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Daniel Gillin, a native Californian says that from the time he was old enough to crawl, he was pushing a ball around or singing into a microphone. His Executive father and show biz mother gave him a great combination of athletic prowess and stage presence. Living a normal childhood with his two parents, Gillin did the typical activities growing up, Little League baseball and basketball, surfing, skating, skiing and playing in a Rock Band where he was the lead singer. But of all the hobbies he enjoyed, writing was his passion. Whether it was writing sports articles for newspapers, editorials or just poems for his girlfriends, Gillin displayed a true gift of gab on paper and in front of crowds.

Although writing is his passion, Gillin feels his niche will be directing. Dan has a natural vision on life and what needs to be shown to the masses to continue the healing process. In addition Gillin has lived the life of the stories he tells.

Gillin also owns a management company, Paradi$e Entertainment, which includes models, musicians and up and coming actors. His vision is to create the next generation of great actors and feature them in his films. Gillin has spent eight years in the business and has a very impressive list of Producers, Directors, Actors and Financiers attached to his projects, Paradi$e, Road To Nowhere, The Trophy, The Pick Up, Burn Off and Feelin' Compton.

All his scripts are based on true life events.

The story Paradi$e was inspired by his stepson, Anthony Carlson who talked him into writing the first draft about the rivalry between In Line Street Rollerbladers and Skateboarders. When top agencies turned their noses up to the concept, Gillin spun a modern Day American Graffiti a classic moment in time piece set in trendy Southern California.

Played in a Pop/Rock Band as a kid an opened up for such legendary groups as Tower Of Power and Cold Blood in the San Francisco Bay area in benefit concerts.

Coached Youth Baseball for 18 years and won 15 championships, including 5 Regional Titles and 2 World Series Appearances in the 16-18 age group.

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