Dan Crane

Dan Crane

Personal Details

Biography

Dan Crane is an accomplished documentary writer, producer, and director who has had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse range of esteemed production companies, including Kennedy/Marshall Documentaries, Tremolo Productions, Altimeter Films, Wavelength Productions, Participant, Grain Media, Radical Media, Uninterrupted/Spring Hill, and many others.

His directorial debut, Let Me Be Me, which premiered in November 2021 at the prestigious DOC NYC festival, is now distributed by Greenwich Entertainment. This milestone marks a significant achievement in Crane's career, which spans over two decades.

Crane's journey in documentary filmmaking began in 2004, when he had the opportunity to work alongside the renowned Morgan Neville, who is best known for his work on 20 Feet from Stardom and Won't You Be My Neighbor.

As a journalist, Crane's writing has been featured in a variety of prominent publications, including the New York Times, California Sunday, the Wall Street Journal, and many others.

In addition to his work in documentary filmmaking, Crane has also made a notable appearance in the cult documentary Air Guitar Nation. His air guitar alter-ego, Björn Türoque, has garnered widespread acclaim, with Malcolm Gladwell once remarking, "Björn Türoque is so good that people with real guitars now have contests to see who can do the best imitation of his air guitar imitation."

Career

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2021
Laguna Ave
Laguna Ave as Pierre
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2019
Papi Chulo
Papi Chulo as Hipster
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2008
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2022
Let Me Be Me
Let Me Be Me as Director