Darren Frankel
Head of Film & Television, Adobe
Darren Frankel brings 40 years of experience in visual effects and post-production in television and media, to both domestic and international clients. Prior to joining Adobe as Head of Film & Television, Darren was Head of Post Production and Visual Effects for Marvel Television working in both studio oversight and creative capacities covering 14 different series, including such shows as Daredevil, Punisher, Jessica Jones and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Prior to joining Marvel, he was President of Stargate Studios and was responsible for the day-to-day management of the company overseeing all operations at ten facilities in seven countries including business development, corporate strategy, technology and financial activities. He led the company to three Emmy Award wins in five years and is often credited as bringing visual effects to episodic television. He was a freelance producer and post producer before joining Stargate. Darren consults for various visual effects companies including Untold Studios, and helped to build the episodic division of Framestore, along with two stints on the Executive Committee at the Television Academy in visual effects. Darren attended Northwestern University and UCLA and majored in Theatre Arts. When Darren isn't working, he's either working out, running or spending time with his wife and their two rescue dogs.