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Danni Conner is a producer, writer, director raised in St. Louis, Missouri.   

Her love for film and television was developed at a young age and continued at Clark Atlanta University while pursuing a degree in radio, television, and film.  

After attending CAU, Danni began her production career in Atlanta, working on music videos and commercials, and transitioned to independent films before moving to Los Angles in 2001.  She began working in Reality TV, and has managed, produced, and directed for Netflix, Amazon, CBS, NBC-Universal, E!, Discovery, MTV, VH1, BET, THE WB, UPN, OWN, OXYGEN, Lifetime, and A&E.

Danni produced two award-winning shorts, NICK OF TIME by writer/director Eric Haywood (EMPIRE, POWER, FOR LIFE), and ROSITA LOPEZ FOR PRESIDENT, by director Rachel Goldberg (AMERICAN HORROR STORY, MAYANS MC, RAISING DION).

Danni’s goal is to tell stories rooted in cultural experiences, transcending the narrative of diverse, honest representation.  She is committed to supporting storytellers with a unique point of view, especially women and people of color, whose films and tv content tackle untold and familiar stories of race, gender, legacy, and forgotten history.

She is a 2021 Film Independent Amplifier Finalist, 2020-2021 IFP/Blackhouse Producers Lab Fellow, 2021 AWD Black Directors Advancement Mentee with Hanelle Culpepper as her mentor, and 2011-2012 Film Independent: Project Involve Fellow in producing.

Professional Experience

 

Producer: Oversee and manage production staff, field crew & budgets. Troubleshoot issues in the field during local, national and international shoots. As story producer, create story outlines, beat sheets, write VO & interview questions. Pull selects, create string outs, interview talent and work with editors to create cohesive theme and pacing for each episode.

Programs: Avid, Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Light Room, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Final Draft, Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling, Google Drive.

Director: Write, produce, and direct scenes according to story outlines and shot lists, direct two and three camera shoots in the field, work closely with talent to achieve the best story possible.

Production Management: Hire production staff and field crews, collaborate with executive in charge to create show budgets, manage episode budgets and product integration contracts, approve and negotiate deals for air, transportation, offices, catering, and equipment, oversee travel arrangements, carnets, and international policies, oversee legal clearances, releases, and post deliverables for the show.

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