Dan Dark, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Studio Operations at Warner Bros., has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to the UK film industry.
In the mid-90s, Eon Productions approached him to develop Leavesden Aerodrome into a studio for the production of Goldeneye and, following, he continued to run the site as a film studio which became home to all eight Harry Potter films, before it became Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in 2011.
Dark has had a long and distinguished career in the film industry, starting in the mid-1990s when he was approached by Eon Productions to develop Leavesden Aerodrome into a studio for the production of Goldeneye. He continued to run the site as a film studio, which became home to all eight Harry Potter films, before it became Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in 2011.
Dark has also been involved in the development of other major film studios in the UK, including Pinewood Studios and Shepperton Studios. He is currently responsible for overseeing studio operations for Warner Bros. in both Burbank and Leavesden, as well as production services, which includes set lighting, grip, costume, property, archives, transportation, construction and office services, and worldwide security.
“ I am a great believer in honour and I am a great believer in respect. I wanted to honour and respect the fact I had been given the award.
I think the health of the UK film and TV industry is really strong. I still believe we have the greatest environment for big blockbuster film production and we have the best technicians in the world, and long may that continue.”.
– Dan Dark
Dark’s OBE is a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contribution to the UK film industry. He is a true pioneer who has helped to shape the industry into what it is today.
Calling all fashion enthusiasts! Are you looking for a night of style inspiration, industry insights,…
Liberal Democrats strengthen hold, gaining seats from Labour in Watford local elections. Conservatives retain control…
Once extinct in UK, Ospreys could grace Rickmansworth's Stocker's Lake thanks to a new nest…
UK gets shocked (pleasantly) as Tesla's Cybertruck is about to embark on electrifying "Cyber Odyssey"…
A large house in Watford was struck by lightning early this morning, causing a significant…
A man has been charged with murder of 14-year-old Boy in Hainault Sword Attack.