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D&N Studios
Our Story
D&N Studios started off as a simple dream for the co-owner of D&N Cinematics: Dave Deibel and Carson Nordgaard. As they continued to pave the way for the video production industry in Bismarck, ND, Dave and Carson became curious about the wonders of virtual production. Their wonders turned into an exciting idea of expanding in the Twin Cities nearby, where they saw a new road to be paved for virtual production. After one year of learning and connecting, they began D&N Studios in Minneapolis. Now for 2026, they can't wait to share with you what's next to come!
Dave Diebel
Co-Owner/Producer
Dave Diebel is the co-founder of D&N Cinematics and D&N Studios, a video production company with 13 years of experience in the industry. Over the years, D&N has produced hundreds of projects, including commercials, TV series, and films. Passionate about innovation, Dave has been part of implementing cutting-edge techniques, like virtual production, to push the boundaries of storytelling and create visually stunning experiences.
Carson Nordgaard
Co-Founder/DP
Carson is also the co-founder of D&N Cinematics and D&N Studios. With over 20 years of experience, Carson began working in video production as a DP and has worked as a Virtual Production Supervisor on 2 feature films. Carson also has worked as a VFX artist and for the last 5 years began learning Unreal Engine and Virtual Production.
Adam Standon
Studio Manager/Virtual Production Specialist
Adam has over 8 years of experience in VFX, 3D, and motion graphics. He began learning Unreal Engine five years ago and has designed virtual sets for productions and worked as a Virtual Production Specialist on numerous shoots.
Mitchell Dahl
Video Editor/Social Media Manager
Mitchell has over five years of professional experience in video production. Although most of his experience lies in video editing, he has been coined as the "Swiss Army Mitch" for his ability and willingness to perform and undergo any task, such as G&E, graphics/motion graphics, acting, voiceover, sound, writing, and the occasional manual labor needed around the offices and studio.