John Brugal is an LA-based writer/director/producer from Long Island. His work vibrates at the nexus of Dark, Inventive, Funny.

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He believes bold, original visions by singular creators are the future of the film and television industry.

 

And wants to support the next generation of creatives in their pursuit of making challenging cinema.

 

His latest short film MATINÉE premiered online on Omeleto after a 2024 festival run. His writing has been published on McSweeney's Internet Tendency and featured on stage at The Groundlings and UCB.​​

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He holds a BA in Economics from Harvard and a miniscule savings account from years in the creative trenches.

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Let's go Knicks.