DANA KURTIN

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Created narrative for DC Universe Online, devising storylines and writing

all VO (20,000+ lines) and cutscenes to fan and critical acclaim; led story

design and scripts for Arkham Asylum (winner of Best Story and Best Game

awards and nominations); experienced with licensed and original IPs,

console and handheld games, online and print; skilled producer and project

manager able to juggle multiple deadlines and schedules with internal and

external talent, filmmakers, licensors, and clients

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sony Online Entertainment (2008-Current)

Content Editor / Game Writer

. Direct narrative strategy and flow for all story content, from initial

story pitch to in-game implementation via episodes, missions, and

quests; create and maintain narrative design, story maps, collectibles

design, character tracking, and story throughlines

. Write all dialogue, text, and cutscene scripts, upholding 100+ branded

character voices and creating distinct personas for characters not yet

seen in the game medium

. Guide and collaborate with creative directors, designers, artists,

audio and casting, and highly regarded DC talent such as Jim Lee,

Geoff Johns, and Marv Wolfman

. Manage and track each individual approval for thousands of assets (art

concepts, art assets, story structure, text, VO, etc.)

. Direct relationship with highly involved external partners: DC Comics,

DC Entertainment, Wildstorm, and Warner Bros. Interactive

. Spearhead development of DB-based tools to pull and push back edited

and approved text

. Manage flow of approved scripts for final VO recording on extremely

tight deadlines

Games:

. DC Universe Online (PC, PS3): 50+ episodes; 10+ individual storylines,

plus bonus story content, alerts (4-man) and raids (8-man); 50+

individual cutscenes; 300+ story collectibles; cast of 100+

DC Comics (2007-2008)

Senior Editor: Interactive and Games

. Directed radical revision of Arkham Asylum storyline and intent,

including overall look and feel, character designs and casting,

resulting in BAFTA Best Game of 2010 and BAFTA nomination for Best

Story

. Guided narrative for Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe's complex multi-

strand story, as well as providing shot-by shot cutscene direction and

branded character combat moves

. Provided strategy and direction on character integrity and humor for

Lego Batman

. Directed story content on all products, collaborating closely with

outside licensees, internal departments, Warner Bros. Interactive, and

DC and Wildstorm top talent (Brian Azzarello, Paul Dini, Jim Lee,

Dwayne McDuffie, Marv Wolfman)

. Maintained brand strategy, productive relationships and feedback flow

on distinct iterations of the same character (ex: Batman) with

multiple involved partners, filmmakers, and studios

. Guided simultaneous development of multiple products on multiple

platforms with tight release dates

Games:

. Arkham Asylum (PC, PS3, Xbox 360): 92% Game Rankings; BAFTA Best Game

of 2010; Guinness World Record for "Most Critically Acclaimed

Superhero Game Ever"

. Lego Batman (PS3, PS2, Xbox 360, PSP, NDS, Wii)

. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (PC, PS3)

. The Dark Knight (cancelled)

. Watchmen (downloadable PS3, Xbox 360, PC)

. 100 Bullets (cancelled)

. The Flash; Superman movie project (cancelled)

Behavior Design (2006-2007)

Project Manager

. Translated client needs into applications and web sites; directed

multiple designers and programmers; responsible for development,

resourcing, and scheduling

Clients:

. HBO; Intuit; LiveScience.com; Pace-Wildenstein; Scholastic

DC Comics (2003-2006)

Project Manager, Interactive and Games

. Provided narrative direction for DC interactive projects, editing

scripts, manuals, and text

Associate Producer, Game Production; Primary Acquisition, CMX manga imprint

. Led content approvals on all DC interactive projects and associated

print media (Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu from Warner Books)

. Directed acquisition of key Japanese manga properties for Wildstorm

imprint CMX

Games:

. Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (PS2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, GBA);

. Batman Begins (PS2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, GBA)

. Catwoman (PS2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, GBA)

. Constantine (PS2, Xbox, PC, Nintendo GameCube, GBA)

. Justice League Heroes (PS2, Xbox, PSP, NDS)

. Teen Titans (PS2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube)

. Spy vs. Spy (Xbox)

. Superman Returns (PS2, Xbox 360, Xbox, NDS)

. Edutainment: Batman: Justice Unbalanced and Batman: Toxic Chill (PC,

Mac)

DC Comics (1993-1999)

Editor, DC Universe

. Directed launch of monthly comics line, determining content and

direction in conjunction with Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Animation,

Cartoon Network, and top talent and creators

Titles:

. Animaniacs

. CN Presents

. Dexter's Lab

. Looney Tunes

. Pinky and the Brain

. Powerpuff Girls

. Scooby-Doo

Associate Editor, DC Universe; Mass Market; International publications

Notable Titles:

. Aquaman

. Chase

. Green Lantern

. Hawk and Dove

. Superman: Deadly Legacy

. Tangent

. Young Justice

FREELANCE AND CREATIVE

Writer, Dark Hunger (Berkeley Books)

. Wrote script, assembled team, and directed artwork for #1 Amazon-best-

selling OEL manga

Writer, DC Comics /Warner Bros. comics and strips

EDUCATION

MPS, Interactive storytelling, NYU Interactive Telecommunications Program

(ITP) 2002

Certification in digital video production and editing, NYU Intensive (1999)

Double BA in Rhetoric and Art, UC Berkeley, 1992

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