Life & Work with Dan Kieri

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dan Kieri

Hi Dan, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I got started by randomly falling into an acting class. It turned out to be very challenging so I just kept going and then before I knew it I was pretty deeply involved. So I started writing and producing my own films as well as auditioning and acting for other projects. Then I got into editing. And then I ended up with a camera and some lighting equipment too. Now I have insight and some experience in almost everything that is involved in the industry.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It’s been a very bumpy road, most of the time it’s off roading. Actually I don’t even think it’s a road. I think I been wandering thru mountains and fighting off bears and werewolves this whole time. There have been months where I felt liking quitting every single day. Even up until now I think about quitting sometimes. Sometimes I’d spend days working on an audition and find that they never even viewed the link to the audition. But these are just the normal experiences that eventually don’t even bother you. Throughout the entire way I am thinking that this is impossible, I’m not good enough, not smart enough, not talented enough, not tall enough, not fit enough, not good looking enough, not connected enough, I’ve started too late, I’m wasting my time and money… I have to battle these ideas daily as I’m pushing my way forward. And nothing has ever been easy for me. I’ve had to fight and overcome obstacles for every little inch I’ve moved. Sometimes I’ve got a hundred responsibilities, bills that I didn’t and can’t pay because I spent everything on my own projects. I have gone without food many times. Or I might be doing too many jobs and end up not having enough sleep. And usually nothing goes as hoped or planned. Plus there’s new problems everyday. So you just have to keep pushing, solving and fighting and the battle never really ends. But you learn to just laugh at how ridiculous it is and keep rollin with it. But the stress is alway there and I’m juggling multiple lives. Different characters, my personal life, business life, work life, 2nd work life. And sometimes little inconveniences can send me screaming and breaking things. My neighbors are scared of me. But ya know what, I think it’s healthy if your neighbors are a little afraid of you. Haha

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m an actor, producer, writer, director, editor, film maker, cinematographer. My main focus is on acting because that is the most challenging of all the jobs. I’m mostly known for my acting. I’m most proud of my future project that I am developing which doesn’t have a name yet. Something that sets me apart from others is how much I give and sacrifice and how I calm i am during extreme situations.

So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
Building my relationship with God is what matters most to me. I really want to be able to contribute something to the world that is valuable in a way that makes it a better place.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dankierii
• Other: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm9395635/