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I am an award-winning producer and strategist who uses video, photography, and interactive content to tell stories that captivate people. I collaborate with clients across media, government, and non-profit sectors to create content that educates, entertains, and motivates action. I lead with curiosity and a collaborative spirit, building campaigns that span documentary, television, and digital spaces. From LA to DC, I have worked with heads of state, actors, musicians, and CEOs to deliver polished content for organizations like Amazon, Disney, and major government agencies, always aiming to inform, inspire, and move audiences.…I am an award-winning producer and strategist who uses video, photography, and interactive content to tell stories that captivate people. I collaborate with clients across media, government, and non-profit sectors to create content that educates, entertains, and motivates action. I lead with curiosity and a collaborative spirit, building campaigns that span documentary, television, and digital spaces. From LA to DC, I have worked with heads of state, actors, musicians, and CEOs to deliver polished content for organizations like Amazon, Disney, and major government agencies, always aiming to inform, inspire, and move audiences.

Brendan Kownacki

Filmmaker, Film Producer, Photographer, +7

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I am an award-winning producer and strategist who uses video, photography, and interactive content to tell stories that captivate people. I collaborate with clients across media, government, and non-profit sectors to create content that educates, entertains, and motivates action. I lead with curiosity and a collaborative spirit, building campaigns that span documentary, television, and digital spaces. From LA to DC, I have worked with heads of state, actors, musicians, and CEOs to deliver polished content for organizations like Amazon, Disney, and major government agencies, always aiming to inform, inspire, and move audiences.…I am an award-winning producer and strategist who uses video, photography, and interactive content to tell stories that captivate people. I collaborate with clients across media, government, and non-profit sectors to create content that educates, entertains, and motivates action. I lead with curiosity and a collaborative spirit, building campaigns that span documentary, television, and digital spaces. From LA to DC, I have worked with heads of state, actors, musicians, and CEOs to deliver polished content for organizations like Amazon, Disney, and major government agencies, always aiming to inform, inspire, and move audiences.

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I am an award-winning producer and strategist who uses video, photography, and interactive content to tell stories that captivate people. I collaborate with clients across media, government, and non-profit sectors to create content that educates, entertains, and motivates action.

I lead with curiosity and a collaborative spirit, building campaigns that span documentary, television, and digital spaces. From LA to DC, I have worked with heads of state, actors, musicians, and CEOs to deliver polished content for organizations like Amazon, Disney, and major government agencies, always aiming to inform, inspire, and move audiences.

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Work Experience

Digital Lead at Spectrum Science Communications

September 15, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Implemented digital communications campaigns for health, science, and wellness clients; Wrote social media policies, training guides & communications primers for pharmaceutical clients

Director of Strategy and Development at Mason Media Group

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Produced documentaries, TV shows, and advertisements; including the PBS roundtable show Think Tank with Ben Wattenberg and election and inauguration coverage for ABC, NBC, FOX and MTV; Led production and advertising projects for multi-pronged media company

Production Associate at FOX’s America’s Most Wanted

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Processed leads, followed up on cold case tips, and pursued information to solve cases; Created social media presence for the show to crowdsource tips for cases; Produced content as part of AMW’s law enforcement tribute segments and case profiles

Account Specialist at Live Wire Media Relations

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Founded digital media practice group to provide blogging and digital communications for the firm; Wrote strategic communication plans to support client business objectives; Interfaced with local and national media outlets to support clients

Staff Assistant, Scheduling and Correspondence at US Department of Commerce

December 30, 2002 - December 30, 2003

Prepared daily briefing books for the Secretary and key staff members; Scheduled and helped plan joint appearances for the Secretary & President Bush to support trade policy; Assisted the speech writing team with special remarks for the Secretary and Deputy Secretary

Principal | Producer and Strategist at Kownacki Media Holdings

March 5, 2009 - Present

Kownacki Media is a full-service production & strategy firm that works to create compelling narratives using visual and interactive media and distributes and places that content in the marketplace to entertain, educate, engage, and motivate audiences. Our team manages and implements the editorial and technical aspects of using video, audio and photo content to reach communication goals. Past and Current Clients Include: Media Organizations – Amazon, Disney, Paramount, CBS, Universal, Warner Bros, Olympic Channel Trade Associations – Motion Picture Association, The Recording Industry Association of America, Society of Human Resource Management, Partnership for a Healthier America, US Telecom, Global Brands – MGM, Hilton, Uber, SoulCycle, The George W. Bush Presidential Center, Patagonia Academic Organizations – Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Tufts, George Washington University, UCLA, NYU, Georgetown, American University, University of Michigan, CUNY: Hunter College, Clemson, Auburn Government Agencies – City Government of New York, City Government of DC, LA County Department of Mental Health, US Department of State, US Department of Justice, US Department of Health & Human Services, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health Relevant experience includes: -Lead content and digital promotion efforts for the LA County Department of Mental Health “We Rise” education & awareness campaign – using art and culture to break stigma around mental health -Served as staff photographer & videographer for The Invictus Games in Orlando and Toronto -Created content as part of a western media delegation to support Tokyo’s bid for the 2020 Olympics -Produced reunion content with the cast of The West Wing to support Veterans advocacy -Directed and produced live broadcasts and video projects about food policy, arms control, criminal justice reform, electronic privacy, copyright protections, education access, civil rights, scientific research, and voting -Worked with Heads of State, actors, musicians and CEOs to produce photo and video content