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, sports, and more. BRE’s talent is a mix of A-list celebrities and home-grown stars.
The back roads team has years of experience producing top rated TV shows, digital series, music videos, and entertaining branded content. 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
Colby Gaines of Back Roads Entertainment, located in his home state of Texas after 20 years in NYC, is an Emmy nominated executive producer and one of the top storytellers in unscripted entertainment. He’s well known for having co-created cable’s longest-running hit show, Pawn Stars. He’s managed large teams and a variety of C-suite partners and famous personalities, developing, producing and distributing thousands of hours of content for television, brands and fortune 500 companies. Currently, he’s working with lifestyle experts and celebrities like Abbott Elementary’s Lisa Ann Walter, Oscar Winner from CODA Troy Kotsur and comic superstar Matt Rife on formats for streaming, cable and broadcast.
Paige Weissman Gaines
Co-Founder
Alexis Iraq
VP of Development
Miranda Hernandez
Executive Assistant
Miranda Hernandez, born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, recently graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors in Radio-Television-Film. She has worn many hats in physical production. Miranda joined Back Roads in the spring of 2024.
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.
