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Graffiti Verite' and his second filmed documentary about the Graffiti Art movement GV2: Freedom of ExpreSSion? (1998) has gone on to win a:
¨ CINE "Golden Eagle", ¨ The Educational Media Network, "Gold Apple", ¨ The Communicator Awards "Award of Distinction", ¨ The Colorlab Award "Outstanding Documentary," ¨ '97 Telluride IndieFest "Best Documentary", ¨ The Honolulu Underground Film Festival "Best Documentary", ¨ The AVC Regional "Silver CINDY" Award, ¨ Texas A&M Film Festival 2001"Audience Choice Award" for documentary, ¨ Freaky Film Festival "Best Documentary" & many, many other honors.
Graffiti Verite' has also been honored by becoming the Official Selection of the prestigious Telluride Independent Film festival, Mill Valley, Amascultura VIII Encontros Int'l De Cinema (Portugal), Honolulu Underground, Sinking Creek, Columbus Ohio Int'l, Napa Valley Wine Country, Central Florida, Carolina Film, San Jose State, The Hip-Hop Film Festival and the Breckenridge Film Festivals. GV1 and GV2 have both aired on PBS while Bob created a phenomenal independent distribution network including Netflix, Blockbuster Video, Tower Records, Hollywood Video, Sam Goody's, Musicland, Sun Coast Motion Picture Films, Amazon.com, Borders, Global Video, Baker & Taylor, and over 200 major online distributors and outlets. Today, the GV Docu-Series are considered urban classics and are currently in distribution throughout public libraries, schools, commercial outlets and digital downloads. |
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2012 started out with a big bang for filmmaker Bob Bryan with two (2) documentaries: With GV12 WAYANG KULIT: Shadow Puppet Theater of Bali, Bob travels to Bali, Indonesia where he films the ancient & mysterious Wayang Kulit Puppet Theater performed by one of Bali's most venerable Puppet Masters. In GV13 ROLLER GURL: A Complicated "Game-Time" Love Affair, Bryan offers an insightful multi-dimensional look at women's' contemporary Roller Derby; this re-emerging complex Sport that has already swept across every state in the USA with Roller Derby Leagues found around the world. |
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IMPRESSIONS MAGAZINE OF THE ARTS (Contemporary Re-issue)
According to the Academy of American Poets, “many writers--Native Americans, Latinos/Latinas, gays and lesbians, and younger generations of African Americans have acknowledged their debt to the Black Arts movement.” The Black Arts Movement, although short, is essential to the history of the United States. It spurred political activism and use of speech throughout every African American community. It allowed African Americans the chance to express their voices in the mass media as well as becoming involved in communities. It was within this context that in 1974 Bob Bryan created, organized and published IMPRESSIONS Magazine of the Arts. Mr. Bryan's indie publishing house was located in the epicenter of the Black Arts Movement, 145th & Lenox Avenue in Harlem. Re-issued due to popular demand and historical curiosity, Mr. Bryan shares with us what the profound experience of this special time period looked, smelled and read like. The significance of this short lived yet powerful Magazine Series cannot be over-stated and should definitely be considered "required viewing" and experienced first hand by all generations who yearn to know the truth of our history, who we are and where we were coming from. |
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Collector’s Edition
A Poetry Chap Book by Bob Bryan offering a peek behind the curtains of a special time in our nations cultural history, as well as the filmmaker’s own furious life.
Bryan shares “I would describe these poems as "Fragments of a Spiritual," as Poet / Artist LeRoy Clarke so aptly entitled his magnificent Art and Poetry… (see GV16 IMPRESSIONS MAGAZINE continue) |
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2013 - Marks the release of Bob Bryan’s documentary, gv15 gaming our reality: Writing & Game Design from An Alternate Perspective, a in-depth character study of one of America’s most brilliant game designers. Mr. Dille has created such games: Transformers, G.I.Joe, Garbage Pail Kids, In Humanoids, Mr. Animated TV Series and eventually as writer/game designer on Vin Diesels Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, Escape from Butcher Bay, Batman: Rize of Sin Tzu, Mission Impossible, James Bond: Tomorrow Never Dies, Dead to Rights, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Wheelman, Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light and more recently Diablo lll. (continue)
“If you’re interested in the different ways people can continue to cultivate their creativity, overcome adversity and enjoy non-linear storytelling, this Game Design interview with Flint Dille is worth watching! “ - Diana Lansleen |
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2014 - In GV21 THE WANDA COLEMAN PROJECT: Genius. (period), the Indie Multi Award-Winning Filmmaker features “One of the Major Writers of her Generation.” Bryan interviews brilliant Poet / Writer / Journalist Wanda Coleman, author of over 20 books: The Riot Inside Me, Mercurochrome, Heavy Daughter Blues, Mad Dog Black Lady, etal. A “must-see” interview if you’ve ever loved the writings of Wanda Coleman or if you’re interested in finding out what her beautiful life, poetic conceptual process and philosophy of creative writing was all about.
