Pineloft Entertainment is equal parts brand and entertainment company that focuses on production and building community through storytelling & creating unique moments. We value having diverse points of view and providing emerging auteurs with support, connections, and the resources necessary for long-term success.
Pineloft’s recent producing credits include;
Chat À Table (Narrative, Short Film), edited by Emmy winning Bill Henry, ACE (Succession)
Betty & Blue (Narrative, Short Film), starring 3x Emmy Winner, Keith David (American Fiction, Rick and Morty, NOPE)
How To Find Your Voice (Narrative, Short Film), Executive Produced by Stephen "Dr" Love (They Cloned Tyrone)
CEO / FOUNDER
DANE CLARKE II was born and raised in West Orange, NJ. He simultaneously attended West Orange High School (18’) and Harlem School of the Arts (18’).
He graduated from New York University Tisch School of the Arts (22’) with a BFA in Theatre as well as a minor in Producing for TV & Film.
In 2020 Dane founded multi-hyphenate production company, Pineloft Entertainment. Pineloft brings unfamiliar stories that are daring, inclusive and riveting to audiences. As CEO he sets goals, implements strategies for growth, and maintains the mission of the company.
DANECLARKE2@PINELOFTENTERTAINMENT.COM
BRAND DIRECTOR / PARTNER
JOEL POKU was born in Alpharetta, GA but shortly moved to West Orange, NJ around the age of three. He attended West Orange High School (16’).
From West Orange, Joel went on to study in Boston where he received a BS in Economics and Finance at Northeastern University (20’). Joel graduated from Northeastern University magna cum laude.
Previously, Joel was a Senior Associate at a Boston based multi-family office where he focused on accounting and tax services. He joined Pineloft Entertainment in 2021. As Brand Director of Pineloft Entertainment, he helps develop and produce their TV / Film slate and spearheads marketing initiatives in order to increase Pineloft’s brand visibility.
JOELPOKU@PINELOFTENTERTAINMENT.COM