Screenshot 2024-11-18 at 8.10.59 PM.png

A passionate storyteller, special needs advocate, father, hockey player and scuba diver.

Award Winning Motion Graphics + Animation

Branded by his colleagues as the ultimate Swiss Army knife. Dan has spent over 15 years as an accomplished filmmaker and motion graphics / animation specialist well versed in all aspects of production. Dan brings with him a vast toolbox of proven problem solving techniques and data driven insights that help to advise his clients and fuel his intuition. Being uniquely positioned as an equal parts creative consultant, strategist, project manager, consumer and business owner gives Dan a perspective from many angles. Dan continues to raise the bar on creative storytelling for his clients on a national level.  Leveraging his creativity, experience and intuition to help his clients succeed no matter the market. Trusted by clients and agencies to produce creative solutions, communicate messages, strengthen client positions and increase brand equity.

Special Needs Advocate

After his first daughter was diagnosed with a fatal genetic disease, he turned his professional experience and resources into helping other families with special needs. Inspired by his own trials with a special needs daughter Adventure for Ava was created. A non-profit program focused on helping families with special needs capture memories outside.

Latest Work

The attention to detail on this Credit Union 1 spot got noticed! Winning the AIGA Best Motion Design award.

Giving back to the special needs community. Lending our time and equipment to help capture moments for these special families in my daughters name.

Ava’s feature documentary wins two Emmys! Best Health/Medical content and best editor. Granted: A Wish Story is available free on YouTube and Amazon.

Alaskans for Better Elections | Ad

University of Alaska Anchorage | Ad

New Energy Alaska | Explainer

MTA | Ad

Adventure for Ava | Movie Trailer

Alaska Division of Elections | Ad

MTA | Social Media

Anchorage Waterways | Explainer

Dept of Health and Social Services | Ad

Anchorage Golf Course | Short Doc

Sourcemark | Graphics Compilation

UAA Enrollment | Ad

Awards

Emmy® Award | 2x Winner

AIGA Alaska | Best Motion Design

AIGA Alaska | Gold + Silver Winner

Pixie Award | 2x Winner

Telly Award | 5x Winner

AVA Award | Winner

Aurora Award | 4x Winner

Hollywood Screenings Film Festival | Best Feature Doc

A Show For A Change Film Festival | Best Documentary

Vancouver Independent Film Festival | Best Male Directing

Anchorage International Film Festival | Audience Choice Award

  • “Dan excels at helping people tell their story in a beautiful, accessible way. Over many years of working with Dan one thing that stands out to me is that it never feels like he's trying to tell someone's story for them; it feels like he takes the time to understand the essence of your narrative and then breath creative excellence into it. Beyond that: it goes without saying that his technical skills are superb. But I very much think it's his insight, perspective, and genuine human connection that set his work apart.”

    — Nathaniel Betz, Director of Community Programs | Coastal Villages Region Fund

  • "He not only created a great animated graphic for this project, but his enthusiasm for learning about this issue in order to explain the problem clearly resulted in a fantastic, comprehensive product. He and I are now starting another collaboration.”

    — Cherie Northon, Director | Anchorage Waterways Council

  • “Dan’s experience and professionalism is reflected start to finish in his process. I would trust him with any of my needs again in a heartbeat.”

    — Phil Smith, CMO | Green Blazer

  • “Dan created three digital ads for us. By the third ad it was as if he had spent years as a full-time member of our team and was just as familiar with our brand story and evolution as we are.”

    — Lauren Mackie, Marketing Director | Wildfish Cannery