BRENT L PETERSON
Writer / Director / Cinematographer
505.926.1717
brentfilms@gmail.com
Brent Peterson is a filmmaker with over 25 years of experience spanning cinematography, writing, producing and directing. These core roles are strengthened by his background in editing, visual effects, and design. This broad foundation in addition to extensive life experience has shaped him into a versatile director with both technical mastery, visual artistry, and a connection to the human element.
After many years working in documentary, commercial, broadcast and corporate filmmaking, he has recently refocused on the passion that guided him from the beginning: narrative cinema. This return has led to multiple award-winning short films, as well as his work as Director of Photography on dozens of independent projects recognized at festivals worldwide. His ultimate goal is to write and direct his debut feature film.
CURRENTLY SCREENING
Angelito
Twelve-year-old Angelito dreams of becoming a gang member like his older brother until a tragic accident forces him to grow up far too quickly.
Angelito was born out of a love for the crime and film noir genres. It also came about from a need to tell an emotional story about innocence and guilt, sin and redemption in a way that felt based in reality and truth from multiple viewpoints.
The hope is that Angelito's audience will find meaningful dialogue around those themes and dilemmas the film represents and that they will remember the film long after it has entered thier consciousness.
Angelito is currently being submitted to film festivals around the world and has been winning awards and making an impact wherever it screens.
Albuquerque Film + Music Experience
AFMX 2025
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1:30pm (New Mexico Shorts)
The Historic Lobo Theater
3013 Central Ave NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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