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Meet dan

 
 

Dan was born in Whistler, BC and graduated from school in Pemberton where he earned himself a full scholarship to Capilano Universities film program based on his short film submissions. At the age of 18 he began his film career as a production assistant on Warner Bros. Smallville.

He has since spent the last 20 years working steadily, the past 10 years have been dedicated to his roll as a full time 1st Assistant Director. Dan has extensive knowledge of the crews in Vancouver and his on set experience is varied and vast. His calm demeanor, incessant attention to detail and continued love of film make him an ideal candidate for any film or television production, no matter the size or scope.

 

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EXPERIENCE

 

1st Assistant Director

2012 - PRESENT

A 1st AD is responsible for scheduling, running and maintaining a safe set and working environment for the cast and crew. Additionally they work closely with the director to organize and achieve the shots desired for each scene, while keeping to shooting schedule agreed upon by the production team.

 

 

COFFEE & KAREEM

(NETFLIX)

FEATURE

  • 2019

DIRECTOR

  • Michael Dowse

SUPERVISORS

  • Ed Helms - Producer

  • Mike Falbo - Producer

  • Dan Clarke - Producer

 

 

 

Man in the High Castle

(Amazon)

SEASON

  • Season 4 | 2018/19 - Alternate episodes

DIRECTORS

  • Nelson McCormick

  • Rachel Leiterman

  • Julie Hebert

  • Frederick Toye

  • Dan Percival

SUPERVISORS

  • Ridley Scott - Exec Producer

  • David Zucker - Exec Producer

  • Isa Dick Hackett - Exec Producer

  • Dan Percival - Exec Producer

  • Erin Smith - Producer

  • Richard Heus - Producer

  • Yvonne Melville - Production Manager

GOOD BOYS

(UNIVERSAL)

FEATURE

  • 2018

DIRECTORS

  • Gene Stupnitsky

SUPERVISORS

  • Seth Rogen - Exec Producer

  • Evan Goldberg - Exec Producer

  • Lee Eisenberg - Exec Producer

  • Dan Clark - Producer

  • James Weaver - Producer

  • Josh Fagen - Producer

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2nd Assistant Director

2009- 2011

A 2nd Assistant Director coordinates the movements of cast and crew based on the schedule provided by the 1st AD. While in this roll they create the daily call-sheet, organized ADR sessions, photo-shoots, cast pick-ups and special equipment requirements. They also Assist running splinter units and setting background performers as required.

 
 

Once Upon A Time

(ABC / DISNEY)

SEASON

  • Season 1 | 2012 - Alternate episodes

DIRECTORS

  • Ralph Hemecker

  • Eagle Egilsson

  • Mario Van Peebles

SUPERVISOR

  • Nico Sachse - 1st AD

Psych

(NBC  Universal/ USA Network)

SEASON

  • Season 6 | 2011/12 - Alternate episodes

SUPERVISOR

  • Richard Coleman

  • Rachel Leiterman

 

Fairly Legal

(GEP Productions Ltd.)

SEASON

  • Pilot | 2011

    • 4 Days Main Unit

    • 1Day 2nd Unit

SUPERVISOR

  • Richard Coleman

 
 
 
 

3rd Assistant Director

2007 - 2010

A 3rd Assistant Director runs the cast and hair-make-up trailers, ensuring that the cast are processed and dressed according to the call-sheet. Additionally they undertake the creation and maintaining of the daily production report while working closely with accounting and production to track each day’s progress.

 
 

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES

(WARNER BROS.)

SEASON

  • Pilot | 2009

SUPERVISOR

  • Robert Duncan

  • Jennifer Carpenter - 2nd AD

Frankie & Alice

(Brightlight Pictures)

YEAR

  • Feature Film | 2010

SUPERVISOR

  • Richard Coleman

  • Charles Crossin - 2nd AD

X-files: i want to believe

(20th Century Fox)

YEAR

  • Feature Film (2008)

SUPERVISOR

  • Jack Hardy - 1st AD

  • Roger Russell - 2nd AD

 
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CERTIFICATIONS

 

Safety and preparedness on set can mean the difference between a successful day and a long exhausting, if not dangerous, experience for everyone. I do the utmost to ensure that I am not only knowledgeable about information important to local productions but also about the local environments, hazards, and frequently used equipment. Continuing my education in areas outside of film I am better able to excel in my role as 1st Assistant Director.  It is always important to me that the entire cast and crew are safe.

 
 
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 FIRST AID
LEVEL 1

 

 Wilderness FIRST AID

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FIREARMS LICENCE

 

 MOUNTAIN NAVIGATION

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 AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING
LEVEL 1

 
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 AVALANCHE SKILLS TRAINING
LEVEL 2

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British & Canadian Passport

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Education

3rd AD Apprenticeship

INSTITUTION

  • Capilano College
    • Level 1 | 2005

INSTRUCTOR

  • Sandra Mayo

Dgc Orientation


INSTITUTION

  • Capilano College | 2003
  • DGC

Professional Film Studies

INSTITUTION

  • Capilano College | 2002/03

INSTRUCTOR

  • Bob Morris - Program Director

Whimis*
 

INSTITUTION

  • Capilano College |2002
  • SHAPE**

*Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

**Film Industry Safety Awareness

 

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