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Exploring history and the unexplained through investigative storytelling.

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Haunted Discoveries: Family Spirits now on tubi

Every family has a ghost story.

Family Spirits provides closure to those haunted by their heritage via documented case studies conducted by Haunted Discoveries’ and Ghost Hunters alums Brandon Alvis and Mustafa Gatollari. The series blends the emotional longing for departed family, lost connections, and eye-opening revelations into one’s ancestry.

About Brandon Alvis

"Alvis, has a knack for turning the small, little-noticed tidbits of the past into the sharp, compelling content of the present."

Brandon Alvis is an award‑nominated filmmaker, director, and editor with over a decade of experience in documentary and unscripted television. He is best known as showrunner of Haunted Discoveries and Haunted Discoveries: Family Spirits, and as the creator of independent films including Cemetery Park and Ephemera, which have been recognized at festivals such as the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Brandon’s work combines historical research, investigative storytelling, and cinematic craft to uncover stories that are unseen, unexplored, and unforgettable.

Filmography

Exploring Kentucky’s most haunted sites, two lifelong investigators uncover mysteries, heartwarming encounters, and phenomena as old as the Earth itself.

Brandon Alvis – Showrunner, Producer & Editor: Haunted Discoveries, Haunted Discoveries: Family Spirits

A former reform school has a haunting past that may explain strange sightings of so-called Shadow People. An amateur video purports to capture these beings on camera.

Brandon Alvis – Appeared as Himself on The Unexplained Files (Science Channel)

A mile underground, 47 miners trapped. 26 days of fear. Nearly a century later, Jackson remembers.

Director: Brandon Alvis | Music: Cole Dowell & Brandon Alvis

A cryptic marker, a violent past, and a mysterious grave. Brandon Alvis separates fact from legend at Fort Tejon.

Director: Brandon Alvis | Music: Cole Dowell & Brandon Alvis

A city scandal, thousands of desecrated graves, and 14 years of fighting for justice.

Director: Brandon Alvis | Music: Cole Dowell & Brandon Alvis

Directed by Brandon Alvis for the 15 Second Horror Film Challenge.

Grant Wilson and team head into uncharted territory to be the first to investigate reports of paranormal phenomena in some of the nation’s most remote locations. Despite mysterious and unnerving warnings from locals, the Ghost Hunters face their fears and stay on mission: to help people confront terrifying paranormal encounters that have shaken them to their core. In doing so, they capture their most compelling.

Brandon Alvis – Appeared as Himself on Ghost Hunters (20 episodes, A&E)

**Brandon speaks with ABC 3 about Cemetery Park**

**‘Haunted Discoveries’ Paranormal Investigators Talk Historical Hauntings in Kentucky [Interview]**

Media & Press

Brandon Alvis has been featured across broadcast news outlets, digital publications, and international film festivals for his work in documentary and investigative storytelling. His projects have been covered by networks including ABC and regional affiliates, highlighting both his independent films and long-running television series. These appearances reflect a career rooted in research-driven storytelling, historical exploration, and compelling on-screen narratives.

**‘Haunted Discoveries’ Interview With Brandon Alvis & Mustafa Gatollari**

**A GREEN SPACE BUILT ON BURIED BODIES: THE STORY OF CEMETERY PARK IN VENTURA**

Media Coverage & Recognition

In addition to broadcast coverage, Brandon’s work has been recognized through festival selections, screenings, and industry discussions that spotlight his approach to evidence-based storytelling. Whether presenting independent films or episodic television, his projects consistently bridge historical context with investigative narrative, earning attention from both media outlets and film audiences alike.

Work With Brandon

Brandon is available for collaborations, speaking engagements, and production consulting. Connect to explore new projects or learn more about his work.