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PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

dan@danhowson.com

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ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Dan. I’m an award-winning Production Director you hire to turn complex ideas into high-impact experiences, campaigns, and engagement programmes.

Immersive Industry Experiences (IIE) is the company to hire when you need complex engagement solutions delivered.

EXPERIENCE

I have 30 years of high-profile live event, film, and immersive technology production experience backed by commercial credibility, elite networks, social-impact credentials and the ability to deliver complex projects.

ENGAGEMENT

I have built a portfolio featuring globally recognised events, brands and UHNW clients including, Glastonbury Festival, NME Awards, the International Venice Film Festival, Guinness, Budweiser and MTV. This work has featured icons like Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams, and Manchester United, reaching millions worldwide.

I am proficient in leading the end-to-end creative, financial, and operational delivery of brand and lifestyle experiences, multi-sensory productions, and large-scale temporary infrastructure projects across the UK and overseas.

IMPACT

I have a proven track record of generating £10M+ in company revenues, managing £2M budgets, and partnering with tier-one organisations like Kier Group, Taylor Wimpey, Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).

Beyond public engagement I am a recognised pioneer in ‘Social Impact’ Production, driving corporate responsibility and workforce development through award-winning initiatives:

  • Innovation of the Year (Event Production Awards): For Stepladder, a youth development initiative creating over 500 professional opportunities for emerging talent.

  • Best Student Experience (University of Plymouth’s Vice Chancellor’s Awards): For the IGNITE Festival of Creativity, a city-wide and online festival created to spark productivity and employment.

  • Ministry of Justice (MOJ) Award: Received for high-impact marketing and business engagement reducing reoffending.

WHY HIRE ME?

  • Creative: Elevate brand identity with creative storytelling, employer branding, and social impact.

  • Engagement: Cultivate stakeholder loyalty by designing and executing engagement strategies and campaigns for customers, employees, and candidates alike.

  • Commercial: Own budgeting and financial forecasting to drive revenue.

  • Production: Direct the integration of customer experiences, experiential design, film and immersive technology into projects.

  • Overlay: Oversee large-scale, complex, greenfield and venue based temporary infrastructure installations, set builds, and site facilities deployment.

  • Leadership: Build high-performing teams and vendor networks.

  • Partnerships: Build strategic partnerships, business development and initiatives.

  • Social Impact: Drive corporate responsibility and workforce development through high-impact initiatives.

 
 
 
 
 

Let’s talk:

dan@danhowson.com