Brian Grant

Brian Grant

Historia

Brian Grant is a noted British music video and television director and producer, he co-founded MGMM Productions with Scott Millaney, Russell Mulcahy, and David Mallet He started his career as a cameraman and went to become a noted music video director, he also shot many movies and television series. He is famous for directing episodes of British television series including As If, Hex, Doctor Who, Party Animals, Sinchronicity, Britannia High, Highlander, Queen of Swords, Clocking Off, New Tricks. He has also directed many commercials and notable music videos through the 1980s for Olivia Newton-John, Donna Summer, Peter Gabriel, Queen, Tina Turner and Duran Duran. His video for Olivia Newton-John's "Physical", won the 25th Annual Grammy Award for Best Video of the Year. He is best known for his work on the 1983 Donna Summer video "She Works Hard For The Money", the video would be nominated for MTV awards, and Donna Summer became the first Afro American Female Artist to get played in high rotation, at the then fledgling MTV station. The video remains a tribute to women around the world. He was also hired to direct her 1983 HBO concert "A Hot Summers Night...", after that he was in high demand as music video director. He also shot two of singer Whitney Houston's videos, "How Will I Know" (1985) and "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" (1987).

Perfil

Brian Grant

Películas

El último fin de semana de Lennon
Editor
En diciembre de 1980, John Lennon y Yoko Ono no habían hablado con los medios durante más de cinco años. Con un nuevo álbum para promocionar, Lennon se preparó para hablar en Nueva York con Radio One D.J. Andy Peebles de la BBC. John sorprendió a todos al discutir con franqueza una variedad de temas de los que nunca había hablado antes, incluida la ruptura de The Beatles, su relación con Paul McCartney, sus batallas con la adicción, problemas políticos en los EE. UU. Y el Reino Unido, su familia y su nostalgia por Liverpool. . La sincera honestidad y las francas revelaciones de Lennon hacen que esta película sea aún más potente, ya que fue brutalmente asesinado a tiros 48 horas después. John Lennon tenía solo 40 años cuando murió. Diciembre de 2020 es el 40 aniversario de su muerte. Habría tenido 80 años.
El último fin de semana de Lennon
Writer
En diciembre de 1980, John Lennon y Yoko Ono no habían hablado con los medios durante más de cinco años. Con un nuevo álbum para promocionar, Lennon se preparó para hablar en Nueva York con Radio One D.J. Andy Peebles de la BBC. John sorprendió a todos al discutir con franqueza una variedad de temas de los que nunca había hablado antes, incluida la ruptura de The Beatles, su relación con Paul McCartney, sus batallas con la adicción, problemas políticos en los EE. UU. Y el Reino Unido, su familia y su nostalgia por Liverpool. . La sincera honestidad y las francas revelaciones de Lennon hacen que esta película sea aún más potente, ya que fue brutalmente asesinado a tiros 48 horas después. John Lennon tenía solo 40 años cuando murió. Diciembre de 2020 es el 40 aniversario de su muerte. Habría tenido 80 años.
El último fin de semana de Lennon
Director
En diciembre de 1980, John Lennon y Yoko Ono no habían hablado con los medios durante más de cinco años. Con un nuevo álbum para promocionar, Lennon se preparó para hablar en Nueva York con Radio One D.J. Andy Peebles de la BBC. John sorprendió a todos al discutir con franqueza una variedad de temas de los que nunca había hablado antes, incluida la ruptura de The Beatles, su relación con Paul McCartney, sus batallas con la adicción, problemas políticos en los EE. UU. Y el Reino Unido, su familia y su nostalgia por Liverpool. . La sincera honestidad y las francas revelaciones de Lennon hacen que esta película sea aún más potente, ya que fue brutalmente asesinado a tiros 48 horas después. John Lennon tenía solo 40 años cuando murió. Diciembre de 2020 es el 40 aniversario de su muerte. Habría tenido 80 años.
The Last Lennon Interview
Director of Photography
Two days before John Lennon was shot, British journalist Andy Peebles did a long radio interview with Lennon and Yoko Ono, and now explains what happened.
The Last Lennon Interview
Editor
Two days before John Lennon was shot, British journalist Andy Peebles did a long radio interview with Lennon and Yoko Ono, and now explains what happened.
The Last Lennon Interview
Director
Two days before John Lennon was shot, British journalist Andy Peebles did a long radio interview with Lennon and Yoko Ono, and now explains what happened.
Gladiatress
Director
Aventura y comedia poco convencional de espadas y sandalias sobre tres heroínas poco probables (Doon Mackichan, Fiona Allen y Sally Phillips) que se dispusieron a frustrar una invasión romana y salvar a Celtic Britain en su propio estilo único y escandaloso.
The Cyberstalking
Director
Aspiring songstress Holly Moon admires the famous diva "Samantha" and attempts to sneak her own act on stage, in the same elite futuristic techno club. With a weird stroke of luck, Holly succeeds, but is unaware that "Samantha" really appears only with the help of an illegal, secret military computer program. The program uses the imagination of a real person to create a total virtual reality environment. At the club, the MC introduces Holly with the line, "Welcome to the Imagination of Holly Moon." A fantastic environment and performance unfolds from within the subject's own lofty aspirations. Holly also doesn't know that a "glitch" in the program has murdered the real "Samantha," and that she, Holly Moon is slated as its next victim.
