Brian Kraft
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Brian Kraft | |
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Born | 1970 (age 53–54) |
Education | University of Santa Monica |
Occupation(s) | filmmaker, Chief Academic Officer |
Brian Kraft (born 1970) is an American entrepreneur and underground
Career as an educator
As Chief Academic Officer of the
He is a public speaker and a vocal proponent of learning from professional mentors. A non-fiction book on the subject is due out in 2012. It is rumored that it will be published by Hay House.[citation needed]
Kraft attended The University of Santa Monica (USM) in Santa Monica, Ca. to study
Film career
In 2000, Kraft worked as a camera production assistant on the film Sally, starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Michael Weston.[5]
Kraft wrote and directed The Brandon Corey Story in 2006 which is a feature-length pseudo-documentary detailing how and why an anti-war activist is kidnapped by minions working for former Vice President
Kraft has stated that while he is a friend of Icke and loves his mind, he does not believe that Dick Cheney is an Alien, although he was quoted as saying "that the man sure looks like one though". When asked if he thinks Reptilians have conquered Planet Earth, Kraft responded, "No, but the metaphor is brilliant. Let’s be honest, our leaders, their bosses and their sycophants have co-created one hell of a mess on our planet, and so I made the film to point out the difference between those of us with souls and those who appear to be soulless."[6]
In 2008-09, Kraft directed and produced the ten-hour documentary The Fall of America and the Western World – A Survival Guide featuring feminist author Naomi Wolf, conservative journalist and conspiracy theorist Joseph Farah, free market economists Doug Casey and David McAlvany, conspiracy theorist David Icke, NYU professor and media studies author Mark Crispin Miller, libertarian author and film producer G. Edward Griffin, conservative author and economist Paul Craig Roberts, radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and radio host and columnist Doug McIntyre.[7] 100% documentary, this film takes a serious look at how liberals, anarchists, radicals, conservatives and moderates all agree that America is on its way to economic implosion primarily through the wanton printing of money, fiscal irresponsibility, and government stupidity. The film was an Internet sensation,[8] and is often cited as way to successfully market films to the masses without the need of mainstream distribution.
Kraft began production on another documentary, Rise Up and Be Free, The Prisoner’s Guide To Freedom. It features Guru Singh,
Television career
In 1999, Kraft worked as an art department production assistant for 9 episodes of The Sopranos.[10]
In 2010, it was reported that Kraft was working with the co-creators of
In November 2010, Kraft appeared in a segment on
Kraft appeared on the national radio show, The Alex Jones Radio Program for Genesis Communications twice.
In November 2011, Kraft appeared in Dr. Drew's Lifechangers wherein he granted a full scholarship to a troubled young documentary filmmaker from Detroit, Michigan.[13]
In 2012 Kraft, working with Jimi Petulla launched a charity called "The Connectors" which gives away free apprenticeships to people without the means to fund their own education. As connectors, Kraft travels the globe with Petulla and gives away free apprenticeships in all careers like: fashion, culinary, photography, film, recording, broadcasting, design and business. Kraft and Petulla find willing mentors to train the recipient and pay for that apprenticeship. The idea is based on the Recording, Radio and Film Connection, which are the apprenticeship programs founded by Petulla and run by Kraft.[14]
Filmography
Year | Title | Episodes | Role |
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1998 | The Reality of Doing | ||
2000 | Sally | Camera Production Assistant | |
2004 Concert Film | Human Planet starring Jane’s Addiction |
Ozomatli | |
Cypress Hill | |||
The Breeders | |||
2006 | The Brandon Corey Story | ||
2009 | The Fall of America and the Western World | Director, writer, Co-Producer | |
2013 | The Prisoner's Guide To Freedom | Director, writer, Co-Producer |
Year | Title | Episodes | Role |
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1999 | The Sopranos | 46 Long | Art Department Production Assistant |
Denial, Anger, Acceptance | Art Department Production Assistant | ||
Meadownlands | Art Department Production Assistant | ||
College | Art Department Production Assistant | ||
Pax Soprana | Art Department Production Assistant | ||
Down Neck | Art Department Production Assistant | ||
The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti | Art Department Production Assistant | ||
Boca | Art Department Production Assistant | ||
A Hit is a Hit | Art Department Production Assistant |
References
- ^ "About the Recording Connection Music School Alternative". Los Angeles.
- ^ "About Radio Connection Radio Broadcasting School Alternative". Los Angeles.
- ^ "About the Film Connection Film School Alternative". Los Angeles.
- ^ "About CASA Chef Apprentice School of the Arts". Los Angeles.
- ^ "Full Cast and Crew for Sally, IMDB". IMDb.
- ^ "DavidIcke.com". Los Angeles.
- ^ ""The Fall of America and the Western World" Documentary Is a Survival Guide to Prepare Families for Economic Collapse". Los Angeles.
- ^ "Rick Taylor Blog". Archived from the original on 2011-07-15.
- ^ "The Prisoner's Guide To Freedom". Los Angeles.
- ^ "Brian Kraft IMDB". IMDb.
- ^ "A Frank Interview in Four Parts with BRIAN KRAFT, Chief Operating Officer of the Recording Connection". Archived from the original on 2010-12-12. Retrieved 2010-11-08.
- ^ "Better Business Bureau Probe". ABC News.
- ^ "Judge Mathis and Dr. Drew Change a Life".
- ^ "The Connectors".