The documentary received awards and recognition from the United States Congress, Special Certificate of Congressional Recognition Award (presented to Bryan World Productions) as well as Certificate of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles, (presented to Filmmaker Bob Bryan for the Professional Excellence & Contribution to Los Angeles Poetry Community.) |
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"The Dead Sea Scrolls of Graffiti Art" Review by P JAY
GV ART AND REVIEW BOOK by Bob Bryan is an amazing documentation of Los Angeles' Graffiti Art. Filled with great full color photos of classic pieces and the history behind it. Just as compelling as his multi award-winning documentary, GRAFFITI VERITE': Read the Writing on the Wall, this Art book does go a bit deeper with out-takes from the artist themselves, Art Stills, Artist Interviews, Documentary Reviews, Articles on Graf Art, Commentary and the actual shooting script of the multi award-winning GRAFFITI VERITE' Documentary. (continue) |
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STRAIGHT STREET: Bringing Church to the Mean Streets
Los Angeles, CA: Bryan World Press... “Home Front Ministries” brings Church to the streets, says Pastor Ed. In this short film. STRAIGHT STREET (14 minutes) we meet Pastor Ed and the “Home Front Servants” serving the needs of Homeless teens, runaways, adults, prostitutes and the mentally ill… Bringing the word of the bible, feeding and clothing the disenfranchised, “Home Front Ministries” does in a practical hands-on action oriented way, what Pastor Ed says Jesus commands us all to do. Press Release (PDF) |
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In 1997 and 1998 Filmmaker Bob Bryan singlehandedly created, produced & curated the 1st and 2nd International Graffiti Art Competition. This was a first ever event, celebrating Art creations from Spray-Can Artists all around the world. The IGAC took place in the downtown Museum of Art, Los Angeles California.
This beautiful & impressive Collector’s Edition - ART BOOK 1 & ART BOOK 2 commemorates the vast style diversity of the International submissions and winners. |
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Announcing the Release of GV27: GRAFFITI VERITE' REDUX Documentary Directed by filmmaker Bob Bryan
2015 BWP Press, Los Angeles, CA --- The New Documentary release by Indie Multi Award-Winning Filmmaker Bob Bryan. GV27: GRAFFITI VERITE' REDUX (Running Time 100 Minutes) is ready for its close-up. TIME CAPSULE (circa 1995). REDUX celebrates and commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the worldwide indie release of GRAFFITI VERITE': Read the Writing on the Wall. With Original never-seen-before interviews, footage and Artwork GV27 reconnects with the creative energy and zeitgeist of that fertile period in Los Angeles' Urban Art History, when Graffiti was everywhere!
20 years ago (1995) the documentary GRAFFITI VERITE': Read the Writing on the Wall was released. It was produced and directed by filmmaker Bob Bryan. The objective was to document the diverse & complex Graffiti Art movement on the West Coast, Los Angeles, California. We exceeded our expectations!
GRAFFITI VERITE' became a Multi Award-Winning cultural tour d' force. A definitive statement that spoke of Graffiti as a legitimate Artistic expression had now arrived on the Art Scene and could no longer be ignored, berated or relegated to the fringes of polite Art society. (continue) |
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Bob’s GV8 - GV11 was simultaneously released in 2010.
¨ GV8 THE FIFTH ELEMENT: The Art of the Beat-Boxer |
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GV3: A Voyage into the Iconography of Graffiti Art is a poetic voyage, a meditation into the iconography of Graffiti Art featuring an eclectic soundtrack as it's emotional and intellectual core… (continue) |
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GV4: The ultimate Primer / Tutorial and Step-by- Step Program on Spray Can Art. Most popular amongst Educators, the series has given outsiders a rare glimpse into the outstanding Graffiti Art Movement... (continue) |
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In GV5, Bryan took his camera on the road (in search of Hip-Hop) to the Heartland of America. "I figured if Hip-Hop exists here, then it's pretty much everywhere! " (continue) |
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"If you can buy only one poetry program this year, buy this odyssey of 31 poets who read, rant, and philosophize about what they do. This treasure trove of contemporary poets spans all ages and ethnicities — just having them together here is exciting…” (continue) |
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GV7 RANDOM URBAN STATIC: The Iridescent Equations of SPOKEN WORD. Bryan’s GV7 dedicated to the Spoken Word Movement garnered the prestigious CINE GOLDEN EAGLE award as well as, ACCOLADE, TELLY AWARD, INDIE FEST, and PLATINUM EMPIXX AWARDS (continue)
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2017 - As part of the GV Docu-Series, Executive Producer / Filmmaker Bob Bryan proudly presents GV29 A Meditation: Women The Power Paradigm. Bryan examines the perspectives and attitudes of six (6) unusual women on a quest for finding emotional, professional and Artistic fulfillment. These amazingly talented women have designed for themselves a methodology for achieving their goals of self-realization, regardless of life’s omnipresent challenges and unpredictability. GV29 is a must-see film! |
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2016 - Bryan World Productions is proud to present a new documentary film from multi award-winning Filmmaker Bob Bryan. WHO AM I? is the 28th installment of the GV Docu-Series.
