Dana Sano
Summary
Veteran film and music executive with over thirty years of experience. Unique vantage point from having been a record label senior executive, studio film music senior executive and independent music supervisor. Deep relationships with talent, managers, agents, studio executives and record label executives. Strong background in managing complex projects, problem-solving, adaptability, creativity, commitment to excellence, and collaborative approach.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Vice President, Film & TV
Republic Records
06.2017 - 03.2024
- Produced high-profile soundtracks such as KPop Demon Hunters, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy
- Delivered multi-platinum soundtracks & hit singles (KPop Demon Hunters, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy)
- Liaised with film studio music department heads, senior executives as well as artists, managers & agents
- Worked internally across A&R, marketing, international, production, business affairs, and social media teams.
- Secured several film projects for Federal Films, the content division of Republic Films
Independent Music Supervisor
Self-employeed
03.2001 - 05.2017
- Music Supervisor on over 85 theatrical films
- Worked in tandem with filmmakers, studios and composers from pre production through final mix
- Curated song selections and collaborated closely with filmmakers
- Liaised with record labels and film studios
- Supervised on-camera production days
- Negotiated composer & artist deals
- Managed budgets & delivery of songs & scores
- Oversaw scoring and recording sessions
Senior Vice President, Music
New Line Cinema
08.1994 - 04.2001
- Oversaw all aspects of music for film slate
- Worked across all departments including development, marketing, production, post production
- Provided strategy and insight for musically significant films in development
- Worked closely with filmmakers
- Hired composers and managed scoring process
- Collaborated with marketing on soundtrack & lead single rollouts
- Mentored junior staff and interns
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis
- Operational Efficiency
- Team Building
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement
Certification
- 2026 Grammy Nominee: KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Album Producer
- 2025 #1 Billboard Top 100, #1 Billboard Top 200: KPop Demon Hunters
- 2025 Grammy Nominations: KPop Demon Hunters receives 5 Grammy Nominations
- 2019 Grammy Nominee: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- 2016 Grammy Nominee: Fifty Shades of Grey Soundtrack Album Producer
- RIAA First Double Diamond Single: Post Malone and Swae Lee, "Sunflower", (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- 2016 Oscar Nomination Best Original Song: The Weekend, "Earned It"
Timeline
Executive Vice President, Film & TV
Republic Records
06.2017 - 03.2024
Independent Music Supervisor
Self-employeed
03.2001 - 05.2017
Senior Vice President, Music
New Line Cinema
08.1994 - 04.2001