In Deep Films Introduction
We founded In Deep Films in 2006 and have since filmed travel documentaries, independently and cooperatively, across Asia. We also have produced custom films for companies both small and large. Please read up on us below, as well as follow the other links above, to explore our wide range of work.
Dave Kellogg
Before he came to China, Dave Kellogg worked as a journalist in the U.S., first freelancing for National Public Radio and affiliates, and later writing full-time for a local newspaper in Washington state. As a reporter, he covered the military beat. Some of his most rewarding stories came through embedding into military rescue operations in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and U.S. military operations in Germany, Qatar and central Iraq.
In 2006, he moved to China to help found Qingdao American International School. At the same time, he crossed the threshold from print journalism to create documentaries. Collaborating with his friend and colleague Brendan Madden, the two produced an hour-long film about the China Olympics for Haier, a Fortune-500 company. Afterwards, the two filmed numerous other travel documentaries in such locations as China, Macau, Tibet, Nepal, Thailand, Mongolia, Turkey, India (Kashmir), Iran and Iraq for companies such as Trip Films and Lonely Planet. In 2010 and 2011, Dave and Brendan worked full-time as TV hosts and directors for Blue Ocean Network, a private media company based in Beijing but broadcasting across the U.S. via cable and satellite. For BON, the two have co-anchored and co-produced a 15-part reality travel series set in Xinjiang, China. They co-created, co-hosted and co-produced 30-minute episodes of China Driven, a travel series in which they drive across China. Dave also hosted a 30-minute travel special on Beijing, China and directed a 30-minute special on Zhengzhou, China. Most recently, Dave and Brendan produced at 50-minute documentary on climbing Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in North America. The film is being featured in multiple film festivals and events both in the U.S. and China. Dave earned his undergraduate degree from Western Washington University, majoring in English Creative Writing and Spanish; as well as post-bachelorette certification from Saint Joseph’s University in Pennsylvania for Secondary Education. He also earned his master’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University in Secondary Education. He speaks three languages: English, Spanish and Chinese. |
Brendan Madden
Brendan Madden, working as a city planner in Seattle and making bank, as well as playing lead guitar in a band called Cast of Characters, decided to go for a major change in his life: he moved to China. Apparently, his side-adventures surfing in Peru, playing ice hockey in Moscow and skiing in Switzerland wasn’t enough.
In China, he helped found Qingdao American International School, setting up the science and athletic departments. Also, with his friend and colleague Dave Kellogg, he created In Deep Films. Brendan is as adventuresome as they come. He has since ridden a mountain bike to Everest, motorcycled across Thailand, scuba-dived in Indonesia, bungee jumped in Macau, road-tripped Iran, and skied Iraq — the whole while making sure the camera was recording. Meanwhile, ever the musician, he also established the Dama Llamas, one of China's fastest up and coming rock bands. In 2010 and 2011, Brendan and Dave worked full-time as TV hosts and directors for Blue Ocean Network, a private media company based in Beijing but broadcasting across the U.S. via cable and satellite. For BON, the two have co-anchored and co-produced a 15-part reality travel series set in Xinjiang, China. They have also co-hosted and co-produced three 30-minute episodes of China Driven, a travel series in which they drive across China. Brendan also hosted a 30-minute travel special on Zhengzhou, China and directed a 30-minute special on Beijing. Most recently, Brendan hosted a driving series for the German car manufacturer Audi. He drove from Beijing to Hong Kong, introducing the best natural, cultural and historical sites in route. He and Dave also produced at 50-minute documentary on climbing Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in North America. The film is being featured in multiple film festivals and events both in the U.S. and China. Brendan graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Environmental Science. Bilingual in English and Chinese (as well as comfortable with French), he is currently living in Beijing, China, earning a master's degree in Secondary Education, touring China with the Dama Llamas, and planning his next adventure… |
Feline Wang
Feline Wang began her career in media from the year 2000 when she wrote columns for Tonight Press, a local newspaper based in Tianjin, and ViVi Magazine. At the same time, she served as an assistant book editor for Harbin Publishing House.
In 2005, she went to the United Kingdom to study media at the University of Leicester. By then she had caught the travel bug. Whenever she could, Feline would wander around Europe and write articles for travel websites such as go2eu.com and Tonight Press.
When she finished her studies in the UK, she came back to China
to work at the Tianjin TV Station as a news reporter. She covered major events in China, including the Wenchuan Earthquake and the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
From 2009 to 2011, Feline worked full-time as a producer for
Blue Ocean Network, a private media company based in Beijing but broadcasting across the U.S. via cable and satellite. Her work for BON took her across China. She produced an educational program, Tricks of Learning Chinese, a travel information program, Trip Tips, a travel reality show, Take Me To China, and a travel show China Driven. It was in the latter two programs where she began working with Brendan and Dave.
Recently, Feline has also started independently producing movie quality wedding films and has begun work in developing new markets for the
video production business. Feline earned her undergraduate degree from Central University for Nationalities (China), majoring in Chinese language and literature. She also earned her master’s degree from the University of Leicester (UK) in Mass Communications. She speaks two languages: English and Chinese. She is also capable of producing videos in Japanese.
In 2005, she went to the United Kingdom to study media at the University of Leicester. By then she had caught the travel bug. Whenever she could, Feline would wander around Europe and write articles for travel websites such as go2eu.com and Tonight Press.
When she finished her studies in the UK, she came back to China
to work at the Tianjin TV Station as a news reporter. She covered major events in China, including the Wenchuan Earthquake and the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
From 2009 to 2011, Feline worked full-time as a producer for
Blue Ocean Network, a private media company based in Beijing but broadcasting across the U.S. via cable and satellite. Her work for BON took her across China. She produced an educational program, Tricks of Learning Chinese, a travel information program, Trip Tips, a travel reality show, Take Me To China, and a travel show China Driven. It was in the latter two programs where she began working with Brendan and Dave.
Recently, Feline has also started independently producing movie quality wedding films and has begun work in developing new markets for the
video production business. Feline earned her undergraduate degree from Central University for Nationalities (China), majoring in Chinese language and literature. She also earned her master’s degree from the University of Leicester (UK) in Mass Communications. She speaks two languages: English and Chinese. She is also capable of producing videos in Japanese.
