Managed budget, staffing, cost reports, schedules, etc. for Miramax feature film main unit shoot on-location in Portland, OR. Our transpo coordinator on the show, "JP" John Petty, said that my key coordinator and I "changed the culture of the show when (we) took over... (we) saved the movie". Happy to provide this and other reference details on request.
Summary
Producer / Line Producer / Production Manager / Supervisor / Coordinator / Writer / Director / former Stand-Up Comic. I am not related to Jerry "The King" Lawler, but that doesn’t mean I wont wear a leotard.
Credits
8/22 – 11/23
Line Producer (Executive Producer / UPM) – Strange Darling
Miramax Films — Film (Feature-length) — Miramax Details
8/22 – 11/23
8/23 – 8/23
First Assistant Director – Keeping Up with Chaos
Film (Short) — Camera Department, LLC Details
8/23 – 8/23
Ran set operations for art shoot in Hollywood, CA. Collaborated on production schedule and shoot location logistics, created call sheet, managed cast & crew, managed and oversaw workplace safety & production operations from tech scout through wrap.
6/22 – 5/23
Production Supervisor (In-House: Miramax (Los Angeles))
Staff Position — Miramax Films Details
6/22 – 5/23
As in-house production supervisor, I monitored, managed, and reported on every film production from development to production through to wrap and delivery. Re-developed & modernized the studio's project development tracking system and trained admin staff. For shows in production and pre-production, I oversaw all studio safety staff and protocols, including on-production Covid-19 safety teams and regulations. I also managed all studio union signatory processes and reporting (SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, IATSE, PGA, etc). Oversaw prep and physical production on intermittent reshoots units in Los Angeles, and remote supervision of units worldwide. Sourced and vetted production staff, developed and consulted on production budgets (MMB) and schedules (MMS), supervised edits and finalization of daily production reports from each show, performed payroll analysis, budget reviews, schedule verification & updates, cost reporting, business affairs & legal contract collaboration and review. Managed review and approval of purchase orders, crew timecards, payroll, vendor agreements, petty cash, departmental budgeting, and weekly cost reports. Maintained regular lines of communication between studio and various remote / on-location production crews around the world for Miramax Films.
2/23 – 4/23
Director (Writer, Producer, EP) – Olivia's Routine
Social Media — Film (Short) — Snow Day Conspiracy Details
2/23 – 4/23
Writer, Director, Producer of dark comedy / fashion / beauty short film starring social influencer Antje Utgaard (5M+ followers across networks). Oversaw budget, schedule, casting, staffing, locations, vendor agreements, all contracts.
12/22 – 4/23
Line Producer (LA Unit) – The Exorcism
Miramax Films — Film (Feature-length) — Miramax Details
12/22 – 4/23
Created budget and managed all cost reports with Miramax for additional photography unit on Russell Crowe (majors) feature film in Los Angeles. (Formerly known as "The Georgetown Project".) Handled scheduling, staffing, cast, travel, locations, etc.
7/22 – 3/23
Production Supervisor (for Miramax) – The Beekeeper
MGM — Film (Feature-length) — Miramax Films Details
7/22 – 3/23
Supervised the physical production team in London, UK from the Miramax offices in Los Angeles, CA. Managed all union signatory submissions and verifications (DGA, WGA, SAG, Equity, IATSE). Created Covid-19 safety protocols document, oversaw hiring of production Covid team, managed testing protocols, ensured compliance, and approved appropriate exemptions. Regular communication and oversight of physical production team, including daily Production Reports, stunt safety, insurance claims, etc. Covered film internally from pre-pre through post-production.
7/22 – 9/22
Production Supervisor (for Miramax) – Old Dads
Netflix — Film (Feature-length) — Miramax Films Details
7/22 – 9/22
Supervised physical production team in Los Angeles, CA. Managed union signatories (DGA, WGA, SAG, IATSE). Managed Covid-19 safety protocols, oversaw hiring of production Covid team, managed testing protocols, ensured compliance. Regular communication and oversight of physical production team, including daily Production Reports, stunt safety, insurance claims, etc.
9/21 – 5/22
Line Producer (NYC Unit / Prod. Sup. Main Unit, SC) – Harvest Moon
Miramax Films — Film (Feature-length) — Miramax Details
9/21 – 5/22
(2022, Feb-May). Line Producer, NYC Unit. Created budget & schedule, hired crew, secured permits, oversaw travel, prep, shoot, wrap, cost reports, etc. (2021, Aug-Dec). Production Supervisor on main unit shoot in Charleston, SC for tier-2 feature from Miramax / Paul Bettany.
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Lauren Hood
Producer
I have worked with Dan on several films since 2020, and he truly understands what it takes to carry a show from prep to post. He is a strong leader and is highly regarded by his colleagues. He understands what it takes to produce a show on time and o ...MORE...
n budget. He has proven that he’s capable of turning a troubled production into a success, as we both travelled out of state to assist in the potential accomplishment of a show. In the end, he was complimented time and time again for being the reason the show ended up so successful. I would recommend Dan any time!
- Lauren was Production Coordinator and Dan was Line Producer on Strange Darling
Jacob A. Miller
Second Second Assistant Director
Dan was a true professional in every sense of the word. He was cordial, receptive and helpful at every step of the production. He led the way in building a great camaraderie among the PAs which helped production go along smoothly. Additionally, he wa ...MORE...
s quick to make adjustments in accordance with unforeseen changes. It was a pleasure to work with Dan, and any production would be privileged to enlist him.
- Jacob A. was Production Assistant and Dan was Production Coordinator on I Care A Lot
Dana Keating
Line Producer
Dan is a huge asset to any team. He has the ability to not only take care of any problem thrown at him but does it with a calm, positive attitude. He is very strong with running an office and a staff below him. Whether his staff be experienced or gre ...MORE...
en he has the ability to delegate and teach new tasks as they come up while still keeping his cool in, what can be at times, very frustrating situations.
I highly recommend Dan for any position on your team.
I highly recommend Dan for any position on your team.
- Dana was Production Supervisor and Dan was Production Coordinator on Silent Retteat
Education
Class of '08
UCLA
Writers’ Program – Screenwriting. A-student.
Class of '06
The Groundlings
Improvisation, instructors Julie Welch and Larry Dorf.
Class of '05
SUNY New Paltz
Major: Theatre Arts. Minor: Mathematics (Calc. III) Dean's list.
Class of '01
Hilton High School
New York State Regents Diploma. AP Calculus, AP Chemistry.
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