Dan just wrapped filming the role of Rajiv in the feature film GOOD GRIEF. Filming was in Los Angeles. Written by Emily Rued, directed by Jaclyn Bethany.
HIGHWAY ONE is having a theatrical run/release. After a successful festival run, including Santa Barbara Film Festival, Vail Film Festival, Mallorca, Not Film Festival (Italy), and Defy Film Festival (Nashville), HIGHWAY ONE will be playing at Cinelounge Sunset and Cinelounge Tiburon in Los Angeles and San Francisco., followed by a release with the Alamo Drafthouse in various cities and PVOD / VOD afterward.
Dan has been interviewed by VOYAGE LA for an article diving into his career and life as an actor. Full interview can found at VOYAGELA’s website.
LET ME ASSIST YOU has screened and will be screening in a bunch of cool festivals! It just won the special Jury Prize Award for Best Romantic Short and Best Student Director at LA Indie Shorts Film Festival. Below is a list of the film’s entire Festival run this year.
World Premiere - San Francisco Independent Film Festival - Roxie Theater, San Francisco - Feb 2022
WINNER: Best Romantic Comedy Short - LA Indie Short Awards
WINNER: Outstanding Achievement Award for Student Director (Female) - LA Indie Short Awards
UPCOMING: Flicker’s Rhode Island Film Festival, Vortex SciFi - October 2022 (Oscar and BAFTA qualifying fest)
Silicon Beach Film Festival - Los Angeles, September 2022
PAST SCREENINGS
Sci Fi Film Festival Gainesville - Gainesville FL, Feb 2022
Garden State Film Festival - New Jersey, March 2022
Cinemafemme Film Festival - Filmocracy, April 2022
Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival - TCL Chinese 6 Theaters, Los Angeles - April 2022
NOMINATED - Best Student Comedy
Lighthouse International Film Festival - New Jersey, June 2022
NOMINATED - Best Short Film
New York City Independent Film Festival - New York City, June 2022
Austin Comedy Film Fest - Austin, July 2022
NOMINATED - Most Original Concept Award
LA Comedy Film Festival - Los Angeles, C
Dan filmed several commercial for SIMPLY (formerly known as JOYTUNES). He has appeared in both their SIMPLY GUITAR and SIMPY PIANO ads, which are now airing worldwide on all major platforms.
Dan recently filmed a commercial for EYE4FRAUD which is now airing as well.
Dan also recently filmed a commercial for PAPAYA GLOBAL
Dan recorded a voice-over for the global company KALTURA and the title character for Zedge’s Shortz called DARK WEB. Directed by Raz Hason.
Dan performed in Drew Larimore’s One-man show GETTING BACK SHANTEL for The Marsh’s MarshStream International Solo Fest. Drew Larimore, Dan Shaked and director Glory Kadigan all shared an award for Most Promising Artist/Show for GETTING BACK SHANTEL.
Dan recorde the role of PRODUS for Michael Stagliano’s podcast series THE FORGOTTEN KIND.
Dan voices the main role in Martin Del Carpio’s short film THE DARK FOREST which has been circulating the festival circuit this year.
Dan has participated in a bunch of readings for WALKING SHADOWS READERS THEATER. Most recently, Dan performed in Amy Delliagiarino’ play THE MISFIT MANTRA, which he won Best Comedic Actor and Best Comedic Duo (shared with Amy Benson) and Ryan Steven’s GERSHWIN’S LAST RIDE, both part of WALKING SHADOW THEATRE’S One-Act Festival. Dan also performed the lead role in Daphny Maman’s play OF ALL THE PLACES IN THE WORLD.
THE TV PILOT “JOHN SUNSHINE’S LOST ROCK N’ ROLL TAPES” has garnered a few awards! Post-production is underway. Dan plays the lead role of TIM.
