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Brian Nelligan

I'm a director, but what I really want to do is...

About Me


I make movies. I’ve directed a few award winning short films that have screened at several film festivals. I work in multiple genres including comedy, drama, and action. I’m always working on something new so if you’d like to be involved get in touch.
I’m also an AC and camera operator. I have experience working on features as well as short films using 35mm, S16mm, HD, and SD formats. If you’re looking for crew feel free to contact me.
My IMDb credits
My short film collection DVD
Review of my films "RPS" and "Dustin Voyeur"
My filmography
My resume

Some of my films:
RPS a dream a documentary - Screened at Really Good Film Festival and Chatauqua Film Festival where it won Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Picture
The Rise and Fall of Dustin Voyeur - screened at Chatauqua Film Festival
Drano - screened at Funniest Filmmaker in Austin competition, Jumpcut Film Festival, Texas Travesty Film Festival, Chatauqua Film Festival, and Austin Sun Fest
Mary’s Car Keys - screened at Really Good Film Festival
Idea for a Movie - screened at SXSW and Austin Student Digital Film Festival


Click the image above to check out my DVD available on Createspace.com , Target.com , and Amazon.com. You can also rent it from I Luv Video and Vulcan Video in Austin, TX. My DVD includes: Red Asphalt (4:36), RPS a dream a documentary (18:45) The Rise and Fall of Dustin Voyeur (10:40) Empty Cradle (6:11), Drano (1:20), and Mary’s Car Keys (4:45). Even if you’ve seen some of them online, buy the DVD to experience these movies in higher quality full-sized glory!

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Producers, distributors, directors, actors, screenwriters, editors, photographers, graphic designers, animators, or anyone else with lots of creativity.

Books:

Story by Robert McKee, On Directing Film by David Mamet, Film Directing Shot by Shot by Steven D. Katz, How Not to Write a Screenplay by Denny Flinn, Screenwriting by Raymond G Frensham, the list goes on...

My Blog

So I was talking with Robert Rodriguez the other day...

I found out during class yesterday morning that Robert was going to speak on campus at 5. I kinda freaked because I had a shoot that day that was supposed to end at 5 in south Austin. Luckily the shoo...
Posted by Brian Nelligan on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:14:00 PST

Tentative WGA agreement

Here is a summary of the agreement that will be voted on soon. I've heard alot of people say it's "the best possible deal" and a few others say it's "not good enough." I'm obviously not in the WGA so ...
Posted by Brian Nelligan on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:28:00 PST

CASTING CALL

Casting for a 4 minute scene from the film Memento. This is a project for a directing class at the University of Texas. Must be available for 3 evening rehearsals between Feb. 10th  17th In class ...
Posted by Brian Nelligan on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:53:00 PST

Villa Muse could be built elsewhere

I just read an article that says Villa Muse might be built in another city. Jay Podolnick originally planned to build Villa Muse just outside of Au...
Posted by Brian Nelligan on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:43:00 PST

Bad news/Good news

If you read my last blog I was waiting for the second pitch session for the UT Film Institute for a chance to direct my first feature. Well the second pitch session never happened...But, I got an emai...
Posted by Brian Nelligan on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:52:00 PST

Direct my first feature?

I'm in the running to direct a feature film for UT. I had an interview last Monday and I have to give a pitch in less than a week. Wish me luck!Brian
Posted by Brian Nelligan on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:42:00 PST

Writers guild strike

This video is about the writer's strike and presents a strong argument for the WGA. I haven't heard the producers' point of view yet, but I think it's hard not to side with the writers here. ...
Posted by Brian Nelligan on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:46:00 PST

Shooting bands

I'm now a cameraman for this cool website www.burn.tv where we shoot live bands with 3 cameras and load the video onto their website. Then you can edit the footage using their website and create your ...
Posted by Brian Nelligan on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:35:00 PST

Last week

Okay so my past few weeks have been jam packed with work, I can't remember the last time I got 8 hours of sleep. You know how in filmmaking you can only have 2 out of Good, Fast, and Cheap? Well life ...
Posted by Brian Nelligan on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:44:00 PST

Don't miss this movie! Kabluey screening in Austin

Hey everyone, If you're tired of watching the slew of Hollywood remakes and spinoffs, check out "Kabluey" playing at the Austin Film Festival. It's a refreshing and unique comedy with a really great c...
Posted by Brian Nelligan on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:44:00 PST