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OUR STORYActive Communications was founded by Dan Hnatio. Dan started his career in academia working as the Director of television services for Boston University Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and later as a faculty member at Framingham State College where he helped develop the Television Production and Media Communication program.
Since Dan founded Active Communications in 1984, we have worked on a large variety of projects for a national and international clientele mostly focusing on Broadcast, Corporate Communications, and Documentary/Film projects.
We partner with clients on a wide variety of media production and communications projects including:
Active worked with director Paul Roselli on this multi-camera production for the Massachusetts Child & Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) program
At Active Communications we use our commercial expertise to take new business concepts, technologies, applications, and their associated work flow improvements to our clients and their partners – demonstrating how innovative communications thinking and capabilities can apply to new, cost-effective ways of doing their work, or problem solving. Our core team members are listed below.
Additionally, we have a wide network of media and production specialists that we collaborate with on larger or specialized projects.
The driving force behind Active Communications is Dan Hnatio. Dan has over 30 years of experience in the communications industry, has won a variety of awards in television, media and film, and has achieved a reputation for excellence within the field. He has developed a number of contacts and relationships within the industry, particularly within the New England region.
In addition to running Active Communications, Dan teaches courses at Emerson College and Framingham State College’s International Program. He holds an Ed.M. degree from Boston University and an M.F.A. degree from Goddard College. You can reach Dan at activemediaprod@gmail.com
Jeff has worked in the media production field for over 15 years and has worked with clients across a wide range of industries to design and develop creative communications strategies and projects. He is an experienced videographer, having worked on a wide variety of projects, including field work as a director of photography, camera operator, lighting director and sound engineer. He is an experienced Final Cut and Premiere editor.
Project experience includes: documentaries, training videos, dramatic pieces, marketing videos, podcasts, web and cable broadcast, live event video streaming, and more. He holds both B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Media Production Services: Broadcast, Corporate, Film | Boston, New England, Worldwide
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