Brandan Bennett
Event producer, creative director, and professional editor with 8+ years executing large-scale cultural productions
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Event producer, creative director, and professional editor with 8+ years executing large-scale cultural productions across New York, Miami, Paris, and Montreal. Currently contracted with Paramount, Nickelodeon, and Warner Records delivering broadcast-quality editing, long-form content production, and live event coverage. Founder of 22-HALO, a New York creative studio with credits spanning Nike, Mugler, Arc'teryx, Peter Do, Paper Magazine, and AWGE (A$AP Rocky).
Experienced managing end-to-end event production — vendor contracts, talent booking, budget oversight ($30K+), and on-site execution for audiences of 1,500+.
Experience
Editor & Content Producer - Paramount & Nickelodeon (via 22-HALO)
(2024-01)
Contracted to deliver broadcast-quality long-form editing for YouTube releases and commercials — executing precise cuts, color-graded sequences, audio mixing, and polished final deliverables at professional broadcast standards.
- Manage the full post-production pipeline independently: ingesting raw footage, organizing project files, building timelines, applying transitions and effects, and outputting platform-specific exports for both digital and broadcast distribution.
- Produce short-form compilation content optimized for digital platforms, maintaining brand consistency and network tone across Paramount and Nickelodeon content ecosystems.
- Collaborate closely with network producers and creative teams to interpret briefs, incorporate feedback efficiently, and deliver revisions within tight turnaround windows.
- Operate Adobe Premiere Pro as primary editing suite; apply Photoshop and Illustrator for motion graphic assets and title card production where required.
Tour Videographer & Content Producer - Warner Records
(2024-01)
Deployed on tour to capture live concert footage and behind-the-scenes content for Warner Records artists including The Neighbourhood and other Warner artists — shooting in high-energy, fast-moving live environments with minimal setup time.
- Directed and operated camera on-site, making real-time creative decisions on shot composition, movement, and coverage to ensure compelling visual storytelling under live conditions.
- Edited and delivered short-form social content on accelerated timelines, producing platform-ready cuts for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts while on the road.
- Handled all aspects of on-location production independently — equipment management, shot planning, and post-production — delivering consistent, high-quality output across multiple artist campaigns.
Founder & Executive Producer - 22-HALO / BrandanWho LLC - New York
(2016-12)
Founded a New York-based creative studio producing large-scale branded events, fashion films, music videos, and campaigns across fashion, music, and culture — managing all strategy, creative direction, and production operations.
- Produced and directed events for 1,500+ attendees across galleries, clubs, and festival activations in New York, Miami, Paris, and Montreal — overseeing vendor coordination, contracts, talent booking, logistics, and full budget management ($30K+).
- Led creative campaigns and 360° brand activations for Nike, HOKA, Depop, Axel Arigato, Arc'teryx, and Jane Wade — directing multi-platform content rollouts across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Directed high-profile fashion films including Jane Wade × Nike × SHOWstudio (NYFW) and Peter Do "Time" SS23 (NYFW); editorial production for Paper Magazine and Metal Magazine.
- Sound design and original composition credits for Mugler Hyper Sense Eau de Parfum campaign and Peter Do SS23 film — overseeing sonic identity from concept through final mix.
- DJed and hosted branded events at Soho House New York and partner venues internationally, curating full guest programming, atmosphere, and experience design.
- Produced brand decks, creative treatments, and proposals; managed influencer seeding and partnerships with VERO, Warner Records, Interscope, Virgin Music Group, and United Talent Agency.
Creative & Visual Director - AWGE (Interscope Records)
(2022-01 - 2023-02)
Led all visual and creative branding for ICYTWAT & THOTTWAT within A$AP Rocky's creative collective — directing music videos, photography campaigns, design assets, and social content generating 2M+ platform views.
- Managed the full production lifecycle from concept and treatment development through principal photography and final edit; operated Blackmagic 6K, DSLR, and 35mm cameras throughout.
- Developed visual treatments that elevated artist marketability and drove platform growth; recognized by ONE37PM as a Top 10 Director to Know and featured in Fader Magazine.
Education
Film Certificate Program - Westchester Community College
Photography - Fashion Institute of Technology (2019-01)
Visual Storytelling - International Center of Photography (2022-01)
