Hi! I’m Brent.
I’m a director blending authentic human performance with cinematic scale.
I started in photojournalism, working in environments where nothing was staged and trust had to be earned. That foundation still shapes how I approach performance, tone and collaboration.
Over the past decade, I’ve directed ambitious commercial campaigns, documentaries and branded films in Canada and internationally, partnering with agencies and institutions across health care, sport, culture and global brands.
My work often combines real people with heightened cinematic worlds to expand a story’s scope while keeping it emotionally grounded.
I collaborate closely with agency creatives and client teams from treatment through post-production, guiding projects with care for tone, craft and performance.
At its core, the work is about people.
Selected collaborators include SickKids, CAMH, Nike, McDonald’s, the NBA, National Geographic, KIA, and Canada Life.
Awards & Accolades
2023 - The One Club's ADC, Shortlist, CAMH, No One Left Behind
2022 - Clio Awards, Shortlist, Sick Kids, The Brave List
2022 - Strategy Marketing Awards, Gold, Sick Kids, One Million Strong
2021 - Strategy Marketing Awards, Bronze, Canada Life
2020 - Strategy Marketing Awards, Gold, PEI Seafood
2019 - Webby Award Honoree, Public Service and Activism
2018 - Young Directors Award, Shortlist
2018 - Shots New Director of the Year, Silver
2018 - Vimeo Staff Pick, ENOUGH
2017 - The Saatchi & Saatchi New Director's Showcase, Shortlist
2017 - Vimeo Staff Pick, The Last Mambabatok
2016 - Best Documentary, The San Diego Highwayman, Lucent Film Festival
2016 - Vimeo Staff Pick, The San Diego Highwayman