Happy Medium Films, representing the directing and cinematography work from Brian Hartley. was born out of the need to create. To see passions, ideas, and wild adventures come to life. To be the friendly and reliable source for any client’s video production, and the ability to adapt to any industry. It’s friends, old and new, alongside colleagues-turned friends-turned collaborators, coming together to make projects of all shapes, sizes and genres. Some pay the bills, others go on to internet fame, and others still fill the creative gaps. We’re wholistic here at Happy Medium, and just crazy enough to see any idea and get excited about becoming as great as it can.
Brian Hartley
Founder & Creative Director, Brian has a passion for filmmaking in all its forms, especially story-driven projects that have heart, inspire us, and move people to see the fun and hope in humanity. He’s been capturing stories and filming for over 15 years and has shot and directed a variety of projects— from music videos, to digital commercials and social content, to short narrative films.
Growing up in Colorado, Brian found a voice in making movies and using video camcorders to see the world in a way that could be shared. That passion informs his work across genres and platforms. As a freelance filmmaker, Brian has worked with companies like Shopify, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, 160over90 and ObsidianWorks, Buzzfeed, Refinery 29, and Beautiful Destinations.
Brian is currently developing a new narrative project as well as actively working as a commercial director and cinematographer.