Award-winning executive producer, managing producer, director, cinematographer, editor, and post-production leader with 16+ years of experience guiding content from concept through distribution. He blends executive-level strategy with hands-on production and editorial execution across documentary, broadcast, streaming, sports, and branded entertainment. Trusted by global organizations including Disney, ESPN, National Geographic, Hulu, SpaceX, Toyota, Nike, Adidas, and the International Olympic Committee, he leads production operations, creative direction, stakeholder alignment, and delivery workflows—spanning live and field productions, editorial, and final broadcast-ready post production.

Dean J. Singleton

Award-winning executive producer, managing producer, director, cinematographer, editor, and post-production leader with 16+ years of experience guiding content from concept through distribution. He blends executive-level strategy with hands-on production and editorial execution across documentary, broadcast, streaming, sports, and branded entertainment. Trusted by global organizations including Disney, ESPN, National Geographic, Hulu, SpaceX, Toyota, Nike, Adidas, and the International Olympic Committee, he leads production operations, creative direction, stakeholder alignment, and delivery workflows—spanning live and field productions, editorial, and final broadcast-ready post production.

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Award-winning executive producer, managing producer, director, cinematographer, editor, and post-production leader with 16+ years of experience guiding content from concept through distribution. He blends executive-level strategy with hands-on production and editorial execution across documentary, broadcast, streaming, sports, and branded entertainment.

Trusted by global organizations including Disney, ESPN, National Geographic, Hulu, SpaceX, Toyota, Nike, Adidas, and the International Olympic Committee, he leads production operations, creative direction, stakeholder alignment, and delivery workflows—spanning live and field productions, editorial, and final broadcast-ready post production.

