TESTIMONIALS
“I have had the pleasure of watching Brian and his team work on several occasions and am always so impressed with his ability to convey a focused, creative vision while still maintaining a fun and relaxed environment. I was lucky enough to be a fly on the wall as Brian and his crew conceptualized and filmed a music video and was captivated by the energy he brought to set. He leads his crew in a way that allows them to take creative ownership and he finds ways to bring amazing talent out of his performers. His work is second to none when it comes to capturing a feeling and conveying a message. The team Brian has surrounded himself with is exceptional. Each and every one of them is professional, enthusiastic and truly exudes a passion for their craft that makes being around this group incredibly special.
Kayla Schine
Live Nation Entertainment
For decades, Brian has been both Director and Producer of the highest caliber in the Philly market at Center City Film & Video. He is creative, disciplined, and above all, highly professional. His credo is "client first", and it has allowed him to forge highly successful and truly lasting relationships through the industry, from coast to coast. More than simple business relationships however, Brian creates true bonds of friendship with nearly all those he interacts with, both industry insiders and artists throughout the field, as people know his word is true, and his work stands apart from his peers. I have had the pleasure of being his editor and designer for the last 17 years, and it has pushed me to be more creative in my field, dynamic in my skill set and in many ways, a better person overall. It has led me to the most rewarding work of my career. I highly recommend him to anyone who should call upon his skills as a director, producer, leader or collaborator.
Greg Vermette
Editor/Animator
“The final video looks amazing! I can't tell you how much we appreciate your hard work on the Bono video. It was a true pleasure working with you”.
Kathy McKiernan
Global Communications Director, ONE
Brian rocked when it came to producing and directing our latest Night Ranger music video, "Truth" Way beyond our expectations! True pro, A-Level, Top-tier creative, execution and final product! Highly recommended! Looking forward to working together again soon!
James Blades
Blades Entertainment
“I have had the privilege of working with Brian for over 15 years on numerous projects including TV commercials and documentaries of which many have been award winning. His directing skills are an art; he is calm cool and collective in any setting. He has a natural knack of bringing out the best in people including talent, crew, clients and agencies. He is highly regarded, liked and admired by myself and all who work with him. Whenever working with Brian you know the project and outcome will be at its best nothing less then amazing. I highly recommend him for any project if you want the best”.
Megan Ambroch
Makeup and Hair Stylist
Brian and I collaborated in producing the 2017 Philadelphia Music Alliance Award Show at the Fillmore in Philadelphia. Brian was brought in to direct the show which required coordination between 5 live musical acts, video rolls and numerous live presentations. He handled all the curve balls of a live event with a calm approach, great instincts and quick reactions. He worked seamlessly with my team, as well as the video, lighting and audio departments at the venue. Brian's experience in the music industry proved to be invaluable and I look forward to collaborating with him again in the future.
Mia Tinari
Global Head of Marketing, TAIT Towers
“I've worked at four different companies in my career, and I've been fortunate to partner with Brian Isely at three of them. That commitment to Brian is indicative of the outstanding work and level of service that he and his team regularly produce for his clients. Whether it’s a brief video or a full-fledged live event production, Brian is all about getting the job done right. He always asks the right questions to ensure that what he delivers is spot-on. And most of all he is always a true pleasure to work with. He's the best!"
Keith Bratz
AVP Corporate Communications, Penn Mutual Insurance
"It's been a pleasure working with Brian on multiple projects and I'm proud to call him a friend as well. The video production for our latest music video was over-the-top. I'd recommend him to anyone needing exceptional video production. You won't be disappointed!"
Brad Gillis
Guitarist for Night Ranger, Ozzy Osbourne
“I've worked with Brian on a number of video projects in recent years, and I can't speak highly enough of his expertise and professionalism as a partner. Whether he's working with me to shape a creative vision, directing talent on a shoot, or overseeing the post-production process, he has earned my absolute trust in the consistent high quality of the work he will deliver. Just as important, he and his team have established a track record of meeting or exceeding extremely ambitious deadlines, on budget, without exception. Through it all, he maintains a patient and affable demeanor that inspire confidence and make him a pleasure to work with. Brian has my highest recommendation”.
