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'''Brendan Stuart Walter''' (born June 16, 1986) is an American director, singer, songwriter, vocals, model, actor, photographer, commercial, music video and film director, and the lead guitarist of [[Valencia (band)|Valencia]].
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'''Brendan Stuart Walter''' (born June 16, 1986) is an American film maker, photographer, musician, and music video and commercial director. He was also the lead guitarist of [[Valencia (band)|Valencia]].


==Bio==
== Biography ==
Walter was born in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. He attended [[Drexel University]] for one year and was one of 32 students sued by the [[RIAA]] in its first round file-sharing suits.<ref>{{cite web|last=Szkaradnik |first=Melinda |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/firsttake/20110402_Bands__recording_companies_say_music_piracy_hurts.html |title=Bands, recording companies say music piracy hurts |publisher=Philly.com |date=2011-04-02 |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref> He dropped out of school to begin touring and releasing records with the band [[Valencia (band)|Valencia]] from 2004 - 2011, when the band took an indefinite hiatus. Shortly there after, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in creative direction on the other side of music. He took a job at Crush Music and began overseeing creative work for their roster of artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=298775 |title=Rumor Mill - CRUSHING IT |publisher=HITS Daily Double |date= |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref> Since then he has moved on to film and TV with the launch of Crush Pictures in 2017 with partner Jon Lullo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://crushpictures.net/ |title=Crush Pictures |publisher=Crush Pictures |date= |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref>
Walter was born on June 16, 1986 in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. He attended [[Drexel University]] for one year and was one of 32 students sued by the [[RIAA]] in its first round file-sharing suits.<ref>{{cite web|last=Szkaradnik |first=Melinda |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/firsttake/20110402_Bands__recording_companies_say_music_piracy_hurts.html |title=Bands, recording companies say music piracy hurts |publisher=Philly.com |date=2011-04-02 |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref> He dropped out of school to begin touring and releasing records with the band [[Valencia (band)|Valencia]].


==Valencia==
==Valencia==
Walter spent seven years touring, writing and recording music with [[Valencia (band)|Valencia]], first signing with I Surrender Records in 2005, then [[Columbia records]] in 2007. Valencia went on to release 3 major records.
Walter spent seven years touring, writing, and recording music with [[Valencia (band)|Valencia]]. He signed with I Surrender Records in 2005, and then with [[Columbia records]] in 2007. Valencia went on to release 3 major records.


On October 11, 2011, Valencia announced that they were going on hiatus. Their last show was at the [[Electric Factory]] on December 28, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/life-style/reality/valencia-says-goodbye-for-now/article_0d642dd2-39b2-5d75-a015-3212b100562f.html |title=Valencia says 'goodbye for now' &#124; Reality |publisher=burlingtoncountytimes.com |date=2012-01-05 |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref> The band recently reunited for 2 sold out shows in Philadelphia and New York in December 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.axs.com/valencia-announce-reunion-shows-in-nyc-and-philadelphia-107230 |title=Valencia announce reunion shows in NYC and Philadelphia |last=Pryor |first=Terrance |date=2016-09-27 |website=AXS |language=en-US |access-date=2017-08-23}}</ref>
On October 11, 2011, Valencia announced that they were going on hiatus.{{huh?|date=August 2023}} Their last show was at the [[Electric Factory]] on December 28, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/life-style/reality/valencia-says-goodbye-for-now/article_0d642dd2-39b2-5d75-a015-3212b100562f.html |title=Valencia says 'goodbye for now' &#124; Reality |publisher=burlingtoncountytimes.com |date=2012-01-05 |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref> The band reunited for 2 sold out shows in Philadelphia and New York in December 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.axs.com/valencia-announce-reunion-shows-in-nyc-and-philadelphia-107230 |title=Valencia announce reunion shows in NYC and Philadelphia |last=Pryor |first=Terrance |date=2016-09-27 |website=AXS |language=en-US |access-date=2017-08-23}}</ref>


==Music Videos and Photography==
==Music videos and photography==
After moving to New York, Walter began other creative pursuits. He has directed music videos, taken photos and designed album covers for artists such as [[Sia (musician)|Sia]], [[Weezer]], [[Lorde]], [[Fall Out Boy]], [[The Lonely Island]], [[Train (band)|Train]], [[Panic! at the Disco]], [[Shawn Mendes]], and many more.{{specify|reason=more specific works, like below is great|date=August 2017}}
After moving to New York in 2011, Walter began other creative pursuits. He took a job at Crush Music and began overseeing creative work for their roster of artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=298775 |title=Rumor Mill - CRUSHING IT |publisher=HITS Daily Double |date= |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref> Since then he has moved on to film and TV with the launch of Crush Pictures in 2017 with partner Jon Lullo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://crushpictures.net/ |title=Crush Pictures |publisher=Crush Pictures |date= |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref> He has directed music videos, taken photos and designed album covers for multiple artists, such as [[Sia]], [[Weezer]], [[Lorde]], [[Fall Out Boy]], [[The Lonely Island]], [[Train (band)|Train]], [[Panic! at the Disco]], [[Green Day]], and [[Shawn Mendes]].{{specify|reason=more specific works, like below is great|date=August 2017}}


