Dag Hoel started his career as a photo reporter in Central America. He converted to film production in the late 90ies and has produced numerous films for the international market. He specializes in coproducing with Norwegian competences and financing and has a track record with Latin American films. He works as a script consultant for documentaries and fiction. Along with his work in the film industry he has a career as a non-fiction writer, the latest being on the international arms industry.