Gregory Lennox
Director, Digital and Visual Communications at Aramark
“During my 30-years business career I have had the pleasure to work with a few extraordinary professionals which have far exceeded my expectations. Brian Isely is one of these individuals. Every project that I have collaborated on with Brian has been nothing short of spectacular. Brian always demonstrates a personal passion for excellence. He studies our marketing message and then puts together an all-star team to make the project a success. His innovative ideas and technical experience allows him to be a respected leader among his team. It’s always refreshing to find someone who really loves their work and it's obvious Brian does just that”.
Steve Liebers
President and CEO, Select-A-Vision
“Brian is a consummate professional who brought a passion and enthusiasm to our work that built on our vision and helped capture the essence of our program in a powerful way. The response to this project has been overwhelming”.
Ted Qualli
Executive Director at Police Athletic League of Philadelphia
“Brian is a fantastic partner! We have been working together for over 16 years and he is always great to work with. He is talented and thoughtful. He puts our best interests in mind and offers ideas and solutions to make our work better”.
Ani Yeramyan Speirs
Vice President at Gap International, Inc.
“Brian is everything you could ask of an Executive and Director. He answers the bell each and every time and continuously exceeds expectations”.
Alan Rubens
Senior Vice President / Executive Producer at Time Life
“It's been my great pleasure to work with Brian over the years on various high profile programs for clients. He and his team take an idea and make it magic. He has a vision combined with skill and capability that is very rare. Brian is also a delight to work with. He's a true professional who puts everyone at ease and makes the very complex look effortless. Finally, he's a strong leader who inspires others to make each challenge their best work. Brian is the person I trust to get things done effectively, efficiently, and creatively--and to amaze and please the client, every time”.
Becky Bodenner
Creative Director / Copywriter
We won! The Denver Broncos have selected us as their new F&B and retail partner. A huge thanks to you and your entire team for your creativity and expertise in helping us look so damn good! Thanks for being so awesome.
Caralyn Danks
Director of Strategic Positioning, Sports and Entertainment at Aramark
It is with complete confidence that I recommend Brian and his team to produce and manage events from beginning to end. For our event, Brian promised an unforgettable experience with videos, seamless presentation content, concert-like audio and the latest in LED projection. He delivered in every possible way, going above and beyond, exceeding all expectations. He exemplifies professionalism, thinks carefully about the details and the audience experience, stays committed even over long hours, and delivers quality products. You can't go wrong with Brian.
Caroline Weilert
Vice President, Marketing and Brand Management at BrightView
I had the pleasure of working with Brian on my company's inaugural Leadership Summit last year. It was a very important event for me, and so this recommendation does not come lightly. My recommendation for Brian spans well beyond his technical ability to deliver, which he did... and then some. Brian and his team were not only best in class in the delivery and execution of their craft, but they were 100% invested in the entire experience and not only the success of the event, but the success of the people who worked to achieve the outcome. Brian and his team truly invested in my team and me, both professionally and personally, and I recommend him with the highest marks, eight days a week.
Jason Bundick
General Counsel, Healthcare Services Group
“Patience. Humility. Inspiration. Motivation. Kindness. These are traits Brian embodies and instills in his students every day as a Senior Seminar professor at Temple University's Klein College. I was one of these few lucky students and can't recommend Brian more highly. His genuine desire to see his students succeed in their careers shine through each and every meeting. The skills and concepts I learned in his class have undoubtedly oriented me toward a bright future and it's all thanks to Brian's dynamic, enthusiastic, passionate practical teaching style and personality”.
Levi Dillon
Temple University's Klein School of Media and Communications
“Brian was my "Senior Seminar" professor at Temple University. I think that I speak on behalf of my classmates that we all looked forward to our Monday evenings learning from and talking with Brian. He provided amazing insight into the industry that I want to be successful in. Truly a role model and great professor”.
Andrea Miller
Dow Jones News Fund
