Beyond Entertainment: Musicals, Films and Festivals with Scott Michael Branan

Faith & Family Filmmakers

Episode 51 - Beyond Entertainment: Musicals, Films and Festivals with Scott Michael Branan

In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, hosts Jaclyn and Geoffrey Whitt interview Scott Michael Branan, a writer, producer, and festival director. Brannon discusses his screenwriting, founding Beyond Entertainment Studios, and running Beyond Audiovisual. He reveals the origins of his passion for film, reflecting on a drive-in movie experience in his youth. Brannon also touches on his shift from Christian TV to filmmaking and his philosophy on creating 'seed planting' films. He shares insights into current projects, including his sci-fi film 'Deep Within' and the stage musical 'The Czar of Hollywood'. Additionally, he talks about the Beyond Entertainment Family Film Festival, its structure, and future adjustments. Emphasizing collaboration, Brannon highlights the importance of the people God brings into one's life to further creativity and projects.

• Welcome and Introduction
• Scott's Early Inspiration
• Beginnings in Television
• From TV to Film
• Deep Within: A Unique Project
• The Czar of Hollywood: A Family Musical
• The Festival Journey
• Challenges and Changes
• Final Thoughts and Future Plans

Scott Branan has been screenwriting for over 20 years. He enjoys many different genres of film and has also written a full stage musical with his father and oldest daughter, complete with 14 original songs.

He owns Beyond Entertainment Studios in Southwest Florida, which creates family friendly projects, as well as Beyond Audio Visual, a complete Audio Visual Rental, Installation and Live Production company. BAV is the money-making side of the business which is used to bring BE projects to life. Scott is also the director of Beyond Entertainment Family Film Festival.

He has been married to Kathy Brannon for 30 years and has two daughters; Karissa and Makayla.

Czar of Hollywood Musical: www.beyondmusicals.com

Deep Within Film: ​​www.carbondating.love

Beyond Entertainment Audio Visual: www.beyondentertainmentfl.com

Beyond Entertainment on Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondentertainmentSWFL

Faith and Family Summer Screenwriting Bootcamp: https://www.faffassociation.com/screenwriting-bootcamp

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