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Meet dan

1st Assistant Director | Represented by CAA

 
 

Born and raised in Whistler, BC, I earned a full scholarship to Capilano University’s film program and got my start as a PA on Smallville at 18. Since then, I’ve built a career rooted in consistency, leadership, and adaptability—working steadily as a 1st AD on major productions including The Last of Us (HBO), Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix), Shōgun(FX), and Never Let Go (Lionsgate).

With over a decade of on-set experience, I bring calm under pressure, precision in scheduling, and a commitment to keeping sets safe, collaborative, and on track. My foundation is in Vancouver, but my work continues to expand across the global production landscape.

 

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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.

 

 

THe Last Of US -Season 2

(HBO)

SEASON

  • Season 2 - 2023/24 - Alternating Eps

DIRECTORS

SUPERVISORS

  • Craig Mazin - Exec Prod/Creator

  • Neil Druckmann -Exec Prod/Creator

  • Jacq Lesko - Co-Exec Producer

  • Cecil O’Connor - Producer

 

 

 

NEVER LET GO

(LIONSGATE)

FEATURE

  • Feature - 2023

DIRECTORS

SUPERVISORS

  • Halle Berry - Exec Producer

  • Dan Clark - Exec Producer

  • Emily Morris - Exec Producer

  • Dan Cohen - Exec Producer

  • Shawn Levy - Producer

SHŌGUN

(FX)

SEASON

  • Season 1 - 2021-2022

DIRECTORS

SUPERVISORS

  • Michaela Clavell - Exec Producer

  • Justin Marks - Exec Producer

  • Rachel Kondo - Exec Producer

  • Edward L. McDonnell - Exec Producer

  • Hiroyuki Sanada - Producer

  • Erin Smith - 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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Contact ME

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