Brian Hickman (Producer, Writer Director) was born at West Point Military Academy on November 22, 1977. As a military brat he grew up in a military brat before joining the United States navy. He enlisted in the United States navy after his junior year of Highschool entering boot camp immediately after graduating high school a year later.
He served honorably for seven years of active duty and an additional four years of reserve duty. During this time he was able to travel around half the world where he was able to experience multiple different cultures from around the world especially in the Asia pacific region.
Upon leaving the military he decided to get his degree in filmmaking where he earned his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Directing and Cinematography from Columbia College Hollywood (2008) and his Masters degree in filmmaking from New York Film Academy (2013).
While attending school he was able to work on numerous professional and student projects from feature films, short films, to PSA’s. Brian is looking forward to bringing his stories and vision for the world to see.
Under The Moonlight Budget: $100K - $1M | Romance ⋄ Drama A rising singer trying to get over a bitter breakup meets an uninspired photographer and together they begin to help each other heal from their pain.
Chasing Gravity Budget: $1M - $5M | Sci-fi ⋄ Drama A diverse group of young geniuses face physical and mental challenges as they train for a historic mission to colonize the moon.
Setting Fire To Yesterday Action ⋄ Drama Full of anger and resentment, a young Indian woman fights in the streets until her friend convinces her to train with her where she ultimately discovers herself.
Road To Redemtion Budget: $100K - $1M | Romance ⋄ Drama When his life begins to fall apart, a man decides to head out on the road in the hopes of trying to figure out his life.
New York Film Academy, Universal Studios
(2012-2014)
Columbia College Hollywood
(2005-2008)