- Daniel Catullo
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Daniel Catullo 
Dan CatulloBorn Daniel Edward Catullo III
December 4, 1971
Yonkers, NY, U.S.Occupation Producer, director Years active 1991–present Spouse Madelyn Parents Daniel & Dolores Catullo Website www.dc3global.com Daniel E. Catullo III, is an award-winning, 20-year entertainment industry veteran. Dan Catullo is Co-Founder /CEO of DC3 Music Group, LLC, a Production and Distribution Company, specializing in 3D Films, Music Videos and Live Concert DVDs, where he also serves as executive producer, producer and director for more than 75 TV specials and live concert DVDs. DC3 has produced projects for a range of Artists including: Rage Against The Machine. Creed, Alter Bridge, Godsmack, Chickenfoot and many others.
Dan Catullo is a concert promoter as well, having promoted more than 300 shows in his career. Notable Festivals/ Shows where Mr. Catullo served as promoter are: "Rockin' The Corps" with Kiss, Destiny's Child, Godsmack, Ted Nugent and many others, held in 2005 at Camp Pendelton in San Diego, "Rock N' The Rally" with Nickelback, Tom Petty, Sammy Hagar, Godsmack, Black Crowes and over 40 other bands in Sturgis, SD in 2006 and 2007 and the "Rock N' Rev Festival" in Sturgis, SD in 2010 with such notable headliners as Guns N Roses, Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots, Creed, 3 Doors Down, Daughtry and many others.Daniel was the President and Founder of Cement Shoes Records, a record label featuring such bands as Ill Nino and Revolution Mother. It was launched in 2006 with Peter Koepke, the former president and partner of London Records and Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies. The label closed its doors in 2008. CSR was distributed by Universal/ Fontana.
Dan Catullo was a partner in Serenity Recording, a recording studio complex in Hollywood, Calif., that he co-founded in 2004 with Sully Erna, the lead singer of hard rock band Godsmack. Some Spiral artists include Justin Timberlake, The Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, Godsmack, Terrence Howard, Macy Gray, John Legend, Mel B, Britney Spears and others.
In 2000, Dan Catullo founded Coming Home Studios, the Music DVD Production Company and multi-media company specializing in exclusive live concerts and behind-the-scenes content. He remained with the Company until early 2008 when he resigned to form DC3. Notable projects include: "Rush In Rio", "Godsmack- Changes", "Matchbox Twenty- SHOW A Night In The Life Of", "Steve Miller Band- Live From Chicago" and "Etta James - Burnin Down The House". While with Coming Home, he won or was nominated for a slew of awards including Grammy, Telly, Golden Eagle Cine, TEC, Billboard Music and Demmy Awards. In a 8 year period of time, Coming Home had an astonishing 44 #1 releases in Billboard.
Daniel is an active voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), Los Angeles Chapter, and a member of both NATPE and DGA.
Worlds Record: The most cameras to record a concert – 239 working cameras, including 220 on the stage, and a fly camera that traveled 55 mph to and from the stage. Just to film the show cost more than $1.5 million. An adjudicator with the Guinness Book of World Records was on hand. The previous world record was 47 set by Justin Timberlake.
