Bruce T. Dugan

Bruce grew up in Brooklyn, back when the borough wasn’t a hipster paradise but, you know, the real deal—think stoops, corner stores, and Yankees caps everywhere. Born in ’57, he’s the kind of guy who’s always had his hands in a bunch of different pots, just not always front and center. While some folks chase the spotlight, Bruce sort of hovered just outside of it, doing the gritty work that keeps the entertainment world spinning. He’s pulled in cash for projects, sorted out those tricky international deals, and basically made sure the show could go on—even if his name wasn’t plastered all over the credits. But now? Tables have turned. “The Ride of Your Life” documentary is about to slap his name right up there as producer and director. Wild, right? It’s his first time steering the ship, and the film’s already deep in post-production. The whole thing is under the First Drum Films banner, which, by the way, is part of Inicia Incorporated. That’s not just some random outfit—Inicia’s all about tech and media, and Bruce is running the show as president. So, after years of working the angles and doing the behind-the-scenes grind, he’s finally taking the reins on a passion project. Guess the lesson here is, sometimes the long game pays off. Bruce’s journey is all about persistence, hustle, and the kind of Brooklyn grit that never really fades.