Brandi Bradburn Holland
Clinical Assistant Professor, Production Film & Television Loyola Marymount University
Media
Biography
In addition to her professional work, Brandi has taught at UCLA, Chapman University, and Florida State University, where she helped develop the BFA editing curriculum and mentored students who have gone on to win Academy Awards and contribute to some of the most celebrated films in contemporary cinema. Her work as an educator is informed by her deep industry experience, and she brings a strong focus on performance, story structure, and editorial rhythm to the classroom.
Currently, Brandi serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television, where she teaches editing theory, post-production, and narrative storytelling. She is fully committed to craft, professionalism, and mentoring the next generation of filmmakers.
Brandi lives in LA with her husband, a fellow ACE editor, and their three incredible children-- two in college, and one still at home. She enjoys playing guitar, often alongside her kids who share her love for music. She also has an unapologetic habit (addiction?) of collecting guitars with an ever-growing stash of pedals and amps. There are currently 14 guitars in the house and counting.
Film/TV Credits
EDITOR
Dynasty - Episodic
This Is Us - Episodic
Grey's Anatomy - Episodic
Hart of Dixie - Episodic
Rockville, CA - Episodic
The Soul of Ashanti - Documentary
Pizza With Bullets - Feature
Frankenhood - Feature
DIRECTOR
Restraint - Short
Dynasty - Episodic
Charmed - Episodic
Anti_Social - Short
Hart of Dixie - Episodic
ADDITIONAL EDITING WORK
Studio 60 - Episodic
The O.C. - Episodic
Law and Order: SVU - Episodic
Desert Wedding - Short
A Window That Opens - Short
Newport South - Feature
Hollow Man - Feature
WRITER
Mummy and Me - Feature
Anti_Social - Short
Education
Florida State University
M.F.A.
Film, Television and Recording Arts
1999
University of West Florida
B.A.
Communications
1997
Magna Cum Laude
Social
Areas of Expertise
Industry Expertise
Accomplishments
ACE - American Cinema Editors Membership
2016-12-11
Selected for membership in American Cinema Editors, a prestigious honorary society of film editors recognized for outstanding professional achievement.
Warner Brothers Television Director's Workshop
2014-05-01
Selected for the inaugural Warner Bros. Television Directors Workshop, a highly competitive program designed to cultivate emerging directorial talent. Part of the first-ever cohort chosen for this prestigious opportunity.
Student-Elected Graduation Speaker - Florida State University
2003-12-15
Selected by graduating students as the keynote speaker for the BFA Film School commencement ceremony, honoring excellence in teaching and mentorship.
Student-Elected Graduation Speaker - Florida State University
2004-12-15
For a second time, selected by graduating students as the keynote speaker for the BFA Film School commencement ceremony, honoring excellence in teaching and mentorship.
Mentor to Academy Award-Winning Alumni
2018-07-01
Provided early-career guidance and thesis supervision for students who went on to win Oscars and contribute to major films.
Also recognized by Joi McMillon, Nat Sanders as a formative influence during their time at Florida State University, providing mentorship that helped shape their editorial careers. Cited: Cinemontage Magazine Q3-2018
Winner Best Sci-Fi - Restraint, Gen Con
2024-08-07
Directed film Restraint, which won Best Sci-Fi as the Gen Con Film Festival.
Winner Best Sci-Fi - Restraint, Pasadena Film Festival
2025-04-16
Directed the film Restraint, which won Best Sci-Fi at the Pasadena Film Festival.
Official Selection - Restraint, DC Shorts International Film Festival
2024-08-07
Directed the film Restraint, selected for screening at the DC Shorts International Film Festival.
Official Selection – Restraint, Chelsea Film Festival
2024-10-19
Directed Restraint, selected for screening at the Chelsea Film Festival in New York.
Official Selection - Restraint, Phoenix Film Festival
2025-03-28
Directed the film Restraint, selected for screening at the Phoenix Film Festival.
