Dana Carlson
Orlando,United States
Summary
Creative Leader in film and media with over 14 years experience editing, producing and directing a variety of forms of media-based storytelling. With a strong foundation in film and video editing, I have spent the past 12 years working for the Walt Disney Company as a creative team leader to direct and produce both small and large-scale entertainment offerings for the Disney Parks, Resorts and Disney Cruise Line. I have also partnered with Disney Corporate Alliances, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Disney Australia to produce custom immersive installations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Producer
The Walt Disney Company
10.2017 - Current
- Provide creative direction across entire life span of large scale immersive entertainment media productions for the Disney parks, ships and resorts
- Lead large teams of artists, animators, and other creative professionals, assigning tasks and providing feedback while overseeing production, keeping projects on task and on budget, establishing and meeting major milestones
- Collaborate with other creative thought partners regarding lighting, scenic, music, pyro and other immersive elements to execute high quality shows and productions
- Develop and give presentations to senior leadership across TWDC
- Work with 3rd party vendors as needed to augment internal team for larger scale productions
- Travel to worldwide Disney sites to collaborate with IP and brand partners such as Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm
- Write scripts, create storyboards, direct video shoots, edit pre-viz materials etc. and help ensure Disney remains relevant, timely and cutting edge in its use of media as a primary storytelling tool
- Examples of project work: Magic Kingdom's nighttime spectacular, 'Enchantment,' Frozen Sing-a-Long stage show (multiple Disney parks around the world,) Lightning McQueen Racing Academy Media at Hollywood Studios, Pixar Day at Sea custom ship-wide original content creation for the Disney Fantasy, and many more.
Video Editor
The Walt Disney Company
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Responsible for editing a wide range of video needs and products for Disney Parks and Resorts and the greater Walt Disney Company
- Primary editing on Premiere Pro CC
- Additional experience including camera operation, lighting, teleprompters, utility, voice overs, storyboarding, and basic motion graphics
- Experience working with high level executives and clients, both supervised and unsupervised under tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Media -
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies -
North Carolina State University
Skills
- Creative Direction & Facilitation
- Video Editing
- Video, Art and Animation Production
- Leadership (large teams and individuals)
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Strong Communication Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Content Strategy & Production Planning
- Storyboarding
- Concept Development
- SOFTWARE:
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Media Encoder
- Adobe Photoshop
- MS Office
- Keynote
Personal Information
Creative Producer, Filmmaker, Immersive Storyteller
References
- Jay Hatcher, jay.a.hatcher@disney.com, Leader (407) 234-2486, The Walt Disney Company
- Katrina Rick, katrina.mena.rick@disney.com, Peer (407) 921-3992, The Walt Disney Company
Timeline
Creative Producer
The Walt Disney Company
10.2017 - Current
Video Editor
The Walt Disney Company
10.2012 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Media -
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies -
North Carolina State University