Person Biography:
Born in Cincinnati, Brian studied fine art at the University of Cincinnati's prestigious DAAP program and cinema at The Ohio State University film school. He began his career at independent animation studio Character Builders, where he emerged as one of the company's leading animators, character designers, and story artists.
As a director and vice-president, Brian played a crucial role in developing the studio into an internationally recognized resource for high-quality commercial, television, and feature animation production. He directed numerous award-winning commercials for clients such as McDonald's and Moviefone, and earned credits as a story artist on renowned television shows like Ren & Stimpy and Happily Ever After.
Brian's early feature experience included character animation for cult-classics like Bebe's Kids, The Swan Princess, and The Quest for Camelot. He was a key contributor to the production of Space Jam, creating character designs, developing storyboards, and leading the animation team for none other than Bugs Bunny.
As a co-writer and co-director, Brian worked on the critically acclaimed Disney feature 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure, earning a Best Screenplay Annie Award nomination and a Best Director Video Premiere Award. He also co-wrote and directed Tarzan II, a highly successful Disney feature that garnered multiple Annie and VP award nominations.
Throughout his career, Brian has had the pleasure of directing a diverse range of talent, including Jason Alexander, Brad Garrett, Ron Perlman, Barry Bostwick, George Carlin, Martin Short, and Oscar nominee Glenn Close.
In addition to his directing work, Brian has been a story consultant for studios like 20th Century Fox/Hot Donut and Sprite Animation, a Japanese studio based in Los Angeles. He has also completed a screenplay for an independent feature developed by producer David Lovegren (Hoodwinked).
Today, Brian resides in Los Angeles, where he continues to write, draw, and develop his own television and feature projects.
