Dane Story
Director • Writer • Cinematographer • Producer (808) 372-0878 • inwonderlandfilms@gmail.com seeking representation |
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.
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
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"A Little Bit" (2014), Lyric Music Video, 4 min
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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
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
Produced by Dane Story + Charlisse Chang
Cinematography by Daryl Gilmore
Cast: Tiffany Hofstetter, Eric Everett, Aaron Bush, Dane Story, and Jason Finn