User talk:Daniel Patrick O'Dowd

Dan O'Dowd
Producer/director/writer Dan O'Dowd has been commissioned by virtually all major studios, record companies and commercial agencies following his tenure as director/producer for ABC, his vice-presidency at Kaleidoscope Films and his presidency at Video Support Services, an independent news production source. His electronic press kits and field productions have been regularly broadcast by CNN, MTV, E.T., VH-1, National Enquirer, Access Hollywood, as well as every independent major market and network affiliate in the country. Working closely with top industry publicists, O'Dowd has produced numerous packages for ASCAP over the past twelve years, including their POP Awards and Film and Television Awards. Additionally, he has created a series of in-depth interviews featuring Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Quincy Jones, the late Henry Mancini and more.

Recently, O'Dowd produced, directed and penned the PBS Special for Capitol Records, 'Dave Koz: Off the Beaten Path - Live from Trinidad'. Notable and diverse assignments have come his way including producing and directing music videos for the likes of Tom Waits, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, REO Speedwagon, Eddie Rabbitt, Crystal Gayle, 5Star, Eric Burden, The Motels and dozens more. When Michael Jackson had his big Grammy win, it was also a 'Thriller' for O'Dowd who went on to handle a number of Jackson projects through the years, most notable 'The Victory Tour' and the superstars' licensing division. O'Dowd has produced, written and directed commercials and promos for Sony's Columbia Tristar International division, including 'The Nanny', 'Sweet Justice', 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'Beakman's World'. In addition, he has been commissioned to shoot TV promos for New World Pictures and CBS's 'Bold and the Beautiful'.

In the corporate field, O'Dowd has been tapped by the Hilton Corp., The American Smithsonian, The San Diego Chargers, Conde Nast, Big Lots, Union Bank, Dentsu, Opel, Meharry Medical College, American Airlines, Sony Pictures, Capitol, Rockwell, Ronald Reagan, Penthouse, McCann Erickson, CNN, First World Travel, Death Row Records, Jimmy Jam/Perspective Records, Neo Geo, and Billboard magazine who called on his services to supervise it's first Music Video Conference. On the home video front, O'Dowd conceived, produced and directed two videos which have broken the top ten on Billboards National Sales Charts, while his 'Greatest Week in Gospel' continues to set home video records. O'Dowd Harder edge videos, such as the 35mm 'Bloods and Crips-Bangin' on Wax' brought nominations for Best Rap video, despite their modest budgets. Earlier works include NWA, Dr. Dre, Shelia E, Bunny Wailer and more.

O'Dowd's writing abilities have kept the Chasin Agency in Beverly Hills busy, where they have recently closed his latest writing project 'StarChild' with Paramount Pictures/Mel Gibson's Icon and Tim Allen's Boxing Cat. His new book, 'The Art of Losing It! has just been released (theartoflosingit.net). His PR company works with the biggest names in entertainment (Dan O'Dowd Productions)