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Feature film director, television writer and sketch/improv performer Brian James O'Connell uses his 30 years of comedic filmmaking experience to help you teach better classes, direct performers and punch up, polish and program your scripted, unscripted and genre ideas.

About Brian James O'Connell (BOC)

Brian is a 20+ year improv veteran, teacher and professional film director whose work includes features starring Pedro Pascal and Matt Berry (Bloodsucking Bastards, Angry White Man). Based in Los Angeles, he's a board member at Highwire Improv in Baltimore and co-founded The Pack Theater, which was named LA Weekly's Best Theater Company in 2016.

Brian has taught and performed across the US and internationally, bringing practical, accessible improv training that focuses on understanding the fundamentals rather than memorising rules. His workshops have helped improvisers at all levels expand their range and make stronger, more confident scene choices.

Resume:

Bloodsucking Bastards (Pedro Pascal) Co-Writer/ Director

Angry White Man (Matt Berry) Director

Hell Den (Maria Bamford) Writer/ Director

Highwire Improv (Baltimore) Instructor/Board Member

Camp Improv Utopia (International) Instructor/Board Member

The Pack Theater (Los Angeles) Instructor/Co-Founder/AD

ioWest (Los Angeles; RIP) Instructor/Festival