Today we’d like to introduce you to Brady Kuebler.
Hi Brady, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My story begins with seven-year-old Brady seeing a local casting call for The Wizard of Oz. Without seeing said poster, auditioning, and performing as a member of the Lollipop Guild, I’m not sure I would have uncovered my passion for the arts. This initially manifested itself in performance, and subsequent years were spent on roles from ensemble to lead. But by the age of fifteen, I realized the art form that intrigued me the most was storytelling. Writing in particular. In such a medium, I did not have to wait for the stories I wanted to be told to be written. I could write them myself!
So, at the age of fifteen, following seven hours of school, two of swim practice, and two more of homework, I stayed up until the middle of the night reading screenplays. I researched story structures and formatting essentials until I was confident enough to write a script of my own; a horror film titled Red Handed. It was… awful. However, my friends read each new draft and graciously provided feedback, which exponentially improved my craft. (Shout out to Ellie, Kelsie & Liam!)
While all of my first scripts were practically unreadable, they were the best time I ever spent. Each minute writing alone in my room led me to study Dramatic Writing (B.F.A) with a minor in Film & Television at the Savannah College of Art & Design. In and out of SCAD, I have written a variety of projects spanning format and subject matter. This includes student-produced short films like “Eyes Without a Face” and full-length screenplays such as “Artificial Intelligence”, which was recognized as a Second Rounder in the 11th Annual Launchpad Pilot Competition.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
My journey in screenwriting can be painted with a multitude of adjectives, but “smooth” is not one of them. Writing is a passion that makes me pull out my hair as much as it makes me smile.
Many people may not realize all the technicalities associated with screenwriting. Scripts are not written like prose. They are akin to blueprints and function as the instructions for a film. Consequently, the medium requires extensive research into formatting and structure, which has taken over five years to learn– and I’m still learning. Making matters worse, it is impossible to tell whether my writing is genius or terrible. I could write a Shakespearean masterpiece and still want to throw it in the trash can!
As you can infer from the previous sentence, the biggest roadblock to my journey was myself. While I am proud to pursue the arts now, it wasn’t always an easy decision. When you tell someone “I want to write for film & television”, you get a very specific facial reaction. This look is not exactly a vote of confidence. And despite there being many paths into the film industry, there is no five-step plan. I had to take a risk on myself. But, I’m so glad I did.
Furthermore, I am so lucky that my parents allowed me to do it. When I shared my dreams of becoming a screenwriter with them, they said, “…following your passion will never be a risk as long as you don’t give up.” Having their support made the road smooth enough to walk on– even if it wasn’t going to be smooth to begin with.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
The most succinct definition of myself is as follows:
Brady Kuebler
(noun)
A screenwriter who has written across mediums such as film, television, and theater.
To dive into specifics, I specialize in thrillers. I find that narratives with sensationalized plots bring the subject matter closer to reality, providing a great opportunity for complex themes.
Despite being most comfortable in the thriller genre, what I am most proud of is my range. I do not pin myself down to a specific genre or view myself as a thriller writer. I remind myself that any idea that intrigues me is something I can try to write. This spontaneity is what sets me apart. In fact, I plan to write a project in each genre, as unpredictability is what I find to be the most creatively fulfilling.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
Let’s collaborate on a short film, develop story ideas, or translate your ideas to the page! I would be honored to do so. If you are interested in collabing or supporting my latest work, I can be reached through the following:
Instagram: @bybradyscott
LinkedIn: Brady Kuebler
Website: www.bradykuebler.com
Projects To Support in 2025:
“Eyes Without a Face” (Short Film)
Dir. by Svaja Nicklin, Produced by Sabrina Dubner, Andrew Edwards
Instagram: @eyesnofacefilm
“John Doe” (Short Film)
Dir. by Taylor N. Braun, Produced by Gabi Velis
Instagram: @johndoe.film
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.bradykuebler.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bybradyscott/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-kuebler-3a8744294/
Image Credits
Personal Photo:
@chloe.storm_photo (Instagram)
https://www.chloestormphoto.com/ (Website)
Additional Photos:
@norawp_ (Instagram)
