August Dannehl
Head of Production & Creative Director at We Are The Mighty- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Experience
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We Are The Mighty
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Production & Creative Director
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Mar 2019 - Present
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Senior Producer
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Dec 2014 - Oct 2019
- Acting as Creative Director heading campaigns for brands like Gerber Gear, Paramount Pictures and USAA- In charge of all budgets, crew, talent, logistics and all physical production- Host, EP and co-writer of KCET's Meals Ready to Eat- Host, VO and on-screen talent for various in-house, branded and commercial content - Creation, packaging, selling and production of digital, film and TV development projects- Oversees the hiring and management of freelance/ permalance creatives and technicians on various projects and productions Show less
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Producer
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2014 - 2015
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Gig Line Media
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Production
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Oct 2019 - Present
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Stonestreet Studios Inc.
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer and Instructor
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
-Operated as Head of Production for slate of 10 short films and 1 feature per year -Taught NYU drama students "Production for Actors" class and coached professional actors -Wrote and managed budget for ULB feature film -Hire and acquisition of crew and equipment -Wrote production and transportation schedules -SAG cast management official -Wrote contracts and agreements between studio and locations, vendors, cast and crew. -Maintained safety and logistics for 12 person cast and 15 person crew for 30-day shoot. Show less
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Luminada Films
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Greater New York City Area
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Production Coordinator and Editor
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May 2013 - Feb 2014
-Edited selected "Director's Cut" spots -Assisted in creative storyboarding and project-bidding treatments -Assisted commercial director with communications and logistics -Booked travel and accommodations for commercial crews -Managed crews and talent for commercial and promotional video shoots -Wrote and managed production schedules -Edited selected "Director's Cut" spots -Assisted in creative storyboarding and project-bidding treatments -Assisted commercial director with communications and logistics -Booked travel and accommodations for commercial crews -Managed crews and talent for commercial and promotional video shoots -Wrote and managed production schedules
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Freelance Production Assistant
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Mar 2013 - May 2013
-Observed operations of every department over 2-month period. -Obtained and recorded sound bites for field piece. -Moved and set-up art and equipment. -Stand-in/ background. -Observed operations of every department over 2-month period. -Obtained and recorded sound bites for field piece. -Moved and set-up art and equipment. -Stand-in/ background.
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Gruve Digital Productions
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Monmouth, NJ
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1st Assistant Director- Monmouth University TV spot
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
-Scheduled and facilitated operations for three-day film shoot. -Utilized talent and resources to execute director's creative vision. -Composed and maintained predetermined schedule. -In charge of safety and comfort for 12 crew and over 30 cast and extras. -Liaison between production talent and on-set executives. -Extras casting and blocking: delegating/ overseeing 2nd and 2nd 2nd Assistant Directors. -Scheduled and facilitated operations for three-day film shoot. -Utilized talent and resources to execute director's creative vision. -Composed and maintained predetermined schedule. -In charge of safety and comfort for 12 crew and over 30 cast and extras. -Liaison between production talent and on-set executives. -Extras casting and blocking: delegating/ overseeing 2nd and 2nd 2nd Assistant Directors.
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Writer, Actor- "Cadence: Home"
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Jul 2010 - Nov 2012
Obtained, developed and produced a theater piece based on the true stories of recently returned veterans. Through a two-year process, material was developed by the 5 writers who ultimately put on the one-act play as an equity showcase in November, 2012. For more info on Cadence: Home and TE'A please visit- http://teaproject.com/projects.html Obtained, developed and produced a theater piece based on the true stories of recently returned veterans. Through a two-year process, material was developed by the 5 writers who ultimately put on the one-act play as an equity showcase in November, 2012. For more info on Cadence: Home and TE'A please visit- http://teaproject.com/projects.html
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Verizon
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Video Editor/ Dev PA
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May 2012 - Jul 2012
-Edited short promos and industrials for internal view and/ or website -Edited featurette trailers for on-demand network for films such as This Means War, Project X and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows -Wrote interview questions for on-air interview of Richard Gere and Edward Burns. -Edited short promos and industrials for internal view and/ or website -Edited featurette trailers for on-demand network for films such as This Means War, Project X and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows -Wrote interview questions for on-air interview of Richard Gere and Edward Burns.
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The US Navy
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Norfolk, Virginia Area
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Reactor Electrician
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Jul 2004 - Jul 2010
-Facilitated the safe and efficient electrical operation of two 550 MW reactor plants -Maintained all electrical systems, taking part in troubleshoot and repair operations and daily maintenance -Responsible for all shut-down machinery and over 30 reactor crew members as Shutdown Reactor Operator -Facilitated the safe and efficient electrical operation of two 550 MW reactor plants -Maintained all electrical systems, taking part in troubleshoot and repair operations and daily maintenance -Responsible for all shut-down machinery and over 30 reactor crew members as Shutdown Reactor Operator
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Education
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NYU
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Film and Television -
Columbia University in the City of New York
Film/Cinema/Video Studies