Dakota is a graduate of Bradley University with a Bachelor of Science and Major in Theater Production and Performance with a background in Film Production and Multimedia. Despite a beginning in live entertainment as an actor and musician, film has always been his life passion and reason for getting out of bed in the morning. After producing his second film and first feature length film, he began Exit Reality Entertainment in 2014. He then began work on The Red String Theory, having produced the first season REMOTE in Peoria Illinois and the Midwest region. From there he has moved to Phoenix and has spent the past 3 years working as a Technical Director, Production Manager, Film Director and Producer. He has worked in the entertainment industry for the better part of 8 years with an extensive background in creative design and collaborative art. He has worked professionally as a freelance artist, carpenter and scenic designer, actor, photographer, videographer, filmmaker (director, writer, producer, editor), and musician.