Biography

Brett Kilheffer is an American independent filmmaker based in Hollywood CA. A Seattle, Washington native known for his emotionally resonant storytelling and controversial depth to narrative cinema. A United States Marine Corps veteran, Kilheffer brings a disciplined work ethic and a deep sense of purpose to his craft, blending his background in music, graphic design, marketing, and tech to inform a distinctive multidisciplinary filmmaking style. Kilheffer is the founder of Image Nation Media, through which he has developed a range of boundary-pushing projects across film, commercial, and transmedia spaces. His work often explores human vulnerability, psychological tension, and the transformative power of personal struggle.