Making A Full-length Movie
Award Winning “REAL” Independent Filmmakers
Gerald Martin Davenport, Brendan Brooks, and Mark Hoffman are three visionary independent filmmakers/producers who have successfully crafted award-winning films without the financial backing or creative influence of corporate studios, major investors, or mainstream Hollywood personnel. Instead, their projects reflect a deep commitment to authentic storytelling and artistic freedom.
They embrace the DIY spirit, relying on local talent, grassroots funding, and unconventional production methods to bring their unique visions to life. Raw, unfiltered perspectives characterize their films. They often explore socially relevant themes, personal narratives, and experimental techniques that challenge conventional filmmaking norms.
The lack of corporate interference allows them to push boundaries creatively, offering a refreshing alternative to the often formulaic productions of big-budget Hollywood. Whether through the power of grassroots crowdfunding, community support, or sheer determination, these independent filmmakers have built a reputation for creating authentic and impactful cinema.
They want their success to become a beacon for aspiring filmmakers who dream of breaking free from the Hollywood system and carving their path in the industry. They have proven that with passion, perseverance, and a willingness to take risks, it is possible to create films that resonate with audiences and win prestigious accolades, all while staying true to one’s artistic vision.
They have demonstrated independently and together that they can start, complete, and deliver award-winning, entertaining, moving, and timeless stories that thousands have enjoyed.
The best reason to make a film is that you feel passionately about it.
— Jodie Foster
Brendan Brooks
Brendan Brooks of Double B Productions has a small portfolio of twelve films, but those films have an edge, a solid story, and made with the truest sense of independence and creativity. Brendan's visual eye enhances his storytelling techniques that brings a twist to the traditional camera angle.
Brendan has been involved in his own films Computer Man, A Dream of Reality, The Desert (2009), Today (2015), Mr. Gordon (2018), and The Devil's Bluesman (2024). Brendan was also an integral part behind the camera on many other films such as The The Game (2007), Yard Sale (2015), THE GOLdEN TREE (2010), Treasure Chest of South Sacramento (2010), the WATERING hole (2011), BUDDIES (2011), Petite Chardonnay (2012), The National Exchange (2014), and Oberon's Gold (2014), Monotony's Lover (2016), Legacy of Love (2017), Retrospect (2018), A House Divided (2020). Brendan has also been in front of the camera in Oberon's Gold (2014).
If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all.
— Michelangelo
Mark Hoffman
Mark Hoffman has performed semi-professionally as a cellist and vocalist since age 13, has served as artistic director and composer/arranger for the Capital Quartet, and has conducted church choirs and men's choruses. He began his acting career on stage and can be seen in many films such as The Naked Truth (1998), Wheel of Knowing: a Story of Hope (2008), Little Thieves (2010), THE GOLdEN TREE (2010), An Ignoble Caper (2011), Borrowed Time (2011), Life Without (2011), Saving The Planet (2011), SNOSH (2012), Bloodline (2013), Oberon's Gold (2014), Rellik (2015), Band of Keepers (2017). [see Mark's IMDb profile for more].
Mark's interest in Directing and Camera operation peaked on the set of THE GOLdEN TREE. Mark's Blue Heron Ascending Films production company produced The Choice (2012), Broken Wand...Broken Hearts (2014), The Yard Sale (2016), and Little Room For Justice (2021).
We do not make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies.
— Walt Disney
Gerald
Gerald was infatuated with the arts: painting, drawing, music, movies, stories, computer programming, and so much more at the age of three, his imagination as a child knew no bounds. Playing with a toy plane, car, or plastic figure, Gerald created a story around it, and was different every time and kept him entertained. A toy without a story, is a toy without a purpose.
Gerald's created a world of imagination for people to watch, read, listen, and enjoy — but mostly for him. He considered himself a visionary, but throughout his life he never had the breaks, opportunities, or resources to achieve fortune. Gerald is still that same little kid having fun with his imagination.