After growing up as a skateboarder in the suburbs of Washington DC, Dan moved to New York City in 2005. He started his film career as an assistant to Jack Fisher, Director and Executive of City Lights Media Group. During this time he learned many facets of the production world, working closely with producers on television shows such as the Emmy nominated Inner Chef. Before developing his own content, Dan worked freelance in the lighting and art departments on a number of NYC based productions. Dan has studied film at American University, University of Colorado – Boulder, and received his B.F.A. at The School of Visual Arts.Dan is currently working as a director and producer of corporate videos, documentary, narrative films, and new media. His latest short film The Games of Night premiered internationally at the Gothenburg International Film Festival and screened in the US at the Long Island International Film Expo, the Mill Valley Film Festival, and LA Shorts. The film ended its festival run this March at the Aubagne International Film Festival in France.