Interview- Katlyn Miller

This is Brian Michaels, he is based out of Seattle, Wa working for Hitman Productions. His positions consist of post production in documentaries and he also has a couple commercials in development. 

Here are the questions and answers from the interview. 

1.     Just a quick overview about you, how did you get started, what or who influenced you and where do you see yourself going moving forward?  

 I started working for Sony Pictures (Columbia Pictures, TriStar, and Sony Pictures Classics). For me it was key to understand the studio side of the business. Next I secured a job working for a feature film director, F. Gary Gray. This game me exposure to the creative side of making films. I was influenced by all the legendary film producers of the 80’s and 90’s that made blockbuster hits. I see myself producing and directing feature films for independent and major film studios.

2.     What are some projects you've worked on? 

The Negotiator, The Italian Job, Cadillac commercials, The Hash After The Bash - documentary

Here is "Hash After the Bash Trailer" 

Here is "The Negotiator Trailer"

3.     Do you work with certain companies, are your projects typically your own?

Some projects are with producing partners and some Hitman owns. 

4.     How does business come to you?  Do you bid on a project, word of mouth etc.?

Hitman Productions gets referrals and actively markets itself. Hitman operates with a formal proposal process and written agreements.  

           5.     If you had a “favorite” project, or client who would it be?

I really enjoyed working with legendary filmmaker Warren Miller. Hitman produced two TV commercials featuring Warren. As a director, working with someone i’d admired growing up was very rewarding.

6.     What is the most outrages, funny thing that has happened to you when you are working on the set of project? 

 Filming Michael Bennett from the Seattle Seahawks last spring was amazing. Michael was super talented and very funny. He truly was a breath a fresh air for making the entire project a thrill to work on.

7.     Do you or your company offer internships? If so what type? For how long?  Are these paid or unpaid?

 Hitman Productions is a small company. We hire above the line, crew and talent for projects. There are some volunteer/unpaid positions from time to time depending on the project. I recommend rolling up your sleeves learning your passion from the inside out. 


If you are interested in checking out more of Brian and his company here is the link: Hitman Productions