Adam Lee Bartlett was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Douglas Lee
Bartlett and Lora Dawn Bartlett. At the age of 20 he chose to move to
Toledo, Ohio to pursue a career in the music industry, forgoing higher
education. While living in Toledo he grew interested in creative
writing and began writing on a recreational basis. He also founded
Gilead Media, a record label focused on releasing vinyl records. After
two years in Toledo he moved back to his hometown of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
to be with his fiancée, Cari Tetzlaff, and reconnect with friends and
family. While there he continued to grow his record label, fine tune
his writing skills, and eventually built a friendship with future
filmmaking partner John Pata. In late 2009 Bartlett and Pata began
co-writing their feature-length debut, Dead Weight.
Adam is greatly inspired by The Dark Tower book series by author Stephen King. He cites the book series as the single most inspirational piece of art in his life, and The Gunslinger as the story that launched his love for literature.
Has released over 40 records on his vinyl-focused record label, Gilead Media. The logo of which is tattooed on his left ankle.
Claims that Se7en was the film that sparked his love for the visual story, and his interest in filmmaking.
Adam manages the production aspects of a screen printing shop in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.