Brian Bird Explained

Brian Bird
Birth Place:Kewanee, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation:Writer, producer
Years Active:1984 – present
Spouse:Patty Bird
Children:5

Brian Bird is an American film and television writer and producer.[1] [2] [3] He is best known for his work on Touched by an Angel, Not Easily Broken, Jamaa, Captive and The Case for Christ.[4] [5] He is also known as an executive producer and co-creator of the Hallmark Channel original series, When Calls the Heart.[6]

Life and career

Brian was born in Kewanee, Illinois. He then attended California State University, Fullerton, graduating with a bachelor's degree in journalism.[7] Later, he worked for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, World Vision magazine and Christianity Today.[8] [9] In 1984, he wrote his first screenplay for the TV Series, Fantasy Island.[10]

Brian is the co-founder, along with Michael Landon, Jr., of Believe Pictures.[11]

Filmography

YearTitleContributionNote
1984Fantasy IslandWriterTV series
1990-1991The Family ManWriterTV series
1992Evening ShadeWriterTV series
1992McGee and Me!WriterTV series
1993Bopha!WriterFeature film
1996Captive Heart: The James Mink StoryWriterTV movie
1993-1998Step by StepWriter/ProducerTV series
2001Water with Food ColoringAssociate producerShort film
2001Call Me ClausWriterTV movie
1999-2003Touched by an AngelWriter/Consulting producer/Co-executive producerTV series
2004WriterTV series
2007The Last Sin EaterWriter/ProducerFeature film
2007Saving Sarah CainWriter/ProducerFeature film
2007Glue BoysProducerDocumentary
2009Not Easily BrokenWriter/ProducerFeature film
2011The ShunningExecutive producerTV movie
2011Game Time: Tackling the PastWriterTV movie
2011JamaaWriter/ProducerShort film
2013The ConfessionWriter/Executive producerTV movie
2013The Ultimate LifeWriterFeature film
2013When Calls the HeartExecutive producerTV movie
2014–presentWhen Calls the HeartWriter/Executive producerTV series
2015CaptiveWriter/Executive producerFeature film
2015The ReckoningWriter/Executive producerTV movie
2016Godspeed: The Race Across AmericaExecutive producerDocumentary
2017The Case for ChristWriter/Co-producerFeature film
2019The Heart of ManExecutive producerDocumentary
2019, 2021When Hope CallsExecutive producerTV series
2020–presentMysticExecutive producerTV series; North American airings only

Publications

Awards and nominations

YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.
2010NominatedBlack Reel AwardsOutstanding Screenplay, Adapted or OriginalNot Easily Broken
2010WonHeartland Film FestivalCrystal Heart AwardJamaa[12]
2014NominatedGMA Dove AwardInspirational Film of the YearWhen Calls the Heart[13]
2016WonChristopher AwardChristopher Spirit AwardWhen Calls the Heart[14]
2016WonTelly AwardsEntertainmentThe Reckoning[15]
2016WonTelly AwardsSpiritualityThe Reckoning

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roads to faith: Writer/producer Brian Bird talks 'The Case for Christ' and 'When Calls the Heart'. aleteia.org. 2020-11-18.
  2. Web site: Writer, Producer Brian Bird Teams With Inspiring Sports Film Based on Amazing True Story. sports.yahoo.com. 2020-11-18.
  3. Web site: Interview with "Case for Christ" Screenwriter Brian Bird. cbn.com. 2020-11-18.
  4. Web site: Producer Brian Bird ("Touched by an Angel") talks about bringing Beverly Lewis’ best-selling "Lancaster County" trilogy to The Hallmark Channel. beliefnet.com. 2020-11-18.
  5. Web site: 'Not Easily Broken' stars Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson. courant.com. 2020-11-18.
  6. Web site: 'When Calls the Heart' executive producer Brian Bird updates fans on season 6 after Lori Loughlin scandal. deseret.com. 2020-11-18.
  7. Web site: The Case for Christ Screenwriter Brian Bird: "This is the Most Significant Film of My Career". christiancinema.com. 2020-11-18.
  8. Web site: "When Calls the Heart’s" Brian Bird on adoption, mercy, and meaningful storytelling. thechristophersblog.org. 2020-11-18.
  9. Web site: Pennies, Dimes, Dollars: World Vision Takes in Millions to Aid the Starving. latimes.com. 2020-11-18.
  10. Web site: Brian Bird – When Calls The Heart. starrymag.com. 2020-11-18.
  11. Web site: 'When Calls the Heart' Co-Creator Explains Why Series Is a Hit With Christian Audiences. christianpost.com. 2020-11-18.
  12. Web site: Heartland Film Festival Announces 2010 Award Winners. heartlandfilm.org. 2020-11-18.
  13. Web site: The 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees. doveawards.com. 2020-11-18. 2019-10-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20191023133859/https://doveawards.com/the-45th-annual-gma-dove-awards-nominees-announced-today-at-lipscombs-allen-arena-in-nashville/. dead.
  14. Web site: Broadcaster Ernie Anastos & Hallmark Channel’s "When Calls the Heart" Win Special Christopher Awards. patheos.com. 2020-07-27.
  15. Web site: TV PROGRAMS, SEGMENTS, OR PROMOTIONAL PIECES - ENTERTAINMENT. tellyawards.com. 2020-07-27.

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