​​Dane Story
Director • Writer • Cinematographer • Producer
(808) 372-0878 • inwonderlandfilms@gmail.com
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Dane is a writer, director, and founder of the In Wonderland Films production collective which has produced projects in Los Angeles, Hawaii, Chicago, and Detroit. Born and raised in Kailua, HI, Dane developed a passion for the arts, storytelling, diversity and inclusivity. From an early age he loved exploring the way a lens could help convey a story and larger ideas. He loves working with passionate collaborators to reflect on the human condition and the world through visual, cinematic storytelling.
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​After growing his passion for filmmaking and the arts while attending Columbia College Chicago from 2001-2005, Dane has worked in Hawaii and Los Angeles over the past ten years, growing In Wonderland Films into a working production and artists collective that develops and produces original films, music videos, commercial/branded content, and documentaries. Dane is currently in pre-production on a documentary series focused on global warming and sustainable farming in Hawaii, and beyond. He is also continuing to develop a serial TV dramatic series called "Lost Detroit".

Director's Reel

Short Films • Commercials • Music Videos • Documentaries

"The Long Love" (2013), Dramatic Short Film, 28 min
Written, Directed, + Edited by Dane Story
Produced by Dane Story, Garrett Liggett, Diera Story, Evan Jennings
Cinematography by Dane Story + Morgan White 
​Cast: Nathan Lucas, Amy Morgan, Alexis Boozer,
​Michael Brouillet, + William Knight
"Lost Detroit" (2016), Dramatic Spec Pilot Trailer, 2 min
Written + Directed by Dane Story
Produced by Dane Story, Sean Robinson, Alexis Boozer, David Story
Cinematography by Terrance Stewart
Cast: Stephen L Sullivan, Eric Bivens-Bush, Alexis Boozer Sterling,
​Frederick Vial, Bruno Oliver, Orvalle Williams, + Evan Arnold
"Grief" (2014), Comedy Short Film, 7 min
"A Little Bit" (2014), Lyric Music Video, 4 min
Written + Produced by Michael Brouillet
Directed by Michael Brouillet + Dane Story
Cinematgraphy + Edited by Dane Story
Cast: Michael Brouillet, Josh Latzer, Lu Louis
"A Little Bit" Written + Performed by Kapali Long
Cinematography + Edited by Dane Story
"After Life" (2009), Short Dramatic Film, 5 min
Official Selection: 2010 Trail Dance Film Festival, 2010 Red Rock Film Festival
Real Estate Commercial Short Film
Kellar Williams Manhattan Beach - Team Echo Real Estate
Written + Directed by Dane Story
Cinematography by Dana Ledeux Miller
Edited by Dane Story + Dana Ledeux Miller
Cast: Evan Jennings, Sean Douglas, Aaron Bush
"I Have Timeline" (2012), Short Comedy Sketch, 1.5 min​
Directed by Dane Story + Evan Jennings
Produced + Written by Evan Jennings
Cinematography + Edited by Dane Story ​
Cast: Shashonna Brooks, Stephanie Thompson, Morgan White, Evan Jennings
Produced + Directed by Dane Story
Cinematography by Terrance Stewart
Edited by Dane Story 
Featuring: Team Echo Real Estate
"Say Goodbye/Let It Die" (2013), Music Video, 5 min
TeleviSean (2014), Web Series, Music Video Promo
"Say Goodbye/Let It Die" Written + Performed by Johnathan Blackshire
Directed + Cinematography by Dane Story
Edited by Sean Robinson
"Alice" (2009), Short Film Trailer, 2 min
Winner: Best Short Film Narrative, 2009 Trail Dance Film Festival
Written, Directed, + Edited by Dane Story
Produced by Dane Story + Charlisse Chang
Cinematography by Daryl Gilmore
Cast: Tiffany Hofstetter, Eric Everett, Aaron Bush, Dane Story, and Jason Finn