Keely Shaye Brosnan is a multi-talented broadcast journalist turned documentary filmmaker, boasting an extensive career spanning a wide range of topics, including environmental journalism, animal advocacy, celebrity journalism, and fugitive apprehension.
In 2016, Keely made her directorial debut with the documentary film Poisoning Paradise, which premiered at the Hawaii International Film Festival in Honolulu. The film has since screened at 20 prestigious film festivals, winning 11 awards, including several for Best Documentary. In 2018, Poisoning Paradise will be showcased at the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights, the Irvine International Film Festival, the London International Filmmaker Festival, the Manchester Film Festival, the American Documentary Film Festival & Film Fund, the Sonoma International Film Festival, and other prominent events.
Prior to her documentary career, Keely was an entertainment correspondent for NBC's weekend edition of the "Today Show" and CBS's "Entertainment Tonight," interviewing numerous A-list celebrities. She also served as a correspondent on NBC's "Unsolved Mysteries" and worked for ABC's "Good Morning America" and "Home Show," earning her two Genesis Awards, a Special Achievement Award at the Environmental Film Festival, and a nomination from the Environmental Media Association.
As a host, Keely has presented "Great Bears" for the Outdoor Life Network, "Coming Attractions" for E!, and "World Entertainment Report" for HBO. She has also produced and hosted "Home Green Home" for PBS, an eco-friendly home and garden "how-to" series. Keely has contributed to Los Angeles Confidential Magazine and is currently working on her first book, Gourmet Gardener.
Throughout her career, Keely has been driven by her passion for environmental issues, reporting on topics such as toxic waste, biodiversity, children's issues, and organic gardening. She regularly volunteers her time and talent to various environmental causes, including marine mammal and wetland protection, anti-nuclear campaigns, clean air and water initiatives, endangered species conservation, and environmental education for grades K-12.
Keely has received numerous honors and awards from organizations such as the Jane Goodall Institute, Environmental Hall of Fame, Natural Resources Defense Council, Oceana, Environmental Media Association, Earth Communications Office, Heal the Bay, Women in Film, In Defense of Animals, Senator Barbara Boxer, Peace Over Violence, Organic Style Magazine, and The Malibu Times, all recognizing her dedication to environmental causes.
Keely resides in Malibu and Hawaii with her husband, Pierce Brosnan, their 21-year-old son Dylan, and 17-year-old son Paris.
