Brian Graden’s Presentations
Brian Graden’s career in television has taken him to the forefront of multiple major changes in the pop culture and entertainment landscape. His first big break in television blossomed from a five-minute short called "The Spirit of Christmas." The short was so wildly successful that Comedy Central, along with then-unknown Trey Parker and Matt Stone, turned the clip into what is today known as South Park -- one of the biggest financial successes in TV history.
Brian oversaw South Park's groundbreaking first season before he launched into his years-long tenure as the President of Entertainment at MTV Music Networks. Other smash-hits Brian had a hand in include Jersey Shore, 16 and Pregnant, and Punk'd.
Today Brian Graden is the CEO of his production company, Brian Graden Media. Take a look at what Brian is up to below!
Stress Less and Trust the Work
For generations of young people, the name Brian Graden might not ring a bell. A glance at his résumé certainly will. This longtime production pacesetter has spent a career developing and fostering cutting-edge television as well as steering the programming divisions of major entertainment networks: with his talented hand, some of the most forward-thinking, edgy, and entertaining television of the past 25 years has come to life.
The Importance of Teamwork in Hollywood
While there are certainly some big heads in any room, the idea that success goes hand in hand with brashness and egotistical behavior has not been any part of Brian Graden’s experience in Hollywood.
Brian Graden's Interview w/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt Part 2
This interview with Brian Graden, founder of Brian Graden Media and Former MTV Music Networks President of Entertainment, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, star of 3rd Rock from the Sun and HitRecord on TV, was conducted at the 2015 ProMax Conference. Content has been edited for clarity.
Brian Graden's Interview w/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt Part 5
This interview with Brian Graden, founder of Brian Graden Media and Former MTV Music Networks President of Entertainment, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, star of 3rd Rock from the Sun and HitRecord on TV, was conducted at the 2015 ProMax Conference. Content has been edited for clarity.
Brian Graden's Interview w/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt Part 8
This interview with Brian Graden, founder of Brian Graden Media and Former MTV Music Networks President of Entertainment, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, star of 3rd Rock from the Sun and HitRecord on TV, was conducted at the 2015 ProMax Conference. Content has been edited for clarity.
Trust that the universe will open the right doors
Brian Graden launched his own production company, Brian Graden Media, where he really could stretch his creative muscles. Since its inception, the company has created a youthful, relevant, and genre-bending content that lives in the intersection between linear and nonlinear media. Their current lineup, which includes "Escape the Night" and Emmy Award Winning "HitRecord on TV," with Joseph Gordon-Levitt just barely scratches the surface of their potential.
The Magic of Broadway and Media
After decades in the entertainment business, Brian Graden has been able to key in on a number of trends that helped create some particularly memorable and popular TV shows. Staying on top of what’s new and exciting is a requirement of sustained success in this business. There’s one developing trend that, while outside of his professional purview, has been impossible to ignore as a lover of quality showmanship in all forms. Our allegedly tech-addled youth generation has taken to Broadway like never before, shattering stereotypes and breathing new life into the art form.
Brian Graden's Interview w/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt Part 3
This interview with Brian Graden, founder of Brian Graden Media and Former MTV Music Networks President of Entertainment, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, star of 3rd Rock from the Sun and HitRecord on TV, was conducted at the 2015 ProMax Conference. Content has been edited for clarity.
Brian Graden's Interview w/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt Part 6
This interview with Brian Graden, founder of Brian Graden Media and Former MTV Music Networks President of Entertainment, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, star of 3rd Rock from the Sun and HitRecord on TV, was conducted at the 2015 ProMax Conference. Content has been edited for clarity.
Arrogance and Ambition in Hollywood
The entertainment industry has a reputation for huge egos and cutthroat competition. There are certainly some big heads in any room, the idea that success goes hand in hand with brashness and egotistical behavior has not been any part of Brian Graden’s experience in Hollywood. Brian talks about his experiences in this blog.
Brian Graden's Interview w/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt Part 1
This interview with Brian Graden, founder of Brian Graden Media and Former MTV Music Networks President of Entertainment, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, star of 3rd Rock from the Sun and HitRecord on TV, was conducted at the 2015 ProMax Conference. Content has been edited for clarity.
Brian Graden's Interview w/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt Part 4
This interview with Brian Graden, founder of Brian Graden Media and Former MTV Music Networks President of Entertainment, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, star of 3rd Rock from the Sun and HitRecord on TV, was conducted at the 2015 ProMax Conference. Content has been edited for clarity.
Brian Graden's Interview w/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt Part 7
This interview with Brian Graden, founder of Brian Graden Media and Former MTV Music Networks President of Entertainment, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, star of 3rd Rock from the Sun and HitRecord on TV, was conducted at the 2015 ProMax Conference. Content has been edited for clarity.