Big Dan
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Biography
Dan Shields, known more commonly as Big Dan, is an English Writer, Director & Cinematographer. He is most well-known for his debut short film Moth (2023), in which he was Writer-Director, Cinematographer, lead actor and Editor. He is also responsible for creating the Moth trilogy, composing of the short films Moth, Cocoon and Chrysalis. He is also a frequent collaborator with Sam Kidd, a Writer-Director, with their first collaboration being on film Insomnolence, which they both wrote, as well as Kidd's anime series Lameria. He also worked as the film's Cinematographer, with its production being led by Producer Catarina de Cezanne. As a Cinematographer, he was responsible the Cinematography of not only the Moth trilogy, but also of Lameria, a documentary known as "The Hidden costs of Womanhood", another of his films made alongside Kidd, In Dead of Night, and, as mentioned, Insomnolence.
Known For
2 police officers find a young man one of them is well acquainted with lying unconscious in his house with a mysterious box on his table. He decides that he needs to interrogate him in order to uncover why he has the box, who sent it and what was inside. But as he investigates, he soon begins to realise that this investigation goes beyond anything either of them ever could've imagined.
Insomnolence
After a terminal diagnosis, Charlie realises that her time is near, leaving her with only a few weeks left to live. But she soon realises that death isn't unseen like she thinks.
Remember Death
Mark and Emma live a peaceful life together in the suburbs with him bringing in money for them to live comfortably. But under a government that is seen as less than desired, how long can their perfect life last before danger comes their way?
Cocoon
Mark, devastated by the loss of his girlfriend, tries to find a way to move on. When his friends introduce Emma into his life, he sees an opportunity for a new start.
Chrysalis
A reserved man who spends each day on the same park bench begins to shift his routine after repeated encounters with a woman.
See You Tomorrow
Two young homeless people are invited to live in a house. But it seems to have a strange, unique set of rules.
The Commandments
A kidnapper interrogates the man responsible for killing his brother. During the tense interrogation, many secrets will be revealed and all will be laid bare.
Eye for an eye
Having prioritised morality over work, Mark flees his corrupt government to protect a young girl he doesn't know. The only problem? He's the one responsible for her death.
Moth
A student procrastinates in many different ways while trying to create their own screenplay
Writers Block
After their spaceship's destruction and stranded without reinforcements, a few Krieg soldiers survive a demonic attack. But the forces of Chaos are relentless, and how long can they survive alone, if at all? Well, there's one thing they forget. So are the Krieg.
The 3 Kriegs Men
After an experiment gone wrong, Tom and his girlfriend Rose flee to spend a romantic, isolated evening at a lodged cabin in a forest. After some weird vibes, Tom throws a party to calm Rose down. But soon, an uninvited guest arrives…