Brian Golden Davis
Brian Golden Davis | |
|---|---|
| Born | U.S. |
| Alma mater | USC School of Cinematic Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Director, writer, editor, cinematographer, producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Brian Golden Davis is an American filmmaker and television director.[1][2] He is best known for his documentary The Million Dollar Duck and the Netflix series We Are The Champions.[3][4]
Davis won the Student Academy Award in Bronze in 2008 with his graduation film If a Body Meet a Body.[5]
Career
Davis earned a master's degree from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2008, his thesis film, If a Body Meet a Body, received a Student Academy Award.[6][5] He is the founder of the production company, DocRiot.[7] In 2016, he directed his first feature documentary, The Million Dollar Duck, which premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival winning both the Jury and Audience award.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Contribution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | If a Body Meet a Body | Director and writer | Documentary short |
| 2009 | Prop Eight | Cinematographer | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | A Path to Honor | Director | TV series |
| 2011 | You Laugh But It's True | Editor and producer | Documentary |
| 2012 | Unmade in China | Editor | Documentary |
| 2013 | Sick Mick and the Boys | Cinematographer and producer | Documentary |
| 2013 | Collecting Fragments | Director | Short film |
| 2016 | The Million Dollar Duck | Director | Documentary |
| 2016 | Stories of the Mind | Director | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Bali: Beats of Paradise | Editor | Documentary |
| 2020 | We Are the Champions | Director and producer | 2 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Won | Student Academy Awards | Documentary - Bronze Medal | If a Body Meet a Body | [9] |
| 2016 | Won | Slamdance Film Festival | Audience Award for Documentary Feature | The Million Dollar Duck | [10] |
| Won | Jury Award for Documentary Feature | ||||
| 2021 | Nominated | Sports Emmy Awards | Outstanding Edited Sports Series | We Are the Champions | [11] |
References
- ^ "BRIAN GOLDEN DAVIS (THE MILLION DOLLAR DUCK)". americanfilmshowcase.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Brian Davis". filmindependent.org. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "'Million Dollar Duck' Director: The Duck Stamp Truth Is Stranger Than 'Fargo'". indiewire.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "'We Are the Champions' EPs on Documenting Niche Sports, Including Dog Dancing". variety.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ a b "Student Oscar winners chosen". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "List of the USC School of Cinematic Arts alumni, students and faculty with projects accepted at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival". cinema.usc.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "BRIAN GOLDEN DAVIS". mountainfilm.org. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Slamdance Awards: 'Million Dollar Duck' & 'Fursonas' Among Indie Winners". deadline.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Young Filmmakers Honored With Student Oscars". cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Here Are the Winners of the 2016 Slamdance Film Festival". indiewire.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "THE 42nd ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY NOMINEES". theemmys.tv. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
External links
- Brian Golden Davis at IMDb
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