Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey Brown is a prolific filmmaker and the driving force behind Big Day Pictures, a production company known for its compelling narrative features and feature documentaries. With a filmography boasting over 35 films screened in more than 100 festivals across 50 countries, Brown has solidified his reputation with his works gracing prestigious international festivals including Sundance, IDFA, Tribeca, and SXSW, among others.

Brown's portfolio boasts an array of award-winning documentaries that delve into diverse cultural landscapes. Notable among these are "No No: A Dockumentary," exploring the legendary no-hitter of African American baseball pitcher Dock Ellis, and "Through The Repellent Fence," a poignant portrayal of the Native American art collective PostCommodity's boundary-defying artwork along the U.S.-Mexico border. Brown's lens has also captured the essence of global subcultures, from the punk scene in Africa in "Punk in Africa" to the emerging cultural movements in the Middle East in "Yallah! Underground."

Brown has also ventured into the realm of narrative features, with films like "Vinyl Generation" and "Every Night's A Saturday Night," offering intimate glimpses into the lives of cultural icons. His commitment to storytelling extends beyond the screen, as evidenced by his dedication to nurturing the next generation of documentary filmmakers through his acclaimed Documentary Masterclass series.