A guide to choosing the right film stock for your photo project
If you're like me and grown a bit tired of all the over processed digital photography that's become the norm over the past 15 years and...
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DC Brandon Films
Let's create something beautiful together.
DC Brandon
- Jan 6
- 3 min
Why a Classic, Elegant Style is the Perfect Choice for Fashion Films
Audrey Hepburn As a film director, it is always my aim to create visually stunning and captivating fashion films that stand the test of...
DC Brandon
- Jan 4
- 2 min
Why audiences love romantic short films (and why I love directing them)
As humans, we are naturally drawn to stories of love and romance. Short films allow us to experience these feelings in a condensed and...
DC Brandon
- Jan 4
- 2 min
Tips for actors: How to memorize your lines
As an actor, one of the most important skills you can have is the ability to memorize lines quickly and accurately. Not only does this...
DC Brandon
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Why film festivals matter
Film festivals are an integral part of the film industry and serve a number of important purposes. Here are a few reasons why film...
DC Brandon
- Jan 4
- 2 min
Want to star in a fashion film? Here's how to apply.
Are you interested in modeling for a fashion film directed by me, DC Brandon? If so, now is your chance to get in on the action and be a...
DC Brandon
- Jan 4
- 2 min
Tips for Models: Submitting for a Casting Call
As a model, it's essential to present yourself in the best possible light for an audition. This means not only being physically prepared,...
DC Brandon
- Dec 20, 2022
- 1 min
Winner - Best Director (short film)
I am excited to announce that I won Best Director (short film category) for my work on Amara's Smile (2022) at Gully International Film...
DC Brandon
- Dec 20, 2022
- 2 min
Models Wanted for Indoor Fashion Films this Winter
Star in a beautiful and cinematic fashion film I am directing three fashion films this winter. Please read the casting details below and...
DC Brandon
- Oct 12, 2022
- 4 min
How to build confidence as an artist
At the core of art is vulnerability. Baring our souls allows us to create characters that feel alive and stories that hit audiences right...
DC Brandon
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
Tips for actors: How to research a role
There are many different ways to prepare yourself to play a role in a film and it can feel like a daunting process. Just getting off book...
DC Brandon
- Oct 8, 2022
- 3 min
Writing is rewriting
One of the biggest lessons I've learned over the past 6 years of writing scripts is that being an effective writer means doing a lot of...
DC Brandon
- Oct 7, 2022
- 1 min
Fashion film starring Stefany
Here is my latest fashion film starring frequent collaborator and amazing Edmonton-based model Stefany. It's a return to naturalistic...
DC Brandon
- Oct 7, 2022
- 2 min
I'm thankful for many things
It's been a tough couple of years for all of us. There is no need to run through the list of challenges we have all faced through the...
DC Brandon
- Oct 7, 2022
- 1 min
Actors wanted in Edmonton for short film: Mike's Perfect Day
Mike's Perfect Day short, romantic comedy Mike devoted 15 years to his marriage and his business. Now that both have failed, what's the...
DC Brandon
- Oct 7, 2022
- 1 min
Actors Wanted in Edmonton for Short Film: A Love in Time
I am looking to cast the following roles for my upcoming short film. If you are in Edmonton and interested in acting in a romance short,...
DC Brandon
- Oct 1, 2022
- 2 min
There is no perfect film
Being an artist is no easy life, let's face it. There are many avenues of stress that seem to all point in our direction. Let's give...
DC Brandon
- Sep 28, 2022
- 4 min
How to NAIL your audition
If you've been thinking about auditioning for a film (be it one of mine or for another director's project), there is no skipping the...
DC Brandon
- Sep 22, 2022
- 2 min
Love FM named Official Selection at Edmonton International Film Festival
Framegrab from Love FM - starring Naseem Naderi (in frame above) and Gerry Dai I am pleased to share the good news that Love FM will...
DC Brandon
- Sep 22, 2022
- 2 min
Amara's Smile named Official Selection at Edmonton International Film Festival
Framegrab from Amara's Smile - starring Henna Sahota (left), Lee Lopez (right) I am pleased to share the good news that Amara's Smile...
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