Life. Lived. Remarkably.
Back Roads Entertainment was founded by Emmy-nominated Executive Producer Colby Gaines in 2011.
Not your typical content production studio
As founder, Colby Gaines knows the back roads of life are littered with funny moments and compelling experiences. Moments that make engaging stories – stories waiting to be told.
BRE recently relocated from NYC to Austin, Texas for its experienced talent pool, prevailing local tax incentives, lower production costs, and more family-oriented Texas lifestyle. Our studios offer the full complement of video and editing equipment to execute everything in-house. We develop, sell, and produce across all genres for broadcast and cable networks, both domestically and internationally, as well as digital platforms.
All unscripted. All the time
With a focus on compelling stories that are family-friendly, evergreen, and unifying, BRE media spans across television, film, digital, and podcasting platforms. Our genres include food, home, comedy, games, and sports. BRE’s talent is a mix of A-list celebrities and home-grown stars.
The back roads team has years of experience producing ratings-topping TV shows, entertaining branded content, music videos, and digital series. We’ve built a team that includes strategic partners from all walks of life, who share a love of comedy, a passion for original storytelling, and a drive to produce highest quality content.
Colby Gaines
Paige Weissman Gaines
Co-Founder
Paige has been involved with Back Roads Entertainment since its inception in 2011, but only came on board working in development during the pandemic. With over a decade of experience in production, her career has spanned numerous unscripted genres, including her start in talk TV to municipal cable programming to Emmy-nominated doc-series. She continues to work full time in the office and from home, also managing three rambunctious Gaines children. She is also an extremely outspoken advocate for the Autism and special needs community.
Alexis O'Donnell
Sr Director of Development
Valerie Grandjean
Executive Assistant
Valerie Grandjean is a class of ’22 Texas A&M Graduate. She has worked in many aspects of the production industry including physical production, locations management, and television & radio development. Valerie joined Back Roads in the spring of ’23 as the Executive Assistant.
Submit your details here or email us contact@backroadsentertainment.com
Back Roads Entertainment is committed to nurturing those entering the production community. As a premier ATX production company, we offer internships on a part-time basis and school credit is required. If you’re interested, send your resume and contact info to: contact@backroadsentertainment.com
Back Roads Entertainment also operates a TEA approved practicum course for local high school students. Contact us to find out more.