Contents
Benefit Specials
“Tsunami Benefit- Peapod Jam”- (2005 –Live Music Special) (Director/Producer) Benefit concert held at the Avalon Hollywood included The Black Eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake, James Brown & Carlos Santana. 100% of sales and proceeds went directly to the US Fund for UNICEF.[1]
“Rockin’ the Corps” – (2005 –Live Variety Special) (Director/Producer) Comedy and music concert at Del Mar Beach, Camp Pendleton for 50,000 Marines returning home from Iraq.[2] Acts included Kiss, Godsmack, Ted Nugent, Destiny's Child, Cedric the Entertainer, Jay Mohr and Louie Anderson.[3]
Filmography with Awards & Recognitions
Etta James –“Etta James and the Roots Band: Burnin’ Down the House” (2002-Live Music Special/DVD & CD) (Director)
•Grammy nomination in 2003 for “Best Contemporary Blues Album” [4]Dave Matthews –“The Central Park Concert” –(2003-Live Music Special/DVD) (Producer)
•“Music DVD of the Year” Billboard Music Awards nomination. Won a Jammy Award for “DVD of the Year”[5] and a Telly Award.Rush –“Rush in Rio (2004-Live Music Special/DVD) (Director)
•Won two Telly Awards and the Juno Award for “Music DVD of the year.” Grammy nomination for “Best Rock Instrumental.”Matchbox Twenty –“Show- a Night in the Life of Matchbox Twenty” (2004-Live Music Special/DVD) (Producer)
•Won two Telly Awards for “Best TV or Cable Program/ Music Video” and Best TV or Cable Program/ Music Video” [6] and a Golden Eagle Cine Award.Boz Scaggs –“Greatest Hits Live” (2004-Live Music Special/DVD) (Executive Producer) [7]
•Golden Eagle Cine Award[8] and 2005 Demmy Award nominee.[9]"Rush- "Rush In Rio"- (2004- Live Music Special/DVD) (Producer)
- Grammy Nomination in 2004 for "Best Rock Instrumental"
Partial filmography
- Guns N Roses Chinese Democracy Tour Live in 3D (2010) (Director/ Producer)
- Usher Evolution 8701: Live in Concert (2002-TV Special) (Executive Producer)[10]
- Nickelback: Live from Sturgis (2007-Live Music Special/DVD) (Director) [12]
- The Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong (2008-Live Music Special) (Producer) [13]
- Alter Bridge: Live from Amsterdam (2009-Live DVD) (Director)
- Creed: Creed Live (2009-Live DVD) (Director/Producer)
- Chickenfoot: Get Your Buzz On Live (2009- Live DVD)(Director/Producer)[14][15]
- The Black Eyed Peas: Live From The DNC (2008- Documentary/ TV Special) (Director/Producer)[15]
- Godsmack: Changes (2004- Live Music Special/DVD) (Director/ Producer) [15]
- Matchbox Twenty: Show A Night In The Life Of (2004- Live Music Special/ DVD) (Producer)[15]
- Etta James: Burnin Down The House (2001- Live Music Special/DVD)( Director/Producer)[15]
- Marilyn Manson: Guns, God & Government World Tour (2002- Live Music Special/DVD) (Producer)[15]
- The Cult: Music Without Fear (2001- Live Music Special/DVD) (Producer) [15]
- Dave Matthews Band: The Central Park Concert (2003- Live Music Special/DVD) (Producer)[15]
- Steve Miller Band: LIve From Chicago (2007- Live Music Special/DVD) (Director/Producer)[15]
- U2: In 3D- Live Concert Film (Special Thanks)[15]
Businesses
- Founder & Former President of Coming Home Studios, a music DVD production house.[16]
- Founder & Partner of Cement Shoes Records, a record label, founded in 2005 with Jimmy Rollins & Peter Koepke (former President of London Records).[17]
- Co-Founder along with Sully Erna (singer of Godsmack) of Serenity Recording , a recording studio complex in Hollywood, CA.[18]
- Catullo is the Co-Founder and is currently with DC3Global, a Entertainment management & production company with offices in Hollywood, Chicago and New York. Clients include Creed, Godsmack, Chickenfoot and Alter Bridge.
- Catullo is also a partner in the brand new music website Rockpit.com, which is launching in early 2010.[19]
Philanthropy
Catullo is very active in working with charities including The Wheelchair Foundation, The Thalians and various Children's charities. He is the Entertainment Chairperson for the Wheelchair Foundation. In 2010 after being saddened by the earthquake in Haiti, Catullo organized a relief mission to Haiti and in 7 short days raised over $1 million in medical supplies and wheelchairs and a donated jet. Plane To Haiti
References
- ^ peapodfoundation.org
- ^ Barnes & Noble Review
- ^ NYTimes Review
- ^ Burnin’ Down the House reviews & notes
- ^ Jammy’s- 2004 Winners
- ^ Award for Coming Home Studios
- ^ Scaggs Live Trailer
- ^ Bio & Catullo Interview
- ^ 2005 Demmy Awards
- ^ Catullo NYTimes
- ^ http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Rockin_the_Corps/70036409
- ^ Nickelback: Live from Sturgis at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ Hollywood Reporter
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1410292/
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Daniel E. Catullo at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ Variety Mag
- ^ Peter Koepke NYTimes
- ^ Billboard Mag
- ^ http://www.rockpit.com
External links
Categories:- American film producers
- American film directors
- American television directors
- American television producers
- Living people
- 1971 births
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