Brandt Andersen

Brandt Andersen
Born (1977-09-13) September 13, 1977
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Residence Malibu, California
Occupation Film producer
Known for Everest, Lone Survivor, Two Guns, End of Watch, Escape Plan, Don Verdean, Mother's Day, Silence

Brandt Andersen (b. 9/13/1977) is an American born film producer and entrepreneur. Andersen is known for such films as Everest,[1] Lone Survivor,[2] 2 Guns, Escape Plan, End of Watch, and Broken City. His film The Flowers of War was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 2011. Two of Andersen's films have premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. First in 2012 with the Stephen Frears film Lay The Favorite. And then in 2015 with the Jared Hess directed Don Verdean. [3][4][5][6] He is a member of the Producers Guild of America.[7]

His upcoming projects include the Martin Scorsese film Silence starring Adam Driver and Liam Neeson, and the Garry Marshall film Mother's Day starring Jennifer Anniston, Julia Roberts, and Kate Hudson.[8]


Early career

Prior to producing films Andersen purchased an NBA Development League franchise from the NBA.[9] During the 4 seasons (2006–2012) the team played they made the finals or playoffs every year.[10] During his ownership tenure, the team had the highest attendance [11] and sponsorship revenue in the NBA Development League.[12] Andersen hosted the Iranian National Basketball team as they trained for the 2008 Olympics.[13] For his assistance in helping the Iranian Olympic Team, Andersen, along with then Deputy Commissioner of the NBA Adam Silver, received a medal of peace from the Iranian Basketball Association. In Summer of 2009 Andersen was invited to travel with his team to Iran to play in several exhibition games. With political tensions between the US and Iran mounting the trip was cancelled on the eve of their departure. In 2009 the Chinese National Basketball Team awarded Andersen an award for the cooperation shown in allowing their National team access to train with the Utah Flash. Andersen was one of the first sports owners to put a strong emphasis on recycling in-arena trash. For instituting the Flash Recycling Initiative Andersen was awarded the Environmental Quality Award in Utah.[14] In 2013, Andersen sold the team to the Philadelphia 76ers.[7]

In 2007 Andersen and famed architect Frank Gehry collaborated to design a community outside of Salt Lake City, Utah.[15][16] Although the project was never fully realized Andersen has publicly stated that his friendship with Mr. Gehry has had a huge impact on how he works and views creativity.[17]

In 1998, Andersen attended Brigham Young University. While there he founded uSight, a technology company that created banking and transactional software for small businesses. In 2004, Inc. reported that the company was the second fastest growing company on its annual Inc. 500 list.[18] Andersen, was the youngest CEO to make the list.[19] Shortly after Andersen sold and exited the company. Andersen was the sole shareholder and the sale was reported above $50M.[20] Following the sale he returned to school and graduated with a BA in Fine Arts from Brigham Young University.[21]

Philanthropy

While attending Brigham Young University Andersen spent a year training with the Utah County Search and Rescue Team, part of the Utah County Sheriff's Department. Following his training Andersen spent the next five years as a member and full-time volunteer of the Search and Rescue team. His work included assisted rescues and recovery in some of the most extreme environments in the Mountain West. During this process he was trained and certified in avalanche rescue and recovery, water rescue, ice rescue, canyoneering, and mountain rescue techniques.[22] Andersen remained with the Search and Rescue team until 2011.

In 2006 Andersen started the Flash Family Foundation to help children living below the poverty line with food, clothing, and education. The foundation was run by Andersen with the help of volunteers including basketball players from the Utah Flash. In 2010 three days after the earthquake that devastated the country of Haiti, Andersen traveled with a team of Doctors to Port-au-Prince. He spent 7 days working with doctors and aid workers and assisted in importing and disseminating millions in aid.[23] Upon his return Andersen raised money to help rebuild an orphanage on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince.[24] While in Haiti USA today listed Andersen's Twitter account as one of the top ten accounts to follow for updates from the country.[25]

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ http://en.yibada.com/articles/68324/20150928/everest-real-life-author-jon-krakauer-talks-baltasar-kormakurs-film.htm
  2. ↑ http://variety.com/2013/film/news/lone-survivor-mark-wahlberg-peter-berg-1200991152/
  3. ↑ http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-281044898/stock-photo-park-city-ut-jan-l-r-producer-brandt-andersen-director-jared-hess-and-dave-hunter-attend.html
  4. ↑ http://deadline.com/2015/01/sundance-lionsgate-acquires-n-a-on-don-verdean-return-of-napoleon-dynamites-jared-hess-1201355018/
  5. ↑ http://adnewsonline.com/dream-team-don-verdean/
  6. ↑ "Brandt Andersen". A Drink With.
  7. 1 2 "IMDb: Bio". Retrieved 2014-09-05.
  8. ↑ http://deadline.com/2015/08/timothy-olyphant-mothers-day-shay-mitchell-casting-1201507120/
  9. ↑ https://campusentrepreneurship.wordpress.com/2008/11/02/the-next-mark-cuban-a-byu-campus-entrepreneur/
  10. ↑ http://saltcityhoops.com/brandt-andersen-unplugged/
  11. ↑ http://www.la.com/dining/ci_14230552
  12. ↑ http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2008/11/Issue-35/Sports-Industrialists/An-Extensive-Look-At-Rising-Owners-Jed-York-Brandt-Andersen.aspx
  13. ↑ "Brandt Andersen, Basketball, Iran, Business and World Peace". ESPN.com.
  14. ↑ http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/orem-woman-is-citizen-of-the-year/article_cf3e48ca-8c46-521f-a834-bd6cb1451a43.html
  15. ↑ http://www.deseretnews.com/article/650224497/Legendary-architect-agrees-to-design-a-big-Lehi-project.html?pg=all
  16. ↑ http://designtaxi.com/news/21225/Gehry-Presents-a-modern-design-unveiled-for-Lehi-s-The-Point/
  17. ↑ "Architect Plans for 450-Foot Hotel at the Point of the Mountain". KSL-TV. Salt Lake City, UT. January 31, 2007.
  18. ↑ "Utah Local News - Salt Lake City News, Sports, Archive - The Salt Lake Tribune". sltrib.com.
  19. ↑ http://www.fatpipeinc.com/company/releases/releases-2004/10212004.html
  20. ↑ "A Minor League Owner With Major League Aspirations". washingtonpost.com.
  21. ↑ http://history.cfac.byu.edu/index.php/James_Brandt_Andersen
  22. ↑ http://utahvalley360.com/2008/09/01/eclectic-generosity/
  23. ↑ Choate-Nielsen, Amy (February 2, 2010). "Utahn Brandt Andersen replacing Haiti orphanage". Deseret News.
  24. ↑ http://saltcityhoops.com/utah-flash-raise-20000-for-haiti-relief-efforts/
  25. ↑ Helfrich, Brian (January 28, 2010). "Brandt Andersen Quietly Making A Difference Down In Haiti". Sports Business Daily.
  26. ↑ "Mark Wahlberg’s ‘Lone Survivor’ Faced Skepticism on Financing Side". Variety.
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