GV28 WHO AM I? Wisdom From The Bones Featuring: Writer / Poet Luis Javier Rodriguez
In 1993, Rodriguez exploded onto the National Literary Scene with the release of his memoir, ALWAYS RUNNING Living La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A.” Based entirely on true events in his furious life ALWAYS RUNNING is a Literary "must-read" selection that has sold over half-a-million copies to date. |
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Other Works by Bob Bryan: |
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THE INTERNATIONAL GRAFFITI ART COMPETITION ART BOOK 1 & ART BOOK 2 |
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On location in Bali, Indonesia with Filmmaker Bob Bryan exploring and documenting the Captivating, Amazing and Magical "Indonesian, Paradise."
Produced, Directed, Written, Shot & Narrated Filmmaker by Bob Bryan Running Time: 76 mins. Release Date: 2015 |
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2018 - In GV30 WEAPONIZE REALITY, Filmmaker Bob Bryan probes, confronts and allows SHANG to be as Raw as he wants to be. For Bryan, “the stand-up comedian, Activist, Artist is one of those raw, unapologetic, brilliant talents who prowl the Late Night TV talk shows, HBP Special Landscapes, Sit-Comedy Sound Stages and Comedy Clubs across the Nation and beyond; sharing with his audiences his own personal brand of Beast-Mode Comedy.” Continue (For Film Festival & Film Reviews Consideration Only) |
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LONELY BROTHER, a short film represents many tragic intimate issues to people of all races, sex, affiliations, backgrounds, nationality and pathologies. LONELY BROTHA is a snapshot about a man swallowed up within a cycle of an inexplicable and inescapable emotional / psychological dystopian psychic nightmare. He feels like there is NO EXIT and NO HOPE. The idea of Relief is a myth which rarely crosses his obsessive compulsive mind-set. Existing just beyond the blurred peripheral of his fragile cognition. Continue |
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“When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone; nay, God is within, and your genius is within. And what need have they of light to see what you are doing?” - Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD), Discourses |
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The summer of 2001 has proven a very busy time for Bob as he went on the road and DP'd the Caregivers series for PBS. A real success story, Bob shifted gears and produced his powerful angst-driven narrative drama tentatively titled RAPE, which of course he wrote, directed, produced and was completed by the first week of May 2001. A complete departure from his award-winning documentaries, RAPE explores the reality of mental illness meshed with the emotional fallout arising out of a dual -victimization scenario, played out within an intensely brutal abduction. A compelling work of fiction, the male lead Raymond is a composite character, not based upon any specific person or case.
“The heart of this story is about the survival of Celeste (the kidnap victim) and the transformative mental adaptations that she had to undergo in order to survive this horrific event.”
RAPE is the Winner of the 7th CINEVU INTERNATIONAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL COMPETITION: Best Short Award Dealing with Mental Illness. RAPE was never released for general distribution. |
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2019 - “YOU” / “MY DESIRES BECAME A COMPULSIVE DRIVE,” a new Poetic Experience from Indie Multi Award-Winning Filmmaker & Poet Bob Bryan. |
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“Another riveting and mysterious contribution by artist, performer and poet filmmaker Bob Bryan. The beauty of this poem is that the viewer can consider, ponder and experience it and form their own conclusions; the ultimate experience in artistic and receptive freedom. When we are all tormented by conflicting voices that leverage for expression in our bodies, and minds, this poem experience gives voice to their disorder, their mystery and their power. It’s so good!” - Theresa Kennedy-Dupay, Writer Continue |
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· PRISON: TORMENTED BY THE REFRAIN, The Premeditated Manipulation of the Conventional Mind - Book 2 · POISON: A Diary of Haphazard Musings & Irreverent Paranoid Conclusions - Book 3 · PLUS ONE: SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER - Metacognitive Attributions - Book 4 · PISSANTIAN SOLILOQUIES: The Clandestine Domain of Reveries & Repudiations - Book 5
Bryan succeeds in channeling and documenting the emotional / psychological / intellectual nightmarish ordeal suffered by himself and Others during the pernicious and oppressive worldwide COVID-19 Pandemic.
