The Varla Dogwood Team
Dale Jackson
Director / Screenwriter / Editor / Cinematographer
Dale has been making films since 2007, directing award-winning films including Sons of Virginia and Maxwell Stein. Dale was the founder of the Zom-Bee TV Roku channel, where he directed shows including The White Label Lounge. Dale has also directed commercials for national brands, including the viral Pine Bros. Cough Drops ad with Waka Flocka Flame.
Director / Screenwriter / Editor / Cinematographer
Dale has been making films since 2007, directing award-winning films including Sons of Virginia and Maxwell Stein. Dale was the founder of the Zom-Bee TV Roku channel, where he directed shows including The White Label Lounge. Dale has also directed commercials for national brands, including the viral Pine Bros. Cough Drops ad with Waka Flocka Flame.
Steve Nerangis
Producer / Director / Editor / Music Supervisor
In addition with his role in Varla Dogwood, Steve is an owner with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Winchester, VA and programmer for festivals such as Film Club's Lost Weekend and Virginia Emerging Filmmakers Festival. Prior to co-founding Varla Dogwood Films, Steve worked in a variety of roles in the entertainment industry, including working as a band manager, record label regional representative, and account manager for radio sales and promotions. Steve has also helped produce films outside of the Varla Dogwood umbrella, including the Xumo Original film Miss Valentine starring Marilu Henner, Paris Berelc and Kate Flannery.
Producer / Director / Editor / Music Supervisor
In addition with his role in Varla Dogwood, Steve is an owner with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Winchester, VA and programmer for festivals such as Film Club's Lost Weekend and Virginia Emerging Filmmakers Festival. Prior to co-founding Varla Dogwood Films, Steve worked in a variety of roles in the entertainment industry, including working as a band manager, record label regional representative, and account manager for radio sales and promotions. Steve has also helped produce films outside of the Varla Dogwood umbrella, including the Xumo Original film Miss Valentine starring Marilu Henner, Paris Berelc and Kate Flannery.
John Petrolino
Producer / Legal
John and Steve began working on film projects together while still in high school. John not only handles legal counsel for Varla Dogwood, but also acts as a producer, screenwriter, and creative advisor. John also recently joined the programming team for Film Club's Lost Weekend.
Producer / Legal
John and Steve began working on film projects together while still in high school. John not only handles legal counsel for Varla Dogwood, but also acts as a producer, screenwriter, and creative advisor. John also recently joined the programming team for Film Club's Lost Weekend.
Frequent Collaborators
Varla Dogwood has co-produced projects with:
Mirandum Pictures
River Maid
Secret Identity Pictures
Tech Rehearsal
A Place To Be
A Mother's Will
Just Like Will
Mirandum Pictures
River Maid
Secret Identity Pictures
Tech Rehearsal
A Place To Be
A Mother's Will
Just Like Will