Our Team

brittany wagner | writer / Director

Brittany Wagner is an LA-based filmmaker who’s produced award-winning feature length and short films – BAD ANIMAL (2022 Finalist, California Music Video & Film Awards; Official Selections 2021: Tucson Film & Music Festival and Montreal Independent Film Festival), MIRIAM IS GOING TO MARS (2018 Grand Jury Winner, Midwest Independent Film Festival; Official Selections: Moscow International Film Festival, DC Independent Film Festival). She’s also directed music videos and commercial spots for Big Four companies, brands, and artists. A natural-born storyteller, she self-produced and co-created an autobiographical web series – RAISING ADULTS – taking family tragedy, chronic pain, mental health and American disenfranchisement and playing them for laughs as well as pathos. Her father’s story became hers when he left behind a wealth of videos and other materials to share with the world.

KATIE BRYAN | PRODUCER

Katie Bryan is a broadcast producer from Chicago with two decades of experience in advertising, reality, documentary, and scripted television. With national and international distribution, her portfolio includes heavy hitters like Showtime, Discovery Channel, CNBC, Big Ten Network, and History Channel. Her first feature length film, DEAD DRAW, has won awards at film festivals across the country including Audience Choice at the San Diego International Film Festival 2016, Best of Festival Metropolitan Film Festival of NYC 2016, and Best Ensemble Cast SOHO International Film Festival 2017. In her spare time, she is an officer and member of the Gastrointestinal Research Foundation Associate Patient’s Board for the University of Chicago. Katie’s background, ambition, and drive make her a valued member of the team as does her personal relationship with chronic pain.