steve dunning
Experience
Knowledge
Inspiration.
Let’s cut to the chase here- you want to break into the entertainment industry or you’re already in it and want to get further ahead faster. That’s what I’m here for, so let’s get to it.
Where did i get my experience and knowledge from?
What help do you need?
01.
Project Concepts
Have an idea for a film, series or online project and don’t know where to start? Is your idea any good? Want to know the roadblocks you’ll need to conquer? Are you trying to figure out what is the correct industry accepted format to present your idea? A movie pitch deck, trailer, a show bible, a series for Netflix, concept art for animation, synopsis, ripomatic, elevator pitch? Book a consult today, I’ll help you get it done the right way.
02.
Acting
Do you want to be an actor? Do you want to know what’s it’s like to be the star of a movie? I’ve done that and as a director I’ve helped many actors deliver the best performance they can find within them. The real Hollywood is far different than anywhere else. I’ve worked with the biggest agencies like CAA and WME casting talent for many projects. Learn about honing your craft, breaking in, agents, managers, red carpets and press lines- I’ve done it and you can too. Let’s talk. Private coaching available.
03.
Writing
Are you a writer and want studio quality feedback on your material? Or do you have a notebook of ideas and want to make them into real sellable projects to be a professional writer? I’ve written features and pitched series to studios like HBO & Showtime and as a director, producer and investor I’ve worked with many professionals and beginners to make their scripts so much better.
We can work together to get yours just right.
04.
Producing
Think producing is for you? Struggling to produce a project already? I’ve produced studio, indie, big budget, micro budget, domestic and international projects. There’s many kinds of producers and some of them do no producing at all- so how do they get paid and their name on the screen? Need some clarity on what producing can be like as a career for you? Let’s do lunch- over the phone. Book a meeting with me today.
05.
Directing
This is a big one, and what I’ve done for a long time from small to large projects, commercials, music videos, tv and movies. Do you know what it really takes to be the captain of this ship? Do you know how to handle the endless details, problems, personality conflicts, schedules, equipment items, location scouts, camera tests, storyboards, castings, rehearsals, blocking and so much more…? One call can help but I’d recommend a series of one on one consults to cover it all. Book your first call and we can go from there.
06.
Production/Pre/Post
Interested in being part of the crew? Hair, make-up, efx, grip, gaffer, camera, stunts, costumes, anything.
Or do you need a roadmap of how to actually make your project? Need to know what you must do in pre-production and how to make sure you get what you need during production? And how to assemble it all together in the edit, color, foley, ADR, sound mix, cine packages, etc? We should talk asap, I’ll guide you through it all, no worries.
07.
Distribution
Want to know how to get your film in theaters, Netflix, Amazon, even rack jobbers like Walmart? It’s a wild world of getting eyes on your project and so many new ways you can do it. But what is best for your project? What do you need to know about distribution before you even start shooting? Don’t make the big mistakes, learn from my years of doing it and working for studios like Universal delivering big films to Itunes and AMC. Book a call now.
08.
Finance
How to get money for your next project? What really happens when you find an investor and how do you set up the waterfall for recoupment for all contracted parties? I’ve done it at the major film markets for years at Cannes, AFM, Toronto, Hong Kong and more. It’s not just mega yachts and red carpet premiere parties- you gotta know how to crunch the numbers and play the game. Book a meeting with me to get started.
We All Need Help to Realize What We Want Most.
About Me
I’m Steve Dunning.
I Help People Build Their Dreams.
In front of or behind the camera. At domestic and international markets like AFM and Cannes. On the studio lot in development, production, post and the business side I have more than two decades of hands on A-list studio/network level experience. But I started at the bottom and worked my way up- YOU can too.
It's not easy, it takes work. There's no such thing as overnight success. But get advice- from me to get there faster.
Testimonials
What Colleagues Are Saying on Linkedin:
john p. fleenor - DP
Janet gutyan, cbs
lisa montalto - Screenwriter/Producer
Dr. Jay Swartz - Cal state Professor/senator
dino herrmann - music composer
lianne hu - actor/producer/writer
blake senftner - cto intract inc.
yenny nun - golden globes member
kevin thomas - the los angeles times
"A believable and impressive debut by hyphenate Dunning."
the hollywood reporter
