J.D. O'Brien
Directing
Biography
JD is a visionary storyteller using video as his canvas as a commercial producer and director. He's based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was awarded "Best Director" in his class at the University of the Nations Documentary Film School in Harpenden, England. His first documentary feature, "Out in the Cold" was nominated for "Best Documentary" and "Indie Vision: Breakthrough Film" at the 2015 Twin Cities Film Fest. When he's not working, he enjoys brewing beer, stand up paddle-boarding and hanging out with his wife Stephanie and their dog Chaco.
Known For
On a family fishing trip deep in the woods, Grandpa has a heart attack, leaving his son-in-law and granddaughter to find their own way out while trying to keep Grandpa alive.
After the Gunflint
John Koepke, along with director J.D. O'Brien, sleep on the streets and in homeless shelters for 7 nights. During that time, they interview people experiencing homelessness. They do their best to build an understanding how people end up experiencing homelessness, the challenges they face, and their dreams for the future.