Brian Bird

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Brian Bird

Brian Bird is the executive producer of the top-rated hit Hallmark Channel cable series WHEN CALLS THE HEART, now prepping its 14th season. He has written and/or produced nearly three dozen films, including THE HEART OF MAN, THE CASE FOR CHRIST, CAPTIVE, NOT EASILY BROKEN and BOPHA! and 450 episodes of television, including TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL, STEP BY STEP and EVENING SHADE. His newest TV series,…

Known For

Not Easily BrokenNot Easily Broken · 2009
Not Easily Broken
6.32009
MovieDramaRomance
A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple.
The Ultimate LifeThe Ultimate Life · 2013
The Ultimate Life
6.92013
MovieDramaRomance
Despite his best intentions, billionaire Jason Stevens can’t find enough time to keep his beloved Alexia a priority. But when he discovers his late grandfather’s journal, he is transported back to Red Stevens’ incredible world. With everything he loves hanging in the balance, Jason Stevens hopes the past will prepare him well for the future.
The Case for ChristThe Case for Christ · 2017
The Case for Christ
6.92017
MovieDrama
Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.
The Story of EverythingThe Story of Everything · 2026
The Story of Everything
5.02026
MovieDocumentary
The Story of Everything is a cinematic exploration of the cosmos that reveals the hidden hand behind our universe. From the precise laws that govern the stars to the intricate patterns found in every living cell, the film traces evidence of intentional design throughout nature. Whether examining distant star-forming clouds or the spiral structure of DNA, we discover a consistent signature woven into the fabric of existence.
CaptiveCaptive · 2015
Captive
5.62015
MovieCrimeDrama
Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.
Call Me ClausCall Me Claus · 2001
Call Me Claus
5.72001
MovieTV MovieFamily
When Lucy Cullins, a successful but cranky producer at a home shopping network hires an actor named Nick to play Santa Claus on the network, she gets more than she bargained for.
I'm Glad It's ChristmasI'm Glad It's Christmas · 2022
I'm Glad It's Christmas
5.82022
MovieTV MovieComedy
An aspiring Broadway singer is convinced to participate in a small-scale production for her local Christmas celebration. Along the way, she finds hope and unexpected mentorship towards her dream career. But will her professional success come at the cost of her chance at love?
The Last Sin EaterThe Last Sin Eater · 2007
The Last Sin Eater
5.62007
MovieDrama
In seeking her own redemption from the one man of whom she is most afraid, 10-year-old Cadi Forbes discovers a secret sin haunting her community of Welsh immigrants in 1850s Appalachia.

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Saving Sarah CainSaving Sarah Cain · 2007
Saving Sarah Cain
5.22007
MovieDramaFamily
When Sarah Cain, a self-involved big-city newspaper columnist, travels to Pennsylvania for the funeral of her Amish sister, she soon discovers that she is the legal guardian of her five Amish nieces and nephews. Rather than choose to move to Lancaster County to finish raising them there herself, or let them be separated by the foster care system, Sarah decides to take them with her back to Portland where she believes she can make a new life for them. However, she soon realizes that the modern world has forced them to compromise who they are, and that she has moved them there for all the wrong reasons - a motive which is soon exposed - because secrets can really never be kept secret. In order to find her own redemption, she knows she must make a choice to give them back their lives in Amish Country. And whether she remains part of their lives will have a lot to do with how much she has grown to love them.

Screenplay

When Calls the Heart: Before My Very EyesWhen Calls the Heart: Before My Very Eyes · 2021
When Calls the Heart: Before My Very Eyes
2021
MovieTV MovieDrama
From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner and Pascale Hutton star in When Calls The Heart: Before My Very Eyes. A health scare has everyone in Hope Valley worried about one of their own and they band together to help with the recovery. Nathan is finally going to get Allie’s adoption finalized with Bill, but the ceremony seems clouded when Nathan learns Allie is keeping someone off the guest list. Elizabeth works to help Angela, the Canfield’s daughter, learn how to read braille. Meanwhile, Rosemary and Lee struggle to give Rachel the freedom she was promised in Hope Valley, when they discover she and Christopher have started a relationship. Rosemary worries that Chris isn’t all he appears to be.

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When Calls the Heart: What the Heart WantsWhen Calls the Heart: What the Heart Wants · 2021
When Calls the Heart: What the Heart Wants
2021
MovieTV MovieDrama
From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner and Pascale Hutton star in When Calls The Heart: What the Heart Wants. Lucas and Elizabeth decide to take their relationship to the next level. Elizabeth and Nathan haven’t gotten back to normal after their conversation, but she’s still surprised when he misses their parent teacher meeting. Rosemary and Lee adjust to having their niece Rachel with them, learning that it might be more difficult than they originally thought. Clara and Jesse try to sort through their marital issues, as Faith and Carson are handling their own curveball when Carson receives the opportunity of a lifetime, in Baltimore. Meanwhile, a stranger named Christopher comes in town, and everyone is shocked when they learn his reason for coming.

Writer

When Calls the Heart: Family MattersWhen Calls the Heart: Family Matters · 2020
When Calls the Heart: Family Matters
2020
MovieTV MovieDrama
From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner and Pascale Hutton star in When Calls The Heart: Family Matters. Family is everything in Hope Valley so when Allie's Grandfather is arrested, Elizabeth encourages Nathan to investigate whether his father really committed the crime. Jesse and Clara are planning their wedding which continues to grow despite their initial commitment to keep it small. Bill notices that everyone is helping with the wedding and is feeling left out until Clara asks him if he would be the one to give her away. The joy of planning the wedding is interrupted when Rosemary becomes ill and Faith misses her trip to Chicago to help.

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