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As the visionary founder of HALON Entertainment, Daniel celebrates his 25+ years of experience in filmmaking, visualization, and storytelling. During his tenure as CEO and Chairman of the Board, he oversaw high-profile projects such as Oscar-winning films (Birdman, Life of Pi), blockbuster franchises (Star Wars, Indiana Jones), and tentpole releases (Ad Astra, Ford vs. Ferrari, World War Z). His creative leadership also extends to directing real-time cinematics and trailers for acclaimed video games (Borderlands 3, Tom Clancy's The Division, Evolve) just to name a few.Beyond his pioneering work at HALON, which included the integration of artist-in-the-middle AI workflows and virtual production processes and tools, Daniel's diverse expertise encompasses Art Direction, Design, and XR Director roles for VR experiences (FIRST, Vanuatu Dreams), Animatics Director for the TV show COSMOS, and consultations on transmedia pipelines for FOX Studios and Microsoft's Azure Remote Production Task Force.A BAFTA member and renowned speaker, Daniel continues to passionately explore the intersection of technology and storytelling. His innovative spirit and dedication to powerful narratives now fuel his journey as an independent filmmaker, creative director and technologist.In August 2021, after two decades of creative and technical leadership at HALON and its new parent company NEP Group, Daniel participated in a successful exit, marking a significant milestone in his professional career. This achievement reflects his remarkable leadership, vision, and ability to build and guide valuable organizations to the forefront of their industries.
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DirectorGregoire LlcStateline, Nv, Us -
MemberBafta Los Angeles Nov 2017 - PresentThe British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is a world-leading independent arts charity.In addition to its Awards ceremonies, BAFTA has a year-round, international programme of learning events and initiatives that offers unique access to some of the world’s most inspiring talent through workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA and Asia.Our vision is a world where everyone’s life is culturally and creatively enriched through excellent work in film, games and television.Our mission is to bring the very best work in film, games and television to public attention, and support the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. We do this by identifying and celebrating excellence, discovering, inspiring and nurturing new talent, and enabling learning and creative collaboration.
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DirectorGregoire Llc Jan 2014 - PresentI conceive, plan, produce, cast, direct, edit, and post game cinematics in engine for final pixel. I've worked with clients such as Turtle Rock, 2K, Massive Entertainment, SEGA and more.
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Executive Creative Director, Halon Group, Nep Virtual StudiosNep Group, Inc. Aug 2021 - Jul 2023Pittsburgh, Pa, Us -
Ceo / OwnerMattervr Feb 2015 - Aug 2021Check out our first educational app, "Wonders of the World". Now available on the Oculus GearVR store. -
Chair Of The Board Of Directors, OwnerHalon Entertainment Llc Jun 2003 - Aug 2021Santa Monica, Ca, UsWith nearly 20 years experience and creative leadership in blockbuster films, television, and games, HALON Founder Daniel Gregoire has overseen hundreds of high profile projects including War of the Worlds, Kung Fu Panda, Spider-Man 3, Life of Pi, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), Jurassic World, The Hunger Games, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Deepwater Horizon, Logan, and Kong: Skull Island. A pioneer in his field, Daniel himself has been the Previs Supervisor for many of the most exciting motion picture directors in the industry including J.J. Abrams, George Lucas, Jon Favreau, M. Night Shyamalan, Michael Mann, Baz Luhrmann, and Steven Spielberg. Beginning his career with JAK Films at Skywalker Ranch, Daniel collaborated with Lucas as Previs Supervisor on Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, and the George Lucas Director’s Cut of THX 1138. In 2003 Gregoire established HALON, a dedicated Previs studio in Los Angeles and cultivated creative partnerships with such companies as DreamWorks Animation, Paramount, Universal, Apple, AMD, The Mill, Method, NBC, Disney and many more. Daniel has more recently directed real-time video game cinematics for the award-winning Evolve, Ubisoft’s E3 announcement trailer for The Division, and XCOM 2. The animatics Director for the iconic Fox series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, he has also directed the virtual reality experiences FIRST and Vanuatu Dreams for his venture MATTERvr. Currently serving on the executive board for BAFTA’s VR committee, Daniel continues to speak internationally on the intersection of storytelling and technology. -
PartnerGhostar Aug 2017 - Jul 2021We provide cognitive enhancement through experiential methodologies for immersive training and situational awareness. Our focus is to improve decision making, resilience, learning and recovery.
