Dan Adams

Dan Adams is an award winning screenplay writer & director. He was born and raised in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey and is 1 of 9 children. He sharpened his creative passion while working for Atlantic Record's video production & promotions department. After transitioning from the music industry to the movie industry in 2006, Adams started his own production company, Dan Adams Films LLC. Adams has directed documentaries, web series, short films, music videos and many industrial projects. Most recently, Adams wrote and directed a short film entitled "Mama Don't Make Me" an urban crime drama that tackles the social issue of parents who force their children to help them commit crimes. The film is currently screening at film festivals around the country. In 2018, wrote and directed a short film entitled" A Woman of His Own", an urban spin on a classic Twilight Zone Episode. Adams was influenced by Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino and Sylvester Stallone. He said, "Those types of directors really put their all into what goes on in front of the camera, but also behind the camera." Adams commenced his formal education at The Art Institute of Philadelphia and received an Associate Degree in Music Business (1998). He then attended New Jersey City University, where he earned his bachelor's Degree in Media Studies with a concentration in TV & Film Production (2010).