Brian Williams
Production Executive, Script Co-Writer
As the co-writer and co-project creator of Talan: The Journeyman, Brian “Williams” Esposito brings the highest level of production work ethic to the forefront. His motto has always been: “Let the story and the script do the talking, our classic characters will speak for themselves!”
Throughout the years of teambuilding, over multiple entertainment projects, Brian has brought a who’s who of entertainment industry players to the table, building and extending these teams for future success. Fundraising, contract negotiations and the creation and implementation of timely budgets are all skills that Brian employs to achieve maximum return on investments over the long term.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Brian comes from a family and educational background that was both technical and theatrical from a very early age. His mother was a professional big-band singer and advertising executive, while his father was a film editor and skilled mechanical technician. Brian’s mother and father met at an advertising agency in NYC, while doing commercials for noted film producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Brian’s father Frank,and his grandfather William, served in the US Army and US Navy respectively. They schooled him in the benefits of respect and hard work, as his mother Jean taught him to reach for the stars.
Brian was fortunate in having teachers instilling the same values and providing the ways to balance both a technical and theatrical career. During high school and college, Brian worked as a technician and production coordinator in his stepfathercommercial photography and processing studio. His stepfather Marty, served in the US Army during WWII, and was the filmmaker responsible for filming the inception of the Space Program with rocketengineer and designer Dr. Wernher von Braun at White Sands proving ground.Wernher von Braun was the chief architect of the Apollo Moon Program.Inspired by this, Brian developed a keen interest in the Aerospace industry as well as professional photography and optics.
A graduate of the New York Institute of Technology, Brian obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Electro Mechanical Computer Engineering and Audio Engineering. His career path led him to be the Metrology and Production Manager at an Aerospace / Military Subcontractor in Westbury, Long Island. For 11 years, Brian managed the design and production of Electro Optical Sensing Equipment used in the Non Destructive Testing industry. His clients in both aerospace and commercial industry included NASA, The US Navy, The Nuclear Power industry, Computer Chip Manufacturing corporations, Medical Research Companies and Medical Research Institutions. All of his clients were directly linked to The National Institute of Standards government laboratories through Brian’s own Meteorology Laboratory.
After moving to New York City, Brian formed an independent music and video production company, BWE Productions. There he taught vocal technique, voiceover acting, audio engineering, and music production, while developing his contacts in the music and film industries. His company produced numerous recordings and videos for many NYC-based independent bands. As his production skills became more recognized, Brian focused his attention on the development of the rock band project “Gimme Some Skin” The project emphasizes music composition, music soundtrack licensing, powerful live performance and video branding; all well suited for placement in the action adventures genre.
During his time in NYC, Brian established substantial professional and personal relationships, through his wife Joyce, with the executives and sponsors connected to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, NYC. As executive assistant to the President and CEO of Intrepid, Joyce worked in support of their museum fundraising events. Together, Brian and Joyce were introduced to the most respected individuals from the White House, the Department of Defense, the United States Congress, the US Marine Corps, the US Navy and the US Navy League. One particular fundraising event that stands out was the proud moment of a personal introduction to former President Clinton.
In conjunction with the US Navy League, Brian participated in the commissioning and direct support of many Navy vessels, including the Submarine USS DALLAS; where he met his current friend and writing partner Captain Charles “Dale” Sykora. An avid movie and story buff, Dale was taken by Brian’s theatrical and engineering background. It was this fascination and their combined love of action adventure that sparked their writing partnership to create thescreenplays, for “CIFTed: Hammeris Storm” and “Talan: The Journeyman”.
Brian and Dale formed Patriot Cinematics LLC in 2012 in NYC, with the goal of funding and producing both “Talan: The Journeyman” pilot movie, and streaming series, and the CIFTedfranchise of films. Along the way, they joined forces with noted film producers and directors as Hollywood’s A-list talent expressed interest in their screenplays.
Delighted with recent production and funding developments, Brian is excited to see the journey continue.
