Daniel Berman
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About
Daniel Berman is a Producer, Published Writer, and Cartoonist, who has many years experience creating content for clients such as Havas, HBO, PBS, SNL, Cartoon Network, The Huffington Post, NPR, AOL, and many others.
As a producer Daniel has produced national television commercials, music videos seen on MTV, best-selling books, viral web content, and corporate videos. He currently has a documentary that is set to premiere at 2015's SXSW.
He was a contributing writer to the popular WORSE THAN YOURS book series, as well as scribe for many personal essays and articles for periodicals ranging from Mental Floss to the Forward. As an animator, Daniel has worked with Ed Mundy (Cartoon Network, Archer, FX, Electric Company), OddTodd (ABC Nightline, Comedy Central) and Chris Dimino (Latenight with David Letterman).
Additionally, for the last 13 years, Daniel has served as a resident technical improvisor at Amy Poehler’s Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in NYC where he can be found almost every Sunday working their flaghship show Asssscat. He still resides there but told linkedin he is not, so that it is not at the top of his work history.
Books by Bloomsbury (Contributing Writer/Producer)
50 Bosses Worse Than Yours, Producer, Contributing Writer and Talent, Fall 2007
50 Dates Worse Than Yours, Producer, Contributing Writer and Talent Spring 2007
50 Days Worse Than Yours, Illustrator and Contributing Writer, 2006
50 Boyfriends Worse Than Yours, Contributing Writer and Talent, 2005
Specialties: aftereffects, photoshop, advertising, art, broadcast, contract management, research, published writer, film production, illustrator, management, market research, marketing, microsoft excel, microsoft office,microsoft outlook, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft windows 2000, microsoft windows xp, microsoft word, millennium, networking, operating systems, progress, promotional materials, research, sales, scheduling, statistics, television, unique, video -
Education
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Improvisation, TheaterUpright Citizens Brigade, Second City, IO, CIF, Dad's Garage, Comedy Response Unit1995 - 2016
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BA Film and TheaterGeorgia State University1994 - 1999
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Experience
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Freelance ProducerProducer for HireFeb 2015 - Present (11 years 5 months)Freelancing with various agencies and production companies in NYC.
I also have a film I helped produce in 2015's SXSW. It was executive produced by Elijah Wood and Morgan Spurlock. Feel free to peruse it's IMDB page or watch the trailer.
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3349380/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCATi5JxN9c
Rolling Stone names MADE IN JAPAN 1 of 15 Must-See Movies at SXSW Film Festival 2015
http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/lists/15-must-see-movies-at-sxsw-film-festival-2015-20150309/made-in-japan-20150309#ixzz3TvBSSZjX -
ProducerHavas HealthApr 2014 - Feb 2015 (10 months)Video producer for HPS (Havas Production Services), an in-house digital/video production group within Havas Health, a global network of advertising agencies.
Oversee live-action, 3D, and 2D motion graphics projects from initial concept through final deliverable, at budgets ranging from 1K-700K. Produce upwards of 200 projects per year, balancing multiple mixed-level projects simultaneously.
Manage full-time and freelance producers, animators and editors.
Direct/produce external and internal video shoots. Negotiate and process SAG/Aftra contracts. Manage in-house digital archive and conversion processes. -
ProducerHiccup MediaJan 2012 - Apr 2014 (2 years 3 months)Through Hiccup, we produced our own content, as well as for Grey, Fleishman Hillard, Anomaly, BBH, RCA and more.
• Responsible for all aspects of pre-production, shoot and post-production including selection and hiring of directors, editors and VFX companies, casting, Union/Non-Union talent negotiation, CGI animation and music supervision.
• Orchestrate bidding, negotiating and estimating process often within restricted budget parameters.
• Client facing, working closely with Account Management and often responsible for direct client presentations.
• Scheduling and facilitating all phases of production from development through editorial including pre-bid and pre-production meetings, production, shooting and editorial schedules. Ensure all projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Collaborate with creative team to help develop and guide creative concepts, scripts and storyboards. -
Technical Improvisor/ProducerThe Upright Citizens Brigade TheatreNov 2002 - Jun 2013 (10 years 7 months)Technical Improvisor for the leading comedy institution in the United States. Been behind the lights and sound of Asssssscat in NYC since 2002.
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Producer/Project ManagerHelix AgencyFeb 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 10 months)Promoted from Associate Producer to Producer in 2009.
Routinely work with principles to revamp pitches, develop concepts, and help write scripts.
Assign staff, hire freelancers and vendors.
Oversee production schedule and budget for cross platform content.
Lead timely production for best-selling ‘Worse Than Yours’ book series. 50 percent text, 50 percent images. Titles include: 50 Bosses, 50 Days, 50 Boyfriends, and others.
Associate Produced Made in Japan, feature documentary - Executive Produced by actor Elijah Wood/Dir. by Josh Bishop. -
Producer/Writer/Animator/EditorDaniel Danny Dan ProductionsFeb 2005 - Aug 2010 (5 years 6 months)I am a writer/editor, animator, and producer. I tell stories.
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Director, Public Televison Sales (PBS)DLT Entertainment, LTDMay 2005 - Feb 2009 (3 years 9 months)
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Market Research AnalystOTXApr 2003 - Sep 2005 (2 years 5 months)
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On-Air PlannerHBOJan 2002 - Nov 2003 (1 year 10 months)
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Research AnalystCartoon NetworkApr 2000 - Feb 2002 (1 year 10 months)Provided research analysis for Cartoon Network, TBS, and TNT.
Managed reports such as Cartoon Q, Global Q, and Product Q.
Maintained a database of unique visitors to Cartoon Network website and plotted progress.
Oversaw Consumer Insights and Forecasting group by managing data collection, entry, and analysis. -
Improv, Creative DirectorRed Chair Theater/Comedy Response UnitJan 1999 - Jan 2002 (3 years)Co-Founder of the Atlanta based improvisational troupe, The Comedy Response Unit and co-owner of the Red Chair Theater. Involved in the management, finances, and creative decisions pertaining to the interest of both the theater and performers.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@DanielBermanHere, member since 2010
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