Dan Buckley

Dan Buckley is a photographer, cinematographer, and stunt coordinator based in Columbus, Ohio. He has worked in multiple production roles in film and television since 2005.

A lifelong martial artist, Dan found his way into the entertainment industry working as a stunt performer on various local projects, eventually moving into the role of stunt coordinator on larger productions. He has coordinated scenes with Larisa Oleynik (10 Things I Hate About You, Alex Mack), UFC Hall-of-Famer Don Frye (Godzilla: Final Wars, Public Enemies), and the late Christian Oliver (Speed Racer, Valkyrie), and has performed on-screen stunts both in character roles and as a double.

As a photographer, Dan has been shooting stunning images across the globe since 2009 —from fashion capitals NYC, LA, Paris, and London to the scenic landscapes of Egypt, New Zealand, Sweden, and Alaska. Dan’s lens has captured the magic of many iconic locations, including the Great Pyramids, the Eiffel Tower, the Paris Catacombs, the Tower of London, and even the enigmatic Stonehenge.

His work has appeared in (614) Magazine, The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Monthly, and numerous other print and web publications. He has also lent his expertise as a still photographer on several film sets.

Driven by his passion for visual storytelling, Dan inevitably transitioned into cinematography. He has shot commercials for clients including the renowned Columbus Symphony and UFC legend Matt Brown, and has been the director of photography for award-winning short films in Ohio and NYC.

Dan’s diverse production background extends beyond the camera lens and stunts. He has worked on popular shows like Restaurant: Impossible, Death Row Stories, and Big Rig Bounty Hunters. He served as talent assistant to Kelly Clarkson on the Emmy award-winning docu-reality series Who Do You Think You Are? and was a casting assistant for the Oscar-winning film Captain Phillips.