About – SouthPaw Productions

The Backstory.

It would be nice if you also liked who you work with, right?

I’ve been at this for 20+ years. I’ve been lucky enough to work for, and with, some of the most talented production professionals in the business. They’ve taught me a ton about ALL aspects of production, which has made me a much better producer. I’m also smart enough to recognize when I’ve reached my level of incompetence. That’s when I hire those pros to work on my jobs. I take my work seriously, but I’m never too serious. I realize that I’m not curing cancer, and mistakes can always be fixed. I’ve never let a client down, and I never will!

Behind the Scenes

TIDBITS ABOUT DAN – SOME IMPORTANT, SOME NOT SO MUCH

Published Author

I co-wrote a humor book in the 90’s with my friend Dave Baptist. The coolest part of that experience was that I got to meet and chat with Ray Bradbury at a book event.

Follow the Money

Productions have taken me to 18 U.S. states, Washington DC, and 7 foreign countries. I think this is by far one of the greatest perks of my job. I truly enjoy traveling for work. It’s always an adventure!

made a movie

I wrote, produced, and directed an independent comedy in 2009. “Nominated” co-starred Carl Lumbly (Alias). The idea for the story came to me in a dream.

Nicholl Fellowship

My scripts have made it to the quarter finals twice for the Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship. If you don’t know what that is, it’s really just me trying to prove I’m a good script writer.

I’m left handed

Some believe lefties are more creative. Others think we’re eccentric. I know it means I have to use special scissors. I’m also a Pisces. Does that help with the creativity stereotype?

EXECUTIVES Dig Me

I’ve worked with dozens of CEOs from some of the biggest companies in the world. I don’t mind giving directions to SVPs & VP’s while on a shoot. Better me than you, right?