Brendan Bald

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  • MUTED | Short Film

    MUTED | Short Film

    Clyde’s personified anxiety & depression haunts him as he struggles to regain control of his life and ask out the woman of his dreams. His troubles dissipate with every positive step he takes BUT will his negative self talk ever fully be MUTED?

    AWARDS

    • Directed by: Brendan Bald
    • Photography by: Mr. Tatum
    • Written and Produced by: Brendan Bald & Brad Bald
    • Location Sound and Audio Post by: Eichenwald Media Productions
    • Dialogue, foley, and Sound Effects Edited and Mixed by: Walter Everton
    • Music Composed by: Walter Everton

    Check us out on IMBD

    MUSIC:

    • “Peace” by Matt Scott (feat Adam Flitton)
    • “Ha Ha Ha Ha” by The Seige (License via MUSICBED)
  • Love and Lies, A Short Film

    Love and Lies, A Short Film

    When a young, ambitious Editor is unexpectedly fired from his job on the most important day of his life, he must decide whether to tell his girlfriend the truth or lie. 

    Written and Directed by: Brendan Bald
    Director of Photography: Braxton Joy
    Produced by: Brad Bald & Brendan Bald
    Assistant Director: Mason Mundell
    Sound Mixer/Score: Walter Everton

    CAST:

    Braiden: Brendan Bald
    Alex: Brad Bald
    Tim: Jimmie Baugh
    Lauren: Surell Walker

  • Making A Movie

    Making A Movie

    The Bald Brothers have officially produced their first short film. The movie was written, directed, and edited by Brendan Bald but STARS both of the Bald Brothers. We recorded this episode to talk all about the filmmaking process. We specifically cover…

    – Choosing the right script

    – Pre-production

    – Assembling a team of creatives

    – Brad Bald’s experience acting in his first film

    – Having fun on set

    – Post production

    The film is titled “Love and Lies” and will be published in the coming months. Follow Brad and Brendan on social media for updates!

    @brendanbald

    @bradbald22

    Listen here…

  • The Truth About The “CREATIVE LIFESTYLE”

    The Truth About The “CREATIVE LIFESTYLE”

    Let’s talk about the “Creative Lifestyle.” 

    I’m talking to those folks who are living out their creative passions and financially supporting themselves with side jobs. My question for you is how long are you willing to continue this lifestyle? 1 year? 5 years? 10 years? 15?

    I currently work three part-time jobs. None of which I am truly passionate about but all of which I enjoy. They don’t pay me much but it’s enough to cover my expenses.  They also give me flexibility to pursue my creative dreams (acting and writing). 

    At this point in my life, I’ve prioritized passion over practicality.  Some may look at my life choices with a questionable eye. “Why is this lawyer working retail, giving tours, and trying to be an actor?” I hear it a lot, trust me. 

    Truth is, I’m okay with not making a lot of money. I’m okay with not having a “traditional” career. I have a deep desire to act and write creatively. So that’s what I’m trying to do. I don’t have many fears, but regret is one of them. It’s the driving factor behind a lot of my life decisions. 

    All that sounds inspiring, I know. But despite what it may sound like, I don’t have it all figured out. Here’s a question I’m completely unsure about…

    How long will I be able to keep this lifestyle up? 

    The bravado response is AS LONG AS IT TAKES!! But that’s not honest. 

    The truth is I HAVE NO IDEA. 

    Maybe my passions will take me in a different direction. Maybe I’ll never be able to fully support myself with acting or writing. Maybe I’ll become a “working actor.” Maybe I’ll sell a screenplay. WHO THE HELL KNOWS! That’s what’s so great and terrifying about being an artist. 

    The goal of my creative pursuits is not to make money – it’s to be happy. Now don’t get me wrong, I would LOVE to be able to financially support myself with work that I love – I think we all would. But wealth is not the destination – happiness is. 

    That’s why I haven’t given myself an arbitrary time limit. I’m not sitting here thinking, “If I don’t make it in 2 years, I’ll give in and go get a real job.” FUCK THAT. If I thought like that, I’d be done for. I definitely wouldn’t “make it,” whatever that means, and I definitely wouldn’t be happy. 

    Instead, I’m not in a rush. I’m taking my time.  

    Who knows how long I’ll be happy being a broke artist. 1 year? 5 years? 20 years? Forever? I have no clue. Will things change? I don’t know, maybe? 

    All I know is that I’m happy now pursuing what I love. 

    Cheers. 

  • 5 Things You Learn Working In Retail

    5 Things You Learn Working In Retail

    I’ve worked at Lululemon for several years. I first started working at the Annapolis store when I was still in Law School and have worked, off and on, over the past 5 years.  In my tenure, I’ve learned quite a few things. Some good. Some bad. Some random. Thought I’d share my thoughts. Here are 5 things I learned while working in retail…

    1. Most People Are Nice

    They really are. The vast majority of guests are kind. They smile. They make small talk. They laugh at my jokes. Some I even become friends with. Only a small percentage of guests are rude and ugly. If you’ve ever worked retail, you know exactly what I’m talking about. For starters, you’ve got the guests who try to return a worn pair of pants with no tag or receipt. If you refuse, they absolutely EXPLODE and demand to see your manager. Fun stuff. Other guests will simply ignore you and refuse to acknowledge your existence.  The ignorers don’t really bother me though. They’ve probably just had a bad day. You then have those guests that we call, in the biz, “high touch.” These are the guests that expect you to be at their beck and call every second they spend in the store. They suck you into their needy vortexes and before you know it you’ve been following them around the store for an hour and a half. But, like I said, these problem guests are the MINORITY. Most are nice!!

    2. Caffeine is Key

    Caffeine is a necessity for retail workers.  Folding clothes and dealing with people is infinitely easier and MORE FUN if you’re running on 300 mg of caffeine – trust me.  My store recently installed a Nespresso in our backroom and everyone’s efficiency levels skyrocketed!!!

    3. If You’re Going To Try on Clothes, Please Wear CLEAR Deodorant

    This is a biggie. I can’t tell you how many shirts and bras I’ve had to clean over the years that have been stained white with deodorant. It’s gross. BUT I take comfort in knowing that these guests were at least wearing deodorant!! Better they leave their deodorant on the product than their actually STANK. Some guests do leave their stank on products though. It’s not pleasant. Have some respek people!!!

    14. Your Co-Workers Become Great Friends

    Not sure if this is a universal truth but it’s been the case at every store I’ve ever worked. I still call every single person I’ve worked with a friend. Major shout out to Lululemon for hiring awesome people! 

    5. Busy Is Better Than Slow

    Retail shifts are so much better when things are busy. The energy is higher and you have more fun. One minute you’ll be helping a guest find a size, the next you’ll be ringing someone up, the next you’ll be grabbing something from the back, and the next you’ll be cranking out some pushups (I do this a lot). There is never a dull moment. This is why I actually like working during the holiday season!! I’m crazy — I know. But when shit gets crazy, shifts absolutely fly by!

    Working retail is a great side gig that I have thoroughly enjoyed over the years. I could easily think of 5 additional things I’ve learned. But for the sake of time, I’ll keep it to 5! 

    Cheers to an upcoming holiday season at the lemon here in Nashville, TN! Let’s get it!