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Bryan Poyser

Known For
Directing
Born
January 1, 1975 in Austin, Texas, USA
Active Years
2001–2026 (26 Years)
Total Credits
31 credits in database
Directing Born Jan 1, 1975 Austin, Texas, USA 31 credits
31
Total Credits
2001–2026
26 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bryan Poyser is an American film director, screenwriter, and editor born in Austin, Texas. He is a two-time Independent Spirit Award nominee whose four feature films have screened at major international film festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, SXSW, Slamdance, and BFI London. His filmography as a director and writer includes Dear Pillow, Lovers of Hate, Love & Air Sex, Don't You Go Nowhere, and Leads. In addition to his feature work, Poyser has written and directed projects for HBO, Comedy Central, Ridley Scott Associates, and the USA Network.

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Career

Career overview

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[1] TMDB: Bryan Poyser, Male, Birthday Jan 1, 1975 (51 years old), Place of Birth Austin, Texas, USA. Known for Directing. 19 known credits.
[2] Wikipedia: American film director and screenwriter. Known for Dear Pillow, Lovers of Hate, and Love & Air Sex. Born 1975.
[3] IMDb: Born Nov 14, 1975 in Austin, Texas, USA. Editor and writer. Known for Don't You Go Nowhere (2022), Leads (2025), and Dear Pillow (2004).
[4] Personal Website: Two-time Independent Spirit Award nominee. 4 feature films screened at Sundance, Tribeca, SXSW, Slamdance, and BFI London. Written/directed projects for HBO, Comedy Central, Ridley Scott Associates, and USA Network.
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Name: Bryan Poyser.
Profession: American film director, screenwriter, and editor.
Birth: 1975 in Austin, Texas, USA. (Note: TMDB says Jan 1, IMDb says Nov 14. I will stick to "born in 1975 in Austin, Texas" to be safe and accurate to both, or just mention the year).
Directing/Writing Credits: Dear Pillow (2004), Lovers of Hate, Love & Air Sex, Don't You Go Nowhere (2022), Leads (2025).
Achievements: Two-time Independent Spirit Award nominee.
Film Festival Screenings: 4 feature films have screened at Sundance, Tribeca, SXSW, Slamdance, and BFI London.
Network/Company Work: HBO, Comedy Central, Ridley Scott Associates, and USA Network.
Total Credits: 19 known credits (TMDB).
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Bryan Poyser is an American film director, screenwriter, and editor born in 1975 in Austin, Texas. His professional work includes 19 known credits. Poyser has written and directed projects for various entities, including HBO, Comedy Central, Ridley Scott Associates, and the USA Network.
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His filmography includes titles such as Dear Pillow, which was released in 2004, as well as Lovers of Hate and Love & Air Sex. He is also known for the 2022 film Don't You Go Nowhere and the 2025 project Leads. Poyser has had four feature films screened at several major international film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca, SXSW, Slamdance, and BFI London.
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In terms of professional recognition, Poyser is a two-time Independent Spirit Award nominee.
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Bryan Poyser is an American film director, screenwriter, and editor born in 1975 in Austin, Texas. His career includes 19 known credits. He has written and directed projects for several organizations, including HBO, Comedy Central, Ridley Scott Associates, and the USA Network.

Poyser is known for various film works, including Dear

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Career timeline

Whoopin' · Co-ProducerWhoopin' · Editor
Leads · DirectorLeads · WriterLeads · EditorLeads · Story
Mother Fucker · Editor
The Tiny Life of Butcher Duke · Story
Also Starring Austin
Room 104 · Writer
Slash · EditorMore Than Four Hours · Director
6 Years
Love & Air Sex · WriterLove & Air Sex · Director
The Fickle · WriterThe Fickle · Director
Lovers of Hate · DirectorLovers of Hate · EditorLovers of Hate · Writer
Beeswax
Grammy's · Director
The Cassidy Kids · WriterThe Cassidy Kids · Producer
Dear Pillow · DirectorDear Pillow · Writer
Pleasureland · Director

Full Filmography

31 titles
  • Whoopin' (2026) Co-Producer
  • Whoopin' (2026) Editor
  • Leads (2025) Director
  • Leads (2025) Writer
  • Leads (2025) Editor
  • Leads (2025) Story
  • Mother Fucker (2022) Editor
  • The Tiny Life of Butcher Duke (2021) Story
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  • Also Starring Austin (2018)
  • Room 104 (2017) Writer
  • Slash (2016) Editor
  • More Than Four Hours (2016) Director
  • 6 Years (2015) as Record Label Guy
  • Love & Air Sex (2014) Writer
  • Love & Air Sex (2014) Director
  • The Fickle (2011) Writer
  • The Fickle (2011) Director
  • Lovers of Hate (2010) Director
  • Lovers of Hate (2010) Editor
  • Lovers of Hate (2010) Writer
  • Beeswax (2009) as Jason (study buddy)
  • Grammy's (2007) Director
  • The Cassidy Kids (2006) Writer
  • The Cassidy Kids (2006) Producer
  • Dear Pillow (2004) Director
  • Dear Pillow (2004) Writer
  • Pleasureland (2001) Director
  • Don't You Go Nowhere Editor
  • Don't You Go Nowhere Director
  • Don't You Go Nowhere Writer
  • To-Go Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bryan Poyser best known for?

Bryan Poyser is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Room 104 (2017), Brothers and Sisters (2026), Brothers and Sisters (2026).

When and where was Bryan Poyser born?

Bryan Poyser was born on January 1, 1975 in Austin, Texas, USA.

How many credits does Bryan Poyser have?

Bryan Poyser has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2026.

What is Bryan Poyser's background in cinema and television?

Bryan Poyser is an American film director, screenwriter, and editor born in Austin, Texas. He is a two-time Independent Spirit Award nominee whose four feature films have screened at major international film festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, SXSW, Slamdance, and BFI London. His filmography as a director and writer...

Bryan Poyser by the numbers

31credits
30films
1TV series
2001–2026active years

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