Lawrence Daufenbach

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Executive Director | Founder at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Lawrence Daufenbach is a Chicago-based entrepreneur who founded Daufenbach Camera, a premier rental house for the film industry. A Columbia College Chicago alumnus, he now leads the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, focusing on revitalizing the historic 1911 theater and promoting the arts.

Driven by a passion for the intersection of faith and beauty, Lawrence is dedicated to the arts and cultural engagement. He actively works to create spaces and productions that allow people to encounter goodness and truth through artistic expression, a mission he shares with his wife.

He is the creator of "Dante 360, " an original, multi-sensory theatrical production that explores Dantes Divine Comedy.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Arts Revitalization
Leading a multi-million dollar renovation and revitalization of Chicago's historic 1911 Athenaeum Theatre to restore its mission of artistic, intellectual, and spiritual connection.
Chicago Film Industry
Founded Daufenbach Camera to serve local filmmakers and has been recognized in Newcity's "Film 50" as a key player in Chicago's film community.
Digital Cinematography
As a Director of Photography and founder of a camera rental house, he has deep expertise in digital cinema cameras, lenses, and production technology.

Media Appearances

Lawrence has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2020
Executive Director | Founder at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
11-2020
Business Owner at Daufenbach Camera
5-2009 - 11-2020
Chief Executive Officer at Daufenbach Camera
2005 - 2011
Camera Assistant at Freelance
8-2004 - 11-2020
Director of Photography at Freelance

Education

2004 - 2008
BA from Columbia College Chicago

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Exp : 21 Location : Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Executive Director | Founder at Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
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