Local film and TV producer Miles Crossman took his Brandon University (BU) Bachelor of Arts degree and turned it into a feature film, two short films, and 200 episodes of broadcast television over the past decade or so.
Following his studies at BU, Crossman made a stop at University of Staffordshire in the United Kingdom, where he completed a Master of Arts in Film Studies that assisted him as he broke into film and television from his home base in Brandon. He hasn’t looked back since his university days studying religion and drama.
Crossman will deliver a public talk on Thursday, Dec. 4 at BU on following a creative path into the professional world of screenwriting, directing, and producing for film and TV. The talk takes place from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 104 of Clark Hall.
He will discuss his own personal experience as a Brandon product who found a pathway into the professional ranks. At his talk, he will also screen a sampling of his work.
Brandon University Creative Writing professor Dale Lakevold says that Crossman found the kind of creative potential that BU cultivates in its drama and creative arts programming.
“When I was first introduced to Miles at BU, he was painting the rolling black towers that adorn the Evans Theatre stage,” said Lakevold. “He was taking an independent studies course in Drama under Jim Forsythe — he was learning the craft and paying his dues.”
“The BU Drama program is a jewel, and Miles ran with it to grad school and beyond,” added Lakevold.
Currently, Crossman’s plate is full, with his feature film The Princess and the Dragon, a horror-thriller, coming out this year. Several other film and tv projects are in the production pipeline. His television work has been in the true crime and documentary broadcast format.
“The BU Drama program is a jewel, and Miles ran with it to grad school and beyond.”
Dale Lakevold, Assistant Professor, English Drama & Creative Writing
He has also produced feature films, Homesick (2025) and The Farm Hand (2022), also known as Whispers in the Wheat.
Crossman’s talk will conclude with a Q & A session. It is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served.
The Creative Writing Literary Exchange is grateful for the support of the Rowe Foundation, the Dean of Arts Office, and the Department of English, Drama, & Creative Writing.
Contact
- Dale Lakevold
- English, Drama & Creative Writing
- lakevold@brandonu.ca
- 204-727-7413
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