Adam

Creative Director / Founder

Dakota Media's creative director started his television career at TCN 9 as a production assistant with TVC Productions (now 9mm Commercials). After a gig with MTV in London, Adam worked for broadcasters in the USA then Canada, where he was the senior promo producer at Vancouver's newest free-to-air channel VTV. Back at home, Adam spent two years as the senior promo producer at FOX Sports Australia before launching Dakota Media, which continues to grow 12 years down the track. He now specialises in concepts and directing shoots of all shapes and sizes.
To make an enquiry about Adam's freelance directing availability please contact his agent, Sam Downs at RMK Crew. sam@rmk.com.au

Celeste

Executive Producer

Our EP started her diverse career at Murdoch Magazines' New Woman publication as an advertising assistant. Celeste then spread her wings in Canada - working in marketing and promotions with Camaro Publications in Toronto, and as a freelancer for a number of Vancouver businesses, focusing on launch events and promotions. Once home, Celeste made a career switch to television, joining National Geographic Channel in their marketing and adsales department. She's run a tight ship at Dakota Media for eight years now, and keeps those darn creatives in line.

Dean

Artistic Contributor

Having over 30 years experience working as an Art Director in the Advertising and Film industries Dean has unique skills in understanding a script from a conceptual point of view. He brings experience to translate your words and ideas into a boarded filmic narrative to accurately capture your concept. Dean has worked on many categories including tourism, alcohol, motor vehicles, entertainment, FMCG, Retail Services, telecommunications, and sport at many agencies. Dean’s awards include Gold & Bronze Cannes Lions, London International, D&AD, One Show and New York Festivals. It's a real privilege to have Dean on board and his artistic direction and conceptualisation brings another new level to Dakota Media’s services.

Sarah

Graphic Designer

With over 12 years experience in creative agencies as a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director, Sarah joins Dakota Media with an extensive design background. Her broad skill set across both traditional and non-traditional media means she can provide creative solutions to all manner of design projects. Sarah's passion lies in captivating an audience through functional, smart and uncomplicated design.

Contributors

A stable of outstanding contributors have worked closely with Dakota Media since this baby was founded. Our service providers include audio engineers, composers, graphic designers, other accomplished producers and production assistants. Their combined achievements are too long to list but rest assured, our assembled gang are the best at what they do and are very much a part of the Dakota Media family.

Crew

Producers and directors are only as good as the crew they work with. Over the past decade, Adam and Celeste have formed close alliances with talented operators who are known as industry leaders. From DOP's to gaffers, grips to art directors, we credit the smooth running and quality result of our productions to the talent and professionalism of our crew.