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Kia Kiso(I)

  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Producer
  • Color Department
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Kia Kiso, a dedicated and insightful Producer, possesses a profound appreciation for the transformative power of media. From her early ventures into filmmaking at the age of 12, Kia recognized the immense impact it could have on a wide scale. Her unwavering commitment lies in crafting narratives that not only entertain and inspire but also bring about positive change in individuals' lives. With an impressive portfolio of over 90 credits, Kia has honed a diverse range of skills, enabling her to produce a wide array of projects, including music videos, TV pilots, network promos, and socially relevant documentaries.

Complementing her artistic expertise, Kia holds a Bachelor's degree in Filmmaking and a Minor in Business from Santa Fe University of Arts and Design, reflecting her steadfast dedication to advancing her craft. Before focusing on producing, Kia diligently honed her skills in roles such as a union Camera Assistant, Telecine Colorist/Color Grader, Commercial Production Coordinator, and VFX Coordinator/Liaison to Director at Rhythm & Hues. These formative experiences provided her with valuable insights, allowing her to approach production with a comprehensive and multifaceted perspective.

Kia's projects have garnered numerous awards and accolades. Notably, her works have received multiple nominations and prestigious wins, including Best Short Film for "Hallways & Doors," Best Feature Documentary for "Mile... Mile & A Half," and Best Music Video for Keb' Mo's "America the Beautiful." Recently, Kia received six Telly Awards for her contributions to the extensive Pareto Labs educational library. And a Telly for her work on Media Access Awards. Her remarkable feature documentary, "Spiritual Liberation," even earned recognition from Oprah, who recommended it to her audience.

Kia's influence and achievements have garnered well-deserved recognition, including nominations for the esteemed Women Making a Difference Award by the Los Angeles Business Journal from 2013 to 2019. These acknowledgments affirm her unwavering dedication to effecting meaningful change and pushing the boundaries of storytelling.

Beyond her remarkable contributions to the field, Kia actively engages in professional affiliations, demonstrating her commitment to driving progress within the industry. She is a respected member of the Producers Guild of America, where she has played a vital role as a founding member of the Social Impact Entertainment Task Force and formerly served as Co-Chair of the Employment Committee. Kia's dedication to inclusivity and accessibility is further exemplified through her involvement in the Producers Guild of America Diversity in Producing Committee and as Co-Producer of the Media Access Awards. She also contributes to the industry as an advisory board member to various organizations.
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      • 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds in R.I.P.D. (2013)
    R.I.P.D.
    5.6
    • Visual Effects
    • 2013
    Jarrod Crawford, Rob Mathes, Cooper Shaw, and Bridget Guillory in Hallways and Doors (2021)
    Hallways and Doors
    8.2
    Short
    • Producer
    • 2021
    Sharon Stone, Bruce Willis, Ben Foster, Shawn Hatosy, Justin Timberlake, Emile Hirsch, Anton Yelchin, Amanda Seyfried, and Olivia Wilde in Alpha Dog (2006)
    Alpha Dog
    6.9
    • Camera and Electrical Department(as Kia Dawson)
    • 2006
    Tommy Moreno and Nic Barnhart in How to Make a Deal (2021)
    How to Make a Deal
    TV Series
    • Producer
    • 2021

    Credits

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    Camera and Electrical Department



