Project Team
Jason Schultz
Jason has spent the last 25 years writing, producing, directing, and editing hundreds of projects for numerous causes. His work includes Emmy Award-winning pieces for an Opera House, a nationally televised feature-length sports documentary for suicide prevention, video campaigns for automotive executives that raised nine-figure investments, and Emmy-nominated documentaries for national non-profits. Jason's personal journey to The Monroe Institute inspired him to create this documentary.
Jonathan Braue
Jonathan Braue is a visionary filmmaker and the former CEO of Woodward Original, an award-winning film and content company based in Detroit. His portfolio includes feature films and internationally recognized documentaries. Before establishing Woodward Original, he worked under billionaire Dan Gilbert, gaining unique insights into business and the entertainment industry. Jonathan is passionate about consciousness exploration and believes in the transformative power of storytelling.
Christopher Breest
Christopher Breest is a multi-talented audio engineer and the owner of Plymouth Rock Productions, a state-of-the-art multimedia production facility in metropolitan Detroit. His career spans decades and includes several feature-length documentary films, such as the 2021 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film winner "Gradually Then Suddenly." Known for his creativity and drive, Chris contributes to the documentary team to enhance the auditory experience, capturing the essence of human consciousness and transformation through sound.
Gary Bredow
Gary Bredow is an accomplished documentary director and the creator of the nationally broadcast TV series "START UP," which has received six Daytime Emmy nominations. In this series, he travels the country interviewing entrepreneurs about their personal journeys, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of starting a business. Gary brings a unique perspective and an engaging narrative style to "Instructions for Leaving (Without Going Anywhere)" with a deep understanding of human stories, aiming to illuminate the transformative power of the human experience.