Entertainment Executive and Digital Media Innovation Pioneer
Associated with :
The Smithsonian InstitutionDavid Uslan has established himself as a prominent figure in entertainment and digital media, following in the footsteps of his father, Batman franchise producer Michael Uslan. His career began with internships at DC Comics, Walter Cronkite's production company, and Wild Brain Animation Studios before graduating from Indiana University in 2002. After a stint at International Creative Management (ICM), he joined his father's production company in 2003, contributing to major films including Batman Begins, The Dark Knight trilogy, Constantine, and The Lego Movie. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found COG1 Entertainment as Senior Vice President of Development, and later serve as Vice President of Business Development at Graphicly, where he helped revolutionize digital publishing by partnering with over 12,000 publishers. His producing credits include the Emmy award-winning "Sabrina: Secrets of a Teenage Witch," various documentary series for networks including National Geographic and PBS, and upcoming projects such as a Lou Gehrig biopic with Lorne Michaels and a limited series about mobster Gregory Scarpa with Sylvester Stallone. Currently, he serves on advisory boards for numerous organizations including the Stan Lee Foundation, the National Law Enforcement and Organized Crime Museum, and Legion M, while continuing to innovate in digital media and entertainment production