ABOUT US

The Dallas Producers Association is a professional organization providing promotion, advocacy, education and networking for our membership. Membership is open to any company or individual of high standing working in the production of visual media in North Texas.

OUR HISTORY

1978

founded

The Dallas Producers Association was founded by a group of six Dallas based producers with a goal of sharing best practices, knowledge, and to advocate for production in Texas.
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1991

Non-Profit Incorporation

The DPA was officially incorporated as a 501(c)6 non-profit. This launched the DPA from a small group of producers to a legitimate organization able to support producers all over the DFW area.
2019

Production Inclusivity

After a historic vote, the DPA by-laws were amended to be more inclusive of all production oriented roles seeking membership. The goal of this vote was to support a wider audience to production professionals in our ever more connected world.
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2022

Keeping going

The mission, vision, and values of the DPA has not slowed down. With ongoing events, networking opportunities, mixers, seminars, and parties; the DPA is dedicated to supporting production professionals all throughout the DFW area.

Join today and find out for yourself.

OUR MISSION

The DPA promotes and advocated for our members throughout our industry and to organizations  which require our services.

PROMOTE

To promote our members throughout the industry  and to promote our organization and member talent nationally.

ADVOCATE

To advocate for our members in legal, business and political forums affecting our livelihood.

DEVELOP

To deliver on-going professional development to our members as producers, production professionals, businesspeople and citizens.

BUILD

To build a network of friends, resources, and connections and foster friendly competition that grows our local industry as a whole.

OUR OFFICERS

Meet our team of volunteer board members

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Larry Rodriguez

President – A proud RTF graduate of the University of Texas, Larry began his career at the FOX affiliate in Austin before returning closer to home in the DFW area. After joining AMS Pictures in Dallas, he worked in several production capacities. From national broadcasts and commercials to industrial videos and live corporate events, Larry has seen a lot and has worked with individuals from all walks of life. Founding Vision Mixer Media was a natural progression to expand Larry’s independent media production aspirations which, currently, has him focused on multi-cam live and live to tape work as well as producing marketing and corporate video. Larry is also excited to contribute to the DPA as a board member.

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Ian Loomer

Vice President – Ian is a creative operational executive with over 15 years of progressively broader experience in the live event, broadcast, and XR production industry.

As the former Vice President at AMP Creative and AMP Studios his main role is to strategically align departments across organizations to inspire the talent and creativity of its people, leverage operational excellence, and support their customers throughout the production process. Ian bridges gaps, from financial to creative to operational, to implement solutions and create an exceptional production experience for teams and clients alike.

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Bill Schwarz

Secretary and Treasurer – Starting at a film processing lab in Dallas, Bill came of age in the Texas film industry working as a grip/electrician, gaffer and then for the last 20 years as a Director of Photography.   While based in Dallas, travel has taken him all over the world on productions ranging from documentary, corporate, commercial and feature films.  His experience from the rank and file crew side of production brings a added perspective to the efforts of the DPA to promote the DFW production industry.

BOARD MEMBERS

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Glenn Bradley

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Ashton Campbell

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Jina Lund Bosak

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Ibidolapo Ajayi

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Joshua Wethington

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Ardis Campbell

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Christopher Bigbie

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Will Raymond

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