Dana Brunetti is a distinguished American media executive, film producer, and entrepreneur, recognized for his impressive career spanning multiple industries. As Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer at Cavalry Media, Brunetti has been instrumental in shaping the company's content strategy.
Throughout his illustrious career, Brunetti has produced numerous award-winning films, including the critically acclaimed "The Social Network," "Captain Phillips," and the "Fifty Shades" trilogy. His work on "The Social Network" earned him a Golden Globe award, among many other accolades, including The National Board of Review and The Critics' Choice Award.
Brunetti's extensive credits as a producer also include "21," "Fanboys," HBO's "Bernard & Doris," and the 2017 limited TV series "Manhunt: Unabomber" for Discovery Channel. His ability to secure groundbreaking deals has been instrumental in his success, with notable examples including the mega deal with Netflix for the political thriller "House of Cards."
As executive producer of "House of Cards," Brunetti oversaw the show's 6th and final season in 2018, which garnered multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations and awards. Prior to his work at Netflix, Brunetti served as one of Hollywood's youngest studio presidents at Relativity Media's Motion Picture and Television Group, where he was responsible for overseeing the company's creative content and product.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Brunetti is also an innovator in social networking. In 2002, he launched an online social networking and file-sharing platform for undiscovered writing and filmmaking talent, which was sponsored by Anheuser-Busch for eight years. In 2012, he co-founded Jameson First Shot, a short-film competition for up-and-coming filmmakers, in partnership with Jameson Irish Whiskey.
As a testament to his dedication to fostering new talent, Brunetti has consistently demonstrated a commitment to supporting emerging writers and filmmakers throughout his career. His influence extends beyond the entertainment industry, as he has made significant contributions to the development of social media platforms and has been recognized for his innovative approach to content creation.
