Big Dan

Crew

Big Dan

Born — Died

2005-04-12 — 2099-12-31

Known for

Crew

Credits

30 titles

Dan Shields, known more commonly as Big Dan, is an English Writer, Director, Actor & Cinematographer. He is most well-known for his debut short film Moth (2023), in which he was Writer-Director, Cinematographer, lead actor, Producer and Editor. He is also responsible for creating the Moth trilogy, composing of the short films Moth, Cocoon and Chrysalis. He is also a frequent collaborator with Sam Kidd, a Writer-Director, with their first collaboration being on film The Aisles That Echo, which they both wrote, as well as Kidd's anime series Lameria. He also worked as the film's Cinematographer, with its production being led by Producer Catarina de Cezanne. Alongside this, he was announced as …

Known for

Film credits

Undated · 11 titles

Chrysalis poster
NR

Mark, devastated by the loss of his girlfriend, tries to find a way to move on. When his friends introduce Emma into his life, he sees an opportunity for a new start.

Chrysalis

—

Cocoon poster
NR

Mark and Emma live a peaceful life together in the suburbs with him bringing in money for them to live comfortably. But under a government that is seen as less than desired, how long can their perfect life last before danger comes their way?

Cocoon

—

No artwork available
NR

After a failed teleportation experiment, a scientist discovers a mysterious portal that goes to a small 1960s town frozen in its time.

Liminal Valley

—

TAU file_001 poster
NR

Two scientists discover that an unknown person has appeared in the threshold.

TAU file_001

—

No artwork available
NR

Having prioritised morality over work, Mark flees his corrupt government to protect a young girl he doesn't know. The only problem? He's the one responsible for her death.

Moth

—

No artwork available
NR

On what seems to be an average day, Troy returns home to see his roommate and go for a sleep. However, as the dead rise, he realises that today will be anything but ordinary

Everything is going to be okay

—

No artwork available
NR

On a ship in the outer edges of the galaxy, a small crew must face great challenges

Metamorphosis Starcrossed

—

No artwork available
NR

On the 26th June, 2026, Filmmaker Big Dan alongside 2 of his friends Michael Saul and Kane Allpress decided to take the last-ever journey of the old Metro trains that served the North East of England for over 40 years. During their journey, they decided to interview their fellow passengers and the train's driver, as well as each other, for this one last ride.

One Last Ride

—

See You Tomorrow poster
NR

A reserved man who spends each day on the same park bench begins to shift his routine after repeated encounters with a woman.

See You Tomorrow

—

No artwork available
NR

In the summer of 2027, filmmaker Big Dan and several of his friends took a trip to Amsterdam and decided to film their time there. They put what they recorded into this film.

Amsterdayum

—

No artwork available
NR

After their spaceship's destruction and stranded without reinforcements, a few Krieg soldiers survive a demonic attack. But the forces of Chaos are relentless, and how long can they survive alone, if at all? Well, there's one thing they forget. So are the Krieg.

The 3 Kriegs Men

—

Behind the camera

Chrysalis poster
NR

Mark, devastated by the loss of his girlfriend, tries to find a way to move on. When his friends introduce Emma into his life, he sees an opportunity for a new start.

Chrysalis

—

Chrysalis poster
NR

Mark, devastated by the loss of his girlfriend, tries to find a way to move on. When his friends introduce Emma into his life, he sees an opportunity for a new start.

Chrysalis

—

Cocoon poster
NR

Mark and Emma live a peaceful life together in the suburbs with him bringing in money for them to live comfortably. But under a government that is seen as less than desired, how long can their perfect life last before danger comes their way?

Cocoon

—

Cocoon poster
NR

Mark and Emma live a peaceful life together in the suburbs with him bringing in money for them to live comfortably. But under a government that is seen as less than desired, how long can their perfect life last before danger comes their way?

Cocoon

—

No artwork available
NR

After a failed teleportation experiment, a scientist discovers a mysterious portal that goes to a small 1960s town frozen in its time.

Liminal Valley

—

No artwork available
NR

After an experiment gone wrong, Tom and his girlfriend Rose flee to spend a romantic, isolated evening at a lodged cabin in a forest. After some weird vibes, Tom throws a party to calm Rose down. But soon, an uninvited guest arrives…

In Dead of Night

—

No artwork available
NR

After an experiment gone wrong, Tom and his girlfriend Rose flee to spend a romantic, isolated evening at a lodged cabin in a forest. After some weird vibes, Tom throws a party to calm Rose down. But soon, an uninvited guest arrives…

In Dead of Night

—

No artwork available
NR

Directors Big Dan and Sam Kidd set out on a journey to interview the residents of Newcastle on what the city means to them

Untitled Big Dan-Sam Kidd Newcastle documentary

—

No artwork available
NR

On the 26th June, 2026, Filmmaker Big Dan alongside 2 of his friends Michael Saul and Kane Allpress decided to take the last-ever journey of the old Metro trains that served the North East of England for over 40 years. During their journey, they decided to interview their fellow passengers and the train's driver, as well as each other, for this one last ride.

One Last Ride

—

No artwork available
NR

Having escaped from prison, two inmates hide out inside of a nearby house. But once the homeowner returns home, they must quickly devise a plan in order to escape, yet again.

Untitled Luka Jovanovic thriller

—

No artwork available
NR

In the summer of 2027, filmmaker Big Dan and several of his friends took a trip to Amsterdam and decided to film their time there. They put what they recorded into this film.

Amsterdayum

—

No artwork available
NR

In the summer of 2027, filmmaker Big Dan and several of his friends took a trip to Amsterdam and decided to film their time there. They put what they recorded into this film.

Amsterdayum

—

No artwork available
NR

After their spaceship's destruction and stranded without reinforcements, a few Krieg soldiers survive a demonic attack. But the forces of Chaos are relentless, and how long can they survive alone, if at all? Well, there's one thing they forget. So are the Krieg.

The 3 Kriegs Men

—

No artwork available
NR

James is obsessed with Warhammer and after his girlfriend breaks up with him, it begins to feel like his only sanctuary. Fortunately for him, his university has a Wargaming society that he begins to develop a community at. But will it last, or like everything else, will he be disappointed?

The Unseen War

—

No artwork available
NR

James is obsessed with Warhammer and after his girlfriend breaks up with him, it begins to feel like his only sanctuary. Fortunately for him, his university has a Wargaming society that he begins to develop a community at. But will it last, or like everything else, will he be disappointed?

The Unseen War

—