My film career began in the early 2000’s as an actor. While pursuing acting, I worked for my father’s plumbing company, first as his assistant, then transitioned to the office as a bookkeeper and eventually Treasurer. This experience, along with my passion for storytelling, has piqued my interest in Film Production Accounting.
In 2024, I had an opportunity to work as an Office Production Assistant on Lionsgate’s “The Long Walk” and joined the “LG PIC Program”, which exposed me to many off-set departments, including Accounting.
This facilitated my entry in the Director’s Guild of Canada MDC-MAP Program.
In 2025, through the MAP program, I was selected by NBCUniversal as a Below-The-Line Trainee in Accounting on Violent Night 2! It was a great introduction to the Department and built my confidence to keep going! I was most recently mentored in Accounting on the 2nd Season of the series “Malgré Moi.”
Besides Acting and Accounting, Brian also works as a Script Supervisor. Brian is an avid golfer and gym-goer and enjoys going to movies with friends!
You can currently see Brian on screen as the character “ARATA” in the locally shot feature film “NORMAL.”
What interested you about participating in this mentorship, and what were you hoping to learn? Developing my existing skills and taking on new challenges in a well-paced and safe environment to take the “next steps” in my accounting journey.
What was the most valuable thing you learned from working alongside Gordon, and was there anything that particularly surprised you?
Be thorough in your work and in helping others. Through Gordon’s knowledge and instruction, I was able to gain a greater understanding of the responsibilities of an Accounting Clerk, the order of their tasks in the process chain and overall importance of the position within the Accounting Department. I was able to see the “Bigger Picture.”
How has this mentorship experience influenced your confidence, professional development, or future career goals?
My self-confidence has grown because I now have a better understanding of what I’m doing and how it’s affecting something bigger than myself. Through my mentorship experience, I’ve grown both personally and professionally.
What would you say to other professionals within the film industry who are considering participating in a mentorship opportunity like this?
Go for it! A mentorship opportunity, such as the one offered by Film Training Manitoba, is a great way to develop your existing skills and take on new challenges at a comfortable pace. You will ultimately make new connections and enhance your self-confidence!
FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the Province of Manitoba’s Sector Council program funded through the Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation. FTM builds a highly skilled and adaptable film industry workforce to support the activities of Manitoba production companies. FTM collaborates and partners with members of the film industry to identify training needs to support workforce development.