Today we’d like to introduce you to Brandon Spring.
Hi Brandon, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I was born and raised in Cleveland, OH, and moved out to California in 2013 to study film. Originally, I planned to study architecture, but through some twists and turns, I dropped out of school after my freshman year and moved back home. With a little bit of screenwriting in my background, I picked up a camera and decided that this was my true path and made the choice to move to California. I never visited, had no family or contacts out here. I was just that certain this was the path I had to be on. And since then, I’ve been working in all sorts of industries behind the camera. Currently, I’m in pre-production for my latest project entitled “Safety Driver”, a short thriller film about an A.I.-driven car that uncovers a passenger’s dark secret, turning his trip into a path of judgment.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
No, I wouldn’t say smooth. It’s been a rocky, zig-zag journey, and I quickly learned that I can make all the plans I want, but the only thing I can control is my response to things. God has a bigger plan at play, and I’m not pulling the strings. I’ve been laid off from jobs, didn’t know how school would be paid for, and have put all of myself into projects to only see the hard work result in disappointment. So struggle and doubt have certainly been a part of the game.
That said, I’ve been very blessed with so much good along the way. Creating “Safety Driver” from the ground up has had its challenges, but I’m learning a ton and truly believe in that film. Every difficulty has evolved into something new and better. So smooth? Nope. But I don’t think I would grow and mature without the resistance. To paraphrase one of my heroes, Alistair Begg, “If all you have is sunshine, then you only get a desert”.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I specialize in directing, writing, and videography and have used these skills across different industries, companies, and projects. I think what sets me apart from others is my skill in conceptualization, making original ideas come to life. With “Safety Driver”, it started as just a concept in my mind, a what-if scenario, but it evolved into a full-fledged script. And now we have a lead actor attached, fundraising has begun, and props are being designed. But it started as just a small, simple idea.
Having a vivid imagination and foresight that allows me to think broadly about ideas, characters, and outcomes is what I believe makes me unique in what I do.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
Yeah, the luck is always a toss-up; some people were just at the right place at the right time. But I’m definitely lucky to have been born in the time and place I’m in. I was able to move to California with no safety net or contacts, and I’m still here. We have access to more tools and technology than anyone ever before. Growing up with digital tools from childhood makes you more adept at learning new things as that technology evolves, such as with AI. So this is a lucky era to be living and working in because there’s so much accessibility to resources.
Contact Info:
- Website: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bspringfilms/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-spring/
- Other: https://behance.net/bspringfilms
Image Credits
Photographer: Ana Fierro
