Vice President Los Angeles

DANE

SMITH

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Los Angeles, CA 90036

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SKILLS

• Leadership - transparent,

accountable decision-making during

execution

• Vision - monetization of new

opportunity

• Advocacy - internal/external

influence

• Research - decisions are informed

with current, innovative, and

practical solutions

• Mentorship - fostering culture that

rewards creative intelligence in all

roles

EDUCATION

Certification

Online Studies

Certifications:

Agile Project Management 2024- Google

Product Management Artificial

Intelligence 2023- Duke

Business Analytics - Wharton Online

2023 Certificate

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I have consistently delivered project solutions with the responsible use of emergent technology. Field testing and building strong relationships with developers have often yielded remarkable results. My debut feature, 'Battle for Terra' (2004), utilized our stereoscopic pipeline and achieved wide release, opening at TIFF and recently re- released on Apple Vision Pro.

Noteworthy recent achievements include integrating game engines and spearheading VR/AR research to bring Nintendo Super Park, Osaka, to life. AI optimization tools played a crucial role in designing the production pipeline for 'The Mandalorian.' I employ a Scrum/Agile process and am dedicated to improving organizational intelligence. Success in strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective communication of business principles starts with engaging the right strategic experts and maintaining a diverse, current network. I take an active role with the current VES Awards Committee, the PGA Animation Committee, and serve as a juror on the 2024 TV Academy that awards the Visual Effects Emmy, which keeps my network vibrant and up-to-date.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- BATTLE for TERRA (2007) Ownership of concept development, financing, production oversight, creative direction, marketing, distribution, and quality control for an original animated IP through theatrical release

- DANEIAM Inc. Currently marking 20 years and 200+ titles of sourcing, developing, and producing first-class content

- EMBER IMMERSIVE - developed opportunities for brands such as Village Roadshow, Hilton Hotels, the UFC, and Playboy to deliver state-of-the-industry immersive experiences

- THE THIRD FLOOR - implementation and development of products and practices resulting in sustainable 4X revenue and greater margins, diversity and expansion

WORK HISTORY

DANEIAM, INC - Creative Services Producer

12/2014 - Current

• Recently Produced final vfx for Alfonso Cuarón's "DISCLAIMER" series for Apple TV

• Collaborators enjoy risk reduction and intuitive oversight that results from a list of 200+ projects delivered to date Filmmaking with The Unreal Engine

2022

Strategic Management - Harvard

Business 2022 Certificate

UE Essentials for Virtual Production

Independent 2021

Covid Compliance Officer 2020 Johns

Hopkins

UE Game Level Design 2019 - Epic

Games

AFFILIATIONS:

Professor - currently in year 13th

serving as Director of Industry Relations

at the Gnomon School. Responsibilities

include curriculum evolution, and

strategic relationships to align student

education with current market realities

and provide graduates with careers.

Author - Published work includes the

Epic Unreal Production Field Guide and

the VES Virtual Production Handbook

Speaker - Regular speaking

engagements include Siggraph, SXSW,

Bafta, NAB Asia, CONFEX Riyadh, IAAPA

among others

Guilds/ Associations - I currently serve

on the VES Awards Committee, PGA

Technical and Diversity committees,

the TV Academy Special VFX Branch,

and founding member of the Infinity

Festival.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

https://dot.cards/daneiam

• Collaboration, an optimistic sense of curiosity, and stubborn resistance to hurdles have resulted in a Peer Awarded track record THE THIRD FLOOR - Chief Strategy Officer

Los Angeles • 12/2017 - 12/2023

• Increased volume and stability of revenue-generating project awards, effectively increasing company revenue by 28% Projected revenue within +/-5% margin

• Developed comprehensive company strategies by analyzing market trends and competitive landscape to drive company growth by 4X

• Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures used to train my teams

• Lead recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities and attract investment

• Developed and deployed goal-oriented business plans and forecasts to the board of directors, clients, and staff The Amazing Spiderman, Looper, Star Trek - VFX Producer

[Contract]

Culver City • 06/2011 - 06/2016

• Documentation, organization, review, QC and delivery of 500 + shot, final VFX elements from a global vendor pool

• Credits Include: Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014), Game of Thrones S6 (2015) The Man in the High Castle (2015), Anomalisa

(2015) Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)

• Ensuring timely turnovers and deliveries of stereoscopic. mixed reality + VFX elements

• Ownership of budget disbursement, and change order approval

• Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.

• Continuously improved workflow efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in production processes and implementing solutions. Warner Brothers, Fox, Sony, Paramount - VFX Producer [Contract] Burbank • 06/2010 - 09/2011

Management of global pipeline build, to accommodate 1000+ shot Stereo Conversion 2D, Nuke Depth Pass, and Final DCP Delivery for theatrical release

Credits Include - Titanic (2012), Battle for Terra (2007) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2009) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 /Part 2 (2011), Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance

(2012), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), Deep Sea Challenge 3D

(2013), Titanic

• Vendor Supply Chain Management: I oversaw the production of stereoscopic and VFX deliverables for theatrical films,

• Bid Proposal and Client Communication:I handle bid proposals and direct client communications, setting standards and accountability for remote interactions.

• Production Planning: I developed and executed production plans, organizing resources to ensure timely delivery of complex outsourced projects.

MeniThings Productions, Inc - Founding Partner

01/2004 - 12/2010

Secured 10M USD in active financing, from Producing partners to build out an LA Studio

• Establishing a Production entity funded by VFX service work, to support the development of original IP.

• On-site project management script through final DCP Deliverable

• Served as the "Directors team" Primary contact for all department heads including creative, legal, + executive personnel

• Built an 40 seat VFX/ Animation Studio from the ground up to service the production, establishing a local vFX studio in the process

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