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Braelen Washington 

Screenwriter & Director

 

''Never let yourself rest, for best is better but your better is best’’. Born in Los Angeles, California but mostly grew up in Upland, CA. Braelen developed interests in Film, writing, music, and engaging in festivities with his family at an early age. Upon completion of High School and graduating Junior College he transferred to acquire a B.A. in Cinematic Arts & Technology from California State University Monterey Bay. From there Braelen evolved from writing dozens of Scripts, to Directing and Producing on an Independent level. He also lets it be known where he stands on various social standings whether it’s through his spontaneous screenwriting, or orchestrating certain scenes to project a valid point. ​He aligns his tastes with artists like James Baldwin, Ryan Coogler, Miles Davis, and Kendrick Lamar.

 

What I’m trying to accomplish with this film is shed light on topics that go tremendously overlooked in today's society. By achieving this through Writing and Directing, it gives audiences a total sense of realism, in a world of right versus wrong. In this film, I implemented certain camera choices and sounds to build a feeling of curiosity. By intercutting between the past and present, this film is able to captivate various intimate topics regarding: Incarcerated rehabilitation, racism, the empowerment of fatherhood at a young age, and Police brutality, 

 

My objective was to shed light on my subjects from script to the screen. The journey to accomplish this film has been a test to determine my abilities as a Filmmaker, in bridging the dual roles of Writer and Director. I'm confident that audiences will be able to grasp this form of content, in a way that navigates from the societal norm.