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I’m a story-driven creative with over 20 years of experience across television, film, and video production. I’ve built a reputation for clear creative vision and strong communication, guiding teams from concept through to delivery on a wide range of projects. Recently I’ve directed a variety of animated episodic series for Amazon, Netflix, 9Story, Nick Jr., and Disney Jr., always focusing on storytelling, character, and pacing. I enjoy collaborating across departments to shape ambitious ideas into compelling, audience-focused work.…I’m a story-driven creative with over 20 years of experience across television, film, and video production. I’ve built a reputation for clear creative vision and strong communication, guiding teams from concept through to delivery on a wide range of projects. Recently I’ve directed a variety of animated episodic series for Amazon, Netflix, 9Story, Nick Jr., and Disney Jr., always focusing on storytelling, character, and pacing. I enjoy collaborating across departments to shape ambitious ideas into compelling, audience-focused work.

Brian O’Brien

Film Director, Animation Director, Video Editor, +1

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I’m a story-driven creative with over 20 years of experience across television, film, and video production. I’ve built a reputation for clear creative vision and strong communication, guiding teams from concept through to delivery on a wide range of projects. Recently I’ve directed a variety of animated episodic series for Amazon, Netflix, 9Story, Nick Jr., and Disney Jr., always focusing on storytelling, character, and pacing. I enjoy collaborating across departments to shape ambitious ideas into compelling, audience-focused work.…I’m a story-driven creative with over 20 years of experience across television, film, and video production. I’ve built a reputation for clear creative vision and strong communication, guiding teams from concept through to delivery on a wide range of projects. Recently I’ve directed a variety of animated episodic series for Amazon, Netflix, 9Story, Nick Jr., and Disney Jr., always focusing on storytelling, character, and pacing. I enjoy collaborating across departments to shape ambitious ideas into compelling, audience-focused work.

Available to hire

I’m a story-driven creative with over 20 years of experience across television, film, and video production. I’ve built a reputation for clear creative vision and strong communication, guiding teams from concept through to delivery on a wide range of projects.

Recently I’ve directed a variety of animated episodic series for Amazon, Netflix, 9Story, Nick Jr., and Disney Jr., always focusing on storytelling, character, and pacing. I enjoy collaborating across departments to shape ambitious ideas into compelling, audience-focused work.

Skills

Animation

3D Animation

Experience Level

Animation

Expert

3D Animation

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Episodic Director at Brown Bag Films

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026

Story-driven episodic directing and post-production oversight for animated series, leading creative teams and coordinating across multiple studios to deliver high-quality episodes.

Senior Editor at Brown Bag Films

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2018

Led a team of Editors across a range of animated TV series; contributed to the development of workflows and processes during a period of significant post-production expansion.

Director, Videographer, Editor at SoulJacker Ltd

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Directed and edited projects from music videos to TV ads, overseeing end-to-end production workflows and client delivery.

Assistant Editor at Crossing The Line Films

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

Assistant Editor and sound recordist across multiple documentary series, contributing to post-production and on-location sound work.