Lutes Cousin Films
Sometime around 2020 Ted Lutes called Brian Lutes and said, “Let’s make movies together.”
Brian, who had already been writing and directing for about a decade, responded with, “OK, let’s do that.” and Lutes Cousins Films was born.
An in-house, independent production company, Lutes Cousins Films specializes in gritty, real life dramas. Their films have evolved from period based, psychological thrillers to more semi-biographical dramas, addressing significant life issues. Always romantically driven, their stories are spiced with comedy that gives them a unique flavor and personality.
Brian is based in Los Angeles and Ted in Ottawa, Canada. They release a new film every two to three years and to date have six features to their credit.
In 2021 Lutes Cousins Films signs a 4 picture deal with Los Angeles based Octane Multimedia to release their catalogue.
This is an exciting partnership that will take the company to the next level where their films will now be seen worldwide on all the major streaming platforms.
The Team
Ted
Lutes
Executive Producer
Ted has always been an avid movie junky. Good fortune and some smart business moves have enabled Ted to realize a lifelong dream. He and Brian recently partnered to create Lutes Cousins Films.
Robynne
Eaton
Executive Producer
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Christine
Jones
Executive Producer
Christine and Brian go back to his days in music. She's been a driving force since the beginning and is involved in all aspects of the movie making process.
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Erminio
DeAngelis
Executive Producer
Erminio and Brian's partnership in filmmaking goes back as far as high school, where the two were producing films on Super 8mm.
Erminio has been involved both in front and behind the camera.
Anik
Rompre
Casting Director
Anik has been producing her own projects in the Indie scene for 15+ years. She connected with Brian for Percy Harris and the two have been working together ever since.
Producer
Anna Mary has worked in broadcasting & media for 20+ years as a producer / manager. She thought she finally put it behind her and was enjoying a life of leisure with her husband and dog, 'Fang'. A knock at the door ruined everything!
Now she's part of our team and plagued with headaches and ulcers. She's our reigning & defending MVP and undisputed GOAT.
Anna Mary Burke Grattan
Brian
Lutes
Writer / Director
As a musician, Brian wrote music and toured internationally for twenty years. He signed his first record deal at 20 and recorded five of his own albums.
As a filmmaker he's written & directed 6 of his own projects and directed several others. Recently he's teamed up with Ted to form Lutes Cousins Films.
"The partner I've always dreamed of having... life is good!"
Abby
Tate
Assistant Director
Abby is currently studying film. She connected with Ted & Brian through a friend and has recently joined the team
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Cameron
Montgomery
Producer
Cameron is a writer, director, producer, musician, actor... and a whole lot of other things I can't think of right now. A few years ago she opened Studio Dreamshare which is a school and production company and training center for young up and coming actors and filmmakers. She has been working closely with Brian for several years and is an essential part of the team.
Kiran
Boga
Director of Photography
Kiran comes by his love of cinema honestly. He grew up working on movie sets back in India, where his passion was fueled learning from his brother who happens to be one of India's top directors. Responding to a call for crew, Kiran joined the Painted Sharks Project.
Elias
Dubelsten
Composer / Sound Design
Elias is a musician, engineer & composer. He's one of those guys who's been everywhere and done everything... and we're lucky to have him on our team!
Gabriele Bazzi
Berneri
Composer
Gabriele is an award winning composer and arranger from Italy. He and Brian began working together on the Percy Harris project about ten years ago and went on to score three films in total. He's scored countless movies and is known and respected worldwide.
Gabriele's scores are so moody and 'present' they become very much a part of the cast and in many ways tell the story themselves.
Flora
Cheng
Composer
Flora is about the busiest person I know. She's scored countless films and performs concerts around the world while leading workshops and attending festivals... where she always wins!!
Flora came on board with Blue Skies and Painted Sharks.
Has she begun tinkering any new themes for Pictures of Us? Hmmm...
Meriem
Karachira
MUA / Stylist
Meriem has always had a passion for music. She & a partner launched a recording studio and indie media company. Recently, she reached out to Brian & came on board as chief MUA & stylist for Painted Sharks.
*** She's also pretty damned good when armed with a camera too!
Christopher Hannah
Camera Operator
A retired military veteran currently attending film school and a volunteer at a local television station. One of the producers at the TV station passed on to me that there was a film being done in the area and they were in need of crew. So I contacted Lutes Cousins Films and applied for a position as a camera operator.
Beatrice Hur
Camera Operator
Beatrice is a cinematographer and photographer based in Ottawa, Ontario. She began her career in film as a stills photographer in New York and has since worked on various independent films, feature films, commercials, and music video as a cinematographer. Her love of color palettes and editing has also garnered her a role of an editor and colorist in various independent productions scheduled to release this year. She strives to capture stories that convey emotion and strive to break cultural, racial and socioeconomic barriers through her work.