Writer, Producer & Director

Brian has produced, directed, and written over 70 half hour documentaries along with two feature length documentaries. He spearheaded the development and production of the APTN series, Eastern Tide {“Wabanaagig”} and Circle of Justice, which screened at 17 film festivals around the world, debuted at the Smithsonian Institute and aired on APTN, CBC and IFC. Brian then went on to direct The Sacred Sundance for the National Film Board of Canada.

Blueberry Land: Epgomanegati

Filmography

“Eastern Tide” {“Wabanaagig”} | Aboriginal Peoples Television Network

Migration of a Nation “

“Expulsion and the Bounty Hunter”

“Mawiomi

“Warriors”

Red Crane

“Lone Eagle

“A Cry for Freedom”

“Judd Hartmann – Visions”

“Red Road of J. Hubert Francis”

Mi’kmaq Baskets – A Tradition Migmawei Mawiomi Assembly”

“Reality of a Dream – FAS”

“Writings of the Fish”

“Songs of the Moose”

“Honour Song”

“Keepers of the Language”

Masks of Ned Bear – Spirit Helpers

“Elsipogtog – River of Fire Wolastokyik – Maliseet Nation”

“Atogagn – Stories of George”

“MacKay Aroostook Band of Micmacs”

Documentaries

“Blueberry Land: Epgomanegati” A documentary exploring the journey of the Mi-kmaw people of New Brunswick who spent a lifetime of summers on a yearly pilgrimage to the magical blueberry fields in Maine.

“How Do We Listen” A musical presentation at Mount Allison University on Residential Schools.

“Voices from the Barrens” A film that focuses on Mi’kmaq seasonal workers who harvest
blueberries in the Passamoquoddy territory.

“Elipgenigemg – Baskets” Documentary produced in Mi’kmaq language depicting the ancient art of basket making while featuring several Elders from the Elsipogtog community.

“Native Child Welfare in NB” Documenting the history of Native Child Welfare in NB.

FEATURE LENGTH

“The Spirit Remains” 50 Years after expropriation from the land that was to become Kouchibouguac National Park, this film follows the affected families in their healing journeys.

“Circle of Justice” | Co-Producer & Co-Writer | CBC

“Sacred Sundance – The Transfer of a Ceremony” | Producer, Writer, Director | National Film Board of Canada

Screenings & Awards

“Blueberry Land: Epgomanegati”:

First Nations Film and Video Festival (Skokie, IL)

Festival Présence Autochtone {The Montreal First Peoples’ Festival} (Montreal, QC)

Maine Outdoor Film Festival (Portland, Maine)

RNCI Red Nation International Film Festival & Awards (Los Angelas)

Indigenous Film & Arts Festival (Denver, Colorado)

Silver Wave Film Festival (Fredericton, NB)

Red Brick Road Film Festival (Pauls Valley, Oklahoma)

“The Spirit Remains”

Cinema On The Bayou Film Festival (Lafayette, Louisiana)

Best Documentary Award

First Nations Film and Video Festival (Skokie, IL)

71st Columbus International Film & Animation Festival (Ohio)

56th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival (Platinum Award)

Silver Wave Film Festival

OTHER

Native American Film and Video Festival | New York City

ImagiNative Film Festival | Toronto

New York Independent International Film Festival | New York City

Anchorage International Film Festival

American Indian Film Institute | San Francisco

Chris Awards – Honourable Mention

Columbus International Film and Video Festival

Atlantic Film Festival | Halifax, NS ·

Silver Wave Film Festival Awards | Best Social Documentary

New York International Independent Film Festival | New York

International Independent Film Festival | New York Chris Award

52nd Columbus International Film Festival | Chris Award | Ohio

Best Homegrown Film, REEL
Island Film Festival, Prince Edward Island

REEL Island Film Festival | Best Homegrown Film | Prince Edward Island

38th World Festival | Bronze Remi Award | Houston, Texas

Silver Wave Film Festival | Best Documentary, New Brunswick Official Selections

Atlantic Film Festival | Nova Scotia

American Indian Film Festival | California

Anchorage Film Festival | Alaska

Sedona International Film Festival | Arizona

Native Voice Film Festival | South Dakota

Yorkton Short Film Festival | Saskatchewan

Stories-N-Motion Film Festival | Kentucky

Heard Museum Film Festival | Arizona

Philly Video Festival | Pennsylvania

Philly Video Festival | Pennsylvania