Brad M. Bucklin earned a Bachelor's Degree in English and Theatre from Windham College, where he had the privilege of studying under the renowned author John Irving. At the age of 25, he made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles, where he spent several years honing his craft as an actor, appearing in notable shows such as One Day At A Time, Waverly Wonders, Wavelength, and Jurassic Park.
As his career progressed, Brad became a member of Theatre West in the early 1980s, where he co-produced "The Dodo Bird" and revitalized the writers' workshop. He also served as the Production Stage Manager for the West Coast Premiere of David Mamet's play "A Life in The Theatre" at the Matrix Theatre, starring Bruce Davison, directed by David Birney, and produced by Joe Stern.
Brad was a key partner at the Empty Stage Theatre, where he produced the play "Three," which he co-wrote with former Groundling Director Stan Wells, and adapted into the hilarious screenplay "Sex and the Modern Marriage." He also produced the critically acclaimed sketch shows "Traditional Female Roles I & II" and co-directed "Heart Mummers & Brain Matter" at the Empty Stage.
As a director, Brad has helmed the original one-acts "The Eros Thanatos Class" and "Twins" (featuring Kristin Wiig) for the Award-Winning Can Festival I & II. His play "Mrs. Christmas" was adapted into an Award-Winning short film, and he has since produced over 15 shorts.
In addition to his work in film and television, Brad is also a Producer/Director/Editor of both long-form media (After Ever After, El Gran Concierto Mariachi) and short-form content, including YouTube videos (Taradaysnews),music videos for Ellee Ven and Protije, short films "An Immigrant's Story" and "Lie In Wait," web series "Froommates" and "The Man Inside."
For nine years, Brad taught editing aesthetics and story at a post-production school, sharing his expertise with aspiring filmmakers and editors. Throughout his illustrious career, Brad M. Bucklin has demonstrated his versatility, creativity, and dedication to his craft, earning him a reputation as a talented and accomplished filmmaker.
