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The Diligent Company is Daniel Kinney.
Director, editor and writer based in Madison, Wisconsin.
Short films, Super Bowl commercials, television pilots
& everything in between.
From integral team member to assembling the entire crew.
Daniel elevates every video production he touches.

More about Daniel

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thediligentcompany

Director, Editor & Writer

Daniel Kinney
Black Voices in Production Zoom Roundtable present Black Voices in Production Zoom Roundtable presented by Film Wisconsin Register for the event on the ‘Film Wisconsin’ Facebook page
Had the privilege of moderating a panel on COVID P Had the privilege of moderating a panel on COVID Precautions in Production with some great leaders from both the Madison & Milwaukee communities. We've posted that panel online for anyone to view along with all of the resources that were shared with attendees. Thanks so much again to Tom Kermgard, Emily Shea, Michael Graf & Mike Gillis for participating and sharing their experiences with the community. www.madisonmediapros.org/covid
I'll be moderating a webinar for Madison Media Pr I'll be moderating a webinar for Madison Media Professionals on Thursday, June 11. We'll have a panel discussion about the precautions crews are taking on set and the value of explaining exactly what that set will look like to clients and most of all following through. Panelists include Tom Kermgard, Emily Shea, Michael Graf & Mike Gillis. Register for the webinar at www.madisonmediapros.org and please share with all in the Madison, Milwaukee and surrounding production communities.
Fun concept for a spot edited for @m34productions Fun concept for a spot edited for @m34productions in collaboration with @affirmagency for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation spring campaign. Shot by @milwdp with 3D animation done by Cory Christensen.
In the past, whenever I’ve made a film, I’ve k In the past, whenever I’ve made a film, I’ve kept the details of the production quiet and off social media until it was at or near completion. If you’ve ever tried to make any sort of narrative production you’re aware that there are exponentially more things that could go wrong, then go right. It’s a unique exercise in humility. And I’ve always had a strong belief in the voodoo that comes with talking more than taking action. However, the one thing that I did learn in making my previous films was that the most enjoyable part of any film is the process of making it. No amount of praise or accolades will compare to the feeling of just doing it. So I promised myself, on my next project I would do a better job of not only enjoying the process but documenting it as well. So here we are. All experiencing the same unique situation together. Thought I would try and make something if a good idea came along. And it did. ‘We Now Own You’ is a film done entirely in isolation. Written, directed, filmed and starring myself. With remote co-star Alexa Peseri along with the use of Rachel McMahon’s likeness. I’m currently done filming and in post production where I’ll have some additional help. Time to see if everything’s going to work out… #shortfilm #filmmaking #director #directing
Hey, first of all, hope you’re doing well. I’m Hey, first of all, hope you’re doing well. I’m doing OK. As creatives, what’s that one thing we always complain about? Budgets, sure. But for that dream project, what are you always looking for? Time. Exactly. A lot of productions are going to be halted for at least the next month, so why not take that time to work on some of those things that you really want to. I’ll be continuing to work on a number of scripts; seeing which one will ultimately be worth producing. And I’ll be cutting some reels for some colleagues. What are you working on while everything else is on pause? What are you going to make once the world gets back to normal?
‘Static’ out on the town #streetart #art #desi ‘Static’ out on the town #streetart #art #design
The final spot from the now Addy Award winning cam The final spot from the now Addy Award winning campaign done for @goboldwithbutter in collaboration with @stephan_brady. This campaign won Gold & Silver Addy Awards at the 2020 @aafmadisonwi ceremony. #director #directing #americanadvertisingawards #addys
Directing is taking every aspect of the medium int Directing is taking every aspect of the medium into account simultaneously. Cinematography without story is just a collage. Story without cinematography is just an essay. Copywriting without visuals is just a PDF. Content without craft is ultimately just noise. None of these go first. All must work together. Good direction captivates. Good direction changes minds. But in the end, it’s all about trust. A ship goes nowhere without its captain. From clients to crew, THANK YOU to all those who have entrusted me over the years. Looking forward to what we’re going to make together next!
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