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Consultant To Microsoft Azure M&EMicrosoft Mar 2020 - Aug 2020Redmond, Washington, UsWorking to identify practical use cases for MS Azure in the M&E space. -
Consultant To Advanced Technology Lab20Th Century Fox Feb 2018 - Mar 2019Advising the FOX advanced technology group by recommending, developing and testing new production tools, methodologies and techniques to maximize the creation and use of FOX assets across multiple platforms and media types.
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TreasurerThe Previsualization Society 2009 - 2011Venice, Ca, UsResponsible for the financial well being of the Previs Society and any other odd job that needs to be done. I'm not just a founder, I'm a member! -
Previsualization SupervisorJak Films Apr 2000 - Aug 2005I moved to JAK films through David Dozoretz as a previs artist to work on Star Wars: Episode II. Around 3/4 through Episode II Dozoretz departed and I took over supervision for the team. I followed through as supervisor overseeing the Episode II DVD deleted scenes as VFX Supervisor, THX1138 as VFX Supervisor and Producer as well as supervisor throughout Star Wars: Episode III.
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Previz Artist / Vfx ArtistPovde Aug 1999 - Apr 2000Started as a VFX artist for Titan AE and then moved on to pre-viz for Moulin Rouge and Behind Enemy Lines.
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Cg ArtistPresto Studios Inc. Aug 1996 - Aug 1999Was akin to a TD in the games industry. I was responsible for final assembly of 3D and 2D assets into large environments for Adventure games as well as cinematic sequences.
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ArtistAdc Telecommunications Aug 1994 - Aug 1996Eden Prairie, Minnesota, UsWorked in the marketing department creating slide shows, graphics, logos and 2D illustrations of fiber patch panels and connectors for product catalogs. -
Telemarketing RepresentativeNordic Track Aug 1993 - Aug 1995Was responsible for converting first time callers who requested written information from TV advertisements to sales using defined sales techniques. With this job I was introduced to the real world where people would do anything for money even if it meant trampling their neighbor. I also learned valuable phone and sales skills such as getting to the point, objection handling, closing and dealing with serious a-holes.
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Aviation Gas AttendantAero Services Inc Jun 1990 - Sep 1991was responsible for fueling and tugging GA airplanes and private jets. Also responsible for de-bugging the leading edge of airplanes. one more reason to finish college.
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Gas Dock AttendantRockvam Boatyards Apr 1987 - Jun 1990Was responsible for gassing up boats on a floating gas dock, driving boats for an "in and out" service, cleaning boats and maintenance of the marina grounds. Odd jobs included making things look "half way decent", cleaning out sewer drains, trailering boats to and from winter storage and placing them on blocks and laying on my back outside on pea gravel in winter temperatures cleaning scum off the bottom of boats with 000 steel wool and 50/50 sulfuric acid and water. Made me enough money to go skiing every weekend and was a great motivator to go to college.
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Camera ManMound Westonka Community Television Aug 1987 - Apr 1989I worked as a camera man on the local access television show, "The Homework Hotline", where kids could call in and ask for live help with their homework problems. I operated B camera in a two camera studio with two teachers to cover. I was also responsible for setting up and breaking down the studio including laying all cables, setting up tripods, cameras, mics, lavs, sometimes the set, lights, etc.
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Onion Ring MakerThe Drive-In Apr 1986 - Aug 1986Getting up at 7am, riding my bike to the Drive-in to make Onion Rings for the days orders. I had to select good onions, peal them, slice them evenly, bread them through a 3 pass process and place them in pans to be stored in a walk in freezer. I was responsible for quality control (not too drippy and gooey and not to dry) as well as cleaning up the workspace to avoid food borne contaminants. Sometimes I wonder if this didn't prepare me for multi-pass rendering and compositing....
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Bus BoyDairy Dandy May 1983 - Aug 1985Summer job busing tables and cleaning trays for my Grandparents restaurant the Dairy Dandy for 2$ an hour which I promptly spent playing the Star Wars vector video game at Alexanders Pizza where I also bussed tables for 2$ an hour. I dominated the high scores on that game the entire summer.
Daniel Gregoire Education Details
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Minnesota State University, MankatoOpen Studies / Arts And Humanities -
School Of Communication Arts3D Computer Animation
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