Bloodlines: Legacy of a Lord
Director
Follows the discoveries of reporters after the disappearance of the 7th Earl of Lucan, Richard John Bingham after the murder of his children's nanny.
Muerte anunciada (1995)
Director
Un robo elaborado, une a 8 desconocidos en un asalto simultáneo a objetivos por toda la ciudad, y explota en una granizada de disparos y persecuciones a alta velocidad en este poderoso thriller de acción. Reclutados por el propietario de un club nocturno de la mafia (Eric Roberts), 4 equipos lanzan un ataque brutal en la ciudad para recuperar maletas llenas de dinero. Pero a medida que aumenta la violencia, los miembros del equipo descubren quién ha sido su verdadero objetivo desde el principio, y la impactante verdad que tienen en común.
Testigo en la sombra (Sensation)
Director
Una brillante universitaria, Lily Reed, participa en una investigación sobre fenómenos paranormales como ayudante del profesor Ian Burton. En el transcurso de estos experimentos, Lily descubre que posee un sorprendente poder psíquico y empieza a tener visiones que la aterrorizan y la fascinan al mismo tiempo. Pronto descubre que esas visiones conectan a su profesor con una violación no resuelta y el asesinato de una estudiante.
Day of Reckoning
Director
Action-adventure following a onetime Special Forces Captain in Vietnam turned tour guide in remote parts of Asia, who, while on a trek with two researchers in the Burmese jungle, meets up with a wartime enemy intent on settling an old score.
Miedo en las calles
Director
Una serie de violaciones aterroriza a un complejo de apartamentos donde residen matrimonios jóvenes. Ray Dollan, policia y habitante del complejo, se hace cargo de la investigación, llegando a la conclusión que ninguno de sus vecinos y amigos es inocente con total seguridad.
Darkman
Director
A 30-minute unaired television movie pilot based on the original Sam Raimi's 1990 Darkman movie.
Love Kills
Director
Glamorous fashion photographer Rebecca is getting even. Angered by her husband's infidelity, she takes a lover - a mysterious hunk she fist met during a photo shoot. He's exciting. He's handsome. And, after a night of lovemaking, he confesses he's a hit man hired by her husband to kill her. The stranger also says he's had a change of heart and wants to be Rebecca's protector. But Rebecca's husband, a renowned psychologist, insists the man is a former patient with a hidden, twisted agenda. Both men can't be right. Both could be lying. As the circle of suspense closes in on her, one thing is clear to Rebecca. Any choice she makes could be more than wrong...it could be fatal.
Sweet Poison
Director
A convict on the run from the law kidnaps a couple who are on their way to a funeral. He finds that he got more than he bargained for when he realizes the man's sexy wife is falling for him.
Video AID
Director
A Hot Summer Night with Donna
Director
This 90 minute show captured Donna Summer's 1983 "Hard For The Money" Tour, and was recorded at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. The full track listing is Macarthur Park, Love Is In Control, Unconditional Love (with Musical Youth), Romeo, Don't Cry For Me Argentina, On The Radio, Woman, One Night Only, Stop In The Name Of Love, a medley of (a) Dim All The Lights (b) Sunset People (c) Bad Girls (d) Hot Stuff, followed by Last Dance, She Works Hard For The Money, State Of Independence. Donna Summers at her peak and her finest.
Olivia Newton-John: In Concert
Director
1982 concert taped for HBO: Songs Include : "Deeper Than The Night" "Let Me Be There" "Please Mister Please" "If You Love Me Let Me Know" "Jolene" "Sam" "Xanadu" "Magic" "Suddenly" "A Little More Love" "Silvery Rain" "Falling" "Heart Attack" "Make A Move On Me" "Hopelessly Devoted To You" "You're The One That I Want" "Physical" "I Honestly Love You"
Olivia Newton-John: Let's Get Physical
Writer
A collection of Olivia's videos mainly from her 1981 album Physical. Brian Grant directed these innovative musical videos, this was pre-MTV and won the 1982 Grammy for best video. Said to cost half a million dollars to produce, it was filmed in California (at Olivia's house), London and Hawaii. It boasted 35 per cent of the US viewing audience when it first aired. Tracklist 1 Intro 2 Rolling 3 Landslide 4 Magic 5 Physical 6 Carried Away 7 A Little More Love 8 Recovery 9 The Promise (The Dolphin Song) 10 Love Make Me Strong 11 Stranger's Touch 12 Make A Move On Me 13 Falling 14 Silvery Rain 15 Hopelessly Devoted
Olivia Newton-John: Let's Get Physical
Director
A collection of Olivia's videos mainly from her 1981 album Physical. Brian Grant directed these innovative musical videos, this was pre-MTV and won the 1982 Grammy for best video. Said to cost half a million dollars to produce, it was filmed in California (at Olivia's house), London and Hawaii. It boasted 35 per cent of the US viewing audience when it first aired. Tracklist 1 Intro 2 Rolling 3 Landslide 4 Magic 5 Physical 6 Carried Away 7 A Little More Love 8 Recovery 9 The Promise (The Dolphin Song) 10 Love Make Me Strong 11 Stranger's Touch 12 Make A Move On Me 13 Falling 14 Silvery Rain 15 Hopelessly Devoted