Mythmakers

JR Burningham, Mythmakers Partner

JR Burningham is an award-winning writer & director. Drawn to filmmaking from childhood, he was especially enamored with the technology and trickery of special effects. He earned bachelors degrees in Computer Engineering and Computer Science in his quest to master the ever-changing landscape of illusion through science.

At USC's School of Cinematic Arts he was twice selected to helm projects the school was funding. This included writing and directing The Lost Journal of Vice Marceaux, arguably the most ambitious school-financed project the administration has ever green-lit. Lost Journal, set in a Smallpox epidemic during 18th Century Boston, was shot in south central Los Angeles on a shoestring budget. The film was screened at more than 20 film festivals world-wide, and garnished many accolades including Honorable Mention at the Student Emmys and two Best Short Film awards.

JR's following film, F.U.B.A.R., just hit the festival circuit and has already begun to garner him awards. The film is marked by a stunning new visual effects technique which JR pioneered, and was distributed by Comcast On-Demand in early 2009. Currently, JR is preparing to direct A TOUCH OF MAGIC, a $2.5 million feature film which has strong interest from major movie and television stars. He has several more projects in development.

With his partners he hopes to help found the new generation of filmmakers who are fluent in both classical filmmaking techniques and cutting edge technology. He is excited to pioneer new filmmaking strategies which will allow for better movies to be made for less money. His plan is to revive classical tales full of new worlds, fantastic adventure, and history while holding to higher moral principles. Above all he hopes to instill, through film, the belief that we can all aspire to be greater than we are.

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