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Doug Daulton

@dougdaulton

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Producer and product owner integrating AI strategy with creative production for media and storytelling.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead AI-forward product and production strategy, mentor cross-functional teams, and drive ethical, scalable storytelling solutions for creators and organizations.

I am a producer, product owner, and creative technologist focused on applying AI to media and storytelling. I build AI-powered infrastructure and production workflows that enable independent creators, SMBs, and organizations to scale creative output ethically and efficiently.

My background spans film production, creative direction, and technical leadership—producing features and documentaries, leading content strategy at AI-driven product companies, and pioneering live interactive streaming workflows for major platforms and events.

I lead cross-functional teams, translate complex AI features into accessible product messaging, and advise organizations on ethical AI implementation while contributing to open-source tooling and public education through speaking and workshops.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Producer & Co-Creator

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Future Frames

Jan 2025 - Present (10 months)

Co-develop a podcast exploring AI's impact on media and storytelling; lead research strategy, guest curation, and production workflows to demonstrate ethical, practical AI applications in content creation.

Podcast Production Research Strategy Production Workflows Guest Management Audio Editing Storytelling

Current

Principal & Founder

Current

Tortu AI

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Building AI-powered infrastructure and tooling enabling independent creators and small media organizations to compete at enterprise scale; lead product strategy for creative production workflows and advise on ethical AI implementation.

AI Strategy Product Strategy Prompt Engineering Python Creative Production

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Producer

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Verge Pictures

Mar 2007 - Present (18 years 8 months)

Produced narrative features and documentaries, including the feature Bokeh (2017) with global distribution; built efficient production infrastructure and maintained team cohesion across complex shoots and logistics.

Film Production Production Management Team Leadership Logistics Budget Management Distribution

Creative Director

Mylio

Jan 2023 - Feb 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Led brand refresh and product messaging for an AI-powered photo management platform, creating a messaging framework that translated complex AI features into accessible customer language and directed global multimedia campaigns.

Brand Strategy Product Messaging Localization Stakeholder Management

Creative Director

Skylum Software

Aug 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Led content strategy and partnered with product to position AI-driven photography tools; launched creator campaigns, live events, and user education series while managing global content teams and strategic partnerships.

Content Strategy AI Photography Campaign Management Live Events Technical Documentation Localization Influencer Partnerships Corporate Communications

Producer & Technical Director

Pixel Corps

Mar 2007 - Jan 2015 (7 years 10 months)

Developed streaming protocols and production workflows as an exclusive launch partner for Google Hangouts and YouTube Live; produced high-profile interactive live streams (e.g., presidential events) and pioneered large-scale virtual event practices.

Live Streaming Production Workflows Technical Direction Virtual Events Protocols Project Management Cross Functional Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Independent Film Project / IFP Narrative Lab

Fellowship, Film / Narrative Filmmaking

Selected as an IFP Narrative Lab (now The Gotham Fiction Feature Lab) fellow supporting first-time feature filmmakers in finishing and premiering debut fiction features.