Brian Bird
Brian Bird | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kewanee, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, producer |
| Years active | 1984 – present |
| Spouse | Patty Bird |
| Children | 5 |
Brian Bird is an American film and television writer and producer.[1][2][3] He is best known for his work on Touched by an Angel, Not Easily Broken, Jamaa, Captive and The Case for Christ.[4][5] He is also known as an executive producer and co-creator of the Hallmark Channel original series, When Calls the Heart.[6]
Life and career
[edit]Brian was born in Kewanee, Illinois. He then attended California State University, Fullerton, graduating with a bachelor's degree in journalism.[7] Later, he worked for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, World Vision magazine and Christianity Today.[8][9] In 1984, he wrote his first screenplay for the TV Series, Fantasy Island.[10]
Brian is the co-founder, along with Michael Landon, Jr., of Believe Pictures.[11]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Contribution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Fantasy Island | Writer | TV series |
| 1990-1991 | The Family Man | Writer | TV series |
| 1992 | Evening Shade | Writer | TV series |
| 1992 | McGee and Me! | Writer | TV series |
| 1993 | Bopha! | Writer | Feature film |
| 1996 | Captive Heart: The James Mink Story | Writer | TV movie |
| 1993-1998 | Step by Step | Writer/Producer | TV series |
| 2001 | Water with Food Coloring | Associate producer | Short film |
| 2001 | Call Me Claus | Writer | TV movie |
| 1999-2003 | Touched by an Angel | Writer/Consulting producer/Co-executive producer | TV series |
| 2004 | Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye | Writer | TV series |
| 2007 | The Last Sin Eater | Writer/Producer | Feature film |
| 2007 | Saving Sarah Cain | Writer/Producer | Feature film |
| 2007 | Glue Boys | Producer | Documentary |
| 2009 | Not Easily Broken | Writer/Producer | Feature film |
| 2011 | The Shunning | Executive producer | TV movie |
| 2011 | Game Time: Tackling the Past | Writer | TV movie |
| 2011 | Jamaa | Writer/Producer | Short film |
| 2013 | The Confession | Writer/Executive producer | TV movie |
| 2013 | The Ultimate Life | Writer | Feature film |
| 2013 | When Calls the Heart | Executive producer | TV movie |
| 2014–present | When Calls the Heart | Writer/Executive producer | TV series |
| 2015 | Captive | Writer/Executive producer | Feature film |
| 2015 | The Reckoning | Writer/Executive producer | TV movie |
| 2016 | Godspeed: The Race Across America | Executive producer | Documentary |
| 2017 | The Case for Christ | Writer/Co-producer | Feature film |
| 2019 | The Heart of Man | Executive producer | Documentary |
| 2019, 2021 | When Hope Calls | Executive producer | TV series |
| 2020–present | Mystic | Executive producer | TV series; North American airings only |
Publications
[edit]- 2018 - When God Calls the Heart ISBN 978-1-4245560-6-9
- 2018 - When God Calls the Heart at Christmas ISBN 978-1-4245572-8-8
- 2019 - When God Calls the Heart to Love ISBN 978-1-4245580-4-9
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nominated | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Screenplay, Adapted or Original | Not Easily Broken | |
| 2010 | Won | Heartland Film Festival | Crystal Heart Award | Jamaa | [12] |
| 2014 | Nominated | GMA Dove Award | Inspirational Film of the Year | When Calls the Heart | [13] |
| 2016 | Won | Christopher Award | Christopher Spirit Award | When Calls the Heart | [14] |
| 2016 | Won | Telly Awards | Entertainment | The Reckoning | [15] |
| 2016 | Won | Telly Awards | Spirituality | The Reckoning |
References
[edit]- ^ "Roads to faith: Writer/producer Brian Bird talks 'The Case for Christ' and 'When Calls the Heart'". aleteia.org. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "Writer, Producer Brian Bird Teams With Inspiring Sports Film Based on Amazing True Story". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "Interview with "Case for Christ" Screenwriter Brian Bird". cbn.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "Producer Brian Bird ("Touched by an Angel") talks about bringing Beverly Lewis' best-selling "Lancaster County" trilogy to The Hallmark Channel". beliefnet.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "'Not Easily Broken' stars Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson". courant.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "'When Calls the Heart' executive producer Brian Bird updates fans on season 6 after Lori Loughlin scandal". deseret.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "The Case for Christ Screenwriter Brian Bird: "This is the Most Significant Film of My Career"". christiancinema.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ ""When Calls the Heart's" Brian Bird on adoption, mercy, and meaningful storytelling". thechristophersblog.org. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "Pennies, Dimes, Dollars: World Vision Takes in Millions to Aid the Starving". latimes.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "Brian Bird – When Calls The Heart". starrymag.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "'When Calls the Heart' Co-Creator Explains Why Series Is a Hit With Christian Audiences". christianpost.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "Heartland Film Festival Announces 2010 Award Winners" (PDF). heartlandfilm.org. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "The 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees". doveawards.com. Archived from the original on 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
- ^ "Broadcaster Ernie Anastos & Hallmark Channel's "When Calls the Heart" Win Special Christopher Awards". patheos.com. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
- ^ "TV PROGRAMS, SEGMENTS, OR PROMOTIONAL PIECES - ENTERTAINMENT". tellyawards.com. Retrieved 2020-07-27.