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Dan Eason

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Producer
portland | United States

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Strategy and Planning
  • Estimating
  • Digital
  • Graphic Design
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Interests

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Vinyl-hoarder
Virgo
Techno
Filmmaker
Urban dweller
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Industries

Lifestyle
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Outdoor
Yoga
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In my own words

Dan

<p>Dynamic and entrepreneurial producer, director, and studio executive with comprehensive experience in location scouting, stage management, and video production for film, TV, and commercial projects.

Known for extensive industry network, strategic alliances, and a respected reputation within the entertainment industry.</p>

Trajectory

Jan 2022 — Now
Founder · MUSIC VIDEO MONTH
● Secure over 30 vendor discounts for the month of January to stimulate the local media economy. ● Partner with nonprofits for grants, state funding, and negotiate both in-kind and cash sponsorships. ● Procure full-stack web developer, graphic design, and facilitate UX design with teams utilizing AI. ● Execute MailChimp campaigns to solicit artist, record labels, vendors, and video teams for participation. ● Produce music video projects from Tender Loving Empire record label and live series hosted by The Hoxton. ● Lead teams in strategic execution of social media campaigns and analyzing SEO and impact metrics.
Jan 2020 — Now
Founder · ENTERTAINMENT WORKFORCE COALITION
Founder of Entertainment Workforce Coalition (EWC) in collaboration with the Oregon Film Commission, National Labor Unions (IATSE), Oregon Media Production Association, and Mount Hood Community College. ● Secure 400K+ in government funding and 100K+ in equipment and materials from private businesses. ● Create a tiered path-driven program for underserved communities providing access to safety certifications, trade specialization, apprenticeships, resources, union accreditation, and job placement opportunities.
Jan 2021 — Now
President AND CEO · VISION STUDIOS
● Founder of an independent production company specializing in media and event productions. ● Pioneer unique collaboration with Oregon Department Of Transportation and other Multnomah County municipalities to create turnkey solutions for streamlining permitting processes and associated fees to attract national automotive companies for commercial filming in the Columbia River Gorge. ● Secure auto industry partnerships and contracts with leading manufacturers including Nissan and Ferrari as well as influential automotive organizations including Avants, Formula E, Portland International Raceway, Motorized Precision, and See See Motorcycles. ● Produce three commercial productions over two filming days with three units filming simultaneous car-to-car scenes, aerials, and interviews in public right-of-way across 18 iconic locations. ● Produce community events and fundraisers including a Youth Art Show where sponsors reward young artists for their submissions with in-kind donations and the IconiCars of Hollywood with 15 famous picture vehicles, 2 armed cars with crews for demo, food trucks, and custom shirts with proceeds benefiting OMPA.
Jan 2017 — Now
Executive Producer Portland NYC · HIGH TOUCH LLC
● Develop, produce, and exhibit the feature-length documentary film "High Touch" with Karlie Hustle from Apple Music - winner of the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the Chelsea Film Festival premiere in 2023. ● Secure fiscal sponsorships, private equity, grants, and donors to fund two other documentary films traveling Portland crews to NYC, LA, and Tulum, MX hiring locally and securing locations in hospitals and sacred lands. ● Supervise post-production workflow with proprietary cloud-based software by Remotely Video.
Jan 2016 — Jul 2024
Freelance Location Manager · Netflix
2016 Sundance Grand Jury Prize winning film "I Don't Feel at this Home Anymore" 2017 Original Series "Everything Sucks" Season 1 2018 Original Series "The OA - Part II" 2019 Helicopter Unit for feature film trilogy "To All The Boys I Love" 2024 Netflix Original Film "The Night Always Comes" Stunt Driving Units
Jan 2019 — Dec 2023
Founding Partner AND Studio Manager · VISION STAGES
Founder of a 36,000 square-foot sound stage for film, television, and commercial production work generating more than 1.2MM in revenue. ● Negotiate and secure contracts with globally renowned studios including HBO, Miramax, Amazon Studios, and XYZ Films. ● Secure partnerships with leading global lifestyle, tech, and retail brands including Nike, Adidas, Uber, and Petco for commercial production work. ● Lead and manage diverse teams and stakeholders including private businesses, labor unions, government agencies, business associations, and independent contractors.
Jan 2018 — Dec 2018
Default · NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL
Produce all in-house video content for awards shows, events, and festival programming.
Jan 2011 — Dec 2011
Default · FAM FEST
Festival producer at the Downtown LA Artwalk resulting in over 4,000 patrons between two locations hosting food trucks, local art & live music, film trailers, projection art & advertisements, and charities.
Mar 2009 — Aug 2009
Production Management Trainee · Warner Bros
Production Management Trainee for EVP of Production Bill Draper overseeing feature films such as Clash of the Titans, Cop Out, Green Lantern, and Sherlock Holmes.

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Through My Board

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Iconic Cars of Hollywood

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High Touch

Education history

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Drexel University

Bachelor of Science | 2004 - 2007

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