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I’m Alan Pablo ‘Chance’ Kistler, an Artistic Producer, Writer, and Storytelling Consultant based in Los Angeles. I have authored non-fiction books, fiction short stories, independent film scripts, stage plays, and essays on pop culture history and character development.
Over my career I have developed presentation decks, directed VO and animatics, and collaborated with editors and production teams to deliver cinematic storytelling and marketing projects across AAA titles, live performance, stage productions, and film. I am passionate about delivering engaging stories and helping clients and collaborators enhance their own projects.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Assistant Art Director at Dark Burn Creative
December 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Developed scripts and creative direction for promotional trailers & marketing assets across AAA titles for clients (WB Games, Electronic Arts, Meta, Scopely, Oculus, Marvel, LucasFilm Games). Ensured dialogue/narrative fidelity to established IP, lore, and characters. Developed and directed deck presentation storyboards and animatics. Directed VO performances; collaborated with footage capture directors and editorial on structure, cinematic beats, blocking, and gameplay choreography. Coordinated with editorial, production, and finishing departments. Coordinated production schedules. Authored lore summaries for brand consistency, provided research summaries of audience experience and reactions.
Associate Producer/Writer at Dark Burn Creative
February 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Developed scripts and creative direction for promotional trailers and marketing assets across AAA titles; ensured IP fidelity; directed VO performances; created deck visuals and animatics; collaborated with editors and finishing teams; produced lore summaries and audience-reaction analyses.
Production Coordinator at Dark Burn Creative
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Coordinated production schedules and liaised with editorial, production, and finishing departments to ensure timely asset delivery.
Freelance Storytelling Consultant - Live Performance, Prose, TV/Film at Self-employed
February 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Provided narrative consultation for screenplays, stage plays, and games; specialized in structure, dialogue refinement, character development, thematic cohesion, and pacing; collaborated with directors, writers, and performers in live theatre and VO sessions.
Sales Agent at Geffen Playhouse
October 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022Managed guest sales, subscriptions, and calendar appointments; provided technical support for subscriber accounts and live Zoom performances; supported Front of House hospitality and audience engagement.
Freelance Essayist / Pop Culture Historian at Various Outlets (WIRED, MTV.com, History.com, ReactorMag.com, DC.com, ComicBookResources.com, Stan Lee's World of Heroes)
January 1, 2008 - December 1, 2019Pop culture critic and essayist examining canon, audience experience, production history, and LGBTQ representation across IPs and media.
Book Author and Contributor at Self-Employed / Publisher
June 1, 2008 - October 1, 2018Author of Doctor Who: A History; author of The Unofficial Batman Trivia Challenge and The Unofficial Spider-Man Trivia Challenge; contributor to Wiley Publishing pop culture anthologies.
Education
Summer programs: Playwriting, Stage Acting, Voice Acting, Shakespeare Studies at Oxford Media School
July 1, 2000 - August 1, 2001Bachelor of Arts - BA Film/TV Studies: Documentary, Media History, Screenwriting at Fordham University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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