for Documentary Feature The Million Dollar Duck [10]
WonJury Award for Documentary Feature
2021Nominated Sports Emmy Awards Outstanding Edited Sports Series We Are the Champions [11]

References

  1. ↑ "BRIAN GOLDEN DAVIS (THE MILLION DOLLAR DUCK)". americanfilmshowcase.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  2. ↑ "Brian Davis". filmindependent.org. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  3. ↑ "'Million Dollar Duck' Director: The Duck Stamp Truth Is Stranger Than 'Fargo'". indiewire.com. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  4. ↑ "'We Are the Champions' EPs on Documenting Niche Sports, Including Dog Dancing". variety.com. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  5. 1 2 "Student Oscar winners chosen". hollywoodreporter.com. 18 May 2008. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  6. ↑ "List of the USC School of Cinematic Arts alumni, students and faculty with projects accepted at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival". cinema.usc.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  7. ↑ "BRIAN GOLDEN DAVIS". mountainfilm.org. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  8. ↑ "Slamdance Awards: 'Million Dollar Duck' & 'Fursonas' Among Indie Winners". Deadline Hollywood . 29 January 2016. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  9. ↑ "Young Filmmakers Honored With Student Oscars". cbsnews.com. 8 June 2008. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  10. ↑ "Here Are the Winners of the 2016 Slamdance Film Festival". indiewire.com. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  11. ↑ "THE 42nd ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY NOMINEES". theemmys.tv. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
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