Brett Culp is an acclaimed filmmaker and social entrepreneur whose work has inspired audiences around the world. He is the personal cinematographer for Hollywood stars, music icons, beloved authors, hall of fame athletes, and royal families. His films have been featured on Netflix, iTunes, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.
With his uplifting documentary film Legends of the Knight, Brett pioneered a ground-breaking approach to community building and relationship-driven engagement. Rather than launching this feature film through normal distribution channels, he offered anyone in the world the opportunity to screen it in their local movie theater with proceeds benefiting the charity of their choice. This unique plan gave individuals the freedom to use the movie as an open-source tool for bringing people together to make a positive impact.
Without a single dollar spent on marketing or advertising and no paid staff, the feature film successfully screened in theaters in 110 cities across the globe raising $100,000 for charity. Each showing was hosted by local volunteers who took the initiative to organize and promote the event.
For Brett, this experience re-framed leadership as an art form that invites people to connect with a noble vision and make a difference together. Rather than thinking as a traditional filmmaker, his projects are collaborative efforts, pulling diverse groups of people into dialogue and ultimately leading to stronger communities and greater impact. Brett has developed an expertise for creating ‘mini-movements’ that inspire the heroic spirit in everyone.
Brett’s uplifting keynote speeches deliver practical methods for aligning teams behind a meaningful mission and creating growth through trust and genuine connectivity. His high energy programs are filled with touching moments, extraordinary filmmaking stories, humor, and insights about developing rewarding relationships through generosity and authenticity. His message impacts audiences on a personal level, motivating them to find the best within themselves and bring it to their world.
Brett has been featured in USA Today, Entertainment Tonight, WIRED, The LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Lifetime, WEtv, and many more. The newest edition of the college textbook Documentary Storytelling devotes an entire chapter to Brett’s production style.
His book Look to the Sky takes readers on an inspiring, behind-the-scenes journey into his most recent filmmaking project. Filled with real-life stories of hope and heroism, the book explores the positive possibilities within all of us.
Brett is the co-founder of The Rising Heroes Project, a 501c3 that supports charitable organizations and empowers community leaders.
Audiences will leave his speech with a renewed sense of hope for the future and belief that their efforts can make an impact. They will find themselves more in-touch with their own capacity for ‘everyday leadership’ and equipped to inspire it in others. His message is perfect for groups seeking good news and desiring to be re-invigorated with purpose at every level.
This moment in time has demanded the best from each of us. We have all been tested as never before. Leadership starts with the ability to look at each challenge as an opportunity for growth and positive impact. In this inspiring keynote, Brett shares powerful stories from his filmmaking adventures of ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary things. He demonstrates how everyone has the opportunity and capacity to embrace leadership and make an impact. By learning to see themselves as leaders contributing to a positive vision, attendees will feel empowered and equipped to bring greater confidence and enthusiasm to their everyday tasks. This shift in perspective ignites the heroic spirit in audiences, preparing and inviting them to bring the truest, most powerful view of themselves to every aspect of their work and life.
Change is accelerating, pushing organizations to innovate at light speed. Leaders must create high-performance environments that adapt quickly, fuel growth, and attract top talent. Today, employees are drawn to cultures that support their development and invite them on a meaningful mission. In this memorable keynote, documentary filmmaker Brett Culp delivers a fresh vision of leadership focused on the employee experience. With powerful stories from Brett’s filmmaking adventures and instantly actionable ideas, your audience will gain practical insight on building employee engagement, mentoring with humanity, and facing adversity during groundbreaking change. This uplifting session will leave your attendees inspired, refreshed, and better equipped to face their leadership challenges.
With massive shifts happening in every part of our lives, the future feels uncertain. We face challenges that require adaptable, innovative leadership. While traditional hierarchies struggle to quickly respond to these changes, breakthroughs of “everyday leadership” are transforming the world. Employees at every level are taking ownership and making the future happen. Today, everyone has the opportunity and ability to embrace leadership and make an impact.
In this stirring presentation, documentary filmmaker Brett Culp demonstrates the power within every one of us to build influence, capture opportunity, and create connections. Through inspiring and humorous stories from Brett’s films, your audience will learn to unlock and harness new possibilities within themselves and others that accelerate business performance and spark innovation. The future of work isn’t an absence of leaders, but an abundance of them. This high-energy session will empower you to unleash that potential within your organization.
Right now, nearly every aspect of healthcare is shifting and being re-imagined. Workforce shortages, stress, and burnout have deeply altered the landscape. In each part of the industry, medical professionals continue to make a difference for patients, families, and communities through their commitment and passion. In this uplifting keynote, acclaimed filmmaker Brett Culp shares powerful stories from his newest documentary about everyday heroes in healthcare. Through these inspiring real-life stories, attendees will gain fresh insights on leadership, empowerment, and resilience in this ever-changing environment. This encouraging presentation equips audiences to face their fears about change, embrace a spirit of innovation, and move forward with confidence and optimism.
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