Brandon Lazenko
- Director
- Producer
- Writer
Brandon Lazenko is an Ohio based filmmaker focused on atmosphere and immersive storytelling. Influenced by the evolving direction of horror, his current approach prioritizes unpredictable pacing and carefully earned payoffs that challenge audience expectations. His Stephen King adaptation, October Roses, earned a Best Director nomination at the Chicago Horror Film Festival and won Best Short Film at Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle HorrorFest.
Mentored by horror industry icon Robert Kurtzman, Lazenko's career reflects his passion to learn from the best and push the boundaries of conventional filmmaking. This mentorship has been a guiding force in Lazenko's career, influencing his creative process and artistic decisions.
Mentored by horror industry icon Robert Kurtzman, Lazenko's career reflects his passion to learn from the best and push the boundaries of conventional filmmaking. This mentorship has been a guiding force in Lazenko's career, influencing his creative process and artistic decisions.
