Briana Gaelle Feehan was born on March 18, 1988 in South Bend, Indiana. Briana moved to Los Angeles in 2005. An accomplished actor, dancer and vocalist, Brie began acting on stage at age 8. By age 16 she had participated in 14 plays and her love of theater is still a very integral part of her life. She continues to participate in theater in Los Angeles. Since arriving in Los Angeles, Briana has had the opportunity to work on 14 Graduate films, several shorts, music videos and a TV pilot. In her first film, "Lakeshore Drive" produced by Micheal Grais (Poltergeist) Brie played one of the leads Jonie Sparrow paring her with Andrew James Allen, Peter Dobson and Adrienne Wilkinson. She has also completed production as the lead, Sandy in "Fuel", directed and produced by Oktay Ortabasi, also starring C. Thomas Howell and Michael Esparza. She worked with Disney Animation Studios doing motion capture work as one of the Princesses in the "Princess and the Frog". Her latest film, "A Spring Awakening" starring Victoria Tennant and John Aniston, directed by award winning Arthur Allen Seidelman has just wrapped. She also had the opportunity to work with Matt O'Toole and Julie Lancaster on "Truth Never Lies", directed by Aiken Weis. An accomplished dancer Brie has studied ballet, tap, jazz, modern, point, and hip hop. During her first 15 years of dance study she attended 10 sessions at the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters in the student Honors Program, Ballet Forum and Master Workshops. She received certification for each level of accomplishment. Briana also studied two summers at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Camp, receiving the Modern Dance Award . She was offered a scholarship to attend Interlochens Art Academy for her Junior and Senior years of high school however, she could only major in one discipline; dance, theater, or voice. She chose to move to Los Angeles to pursue her career and continue with all her studies. Briana was also accepted to and attended The Broadway Theater Project and studied with Ann Reinking in 2004. Vocally, Briana is trained classically and in mix. Her vocal studies began at age 5. From 1993 to 1997 she was a featured guest vocalist on Kids Adventure Zone, Lesea TV Broadcasting Network. She is a featured vocalist on the "We Believe" CD sold Nationwide and has garnished numerous First Place award s for her participation in competitions such as the Indiana State Music Association, 4H and Talent Search. Most recently she recorded "You Never Gave Up on Me", in Nashville with Platinum Producer / Songwriter, Billy Aerts for the motion picture "Fuel" soundtrack. Billy has written and produced for Paul Overstreet, Joe Cocker, Reba McIntire, Kenny Chesney, Miley Cyrus and Lobo.
Graduated High School with Honors, is a member of the National Honor Roll and Who's Who of American High School Students.Is pursuing her undergraduate degree in business at Pierce College.Is trained in voice over.Her mother, Michele and father, Thomas live in South Bend, Indiana.Has two older brothers; Thomas and Jonathon, and an older sister, Michelle. Her youngest sister, Colette still lives at home with her parents.A member of the National Junior Forensic League, graduating with her certificates in Participation, Recognition, Accomplishment, Achievement, Outstanding Achievement, and Graduate. Was President of her Speech Team.A member of the Junior Thespians earning 5+ stars. Was President of Junior Thespians.Played Alto Sax in her grade school orchestra. Plays some piano and percussion by ear.Played Suzuki Method Violin for two years.Ran cross country, studied beginning fencing.Was a member of her Pom Squad.Studied boxing in L.A. with Jeff Langton.Participates in Yoga and Pilates.Was a member of her High School Show Choir, Liturgical Choir, and Drama Club.Rides Western, gave up riding to pursue performing arts.Is of Irish, French Belgian decent.Her Short film 'Board' won the audience choice award at the 2007 Rebel Planet Film Festival.'Fuel' won the Golden Ace Award at the 2009 Las Vegas Film Festival.
Fuel is the story of a young man's struggle to save his girl from an abusive environment. Emilio discovers that he has the ability to run incredibly fast. With the hope of a scholarship, he sees an opportunity to be able to leave his hometown, along with all his troubles, and take Sandy with him. But a tragic flaw, a violent streak he possesses, induced by exposure to gasoline vapors, will all but destroy his best-laid plans. Emilio's hopes race through his heart, not like blood, but like fuel.