Dakota Pictures

Troy Miller founded Dakota North Entertainment, which later became Dakota Pictures, as a creative hub for talented writers, directors, and producers. He established this platform to foster innovative storytelling and attract top talent. Under his leadership, the company produced several successful comedy series, including Bored to Death, Flight of the Conchords, Tenacious D, and Mr. Show for HBO, as well as Viva La Bam for MTV. Dakota Pictures collaborated with Comedy Central to create stand-up comedy specials featuring prominent comedians like Brian Regan, Martin Short, and Jim Gaffigan. The company also worked with major studios on behind-the-scenes specials for notable comedy films such as Old School, 40 Year Old Virgin, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Borat, Knocked Up, and I Love You, Man.