Dan Lawton demo

Dan Lawton
Creative Director
Producer, Director, Writer
(248) 515-1171
danjlawton@aol.com

Work Highlights & Credits

Associate Creative Director, BBDO Detroit (2006-2008) Produced and directed large-scale video productions, live shows and interactive media for Chrysler, Chrysler Financial, Dodge & Jeep brands including Announcement Shows, International & Domestic Press Conferences and Auto Shows.

Owner/Operator, Lawton Productions (1983-Present) Serving Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years, developing communications that utilize video, film, interactive and live presentations including:




GM Environmental Science Club (Creative Director, Lead Producer & Director) A national campaign including live events, web presence, videos and curriculum to help kids understand science and technology starring Bill Nye the Science Guy. Honored with numerous awards including a Telly for its unique production values and funny, entertaining content.

Edge TV (Lead Producer & Director) A special in-dealership series utilized in automotive retail showrooms around the world, combining industry feature stories with up-to-the-minute news updates and other video-feed programming.

A host of other productions for clients including Audi, Fifth Third Bank, Environmental Protection Agency, OnStar, UAW, Ford Motor Company, Federal Mogul, American Axle and SelectCare.

Independent Productions & Features

Producer, Chameleon Street (1991) A dark comedy and winner of the Sundance Film Festival Grand Prize Award (currently available on Netflix).

Producer, The Ghoul Show A popular cult-classic series that garnered broad-scope audiences throughout the Midwest and maintains a loyal following of devotees to this day.

Producer, Prismatic II: Diary of a Blade A medical drama feature film which played to strong reviews at independent film festivals around the country.

Creative Director, Producer, Director—Motor City Blight Busters Press Kit A nonprofit, grass-roots organization devoted to raising the quality of life in low-income neighborhoods of Detroit. Comprehensive press kit included video news release, print support and photography, as well as web and video production.

I have proven experience in multiple mediums including independent feature films, television programming, live events, broadcast advertising, industrial film, promotional and training videos and web content. I can look at each opportunity and attack it from multiple directions simultaneously to make an outstanding and creative presentation that will be memorable. I have managed the logistics and budgets of large-scale film & video projects. My experience includes producing and directing projects utilized throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia, for major automotive clients, pharmaceutical giants, international ad agencies and entertainment production companies.

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Film & Animation

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