Testimonials

Dan is passion personified. Not only was he my mentor, but his invaluable lessons in life have followed me on my journey.
Megan Michaels
Former Senior Producer,
“American Idol”
Vision, insight, taste and brilliant editorial skills — Dan possesses the full kit. He’s among the best Producers out there.
Mark Shapiro
Former EVP Programming & Production,
ABC Sports & ESPN
When we worked together, it was clear to see the depth of Dan’s talent. He’s a consummate professional, a true creative… Passionate about everything he touches.
Danny Glover
Actor, Executive Producer
Dan is a great guy and great at getting people to buy into a vision.
Howard Owens
Co-CEO & Executive Producer, Propagate Content
Dan was my VP of Production & Development for three years. He’s so creative. He gets so inside of his work, but he’s equally adept at the business of the biz. I’m happy to call him my friend.
Ed Asner (R.I.P.)
5-time Golden Globe and 7-time Emmy Award-winning Actor/Executive Producer
We’d sit in my trailer on the Paramount lot when he was my writer’s assistant — And I thought I was funny.
Al Franken
Former SNL Head Writer, 6-time Emmy Award-winner, Best Selling Novelist and former U.S. Senator
He can produce anything.
Carl Gottlieb
Co-Writer and Co-Producer, “JAWS”
He didn’t need to go to USC Film School. His talent is organic. His father should have saved the money.
Marc Smerling
Academy Award Nominated Executive Producer, “Capturing The Freedman’s”, “The Jinx” and Dan’s former USC classmate