Bryanna Reynolds
Festival judge
Bryanna Reynolds is an Australian-born documentary filmmaker, director and producer based in Los Angeles. Before transitioning into directing documentaries, she built a career producing more than 200 episodes of unscripted television across the United States, Canada and Australia. Her credits include *The Curse of Oak Island* for the History Channel, *Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch* and *Filthy Fortunes* for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Drawing on years of experience crafting compelling factual stories in fast-paced television, Bryanna founded Jurassic Spud Productions to create cinematic documentaries that celebrate extraordinary people and the communities that shape them.
Bryanna is passionate about documentary filmmaking because she believes real stories have the power to connect, educate and inspire. She is drawn to subjects that spark curiosity and leave audiences with a deeper appreciation for the world around them, whether through stories of community, science, exploration or human perseverance.
Her recent projects include *The Last Eight*, a documentary celebrating the volunteers behind the iconic Rose Parade, and *Outback to Orbit*, her debut feature documentary. Through every film she creates, Bryanna strives to preserve meaningful stories, amplify remarkable voices and remind audiences that some of the most extraordinary stories are the ones happening in real life.
Bryanna is honoured to be part of the Focus On Ability Short Film Festival and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of the festival. She believes festivals like Focus On Ability play an important role in celebrating diverse voices, fostering meaningful conversations and showcasing the power of documentary storytelling to inspire positive change.
Drawing on years of experience crafting compelling factual stories in fast-paced television, Bryanna founded Jurassic Spud Productions to create cinematic documentaries that celebrate extraordinary people and the communities that shape them.
Bryanna is passionate about documentary filmmaking because she believes real stories have the power to connect, educate and inspire. She is drawn to subjects that spark curiosity and leave audiences with a deeper appreciation for the world around them, whether through stories of community, science, exploration or human perseverance.
Her recent projects include *The Last Eight*, a documentary celebrating the volunteers behind the iconic Rose Parade, and *Outback to Orbit*, her debut feature documentary. Through every film she creates, Bryanna strives to preserve meaningful stories, amplify remarkable voices and remind audiences that some of the most extraordinary stories are the ones happening in real life.
Bryanna is honoured to be part of the Focus On Ability Short Film Festival and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of the festival. She believes festivals like Focus On Ability play an important role in celebrating diverse voices, fostering meaningful conversations and showcasing the power of documentary storytelling to inspire positive change.