Besides his film production background Brian's experience in live entertainment and educational programs spans from producing new animal shows for Six Flags to becoming the youngest Animal Director for Resorts International, where his impressive creation of a mixed animal pyramid with an elephant, tiger and hawk, instantly became the main stay for all their adverting.
His reputation for working within a budget, and capturing the most impossible shots is well known around the world and has made him a sought after asset to any production.
Vikki McMillan
Upon Vikki's first meeting with Brian he invited her to ride an elephant with him. Thinking this was the most original pick up line called his bluff. Two years later they were married and started "Hollywood Animals". Vikki career started in film production working closely with producers. Her production skills combined with Brian's animal talents has made Hollywood Animals one the foremost companies. Vikki's knowledge and experience in acquiring and maintaining international permits, animal coordination, animal consulting, and working within productions budget requirements in incomparable.
Eric Weld
Leaving behind a four year career on Madison Avenue in advertising, Eric embarked on a new adventure: Hollywood Animal's, Animal Husbandry and Training Course. Amassing from their school a foundation of knowledge on safety around exotic animals, necessary husbandry for these creatures, and the day-to-day hard work ethic needed for this occupation. Eric joined Hollywood as an intern. Mucking out the elephant barn, giving Nellie baths and watching Brian work with his exotic animal actors. Eric knew this jungle was better than the urban jungle of New York. Brian McMillan's training methods and positive reinforcement meshed with his own ideologies.
Eric became a partner with Brian and Vikki McMillan in 2004. Eric has since been an intricate part of the company both on the set training the animals, and meeting with clients and has brought a new exciting approach to Hollywood Animals' expansion.
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Hollywood Animals Inc. is fully insured and a licensed exhibitor and permitted worldwide by
| • USDA | • US Fish and Wildlife | • CITES | • Dept. of Fish & Game |
| • Los Angeles City | • Los Angeles County | • APHIS | • Animal Regulation Animal Control |
