Big Dan
Big Dan
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 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 the CEO of his and Kidd's production company, Open Eye Films, in 2026 when it was created and has held this position within the company since. As well as this, as of July 2026 alongside Kidd he is said to be working on a TV series set within the universe of Moth.
Known For
Eye for an eye
Sound Recordist
Eye for an eye
Foley Artist
The 3 Kriegs Men
Thakan (voice)
The 3 Kriegs Men
Writer
In Dead of Night
Writer
In Dead of Night
Director
In Dead of Night
Original Film Writer


