Brian has worked as a certified Final Cut Pro editor and indy producer and director. His screenwriting has been recognized by ten international screenwriting competitions, including a top 5% finish in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences' Nicholl Fellowship in 2014. In 2013, Brian was invited to compete in the Assistant Director Training Program, sponsored by the Director's Guild, and used his experiences there to found a California non-profit corporation to support those seeking careers in the entertainment industry.