Bud Brutsman
Show Creator / Producer

Bud Brutsman started producing in 1992; five years later he started Brentwood Communications International Inc. (BCII). BCII is an international entertainment company located in Studio City. What started as a one-man company has grown into a lucrative corporation since its inception in 1997. BCII has produced over 230 television programs during its eight-year existence. Approximately 180 of these programs are half-hour biographies of Hollywood celebrities, which are licensed throughout the world.

Bud's resume includes the Hollywood Legends series (HBO, BskyB and Fox worldwide), "Natural Disasters" (the Discovery Channel), "Cheating Las Vegas" (the Learning Channel), "Inside the Britannic" (A&E, the Discovery Channel, and National Geographic), "U.S. Customs: Special Agents" (The Travel Channel), to name a few.

In the military arena, Bud has produced the four part "Special Operations" series, "The Complete History of the Navy SEALs", and "The Complete History of the Green Berets", all of which aired on the History Channel.

In addition, Bud's company has become the world leader in the production of mixed martial arts programming. The company's credit list includes the definitive event in mixed martial arts . . . "King of the Cage" as well instructional tapes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu which showcases moves by a master practitioner of the art, Jean Jacques Machado.

With hit shows "Rides" and "OverhaulinDVD" in their second season on TLC, it's no surprise that this young producer not only has the creative vision for "great TV", but the passion, drive and energy to make it happen.