Djay Brawner (born June 21, 1981) is an American director of

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, film, and television.

Career

In 2000, after taking film classes at

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, he moved

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to begin his education at

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's film school. While studying there, he produced and directed a number of films and soon after went on to become a director Generator, a music video production company started by Derek Dale. During that time he filmed a number of upcoming bands, many of which have been featured on

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, and

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. His first commissioned music video was for Emery in 2004. DJay Brawner has directed videos for Danny Ocean,

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, Beartooth, William Beckett. among others. From 2005 to 2006, Brawner created, directed, and produced 26 episodes of a magazine style television show called ''Noise Link''. He later went on to found Anthem Films, a commercial and music video production company.

Films

* "Lawtown" (2019) as Executive producer * "Driving While Black" (2016) as producer * "The Beginners Guide to Snuff" (2016) as producer * "72 Hours: A Love Story" (2011)

Television

* "Sunny Family Cult" (2016) As Executive Producer & Director

Music videos

* "Dancing Machine" by Wiggum (2003) * "Radio Life" by Wiggum (2004) * "Disguising Mistakes With Goodbyes" by Emery (2004) *"Loadinplayloadout" by My New Life (2004) *"Faith" by Ginger Sling (2004) * "Mouth" by UpSyndrome (2004) * "Black Cat" by

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(2007) * "Connect/Disconnect" by

The Action Design The Action Design was an American rock band formed in Petaluma, California, after the breakup of the former punk rock band Tsunami Bomb. Emily Whitehurst and Matt McKenzie came together to produce a new band self-described as "a refreshing mix ...

(2008) * "

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(2008) * " Ballad Of A Factory Man" by Mike Herrera's Tumbledown (2008) * " 21st Century Fight Song" by

Jackson United Jackson United is an American punk rock band, formed by singer and lead guitarist Chris Shiflett in 2003. Shiflett recruited his older brother Scott Shiflett (bass) and Pete Parada (drums) to complete the band. A debut eponymous EP was recorded ...

(2008) * "Farewell" by Hope Departed (2008) * " Enough Is Enough" by

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(2008) * "One Night Stand" by Big City Kids (2008) * "Digging Up The Dead" by Eudora (2009) * "Money Don't Make A Difference" by Arielle Paige (2010) * "Synthetic Hearts" by Everyday Tragedy (2010) * "Still I Rise" by Sam Adams featuring G Curtis (2010) * "Give Me Something" by Scars On 45 (2011) * "

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(2012) * "Something Deadly" by Fake Figures (2012) * "As We Drift" by Fake Figures (2012) * "Haunted Heart" by

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(2012) * "Yours Forever" by The Seeking (2012) * "Fate" by

Our Last Night Our Last Night is an American post-hardcore band formed in 2004, consisting of brothers Trevor (vocals) and Matthew (guitar, vocals) Wentworth and Timothy Molloy (drums). The band is known for its post-hardcore and alternative metal renditions ...

(2012) * " Hands and Faces" by

The Used The Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah, that formed in 2001. The group consists of vocalist Bert McCracken, bassist Jeph Howard, drummer Dan Whitesides, and guitarist Joey Bradford. Former members include Quinn Allman, Branden Stei ...

(2013) * "Give Myself" by Zoo Brazil (2013) * "Heart's A Legend" by Zoo Brazil (2013) * "The Message" by

Zoo Brazil John Andersson, better known as Zoo Brazil, is a Swedish multiplatinum Grammy-nominated record producer, songwriter and DJ residing in Stockholm, Sweden. Musical career Zoo Brazil first started DJing in 1989. His father was a musician who ...

(2013) * "Safe" by

DJ Muggs Lawrence Muggerud (born January 28, 1968), professionally known by his stage name DJ Muggs, is an American DJ, audio engineer and record producer. He is a member of Cypress Hill, a member of the trip hop band Cross My Heart Hope To Die and the l ...

(2013) * "We Don't Sleep Tonight" by

Young Empires Young Empires is a Canadian rock band that formed in Toronto in October, 2009. Initially, the group was composed of vocalist and keyboardist Matthew Vlahovich, bass guitarist Jacob Palahnuk, and guitarist Robert Aaron Ellingson. After a stint with ...

(2013) * " Shouting At The Rain" by

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(2013) * " Take Me Home" by

Cash Cash Cash Cash is an American electronic music group from Roseland, New Jersey. The group consists of three DJs / musicians: brothers Jean Paul Makhlouf, Alex Makhlouf and Samuel Frisch. They produce, record, mix and master all their music together as ...

(2013) * "

Girls / Girls / Boys "Girls / Girls / Boys" is a song by American rock band Panic! at the Disco. It was released as the third single from their fourth studio album, ''Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!'', on October 7, 2013. The music video for the song, directed by ...

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Panic! at the Disco Panic! at the Disco is the solo project of American musician Brendon Urie. It was originally a pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2004 by childhood friends Urie, Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, and Brent Wilson. They recorded their firs ...

(2013) * "Go Be the Voice" by Beartooth (2013) * " Flicker Fade" by

Taking Back Sunday Taking Back Sunday is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. The band was formed by guitarist Eddie Reyes and bassist Jesse Lacey in 1999. The band's members currently are Adam Lazzara (lead vocals), John Nolan (lead guitar, keybo ...

(2014) * " All of the Stars" by

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(2014) * "Crazy For You" by Scars On 45 (2014) * "Call" by

Francesco Yates Francesco Yates (born September 11, 1995) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Biography Yates was born in Toronto and started writing music at the age of 11. He signed to Atlantic Records when he was 16. His self-titled debut EP, released on ...

(2014) * " Staring At The Sun" by

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(2014) * "Through The Night" by

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(2014) * "Conformist" by XTRMST (2014) * "The Heartbeat the Soul" by

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(2014) * "Better Homes and Gardens" by

(2015) * "Amen" by

(2015) * "I Am the Fire" by Halestorm (2015) * "Apocalyptic" by Halestorm (2015) * "Mayhem" by Halestorm (2015) * "Pity Party" by

(2015) * "Diamonds In The Dark" by

(2014) * "Heist" by

Lindsey Stirling Lindsey Stirling (born September 21, 1986) is an American violinist, songwriter, and dancer. She presents choreographed violin performances, in live and music videos found on her official YouTube channel, which she created in 2007. Stirling pe ...

(2015) * " You Got Spirit, Kid" by

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(2015) * "Freak Your Mind" by

3oh!3 3OH!3 (pronounced "three oh three") is an American electronic music duo from Boulder, Colorado, made up of Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte. They are best known for their single "DONTTRUSTME" from their album ''Want'', which reached number sev ...

(2016) * "Hear Me Now" by

(2016) * " Call Come Running" by

(2016) * " You Can't Look Back" by

(2016) * "

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(2016) * "Jump" by

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(2017) * "Little One" by

Highly Suspect Highly Suspect is an American rock band from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The band consists of twin brothers Rich (bass, backing vocals) and Ryan Meyer (drums, backing vocals), Johnny Stevens (guitar, lead vocals), and Matt Kofos (guitar, synthesiz ...

(2017) * "

Me Rehúso "Me Rehúso" is a song by Venezuelan singer Danny Ocean. The song was released on 16 September 2016, and was re-released on 16 June 2017 through Atlantic Records, due to its late success in Latin America, Europe and the United States. It is the l ...

" / "Baby I Won't" by Danny Ocean (2017) * " Imagine If" by Gnash (2018) * "

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(2019)

References

External links

Official website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Brawner, Djay 1981 births Living people American music video directors