Daniel Pycock
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Daniel Pycock

CEO of VA 361 Productions | Dakar Rally Finisher | Defender Trophy 2026 Participant

Daniel Pycock is an international audiovisual producer working across live events, branded content, documentary storytelling, cross-border production, and endurance competition. He also speaks on production, performance, and execution under pressure.

About Daniel Pycock

Daniel Pycock is the CEO of VA 361 Productions, an audiovisual production company delivering international projects across live events, branded content, and large-scale production environments.

His work focuses on coordinating complex productions across markets, partners, teams, and operational environments, combining creative direction with reliable execution.

Alongside his work in production, he completed the Dakar Rally as a driver and has been selected to participate in the Defender Trophy 2026, organised by Land Rover, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from 4–6 June 2026.

In June 2026, Daniel completed and passed the 40-hour Level 1 Survival Techniques (CTS N1) programme delivered by the Escuela Española de Supervivencia & Bushcraft and Escuela Supervivencia Activa, with guarantee from the World Association of Survival Schools (WASS).

He has also presented to industry audiences, including AV Alliance members, on topics related to production, performance, and decision-making under pressure.

Daniel is also developing This is not the way, a documentary series focused on entrepreneurial journeys across different countries.

Core Focus

International Production Live Events Branded Content Documentary Storytelling Dakar Rally Defender Trophy Speaking Performance Under Pressure

Key Achievements

  • CEO of VA 361 Productions
    Leading an audiovisual production company working internationally across live events, branded content, and complex production delivery.
  • Dakar Rally Finisher
    Completed the Dakar Rally as a driver, participating in one of the world’s best-known endurance rally events.
  • Defender Trophy 2026 Participant
    Selected to participate in the Defender Trophy 2026, organised by Land Rover, in Barcelona, Spain, from 4–6 June 2026, with progression to a final stage in Africa.
  • Level 1 Survival Techniques Certification
    Completed and passed the 40-hour CTS N1 Survival Techniques programme through the Escuela Española de Supervivencia & Bushcraft and Escuela Supervivencia Activa, with WASS guarantee.
  • Industry Speaker
    Presented to AV Alliance members on the Dakar Rally experience and its connection to performance, coordination, and execution in production environments.
  • Documentary Development
    Developing This is not the way, a documentary series exploring entrepreneurial journeys, resilience, and perspective across countries.

Dakar Rally

Daniel Pycock completed the Dakar Rally as a driver. The experience has become a central reference point in his speaking and writing on performance, execution, resilience, and decision-making under pressure.

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Speaking & Topics

Daniel speaks and writes about the connection between international production, endurance competition, and performance in complex environments.

Execution Under Pressure Lessons from the Dakar Rally International Production Management Performance & Resilience Survival Training Creative Operations Entrepreneurial Journeys

Selected Work

  • VA 361 Productions
    Leading international audiovisual production with a focus on coordination, creative execution, and cross-border delivery.
  • Cross-Border Production Management
    Delivering projects that require multi-country coordination, adaptable production systems, and consistent production standards.
  • Documentary Development
    This is not the way explores entrepreneurial stories, resilience, and perspective through international documentary storytelling.

Media & Appearances

Selected interviews, profiles, articles, and appearances related to Daniel Pycock, VA 361 Productions, audiovisual production, motorsport, and performance.