Brian J. Easley
@brianjeasley
Texatuckian in mideast America. Producer of docs on Steven Fromholz & Shawn Phillips. VP of @idruthergoto.bsky.social. Board Member. Past Chair of World Kentucky. Combat-Disabled Iraq Veteran. DePaul, Trinity Washington, & UofL alum. www.brianjeasley.com
Lyle is a big part of Big Hat, about his friend Steven Fromholz. Lyle recorded several of Steven's songs, & has been one of the biggest champions of Director Austin Sayre & the documentary film about the singer-songwriter, actor, river guide, & Texas Poet Laureate. www.themanwiththebighatfilm.com
Lyle is interviewed and performed in "The Man with the Big Hat" - which will be shown at 7pm on July 31st at The Brown Theatre during Flyover. tickets.kentuckyperformingarts.org/26303
Dead Man's Wire is now on @netflix.com. Yes, that's me hugging Bill Skarsgard at the end of the court scene for 5 seconds. Yes, I'm uncredited in the film & didn't make the cut. No, it doesn't really matter. Yes, I know I was just super lucky to be there. Yes, it was super cold in KY when we filmed.
"The story of the soul of a man told on film, dripping with honesty & emotion. ... I’ve spent my life trying to capture this kind of feeling on tape, & here it is - laid out in a beautiful saga of “The Man with the Big Hat" - Glorious!" -Don Zientara, Inner Ear Studio www.themanwiththebighatfilm.com
See y'all July 31st at the Brown Theatre for The Man with the Big Hat! tickets.kentuckyperformingarts.org/26303
See ya in two weeks, San Antone! The Man with the Big Hat, our documentary about Texas Poet Laureate Steven Fromholz, will screen at The Radius Center on Sunday, July 26th, during the San Antonio Film Festival. SA Film Fest: www.safilm.com The Man with the Big Hat: www.themanwiththebighatfilm.com
Starting to slowly rack up a few laurels for Steven Fromholz. The Man with the Big Hat wasn't selected for too many festivals - but that just makes the few fests we're in even that much more special. See you at the SA Film Festival on July 26th, then back to Louisville for Flyover on July 31st!
LOUISVILLE, KY - See you at Flyover Film Festival My film, The Man with the Big Hat, screens Friday, July 31st at The Brown Theatre, 7pm. louisvillefilmsociety.org/flyover-film... Also, check out my friend Evan Mascagni's Cornbread Mafia on July 23rd at Speed Cinema. #StevenFromholz
No Fixed Abode - The Life and Times of America's Greatest Unknown Spywriter James Phillips aka Philip Atlee Jim Phillips was the father of Shawn Phillips, who, as our Stargazer docuseries reveals over his 60+ year musical career, is one of America's greatest unknown singer-songwriter-guitarists.
Show somebody who absolutely rocks a hat and isn't Indiana Jones.
A heartfelt thanks to the 200+ people who got to view our @sxsw.com world premiere screenings for The Man with the Big Hat. Thanks for choosing us. I appreciate it. Thanks to SXSW, its volunteers, Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, & AFS Cinema for hosting. #SXSW #SXSW2026 www.themanwiththebighatfilm.com
We'll see you this week at @sxsw.com, folks! Our documentary, The Man with the Big Hat, directed by Austin Sayre, holds its WORLD PREMIERE screenings on March 14th, 15th, and 17th! schedule.sxsw.com/2026/films/2... #SXSW #SXSW2026 #Fromholz #StevenFromholz
2 weeks 'til @sxsw.com back home with the armadillo in Austin! Join me for The Man with the Big Hat - our film's screenings & Q&A sessions are on the 14th, 15th, & 17th. Looking forward to talking Fromholz. Who's going? #SXSW #Fromholz #themanwiththebighat #SXSW2026 schedule.sxsw.com/films/2253670
From the War Room to the Board Room Thursday, February 5th, 5:30–7:00pm Mashup Food Hall, Louisville. KY Join WAC for Global After Hours, where conversation meets community. Connect with fellow globally curious professionals & spark new ideas. www.worldkentucky.org/upcomingeven...
Today is Blue Demon Challenge (BDC)! DePaul University's one-day giving challenge, where 4,000 alumni, students, faculty, staff, family & friends come together to unlock millions of 💲 for @depauluniversity.bsky.social! Visit challenge.depaul.edu to make a gift & learn more! ##BlueDemonChallenge
Blue Demon Challenge (BDC), the @depauluniversity.bsky.social annual day of giving, is back again on January 22nd! Every single member of the Blue Demon community can make a huge difference: Save the date (Jan. 22) & make a gift of any size at challenge.depaul.edu #BlueDemonChallenge
Solid holiday season, new whoodle puppy, lots of good cheer. Looking forward to another new year.
In a year shaped by uncertainty & change, the World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana served as a trusted global bridge for the community. Help us end this year with a solid foundation & prepare for the opportunities that lie ahead in 2026. www.worldkentucky.org/ye-2025-camp...
My newest kid; slightly furrier than our other three kids. They get to meet him soon, and those happy tears are gonna flow for sure. #whosagoodboyyoureagoodboyjustwanttocuddleandsqueezeandloveyouwhatamunchkin
Prior to Thanksgiving, I'd like to mention a little something about Hanksgiving. Thanks to Tom Hanks and Hanks For Our Troops for the Challenge Coin. Looking forward to brewing up some coffee and furthering the mission. www.givehanks.com #givehanks #hanksgiving