Brian Dannelly co-wrote and directed Saved! starring Mandy Moore and Macaulay Culkin; and Struck by Lightning written by Chris Colfer. He has also directed countless television shows including the pilot episodes of Weeds and Help Me, Help You. In addition he has directed Girlfriends Guide to Divorce, United States of Tara and Pushing Daisies. He shares his gratitude and personal experiences directing actors like Chris Colfer, Ted Danson, Mary-Louise Parker and Lisa Edelstein. Brian is currently working on Faking it and Akward for MTV and has just finished writing a pilot with Michael Urban. In addition to writing and directing, Dannelly teaches at the American Film Institute.