Brian Quist

Katie Holmes Talks Happiness

Brian Quist — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:40:08 +0000

Every month I make videos about celebrities, fashion and beauty. Its a lot of fun. But I’m alway searching for the silver lining, the human story – the one comment that reminds us that these individuals eat, sleep and suffer like the rest of us. This month I interviewed Katie Holmes about many things. But one thing she said about her daughter really struck me. When asked what beauty tip she would pass onto her daughter, Katie replied “to find happiness in everything.” It might sound simplistic, but when you think about it – happiness truly is where beauty radiates from. In a product and image obsessed culture, its a great piece of advice from a beautiful woman who we all know has had a hell of a year.

My Interview with Mila

Brian Quist — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:00:44 +0000

Back in October Esquire magazine made official what everyone knows already – that Mila Kunis is the sexiest woman alive. When I asked her about this status (in my latest interview for Allure magazine) she just laughed…at me. Sort of. Kunis, it seems, has fielded the question about her “sexiest woman alive” status so many times by now that it must be amusing to simply listen to the variety of approaches. I tried dead pan. But she just cracked up. “It just makes me laugh because people like to say it and they’re so serious about it.” She has a point.

What makes Mila sexy isn’t just her big eyes (which are different colors by the way) or the slew of other slavic features she was blessed with. What makes her sexy is that she’s down to earth about it all and that she managed a genuine and humble answer to my very unoriginal question.

Whatever your opinion of her, I bet you’ll find her sweeter and funnier than you ever expected.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO BELOW

Mila Kunis for Allure from Brian Quist on Vimeo.

Vanity Fair – TV Issue

Brian Quist — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:13:42 +0000

Its been over 10 years since Vanity Fair did an entire issue devoted to Television. But with TV’s Second Wave officially upon us the idea was a no brainer. And it doesn’t hurt that the current slate of TV stars include a number of the most beautiful women (and men) on earth … many of whom are just starting incredibly promising careers.

Vanity Fair asked me to bring the issue to life by interviewing every single star from the TV Issue and mashing up the candid responses for a series of exclusive videos. Highlights are below. You can see all the videos at VanityFair.com

Vanity Fair – The TV Issue Interviews from Brian Quist on Vimeo.

Vanity Fair – The TV Issue from Brian Quist on Vimeo.

NIKO – “THE DADDY” – MUSIC VIDEO

Brian Quist — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:39:58 +0000

Nothing like teaming up with old friends to create exciting new work!!

UK singing sensation Niko and I go all the way back to the first grade in Seattle. None-the-less, I was honored when she called me in to direct the music video for her new single “The Daddy” featuring NYC hip-hop legends Q-Ball and Curt Cazal. Although the the ATIC Records siren calls the UK home, there was only one place to shoot this video: the streets, alleys and bridges of New York City.

Huge thanks to the Think / Feel crew for making it happen. Gregg Conde & Bryan Parker shooting. Chell Stephen editing. Breanna Williams did amazing hair/makeup/styling. Sam Winter, Ryan O’Conner and Gabby Colletta hooked up the Production!

All photos by JOE CONZO (another NY hip-hop legend)

ZOOEY DESCHANEL FOR ALLURE

Brian Quist — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:21:30 +0000

I spent the day with the newly single “New Girl” Zooey Deschanel and got her take on fashion, haircuts and music. Despite clowning me for not knowing shit about women’s beauty products, Zooey was lovely to work with, down to earth and had A GREAT PLAYLIST for the photoshoot. AND the photos (Norman Jean Roy) are great!

NICOLE SCHERZINGER FOR ALLURE

Brian Quist — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:16:01 +0000

You just can’t deny Nicole Scherzinger’s natural beauty! In this video the X Factor princess was given an Allure minimalist makeover by makeup artist Brigitte Reiss-Anderson and hair stylist Diego Da Silva.

ROONEY MARA FOR ALLURE

Brian Quist — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:12:38 +0000

I spent a lovely day on the beach in Malibu with Rooney Mara – the star of Fincher’s Millennium Trilogy. Despite already being transformed for the role of Lisbeth Salander, Mara still looks amazing in these photographs. Rob Talty and Kate Lee did masterful work with hair and makeup.

NEW : Brian-Quist.com

Brian Quist — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:35:19 +0000

These last few years in New York have been busy with new clients and exciting projects. Finally I have a website to showcase what I’ve been working on. The site was originally designed by Corin and Alex McDonald. However, a recent overhaul was just completed by Andrew Nedimyer and Barry Sevig – to whom I owe a great deal of thanks. Please dig around, send it to your friends, and be sure to like my Facebook Page for regular updates.

DREW BARRYMORE FOR NEIMAN MARCUS

Brian Quist — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:30:37 +0000

I’ve directed videos with some of the most extraordinary women during the past few years of shooting for Vogue, Allure and Vanity Fair. This video with Drew Barrymore, for Neiman Marcus’ Art of Fashion Campaign, is one of my favorites. Turns out, not only is Drew one of the sweetest people I’ve met, we also share matching tattoos.

SOFIA VERGARA FOR VANITY FAIR

Brian Quist — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:19:56 +0000

You’ve likely seen Sofia Vergara in Modern Family, but you’ve never seen her like this. Watch as the Columbian actress channels Sophia Lauren for the amazing photographer Norman Jean Roy.

Big thanks to the very talented David Gutnik, who worked on this with me!

AOL INTERVIEWS BRIAN QUIST ABOUT VANITY FAIR VIDEO

Brian Quist — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:12:00 +0000

AOL called the other day wanting the inside scoop from my recent shoot with Hailee Steinfeld & Elle Fanning. I’d never heard of JSYK.com (AOL’s Teen site – Just So You Know) nor have I ever been asked to comment on one of these behind the scenes videos before – but a few quotes never hurt anyone.

Check out the article HERE and big thanks to Nadine Cheung for the interview.

VANITY FAIR – THE INGENUES

Brian Quist — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:08:23 +0000

What’s better than filming two of Hollywood’s newest stars? .. Getting to use your friend’s music in their video. Check out my latest Vanity Fair video and the amazing song by Elijah Ocean.