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Brooks Vernon

February, 2021
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About Brooks Vernon

Brooks Vernon is a freelance writer and filmmaker from Maryland, USA. Along with multiple ScreenRant articles, he has written short stories and screenplays, directed short films and live comedy specials, and co-founded the Maryland based production company Potential Strangers LLC.

Industry Focus

Brooks Vernon's writing primarily focuses on the world of film and television, and he keeps up with current news and projects within both the mainstream and independent spheres of cinema.

Favorite Media

Brooks loves film, and works as an independent filmmaker along with being a writer. His favorite films include John Carpenter's The Thing, Dog Day Afternoon, Manhunter, Seven Samurai, Spirited Away, Oldboy, Speed Racer, The Night of the Hunter, and Batman Returns.

His favorite tv shows include The Sopranos, Adventure Time, The Venture Bros, Last Airbender and Legend of Korra, Hannibal, The Wire, Better Call Saul, and The Bear. His favorite books include the Earthsea Cycle and the Dune Chronicles.

He is also a comic book lover and an avid Dungeons and Dragons player.

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