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Daniel
G. LaBorde
(812) 949-1009
E-mail:danlaborde "at" sbcglobal.net
Overview:
- 22
years experience in Film and Television Production.
- Able
to secure the technical and aesthetic wants of Directors, Producers
and DPs.
- Exceptional
organizational skills. Demonstrated expertise in moving crews
to and from multiple locations. Maps, directions, contacts, and
permits all organized and presented in an efficient and timely
manner.
- Familiar
with contracting laws, state and local regulations, permits, and
how to cut ‘red tape’.
- Excellent
communicator. Great with local property owners, managers, state
and local officials and permitting agencies.
- Prepare
folders, digital photos emailed. Always present quality photos
and provide detailed notes.
- 20-year
resident of Kentucky and Indiana gives me the knowledge of the
small towns, back roads and residents.
Professional
Experience:
Location
Search and Management- Kentucky and Indiana. 1986 to present
- Self employed location scout and manager. Clients include:
Ford Trucks, GMC Trucks, Universal Studios (3 months search for
feature “Sea Biscuit”), “Dreamer” Paramount,
“Breaking and Entering” feature (VSM Productions),
UAD Films, Winton Dupont Films, Atlantic Records, PAX TV five
city shoot, Stevens, Reed, Curcio Agency, Pfizer Chemicals, Kentucky
Farm Bureau Insurance, Maxim Magazine, Newsweek Magazine, Federated
Department Stores, and many more.
- Prepared
over 50 folders for “Sea Biscuit.” Digital stills
e-mailed, maps and directions prepared. Locations secured,
contracted, and managed.
- Found
major locations for “Dreamer”. Production moved
to Kentucky from Louisiana as a result.
- Work
well with both Indiana and Kentucky Film Commissions. I
turn the initial “No” into a “Yes” and
get the location!
- With
22 years experience in film and television production, and a lifetime
of still photography, I can tech scout for DP’s and Gaffers.
- Quick
turn around, accurate and understandable information. Clear
photos. Constant accurate communication.
Director/Producer
WHAS-TV, Louisville, KY. 1983-1986
- Producer, Writer, Director for number one station in Kentucky.
- Responsible
for production from script to air.
- Won
3 local “ADDY” awards, and one regional "ADDY"'
for local :30 commercials.
- Supervised
a crew of 4 during productions, adhered to strict deadlines, maintained
budget, estimated and billed spots.
- Met
with clients, developed creative cost effective solutions for
television advertising.
Director/Producer
WKYT Productions, Lexington, KY. 1979-1983
- Producer, Writer, Director for one of the South’s largest
production houses.
- Shot
and edited commercials and programming in central Kentucky.
- Traveled
extensively throughout Kentucky. Gained great knowledge of rural
areas and horse breeding industry.
- Won
an “Eclipse Award” for horse racing documentary “Born
To Run”.
- Traveled
with ABC Sports as handheld camera for 2 seasons.
Director,
Writer, City of Madison, Madison Wisconsin.
- Developed a grant-funded program to produce training programs
for city workers.
- Researched
technical material and translated into understandable scripts.
- Maintained
grant funding with reports and detailed records. Budgeted and
billed interdepartmentally.
- Developed
great professional relationships with city workers and department
heads.
Technical Skills:
- Shoot
35mm film, 16mm film, video, HD video, digital, 35mm, large format
still.
- Write,
direct, produce: 30-second commercials, training and sales presentations.
- Basic
Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photo Shop.
- Woodworking,
metal-working and welding skills. I have restored a historic 1917
home. I volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Community Montessori
School.
Education:
- University
of Wisconsin-Madison, BA in Film Directing.
- Post
degree credits for a MFA in Film, University of Wisconsin.
- Post
degree credits at University of Indiana S.E. in Education.
- Machine
shop credits at Prosser School of Technology, Indiana, welding
certificate from Jefferson County, Kentucky
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