    • The Onion Movie (2008)
      The Onion Movie
      6.2
      • camera loader (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2008
    • Hayden Panettiere and Solange in Bring It on: All or Nothing (2006)
      Bring It on: All or Nothing
      5.6
      Video
      • camera operator: 'a' camera
      • second assistant camera (as Kia Dawson, as Kia Dawson)
      • 2006
    • Cold Case (2003)
      Cold Case
      7.7
      TV Series
      • assistant camera (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2006
    • Sharon Stone, Bruce Willis, Ben Foster, Shawn Hatosy, Justin Timberlake, Emile Hirsch, Anton Yelchin, Amanda Seyfried, and Olivia Wilde in Alpha Dog (2006)
      Alpha Dog
      6.9
      • second assistant camera: 'b' camera, additional photography (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2006
    • Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Costner, Shirley MacLaine, and Mark Ruffalo in Rumor Has It... (2005)
      Rumor Has It...
      5.5
      • additional second assistant camera (uncredited)
      • 2005
    • Le Petomane: Parti avec le vent (2005)
      Le Petomane: Parti avec le vent
      7.9
      Short
      • second assistant camera (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2005
    • Eugene Levy, Angela Little, Omar Benson Miller, Matt Barr, Tad Hilgenbrink, and Jun Hee Lee in American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005)
      American Pie Presents: Band Camp
      5.0
      Video
      • additional second assistant camera (uncredited)
      • 2005
    • Jodie Foster in Flightplan (2005)
      Flightplan
      6.3
      • additional camera loader (uncredited)
      • 2005
    • The Skeleton Key (2005)
      The Skeleton Key
      6.5
      • assistant camera (uncredited)
      • 2005
    • Nicki Aycox, Lizette Carrion, Keith D. Robinson, and Josh Henderson in Over There (2005)
      Over There
      7.8
      TV Series
      • camera loader (as Kia Dawson, pilot episode)
      • 2005
    • Don't Come Knocking (2005)
      Don't Come Knocking
      6.6
      • camera loader (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2005
    • Lackawanna Blues (2005)
      Lackawanna Blues
      7.8
      TV Movie
      • additional camera loader (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2005
    • Family Feature Film
      Uh Oh!
      5.3
      • additional assistant camera (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2004
    • Leonardo DiCaprio in The Aviator (2004)
      The Aviator
      7.5
      • second assistant camera (uncredited)
      • 2004
    • Kenan Thompson in Fat Albert (2004)
      Fat Albert
      4.4
      • camera loader (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2004

    Producer



    • Pricing
      • producer
      • Post-production
      • TV Series
    • Effective Employee Learning and Development
      • producer
      • Post-production
      • TV Series



    • Selling Superman (2024)
      Selling Superman
      7.2
      TV Series
      • co-producer
      • 2024
    • 2023 Media Access Awards with Easterseals (2023)
      2023 Media Access Awards with Easterseals
      TV Special
      • co-producer
      • 2023
    • Compensating the Sales Team
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Netflix Co Breakdown
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Build a Budget (2021)
      Build a Budget
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Tommy Moreno and Nic Barnhart in How to Make a Deal (2021)
      How to Make a Deal
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Tommy Moreno and Nic Barnhart in High Output Management (2021)
      High Output Management
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Jarrod Crawford, Rob Mathes, Cooper Shaw, and Bridget Guillory in Hallways and Doors (2021)
      Hallways and Doors
      8.2
      Short
      • produced by
      • 2021
    • Whoopi Goldberg and Nyle DiMarco in 2020 Media Access Awards (2020)
      2020 Media Access Awards
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 2020
    • The 40th Annual Media Access Awards (2019)
      The 40th Annual Media Access Awards
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 2019
    • Simon Cowell in The 2018 Media Access Awards (2018)
      The 2018 Media Access Awards
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 2018
    • Flowers
      Short
      • producer
      • 2017
    • Inspired to Ride (2015)
      Inspired to Ride
      7.5
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Mile... Mile & a Half (2013)
      Mile... Mile & a Half
      7.3
      • co-producer
      • 2013
    • Swallow (2011)
      Swallow
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2011

    Color Department



    • Coolio, Georgio, Kasan Butcher, Kelly Jo Minter, and Clifton Powell in Tapped Out (2003)
      Tapped Out
      5.9
      • telecine colorist (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2003
    • El matador (2003)
      El matador
      5.7
      • telecine colorist: dailies (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2003
    • Controlled Chaos (2003)
      Controlled Chaos
      7.4
      • telecine colorist (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2003
    • Art of Revenge (2003)
      Art of Revenge
      4.2
      Video
      • telecine colorist: dailies (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2003
    • David Keith and Robert Urich in Clover Bend (2002)
      Clover Bend
      5.2
      • telecine colorist: dailies (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2002
    • Defining Maggie (2002)
      Defining Maggie
      5.9
      • telecine colorist: dailies (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2002
    • March (2001)
      March
      7.8
      • telecine colorist (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2001
    • John Mahoney in Almost Salinas (2001)
      Almost Salinas
      6.3
      • telecine colorist: dailies (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2001
    • Brooklyn Sonnet (2000)
      Brooklyn Sonnet
      5.8
      • telecine colorist (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2000
    • Lone Star Struck
      6.6
      • telecine colorist: dailies (as Kia Dawson)
      • 2000

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Zaza Productions
    • Alternative names
      • Kia M. Dawson

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