Previous Projects

Cancel This Movie just had its world premiere, and it will soon be available for streaming worldwide. Bruce plays a leading role -- Steve Muskerberg. He plays a billionaire tech mogul with a huge ego -- and a seeming ignorance of the world around him. This movie has won several awards on the festival circuit. An outrageous comedy, look for it coming very soon. You can view the Official Trailer HERE.

For Hannah just had its premiere, and was in a limited run in movie theaters. It is now available for streaming at Amazon Prime and a few other streaming services. Bruce Spielbauer received three "wins" at major film festivals -- for "Best Supporting Actor" in this film. Bruce has a major supporting role -- Sheriff Cooper.

You're Out! is now available for streaming on most major platforms, and it can also be purchased as a Blu-Ray or DVD. Bruce plays Mr. Wilson -- a rural small town man who turns out to be a VERY quirky, "jack-of-all-trades."

The Dream Ledger is a psychological horror movie. Bruce plays the owner and caretaker of motel which has been abandoned, for many years. A group of five complete strangers who are haunted by their own dreams and trauma from their past connect on the Internet, and travel to an abandoned motel where they experienced horrible trauma many years ago.

The Empty Church is an unusual story of a man who is grieving over the suicide of his grown son, a small-town Pastor. The father is consumed with grief, and guilt -- and he wants answers and he struggles -- as he realizes that he does not even know the questions to ask.

Without Grace is a faith-based film, unlike most others. Bruce plays a homeless man, and a veteran -- The Drifter. This mysterious figure keeps appearing -- with advice for a grieving man. This movie is now streaming on most major platforms.

The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater is now streaming on nearly every major platform, and it is getting rave reviews. Bruce plays Frank, a regular patron of the "mistress."

Never Stop Talking is a comedy set in a suburban radio station which is about to be forced to shut down. It is a full-length movie which was 100% improvised. Bruce plays the Lead in this movie -- the manager of this radio station -- which faces its crisis as the station is about to be shut down by its corporate owner. STATUS: -- The movie is now complete, and it is available for purchase on DVD / BluRay, or for streaming on major platforms. For further details, click here. The IMDB Page can be found here.

Imago is a movie that reveals the truth behind the ugly world of sex-trafficking. Bruce is featured in a supporting role as a psychiatrist, who is treating the Private Investigator / Lead as he tries to deal with his trauma.

Private Screening is an unusual, quirky comedy. Bruce stars as Barry Sellers in this funny project. This film is completed -- and it it had a successful premiere. It will be in wide release, very soon. The trailer can be viewed HERE.

Bruce was back on stage recently in a production of the comedy The Odd Couple. Bruce played Felix in this production which transformed the roles into middle-aged characters.

Every 21 Seconds tells of a happy, loving, man who is brutally attacked -- and nearly dies -- and suffers a severe head injury. This is an intense and dramatic film that tells of the aftermath of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Bruce plays a brain specialist, testifying on the witness stand in a thrilling climactic conclusion.

MARKET VALUE was inspired by headlines, and by real life. This powerful drama deals with family secrets, and lies, and deception. A courtroom thriller -- Bruce plays prosecuting attorney Richard Allen. For more about this film, visit the IMDB page here.

The Pale Man is now widely available for streaming on most major platforms. Bruce plays the title character -- "the Pale Man" -- in this disturbing suspense thriller.

Bruce appears in a principal role as "Lemmy" -- a laborer who is willing to die for the sake of the local town's mill. Rayford Boem has been falsely accused of starting a local fire during a local small town labor dispute.

Disciples is a wonderful, quirky project, mostly drama, but with a mix of genuine comedy built in as well. Bruce plays the role of the chief administrator of a small-town church in Iowa.

Status: After a successful film festival run and many awards -- this film is now widely available for streaming. Bruce plays the character of George, a supporting role.

A stage play. The Iron Mask is an adaptation of the classic story of The Three Musketeers -- The Man in in the Iron Mask. Bruce was back on stage, recently playing Old Phillipe -- in this terrific tale of revenge. Presented at Theatre-Hikes in Chicago.

Bachelor's Grove was just released for home video. It is now available in stores everywhere and also through streaming. This horror thriller is quickly becoming a cult classic. Bruce plays Ralph Peterson. To purchase, click here.

Proxy is a disturbing, edgy, psychological thriller -- and it made several critics' "top ten" lists. It is now available, in Blu-Ray, DVD, and for streaming. Bruce plays Marshall Michaels -- the father to Joe Swanberg's character. To purchase, click here.

Bruce played Gandalf in this stage production of The Hobbit -- the story that started it all. The play had a very successful eight week run in Chicago, with large crowds and excellent reviews.

Dark County: The Series is an edgy new series which is still currently shooting. Bruce has a recurring role -- Todd -- who first appeared in episode four. This series in currently in its second season.

Qwerty is a wonderful, quirky comedy, and if you missed it in theaters, it is now available on home video. Bruce plays the role of Jerry -- the scrabble judge at the International Scrabble Tournament Finals. (Even the late Roger Ebert loved it.) To purchase, CLICK HERE. To stream Qwerty, CLICK HERE.

Frankenstein: Day of the Beast is now available on home video at all major retailers on Blu-Ray and DVD -- and also for streaming. Bruce plays the role of The Blind Man in this gritty re-telling of a classic tale. To purchase, click here.

The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man is a dark comedy, and it is now streaming on most major platforms. Bruce appears in a principal role as "Farmer."

Bled White is the perfect zombie movie -- in that it focuses on humans -- and not on the creatures that are terrorizing them. It is widely available in stores, at Amazon -- and for home viewing through streaming. Bruce plays Sam Dale -- a very conflicted family man. To purchase, click here.

Plastic is a thought provoking journey inside the mind of a serial killer. This film is available in stores -- and is usually available for streaming as well. Bruce has a small, but fun role as the killer's landlord. To purchase, click here.

A play. Bruce was recently back on stage in Chicago, playing the psychiatrist to Harold -- the disturbed, young teen who falls in love with a 79 year old woman. The play had a successful run at the Lincoln Square Theatre.

New Day is a spectacular psychological thriller. Eight years after he lost his wife in the tragic events of Sept. 11, a man discovers that his wife is actually still alive. This mystery is available for purchase on DVD or Blu-Ray disc.

The movie The Sad Cafe is now available on home video. This drama / thriller probes a hitman who falls in love, and the lengths he must go to protect the woman he most cares about. To purchase, click here.

A play. An edgy twist on a very familiar story. Bruce was on stage playing the father to Lizzie Borden in Axe Lizzie -- a terrific new examination of why a proper young lady might decide to murder both her mother and her father... with an axe. Presented at the Cock and Bull Theater in Chicago.