Brandon Gardner is a writer and improviser living in Los Angeles. He has been a teacher and performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in LA since 2016. In 2018 he wrote and starred in the semi-scripted short film Partners (2018). In 2019 he produced and directed the improvised series Scenes on a Park Bench and Scenes in an Office. David (2020), a short film he co-wrote with Zach Woods, was an official selection of the 2020 Cannes Film Festival. Bud (2021), his second short film written with Woods, was released in 2021.

Takeaways

• Improv can help shy individuals overcome their fears and become more outgoing.
• Transitioning from performing to writing can be a challenging but rewarding process.
• Financial stability becomes a priority as comedians and writers get older.
• Collaboration and persistence are key in the entertainment industry. Opportunities can arise unexpectedly, even for those with no prior writing credits.
• Working in animation may involve additional steps, such as providing feedback on animatics.
• Running a writer's room with more experienced writers can be a learning experience.
• Giving opportunities to less expensive writers can lead to fresh and original voices.
• The response to a show may be positive, but limited viewership can impact its cultural impact.
• The creative industry is uncertain, and it's important to stay open to new opportunities.
• Originality and writing what you enjoy are key to standing out in the industry.

Episode Credits:

Produced and hosted by Charla Lauriston

Theme song and Segment Jingles composed and produced by Brendan Byrnes

Canva Artwork by Daiana Cordo

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