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Work Experience

Senior Producer at Disney Entertainment Television
February 1, 2025 - Present
Produces premium content across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. Partners with executive producers, brand leaders, marketing stakeholders, talent, and production teams to develop and execute content strategies. Leads production management, field production, crew leadership, production logistics, creative execution, and post-production workflows. Directs documentary, feature, branded, and broadcast productions while maintaining alignment with editorial and brand objectives.
Senior Producer & Cinematographer at Disney Entertainment Television
February 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborate with executive producers, brand partnership leaders, talent and crew to produce content for multiplatform distribution (linear broadcast, streaming, and social media). Coordinate shoot logistics including location scouting, crew scheduling, and equipment needs. Partner with leadership, digital teams, and marketing to amplify Disney original content. Plan and execute high-quality field production across long-form documentaries, short-form features, and broadcast segments. Work with editors and post-production teams to shape visual narratives, select footage, and oversee color grading and sound design. Ensure visual consistency and adherence to brand and editorial standards.
Senior Producing Director at Newsweek
December 1, 2024 - Present
Lead the creative direction for original video projects—from editorial features to long-form documentaries and branded content. Interpret editorial briefs into strong visual concepts with clear narrative arcs. Direct talent, interviews, and on-location shoots to ensure narrative and emotional resonance. Design and implement lighting setups for interviews, studio segments, and location shoots, collaborating with editors and post teams to ensure timely delivery within Newsweek's editorial voice and visual identity.
Stage Manager, Mission Broadcasts at SpaceX
November 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinates mission-critical live broadcast operations supporting Starship launch coverage. Manages communication workflows between technical, engineering, production, and operations teams. Directs camera teams and oversees remote production feeds during live broadcasts.
Commercial Director of Photography at Oreo x 7-Eleven
June 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Executes commercial productions in partnership with agency, client, and production stakeholders.
Director, Producer, DOP, Editor, Colorist at OREO x 7 ELEVEN
June 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Contract: Rigged ARRI/loaned camera setups for a variety of shot intentions; Skate/Tracking coverage with Olympic athlete; Storyboarding and shot-list criteria; Collaborated with executive producer, director, and 1st AD to ensure narrative and shot criteria.
Documentary Director of Photography at Toyota x Olympic Channel
March 1, 2021 - Present
Leads cinematography and camera department operations for branded documentary productions.
Director of Photography at TOYOTA x THE OLYMPIC CHANNEL – UNLEASH THE NEW: JORDYN BARRET
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Director of Photography on three-day documentary shoot for Toyota x Olympics branded documentary segment. Pre-production with location scout, producer, and director to determine best equipment. Ran full crew (1st and 2nd ACs, Key Grip, Gaffer, G&E Swing, PAs). Use of RED V-Raptor 8K; Vario-5 Easy-Rig, Ronin MX, Teradek Bolt 4KLT. Met shot-list criteria and aligned with Director’s vision.
Executive Producer, Director, DOP, Editor & Colorist at World Animal Protection
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Produces documentary campaigns focused on conservation, wildlife awareness, and public education initiatives. Coordinates production operations with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and stakeholders.
Director, Producer, DOP, Editor, Colorist at World Animal Protection
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Produced four short documentaries for public awareness; Worked with National Park Service to safely execute concepts; Shot in remote areas, rigged cameras for transport; Piloted drone on moving boat; Maintained awareness of wildlife guidelines and World Heritage Site protocol.
Director, Producer, DOP, Editor & Colorist at ESPN x Street League Skateboarding
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2023
Directs and produces documentary and commercial content featuring elite athletes across domestic and international productions. Manages extended field productions, media asset management, post-production workflows, and ESPN broadcast deliverables.
Director, Producer, DOP, Drone Pilot, Editor at ESPN x STREET LEAGUE SKATEBOARDING
September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2023
Directed/DP on production across US with 15 professional athletes; Traveled internationally for four-week doc recap shoots; Shot and edited 30-second ESPN spots; Managed data entry and storage during extended travel.
Director, Producer, DOP, Drone Pilot & Editor at Chop 'Em Down Films x Mural Oasis
June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Develops and executes documentary storytelling projects from concept through post-production.
Creative Director, Producer, Director of Photography & Lead Editor at Olympic Channel
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2024
Directs international documentary series, athlete storytelling initiatives, branded campaigns, and Olympic content. Leads creative development, content strategy, rights acquisition, global logistics, production operations, editorial strategy, and post-production supervision. Manages international travel, credentialing, vendor relationships, athlete relations, and distribution workflows.
Producer, Cinematographer, Live Event Camera Operator at CHOP ‘EM DOWN FILMS x MURAL OASIS
June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Developed creative concept, look, and feel; Planned shot lists with artist; Scheduled and shot timelapses; Interior drone pilot; Cut, color, and sound design for a 15-minute short doc.
Director, Producer, DOP, Lead Editor, Colorist at The Olympic Channel
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2024
Collaborate with IOC board of Producers; Develop packages for sale, mood boards and sizzle reels; Direct athletes and talent; Work with legal to ensure production scope is kosher; Coordinate production logistics including international travel (lodging, flights, credentials, shooting and agency outsourcing); Source and purchase IP including archival, news, life rights; Lead camera teams through full documentary series production; Efficiently rig and operate cinema camera(s) under high pressure environments; Lead post-production departments (color, sound design/mix, finishing, graphics) to meet distribution specifications and optimize ingestion for European and US platforms; Oversee delivery and continually improve distribution strategy.
Producer, Cinematographer & Live Event Camera Operator at Adidas
March 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Produces and captures live event and branded content supporting major marketing initiatives.
Producer, DOP, Camera Operator, Editor, Colorist at ADIDAS - A$AP FERG SKATE COPA
March 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Covered live performance event with emphasis on new shoe drop; Led production team with live broadcast equipment; Directed and shot professional Adidas athletes; Fulfilled commercial/doc recap shot list.
Producer, DOP, Camera Operator, Editor & Colorist at Vans
May 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Produces documentary and branded content for digital distribution.
Director, Producer, DOP, Camera Operator, Editor, Colorist at VANS FOOT WEAR
May 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Worked with brand partnerships director and Vans Shoewear marketing team to produce web-published content; Defined narrative structure for short doc; Led commercial lighting team; Gathered archival photo/video content.
Director, Producer, DOP, Editor & Colorist at Red Bull Media House
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Leads action sports branded content productions from concept through delivery.
Producer, Cinematographer at REDBULL MEDIA HOUSE
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Branded action-sports content production; Created shot lists, scouted locations; Utilized high-speed frame rates; Met Red Bull ingestion criteria.
Director, Producer, DOP & Post-Production Supervisor at NBC Sports x The Berrics
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2024
Directs, produces, and supervises 150+ documentary, commercial, and branded productions. Leads creative strategy, stakeholder communication, production planning, editorial operations, media management, and final delivery. Manages large-scale post-production workflows and broadcast-ready deliverables.
Director, Producer & DOP, Editor, Colorist at NBC SPORTS x THE BERRICS
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2024
Director, Producer & DOP on 40+ documentary and commercial shoots. Coordinate production with NBC board of executive producers and stakeholders. Develop treatments for concepts and sales packages. Direct talent with ability to visualize how scenes play on screen. Extensive camera work (RED, Sony, Canon) and rigging (gimbal, Steadicam, handheld, crash-cam) for documentary-narrative and action sports. Lead post-production departments through all stages of editorial and data management for large footage libraries.
Camera Operator, 1st AC & Assistant Editor (Internship) at The Berrics
October 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017
Supports documentary and branded productions while developing advanced production and post-production expertise.
Camera Operator, 1st AC, Assistant Editor at THE BERRICS (Internship)
October 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017
Mentored by Steve Berra & DOP Ryan Neddeau; Gained production audio/post skills; Rigged cameras and pulled focus; Learned standard production protocols.
Camera Operator & Editor (Internship) at Woodward West
June 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015
Produces action sports content and builds foundational cinematography and editorial skills.
Intern at WOODWARD WEST
June 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015
Introduction to shooting action sports; Post-production workflow; Emphasis on shot composition, exposure, and color; Learned industry standard protocols.

Education

Visual Journalism & Documentary Film at Brooks Institute of Photography
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Cinema & Television at Columbia College Hollywood
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Visual Journalism & Documentary Film at Brooks Institute of Photography
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2026
Cinema & Television at Columbia College Hollywood
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government