Dave Hodgson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fan-Favourite Video, Creative Strategy & Storytelling Services | Chief Creative Officer at Decently Creative

  • Education

    • Ryerson university

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of arts (ba) with honours radio and television arts
  • Experience

    • Rogers communications

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
      Team lead, video on demand content production

      Managed a five-person team creating video campaigns and ensuring the on-time delivery of major content launches for the Rogers On Demand streaming VOD service.

    • Tristar stories in 4k (fight network)

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      Creator / producer

      Enter Montreal’s Tristar Gym and see Canada’s storied fighting camp as you’ve never seen it before in this 12-part original digital series presented in 4K. With unprecedented access and intimacy, step into the notorious fighter “dorms" and delve inside the heads and lives of Tristar’s world-class roster, as well as renowned owner and head coach Firas Zahabi.We documented the varied and untold stories of the MMA fighters at Tristar Gym, from hungry, underexposed up-and-comers to famed megastars like George St-Pierre, with a nuanced, human touch unlike the typical testosterone-charged UFC video feature. We even created a unique 360° video to allow viewers from around the world to set foot in the gym themselves. The project was a huge success, accumulating 1.5 million views and driving more than 10,000 new subscribers to the Fight Network YouTube channel. Show less

    • Out of my league (fntsy sports network)

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      Writer / producer / director

      Tim loves fantasy sports... maybe a little too much. So we took him across North America on the ultimate fantasy road trip to find the amazing fantasy sports stories you’ve never seen before in this 16-part digital series.From leagues who take punishments to the extreme, like the Omaha Tattoo League, to remarkable players like million-dollar winner Drew Dinkmeyer, and the oddball fantasy stories that have to be seen to be believed, comedian Tim Gilbert serves as your guide to the unusual and incredible across the fantasy landscape.Out of My League racked up more than 450,000 views on its way to becoming FNTSY Sports Network's most-watched and shared digital series of all time. Show less

    • Shot callers esports

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
      Creator / writer / producer

      When Anthem Sports & Entertainment decided to launch its own esports content brand, I was tapped to create it from scratch. I built a knowledgeable and motivated team that produced a slate of weekly content (including live streaming shows) analyzing the massively-popular competitive game League of Legends. In little more than one year, Shot Callers Esports grew to be an authoritative source in LoL esports, to date amassing more than 11 million views and 250,000-plus social followers.

    • Anthem sports & entertainment inc.

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
      Director of digital content

      In 2017, I became integral to the digital revitalization of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, a traditional global broadcaster evolving into the digital age. I led the charge behind all digital content, including designing a winning content strategy for its professional wrestling brand IMPACT Wrestling, re-launching the streaming service IMPACT Plus and creating a live streaming studio.As part of this content re-imagination, we launched an innovative and interactive 24/7 live Twitch channel for IMPACT Wrestling, streaming new and classic shows all fed by viewer feedback. On only the third day of the channel's launch, our Twitch original programming was already streaming to more than 10,000 simultaneous viewers, making it one of the most popular Twitch channels in pro sports.I created and led the team that created a slate of fan-favorite documentaries with IMPACT athletes like Tessa Blanchard and Brian Cage, blending storyline with reality, and making (and keeping) new fans. Show less

    • Living the stream (amazon prime video)

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
      Writer / producer

      Living the Stream is an exploration of the world of online video game streaming on Twitch.tv. What is it about Twitch streaming that compels fans to tune in for hours every day, and pay monthly subscription fees and big donations to do so? In this warts-and-all view behind the curtain of Twitch success and stardom, we see that it's a great way to make a living, but binge streaming and keeping your viewing audience happy can be exhausting mentally and physically. So... is it all worth it?Living The Stream premiered in March 2019 in front of a live Twitch audience of more than 5,000 users, and is currently under license to Amazon Prime Video, streaming in 60+ countries. Show less

    • How the game is played - gametv

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
      Creator / writer / producer

      The goal was simple: create a series that brought GameTV back to its roots as a place where games, competitions and the people who play them are celebrated. For this, I created and produced the series How the Game is Played, with six episodes celebrating six different competitive pastimes, from bouldering to competitive pinball and beyond.The series has gained acclaim as one of the best original series in Game's history.

    • Decently creative

      Jun 2019 - now
      Chief creative officer

      Creating brand-defining, fan-favourite video and creative for clients who want to make their mark on the digital world. We're never content with just "content".• Director & Executive Producer, "Legends of Adventure" (Decently Creative | CONTINUE | MidBoss)Currently producing the first feature documentary about Sierra On-Line, starring the groundbreaking creators from one of gaming's most foundational companies; funded on BackerKit in only 19 hours• Director & Producer, "Gamebreakers" (Prime Video | Network Productions)Produced 15 episodes of a fan-celebrated docuseries about the trailblazers and innovators in the gaming world, spotlighting stars like Nemo Zhou, DEERE & The Stream Queens, Negaoryx and T-Pain; licensed for broadcast in 60 countries by Amazon Prime Video and seen by millions.• Digital Video Production & Strategy, Ring of Honor Wrestling (Sinclair Broadcast Group)Created and implemented new content series and strategies for a legendary sports brand; grew their live event-centric brand into a digital media powerhouse, driving more than 250,000 new subscribers and 500 million minutes watched.• Digital Video Content Strategy, National Gaming League of Spain (Warriors International)Provided the social media content strategy blueprint for a popular European esports league.• Director & Producer, "The Search for Canada's Game Shows" (Game TV | Network Productions)Created 6 episodes of a beloved docuseries tracing the roots of game show classics, starring Howie Mandel, Wink Martindale and other game show luminaries. Show less

    • Vice media

      Dec 2021 - now
      Supervising producer

      Producing Vice TV's most acclaimed and attention-grabbing hit docuseries.• Supervising Producer, Unannounced Documentary Series (2024 -)Developed and producing a new, unannounced documentary series for Vice TV.• Story Producer, "Who Killed WCW?" (2023 - 2024)Creative producer for the upcoming four-part documentary series about the meteoric rise and spectacular fall of World Championship Wrestling, which was the number-one series launch in the history of Vice TV.• Story Producer, "Dark Side of the Ring" Season 4 & 5 (2022 - 2023)Creative producer for the most highly-rated show in Vice network history.• Story Producer, "Tales From The Territories" (2021 - 2022)Creative producer for the award-winning professional wrestling docuseries, executive produced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Youtube certified

      Youtube
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dave Hodgson
      Nominated for Best Digital Video Award Fantasy Sports Trade Association Dec 2017
    • Awarded to Dave Hodgson
      Official Selection Laugh Sabbath Film Festival, NXNE 2014 Short film "Grilled" (director)
    • Awarded to Dave Hodgson
      Official Selection Worldwide Short Film Festival, Canadian Film Centre 2012 Short film "Say Yes To The Pants" (writer, producer)
    • Awarded to Dave Hodgson
      Winner, Pilot Week 2011 Insight Productions Aug 2011 Winner of Insight Productions' "Pilot Week" for comedy pilot The Goldman Identity"When a hapless schlub is mistaken for a deadly international super-spy, he becomes public enemy number one and is pursued by every terrorist and anti-terrorist organization in the world."
    • Awarded to Dave Hodgson
      Official Selection Worldwide Short Film Festival, Canadian Film Centre 2011 Short film "America's Tallest Baby" (writer, producer)
    • Awarded to Dave Hodgson
      Official Selection Worldwide Short Film Festival, Canadian Film Centre 2010 Short film "Toy Boyz" (writer, producer)