Brian Vincent (director) explained

Brian Vincent (born June 30, 1970) is an American actor and filmmaker. Since 2018 he has been the executor ^[1] of the Estate of New York painter Richard Hambleton.^[2]

Acting career

Vincent is a graduate of the Juilliard School Group 23.^[3] He got his start on the ABC soap opera Loving as Wilson in 1994. He is known as an actor for playing roles in Black Dog (1998),^[4] Blue Moon (2000),^[5] and the improv comedy The Deli (1997) as Pinky.^{[6] [7]}

Vincent co-wrote the song, "My Greatest Fear", with Randy Travis^[8] while on set during filming of Black Dog.^[9]

Directing career

Vincent made his directorial debut^[10] with the independent documentary, Make Me Famous of which he was also the editor.^[11] Make Me Famous had a self-distributed theatrical release.^[12] He co-produced the film with wife Heather Spore.^[13]

Critical response

Artforum described Vincent's directorial debut by saying, "...few will be so lucky to have such a competent storyteller as Brian Vincent."^[14] The Hollywood Reporter noted, "Brian Vincent's portrait of the East Village painter Edward Brzezinski doubles as an examination of the perils of chasing success."^[15] The UK film review site Eye for Film writes, "In telling the story of a man hitherto forgotten by history, director Brian Vincent captures a side of that celebrated scene never seen before, putting all the rest in context and exploring the nature of fame from an unusual perspective."^[16]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Richard Hambleton Positioned As Unrivaled Twentieth Century Master In Extensive Career Retrospective Showcasing Rare And Unseen Works. Gural. Natasha. Forbes. May 18, 2022. July 7, 2024.
2. Web site: The Return of the Shadowman. Morris. Bob. The New York Times. October 20, 2021. July 6, 2024.
3. Web site: Four Inane Questions with director Brian Vincent. Mackie. Michael. The Pitch. January 8, 2024. July 6, 2024.
4. Web site: Ain't Nothing Like a Caterpillar Engine: Once Slighted, Black Dog is Hog Wild Fun Over 25 Years Later. Anthony. Carl. Automoblog. January 13, 2024. July 6, 2024.
5. Web site: FILM REVIEW; 2 Couples Go to the Catskills And Discover The Answer. Holden. Stephen. The New York Times. November 3, 2000. July 6, 2024.
6. Web site: FILM REVIEW; Lots of Ham, Please, With a Side of Polyester and Platforms. Maslin. Janet. The New York Times. November 7, 1997. July 6, 2024.
7. Web site: 'THE DELI' JUST ANOTHER SLICE-OF-LIFE NYC FILM. chicagotribune.com. December 19, 1997. July 6, 2024.
8. Web site: Black Dog [Original Soundtrack] Review]. Owens. Thom. allmusic.com. April 28, 1998. July 8, 2024.
9. Web site: Patrick Swayze does some dirty driving in "Black Dog," a stripped for speed B movie that redefines the term "road rage.". Leydon. Joe. Variety. May 4, 1998. July 6, 2024.
10. Web site: Couple Behind Indie Hit "Make Me Famous" Captures Gritty, East Village Art World of the '80s. Kelly. Keith. September 18, 2023. July 6, 2024.
11. Web site: Review: 'Make Me Famous' A Breezily Chaotic Portrait of Gay Painter Ed Brezinsky. Melloy. Kilian. Edge Media Network. April 17, 2022. July 6, 2024.
12. Web site: The '80s NYC Art Scene, DIY Doc Filmmaking and the Hustle of Self-Promotion: Director Brian Vincent and Producer Heather Spore on Make Me Famous. Macaulay. Scott. Filmmaker Magazine. July 6, 2023. July 6, 2024.
13. Web site: 'Make Me Famous' documentary showcases vintage East Village in retrospective of mysterious artist. Krasner. Bob. amNewYork Metro. July 24, 2024. July 25, 2024.
14. Web site: ALMOST FAMOUS - A never-was painter takes Manhattan. McCormick. Carlo. Artforum. August 3, 2023. July 6, 2024.
15. Web site: 'Make Me Famous': Film Review - Brian Vincent's portrait of the East Village painter Edward Brzezinski doubles as an examination of the perils of chasing success.. Gyarkye. Lovia. The Hollywood Reporter. November 4, 2021. July 6, 2024.
16. Web site: Make Me Famous (2021) Film Review. Kermode. Jennie. October 22, 2021. July 6, 2024.