Walter's work has landed him an [[MTV VMA]] and currently is nominated for Best Rock Video for the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards for his directing on Fall Out Boy's "[[Young and Menace]]" music video.<ref>{{cite web|last=Respers |first=Lisa |url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/25/entertainment/2017-mtv-video-music-awards/index.html |title=2017 MTV Video Music Awards noms announced |publisher=CNN |date=2017-07-26 |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/fall_out_boys_uma_thurman_wins_best_rock_video_at_the_vmas |title=Fall Out Boy’s "Uma Thurman" wins Best Rock Video at the VMAs - News - Alternative Press |publisher=Altpress.com |date= |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref>
Walter's work has landed him an [[MTV VMA]]. He was nominated for Best Rock Video for the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards for his directing on Fall Out Boy's "[[Young and Menace]]" music video.<ref>{{cite web|last=Respers |first=Lisa |url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/25/entertainment/2017-mtv-video-music-awards/index.html |title=2017 MTV Video Music Awards noms announced |publisher=CNN |date=2017-07-26 |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/fall_out_boys_uma_thurman_wins_best_rock_video_at_the_vmas |title=Fall Out Boy's "Uma Thurman" wins Best Rock Video at the VMAs - News - Alternative Press |publisher=Altpress.com |date= 31 August 2015|accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref>


Walter's photography has been featured on billboards and album covers, from brands to bands all across the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1933333/hear-lordes-green-light-demo-on-the-rookie-podcast/news/ |title=Hear Lorde’s "Green Light" Demo On The Rookie Podcast |publisher=Stereogum |date=2017-04-04 |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref> His main photography work lies in portraits, landscapes and product photography.
Walter's photography has been featured on billboards and album covers, and he has worked with brands and bands around the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1933333/hear-lordes-green-light-demo-on-the-rookie-podcast/news/ |title=Hear Lorde's "Green Light" Demo On The Rookie Podcast |publisher=Stereogum |date=2017-04-04 |accessdate=2017-08-23}}</ref> His portfolio includes portraits, landscapes and product photography.


==Film and Television==
==Film and television==
His work in directing music videos and commercials has sparked a path towards narrative and feature films.<ref name="imdb">{{imdb name|3653636|Brendan Walter}}</ref> Currently he is in post production on 2 films that he directed, writing and directing a Television show and developing several other projects. Currently Walter is editing his first feature length film, Spell, a dark comedy / psychological thriller set and shot mostly in Iceland.<ref name="imdb" />
His work in directing music videos and commercials has started his move towards feature films. Walter made his first feature-length film, ''Spell'', a [[dark comedy]] [[psychological thriller]] in 2018.{{cn|date=October 2024}}

==External links==
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* {{Official website|http://www.brendanwalter.com/}}
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Latest revision as of 16:38, 11 October 2024

Brendan Walter
Born (1986-06-16) June 16, 1986 (age 38)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupations
  • Director
  • Photographer
  • Filmmaker
  • Musician
Websitebrendanwalter.net

Brendan Stuart Walter (born June 16, 1986) is an American film maker, photographer, musician, and music video and commercial director. He was also the lead guitarist of Valencia.

Biography

[edit]

Walter was born on June 16, 1986 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Drexel University for one year and was one of 32 students sued by the RIAA in its first round file-sharing suits.[1] He dropped out of school to begin touring and releasing records with the band Valencia.

Valencia

[edit]

Walter spent seven years touring, writing, and recording music with Valencia. He signed with I Surrender Records in 2005, and then with Columbia records in 2007. Valencia went on to release 3 major records.

On October 11, 2011, Valencia announced that they were going on hiatus.[clarification needed] Their last show was at the Electric Factory on December 28, 2011.[2] The band reunited for 2 sold out shows in Philadelphia and New York in December 2016.[3]

Music videos and photography

[edit]

After moving to New York in 2011, Walter began other creative pursuits. He took a job at Crush Music and began overseeing creative work for their roster of artists.[4] Since then he has moved on to film and TV with the launch of Crush Pictures in 2017 with partner Jon Lullo.[5] He has directed music videos, taken photos and designed album covers for multiple artists, such as Sia, Weezer, Lorde, Fall Out Boy, The Lonely Island, Train, Panic! at the Disco, Green Day, and Shawn Mendes.[specify]

Walter's work has landed him an MTV VMA. He was nominated for Best Rock Video for the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards for his directing on Fall Out Boy's "Young and Menace" music video.[6][7]

Walter's photography has been featured on billboards and album covers, and he has worked with brands and bands around the world.[8] His portfolio includes portraits, landscapes and product photography.

Film and television

[edit]

His work in directing music videos and commercials has started his move towards feature films. Walter made his first feature-length film, Spell, a dark comedy psychological thriller in 2018.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Szkaradnik, Melinda (2011-04-02). "Bands, recording companies say music piracy hurts". Philly.com. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
  2. ^ "Valencia says 'goodbye for now' | Reality". burlingtoncountytimes.com. 2012-01-05. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
  3. ^ Pryor, Terrance (2016-09-27). "Valencia announce reunion shows in NYC and Philadelphia". AXS. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
  4. ^ "Rumor Mill - CRUSHING IT". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
  5. ^ "Crush Pictures". Crush Pictures. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
  6. ^ Respers, Lisa (2017-07-26). "2017 MTV Video Music Awards noms announced". CNN. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
  7. ^ "Fall Out Boy's "Uma Thurman" wins Best Rock Video at the VMAs - News - Alternative Press". Altpress.com. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
  8. ^ "Hear Lorde's "Green Light" Demo On The Rookie Podcast". Stereogum. 2017-04-04. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
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