“… It’s the festering malignant and naughty discharge oozing from my crippling solidary confinement and quarantine,” shared Bryan. “Cognitive Dissonance is a duplicitous state of mind, a blurred malaise, a fractured overlay of dull blasé blasé static, the horrible din of relentless gray noize, the spiked buzz you get from a sugar high… In essence, this Cognitive Dissonance misadventures has became the wretched mirrored probe gazing directly into the jarring paranoid existence I was suffering through.”
Fall 2023: PISSANTIAN SOLILOQUIES, the 5th Episode in Bryan’s misadventures Book Series was released.
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By being persistent and accepting the good will of strangers, Bob managed to break into “the bizness,” initially as an Actor turned Cameraman, turned Director, turned Producer.
Some of his freelance production credits include: Hill Street Blues, Hard Copy, Murphy Brown, Murder One, The US World Cup / Studio Pele', Up Close and Personal, Mad City, Deep Impact, The Truman Show, The Goofy Movie and fifty-nine (59) Interstitial Spots for The Discovery Health Channel, etc…
The next creative step in Bob's eclectic career was to get his 45 minute Indie documentary entitled Graffiti Verite' produced. Looking realistically at his modest budget he decided to hire himself as the writer, executive producer, director, director of photography, audio-mixer, Editor, and finally, as the publicist.
“For me, its all about believing in yourself, in order to get things done. Live your life passionately, prepare yourself, invest in yourself and take the plunge!
It's not like you're throwing money away in Vegas. I mean, my personal affirmative action program requires that I've got to put one foot in front of the other and "complete the mission." It's an action-oriented discipline that offers me zero excuses for failure.”
Self producing and financing Graffiti Verite' (1995) was not an easy way to go. It meant making hard choices which impacted the everyday quality of Bryan's family life.
“I remember at that critical juncture in '95, I was either going to pay the mortgage or put that money into my film. For me it was supremely clear and simple decision for me to make. To be or not to be! Every time I put more money into the film, I could feel it (the film) grow and expand as if it had its own life force.
I was not about to abort it!
It was an amazing time and I was hooked. I chose to live through my film and go for it! This of course resulted in some major ‘survival fallout issues’ with my wife as well as almost losing my home of over 11 years. The fact is, when you stop making mortgage payments for 6 months in a row; the banks are no longer user- friendly. The pressure was on!”
Bob shared, “Everyday I bounced from Heaven to Hell. Creatively I felt great, but in the real world we had no extra money for food, gas or bills. Checks were bouncing all over the place and honestly my life was a living hell... but I still believed "full-force" in Graffiti Verite'. Miraculously, 2 days before my "sympathetic bank" was to foreclose on my home and throw me and my family out into the street (the day after Xmas), an angel disguised as a video distributor, Fed Ex'ed a check for a substantial order, purchasing enough VHS copies (remember those) of GV's to literally stop the eviction. I was saved from the life-shattering experience of having to tell my kids that its not that 'Santa Claus doesn't really exist or love you; it's just that daddy doesn't have any money'... We immediately went out and bought a wonderful Xmas tree and celebrated the best Xmas Holiday Season that we've ever had." |
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“ PISSANTIAN is Bob’s ‘disquieting underground Epistemically Transformative Fantasy & Projection. ”
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“ The scribbling job is daunting, frustrating and there is no escape from the nightmarish inevitability of self-loathing.” - ‘INDIE PUBLISHING? / NOT!!!’ excerpt from PSYCHE
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According to the Author, “Reality is Not All that it is ‘propped up to be.” He argues that Reality is a ‘Programmed Construct’ that often limits human understanding and perception. He encourages readers to question their own belief Systems and the rigid societal Norms that under girt and dictate their understanding and experience of Reality. He believes that ‘true Enlightenment’ comes from embracing both the complexities and the rude contradictions of our extraordinary Lives.
Cont’d EIN Press Release | PHILOSOPHIC RENDERINGS Webpage | Amazon Author’s Page |
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The Saga Continues with the 7th Episodic New Release of Author’s Bob Bryan’s PHILOSOPHIC RENDERINGS. Bryan self-identifies as a Writer / Multi Award-Winning Indie Filmmaker who uses various mediums to free express his eccentric thoughts and experiences.
The MISADVENTURES BOOK SERIES is an Existential and Philosophical exploration of ‘Cognitive Dissonance’ presented here as an evolving personal Hybrid Manifesto / Diary / Memoir Journal blending together unconventional Thoughts, Film Reviews, Reflections, Conversations and Poetic Esoteric Expressions, etc..
“ We Cogitate and Presume that our ‘Existential Earth-Centric Logic’ is the Be-all, End-all, in how the ‘Verse’ interpolated and procreates our narrow ‘Reaction-Formation’ version of ‘Reality’.’ ” - Spewed by Author Bob Bryan, an Excerpt from PHILOSOPHIC RENDERINGS |
