ALL ABOUT BJ
BJ is a VR pioneer, writer, comedian, award winning filmmaker, and Stanford trained
attorney. Along with his writing, directing and producing partner Annie Lukowski, BJ co-founded Vanishing Point Media -- a cinematic VR Production Company -- in 2013. VPM's clients include New Deal Studios, Banana Republic, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ABC, Stan Lee (and his POW! Entertainment), and many more.
In his life before VR, BJ had a thriving and immersive career in more traditional dramatic mediums. He has garnered awards, notoriety and praise as both a traditional filmmaker and writer – from his highly successful film "Wolves in the Woods” (Telluride Film Festival) to his comedy writing for his satire site Citizen Schwartz. His background in theater dates back to Chicago in the 1990’s where he performed improv on the Second City Stage and directed plays ranging from Shakespeare’s Measure to Measure to Ira Levin’s Death Trap.
BJ’s life-long love affair with Professional Storytelling was uninterrupted during his time living in San Francisco and attending Stanford Law; there he continued writing and performing as often as possible as part of the acclaimed “Scene Shop” improv ensemble. From there, he practiced law in Manhattan for three years before realizing he simply could not resist the draw of the dramatic arts. So, in 2004, he headed West again -- this time for USC Film. The rest, as they say, is history.
Oh, BJ also can be caught telling jokes on-stage in LA from time to time. If you are patient and look sharp, you just might find him appearing at Bubank’s Flappers or the Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip.