ACE Internship - American Cinema Editors
1999-06-15
Selected for the highly competitive American Cinema Editors intern, participating in career development and mentorship within the post-production community.
Affiliations
- American Cinema Editors
- Directors Guild of America
- Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
- Motion Picture Editors Guild
- Alliance of Women Directors
- Film Fatales
Languages
- French
Testimonials
Barry Jenkins
https://vimeo.com/1043558406Director/Writer
At the Directors Guild screening of Mufasa: The Lion King, during the filmmaker panel, Director/Writer Barry Jenkins stopped the conversation when he noticed Brandi Bradburn Holland in the audience.
transcription:
Oh, my God. So I went to film school at Florida State University, at Florida State University. And I didn't think I could make movies. And somehow, I had this professor who believed in me. And I made this short film. James (Laxton) shot it. It was the first story I ever made that really made me believe I could be a filmmaker and I dedicated it to that professor. And she is sitting right there. This is Brandi. These lights were in my eyes so I couldn't see you. But I just saw you. Thank you so much. No Moonlight, no Beale Street, no Underground Railroad, no Mufasa without this woman. I love you. Thank you so much.
link below:
https://vimeo.com/1043558406
Media Appearances
How ‘This Is Us’ Editors Seamlessly Traveled From Past to Present
Hollywood Reporter print
2017-06-14
Print article interview with the editors of This Is Us.
This Is Us - Brandi Bradburn, ACE
Cinema Editor Magazine print
2017-07-01
Brandi Bradburn, ACE, describes fashioning the time-swapping relationship drama, This Is Us, in the cutting room.
Editors and Mentors - Sight Sound & Story with Carol Littleton, ACE, Norman Buckley, ACE and Brandi Bradburn, ACE
Manhattan Edit Project online
2020-11-05
Participated as a guest editor in this nationally streamed event exploring mentorship and storytelling from leading editors across film and television.
You Ought To Be In Pictures: Staying On the Screen and Off the Cutting Room Floor
SAG/Aftra online
2020-02-12
This group of directors and editors discuss their experiences working in entertainment, specifically television. They provide useful advice and tips to help improve your acting skills, while also excelling and learning in their career. Learn more techniques, tools, and skills to help an actor do their best on a professional set.
Moderated by Ellen Crawford (Co-Chair, MOVE LA Committee), the panel includes Lily Mariye (Actor, ER & Melrose Place), Randy Jon Morgan ACE (Television Editor, ER and CSI), Eric Wilson (Television Editor, NCIS Los Angeles), Maysie Hoy (Film & Television Editor, What Dreams May Come), and Brandi Bradburn Holland (Director & Television Editor, This Is Us and Law & Order: SVU).
Storytelling through Directing with TV Director Brandi Bradburn
Spilled Ink Media online
2022-07-30
Television director, Brandi Bradburn shares the secrets of storytelling from her experience on TV shows like Hart of Dixie, Charmed and the Dynasty reboot. She is propelled by her deep need to tell stories and developing a script’s full potential through performance and camera, which makes her perfect for this podcast.
ACE in Action - Norman Buckley, ACE
Cinema Editor Magazine print
2016-04-15
Norman Buckley, ACE, shares uncompromising craft lessons and the importance of mentorship in the cutting room. --Brandi Bradburn (Holland), ACE quoted.
Event Appearances
"Inside the Cutting Room" Panelist
EditFest Global Virtual
2020-11-05
"The Assistant Editor: What Don't They Do"
American Cinema Editor Panel Laser Pacific, Hollywood
2006-05-01
"Breaking Into Editing"
American Cinema Editor Panel The Post Group, Hollywood, CA
2001-10-10
"Breaking Into the Business of Filmmaking"
Guest Lecture Tallahassee, FL (FSU Film School)
2001-11-12
At Risk Youth in Editing and Filmmaking
Florida Governor's Office Pilot Program Tallahassee, Florida
2004-04-01
Storytelling and Editing
Special presentation on storytelling and editing to gifted elementary students. Buck Lake Elementary, Tallahassee, FL
2004-04-10
Research Focus
Ethical and Practical Considerations in Filmmaking and Editing
Navigating AI Integration in Post-Production
This on-going research looks at the role of artificial intelligence as it continues to impact editing. How tools like video generation, auto transcription, upscaling, image manipulation and more influence creative decision-making, and ethics in scripted, unscripted and documentary editing. Continuing research on platforms such as Runway, MidJourney, Kling, Veo 3, Sora, Suno, ElevenLabs, Adobe Creative Cloud and more.
