Brandon Scott Trost, born on August 29, 1981, is a distinguished American cinematographer, screenwriter, and film director. He gained recognition for co-writing and directing the cult film *The FP* (2011) alongside his brother, Jason Trost. Trost has an impressive portfolio as a cinematographer, having lent his visual expertise to a variety of notable films, such as *Crank: High Voltage*, *Halloween II*, *MacGruber*, *Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance*, and *That's My Boy*.
A frequent collaborator of Seth Rogen, Trost's work includes cinematography for several of Rogen's popular projects, such as *This Is the End*, *Neighbors*, *The Interview*, *The Night Before*, and *Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising*. In 2020, Trost made his directorial debut with *An American Pickle*, showcasing his ability to helm a feature-length film independently.
Trost's cinematographic talents extend to the realm of video game adaptations, as he served as the cinematographer for *Sonic the Hedgehog 2* and is set to contribute to its sequel, *Sonic the Hedgehog 3*, both following the success of the original 2020 film. Through his diverse body of work, Brandon Trost has established himself as a versatile and influential figure in contemporary cinema.
