Brian Herzlinger
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Brian Scott Herzlinger is an American
film director
who directed and starred in My Date with Drew
, a documentary released in 2005. Herzlinger graduated from Ithaca College
(Ithaca, NY) with a film degree in 1997.
In 1997, he graduated from Ithaca College with a BS in Cinema & Photography. He had written and directed a short, student film called The Film Contest. It was shot on 16mm film and received recognition all over the US. After moving to Los Angeles, Herzlinger directed more short films, including the award-winning "Malicious Intent". He worked at DreamWorks
and MGM and also as a Production Assistant on several commercials and music videos. Afterwards, he worked for two years as a Producer's P.A. on the CBS
medical drama Chicago Hope
, and worked his way up to Executive Producer Bill D'Elia's assistant on the David E. Kelley landmark series "Ally McBeal". After the worldwide success of his first feature "My Date With Drew", Herzlinger began a three year stint as an on-air special correspondent for "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno". Simultaneously, he directed the romantic comedy "Baby on Board", starring Heather Graham, Jerry O'Connell, John Corbett and Lara Flynn Boyle which hit theatres nationwide in 2009.
Herzlinger currently lives in Los Angeles, California
and works as a film director. Upcoming projects include "The Wedding Tour", "College Sucks", and "The Lurking"
by Robert K. Elder
.
As well as being a director, Herzlinger had a small cameo in the 2008 film, The P.A.. He has also been the camera operator on his first film, My Date with Drew and on the 2008 film, Seeking Happily Ever After.
Herzlinger's third film as a director will be released in 2010. He is also the co-screenwriter with Jay Black.
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film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
who directed and starred in My Date with Drew
My Date with Drew
My Date with Drew is a 2004 documentary film starring Brian Herzlinger. Since he first saw E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as a child, he has had a crush on its star Drew Barrymore. Now, more than 20 years later, Herzlinger combines his passions for filmmaking and Drew Barrymore to document his quest...
, a documentary released in 2005. Herzlinger graduated from Ithaca College
Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private college located on the South Hill of Ithaca, New York. The school was founded by William Egbert in 1892 as a conservatory of music. The college has a strong liberal arts core, but also offers several pre-professional programs and some graduate programs. The college is...
(Ithaca, NY) with a film degree in 1997.
Biography
As a child, Herzlinger grew up in Evesham, New Jersey.In 1997, he graduated from Ithaca College with a BS in Cinema & Photography. He had written and directed a short, student film called The Film Contest. It was shot on 16mm film and received recognition all over the US. After moving to Los Angeles, Herzlinger directed more short films, including the award-winning "Malicious Intent". He worked at DreamWorks
DreamWorks
DreamWorks Pictures, also known as DreamWorks, LLC, DreamWorks SKG, DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC, DreamWorks Studios or DW Studios, LLC, is an American film studio which develops, produces, and distributes films, video games and television programming...
and MGM and also as a Production Assistant on several commercials and music videos. Afterwards, he worked for two years as a Producer's P.A. on the CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
medical drama Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope is an American medical drama series created by David E. Kelley that ran from September 18, 1994, to May 5, 2000. It takes place in a fictional private charity hospital.-Premise:The show stars Mandy Patinkin as Dr...
, and worked his way up to Executive Producer Bill D'Elia's assistant on the David E. Kelley landmark series "Ally McBeal". After the worldwide success of his first feature "My Date With Drew", Herzlinger began a three year stint as an on-air special correspondent for "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno". Simultaneously, he directed the romantic comedy "Baby on Board", starring Heather Graham, Jerry O'Connell, John Corbett and Lara Flynn Boyle which hit theatres nationwide in 2009.
Herzlinger currently lives in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
and works as a film director. Upcoming projects include "The Wedding Tour", "College Sucks", and "The Lurking"
Filmography
Herzlinger's love for film began at a young age with his first viewing of the film E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, said the director in an interview for The Film That Changed My LifeThe Film That Changed My Life
The Film That Changed My Life is a non-fiction collection of interviews compiled by American journalist, author and film columnist Robert K. Elder...
by Robert K. Elder
Robert K. Elder
Robert K. Elder is an American journalist, author and film columnist.- Early life and education :A Montana native, Elder interviewed Ken Kesey for his high school newspaper. The author encouraged Elder to attend his alma mater, the University of Oregon, which Elder did two years later...
.
I think it gave us permission to believe, and I’ll tell you right now, one of my biggest things as a person, as a filmmaker, is being able to believe. If I didn’t have that and didn’t have that ability, I would have failed at this business.
As well as being a director, Herzlinger had a small cameo in the 2008 film, The P.A.. He has also been the camera operator on his first film, My Date with Drew and on the 2008 film, Seeking Happily Ever After.
Herzlinger's third film as a director will be released in 2010. He is also the co-screenwriter with Jay Black.
| Films Directed | ||
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| Year | Film | Other notes |
| 1997 | The Film Contest | Short film |
| 1999 | Malicious Intent | Short film |
| 2002 | Krutch | Short film |
| 2005 | My Date with Drew My Date with Drew My Date with Drew is a 2004 documentary film starring Brian Herzlinger. Since he first saw E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as a child, he has had a crush on its star Drew Barrymore. Now, more than 20 years later, Herzlinger combines his passions for filmmaking and Drew Barrymore to document his quest... |
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| 2009 | Baby on Board Baby on Board (film) Baby on Board is a 2009 comedy film starring Heather Graham, John Corbett, Jerry O'Connell, and Lara Flynn Boyle.- Plot :The film centers around Angela, an ambitious, image-conscious businesswoman working for over-demanding boss Mary. When Angela becomes unexpectedly pregnant at the peak of her... |
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| 2010 | College Sucks | In Pre-Production |