Myth and Grief in a Modern Family Film
Writing Mummy and Me
The feature script Mummy and Me explores emotional truth enveloped in humor and the conventions of Egyptian Mythology. It is a family adventure with elements of magical realism and reflects an interest in investigating the grieving process and the bonds of family and chosen family.
Mentorship to Mastery: Nurturing Emerging Editors through Industry-Ready Training
Tracking Career Outcomes through Editing Education
Pulling from years of teaching and industry experience, this focus examines how a rigorous hands-on curriculum along with thoughtful mentorship and industry support prepares students for professional achievement and real-world success. Many former mentees have gone on to great success in the industry, some even earning major industry recognition, including Academy Awards.
Teaching the Invisible Art: Bridging Industry and Academia in Post-Production Education
Maintaining Professional Standards in the Classroom
This focus centers on bringing real industry standards and best practicies into the classroom to help the student build practical skills and approach they will need to step into post-production careers with confidence. Based on years of editing and directing experience, I stress collaboration, industry standard technical workflows from current top editorial settings. The goal is to shape the learning environment to match the real-world demands of the industry, where students learn the tools but also how to think and work like editors.
Courses
FTV 122D: Film Editing: Overview of History, Technique and Practice
UCLA
Lecture, three hours. Exploration of film editing techniques, how they have evolved, and continue to evolve. Examination of history of editing, as well as current editing trends, terminology, and workflow. P/NP or letter grading.
FIL 2557r: Motion Picture Editing
Florida State University
Undergraduate-level editing class offering foundational instruction in motion picture editing aesthetics, theory, and application. Emphasizes practical editing of narrative shorts and sequence construction. Part of the core BFA curriculum taught while serving as Filmmaker in Residence.
FIL 2211/FIL 2291: Editing I
Florida State University
Introductory editing courses designed to teach continuity, timing, and visual storytelling basics. Students learn to use industry-standard editing software and techniques to craft compelling narrative scenes.
FIL 3932/FIL 4213: Editing II & Editing III
Florida State University
Advanced undergraduate courses focusing on complex editing concepts such as montage, performance editing, and emotional pacing. Students develop a personal editorial style while working on larger-scale narrative projects.
FIL 3231: Documentary Filmmaking
Florida State University
A course focused on the unique challenges of documentary editing. Students analyze and cut real documentary footage, learning how to structure narratives, conduct interviews, and maintain authenticity while telling engaging stories.
FIL 4923: Thesis Script Development
Florida State University
Capstone course designed to guide students through the development and refinement of thesis film scripts. Emphasis on structure, theme, and collaboration with production and editing mentors.
FIL 3971: Thesis Production
Florida State University
Hands-on production course where students plan, shoot, and edit their thesis films under faculty supervision.
FIL 4970: Thesis Defense
Florida State University
Capstone course culminating in students presenting and defending their thesis films before faculty and peers. Includes in-depth review of creative and technical decisions.
FIL 4973: Thesis Film Editing
Florida State University
Practical editing course dedicated to post-production on thesis projects. Covers picture lock, sound design, and festival preparation.
FIL 4940: Applied Intructional Methods
Florida State University
A specialized course training and mentoring undergraduate teaching assistants in film editing pedagogy and classroom support.
FTV 115: Editing I
Chapman University
An introductory course covering core principles of narrative filmmaking. Focus areas include directing fundamentals, camera techniques, visual composition, sound, and post-production workflows. Students create short projects to develop their understanding of storytelling from pre-production through the edit.
