Bio

Garrett O’Brien is a Los Angeles–based cinematographer whose recent work includes the period drama WALTZING WITH BRANDO, featuring Billy Zane (Titanic, Dead Calm) as Marlon Brando that follows his life during his time in Tahiti. Another recent project that came out this year was the action comedy BAD MAN, starring Seann William Scott (American Pie) and Rob Riggle (21 Jump Street, The Hangover), and . Both films had national theatrical distribution are out now on demand on all streaming services. He also shot the acclaimed short film BITE, starring Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars), which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, further solidifying his reputation for evocative and character-driven visual storytelling.

O’Brien’s narrative credits include Hulu’s feature CRUSH, starring Megan Mullally (Will & Grace), Rowan Blanchard (Snowpiercer), and Auli’i Cravalho (Moana) and nominated for a GLAAD Award, as well as the 12-episode live-action series GOLDEN REVENGE, produced by Conan O’Brien’s Conaco and Warner Bros, and Blue Ribbon Content.

His feature work spans a range of genres, including ADOLESCENCE (Elizabeth Röhm, Tommy Flanagan, India Eisley), which secured worldwide distribution, and the survival thriller DESERTED, starring Mischa Barton, Jake Busey, and Lance Henriksen. O’Brien’s debut feature, GONE DOGGY GONE, screened at over 15 festivals and earned multiple audience and jury awards.

Beyond long-form storytelling, O’Brien has shot acclaimed music videos —most notably Diljit Dosanjh’s “Born to Shine” with nearly half a Billion views—as well as national commercial campaigns for clients such as Toyota, NFL, PEPSI, Alfa Romeo, Clorox, Nissan, HOKA, Foot Locker, and many others.

O’Brien continues to focus on visually immersive filmmaking rooted in strong characters, bold imagery, and authentic emotional tone.