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Technical Director

 

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - POST SUPERVISOR

As a technical director and occasional post supervisor I have been responsible for researching/purchasing/maintaining/upgrading technical systems for both post production and office at large for a company of upwards of 80 people working on several concurrent large projects for different networks.  I have run and maintained an Avid ISIS central storage system along with 25+ connected edit bays and stations.  I have also been responsible for advising on workflow from out in the field all the way through final mix and color correct.  Basically it plugs in I have been responsible for it at some point.  See below for some of the many projects that I have had the pleasure of working on.

 
 

SoundtracKS:SONGS THAT DEFINED HISTORY

CNN - 2017

The new eight-part, hour-long CNN Original Series explores the music tied to pivotal moments in history. From the March on Washington to the riots at Stonewall – every episode will illuminate how music has played an integral role in celebrating, criticizing, and amplifying these seismic events in our collective history. 

Find out more at CNNSoundtracks.com


SOUNDBREAKING - PBS 2016

Music has been a constant in human history, an intermingling of voice and instrument that for all its local variation and increasing sophistication nevertheless endured in more or less the same form for centuries. Then came recording––and music was forever transformed. Soundbreaking, an eight-part event television series, traces this ongoing sonic revolution, and explores the nexus of cutting-edge technology and human artistry that has created the soundtrack of our lives.

Featuring more than 160 original interviews with some of the most celebrated recording artists, producers, and music industry pioneers of all time, Soundbreaking charts a century’s worth of innovation and experimentation, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds.

Find out more here


WE THE VOTERS - 2016

Through 20 viral films, We the Voters empowers an audience of millions by presenting the subjects of democracy, elections, and U.S. governance in a new, accessible, non-partisan format.  The project incorporates real characters, dynamic storylines and celebrity influencers into films, apps and games that illuminate how the government works and motivate Americans to seize the power of their vote. Launched in collaboration with Vulcan Productions during the 2016 Presidential race, the project continues to engage voters to make informed choices by providing context for the urgent issues unfolding across America.

See the full film collection at www.wethevoters.com


A PATH APPEARS - 2015 PBS

A Path Appears follows intrepid reporters Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn and actor/advocates Malin Akerman, Mia Farrow, Ronan Farrow, Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall, Ashley Judd, Blake Lively, Eva Longoria, and Alfre Woodard to Colombia, Haiti, Kenya, and throughout the United States. The documentary series uncovers the harshest forms of gender-based oppression and human rights violations, as well as the effective solutions being implemented to combat them.

The three-part series aired on PBS as a special presentation of Independent Lens in early 2015 as part of the highly regarded Women and Girls Lead initiative. Through heartrending, inspiring storytelling, A Path Appears takes viewers on a journey across the country, and across the globe, to drive home the universality of gender inequality and the roots of vulnerability. The series leads viewers to a deeper understanding of these critical issues and the proven methods that are bringing about change.

Find out more here.


KEHINDE WILEY: AN ECONOMY OF GRACE - 2014- HBO

Known for his vibrant, larger-than-life reinterpretation of classical portraits featuring young African-American men, New York-based visual artist Kehinde Wiley has turned the practice of portraiture on its head—and in the process, has taken the art world by storm.

Now, Wiley has undertaken an exciting new project: a series of classical portraits of African-American women, something he’s never done before.  The short film, Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of Grace, documents the project as it unfolds, tracking Wiley’s process from concept to canvas, and coming to know the women whom he selects to paint. As with Wiley’s previous work, his models are street-casted in New York City and posed to recall the 18th and 19th century portraits of society figures, which inspire Wiley’s vision. Rather than wearing their own clothing, however—as his male subjects have done—Wiley envisions each of his female models swathed in an original couture gown. To realize his vision, he will join forces with one of the world’s top fashion houses, Givenchy, giving rise to an utterly unique and extremely high profile collaboration between art and haute couture.


Eminent Domains - CONDE NAST - 2013

Eminent Domains profiles New York’s most legendary apartment buildings including the Dakota, the San Remo, 1040 Fifth Avenue, 740 Park Avenue, and 15 Central Park West. The eight-part series was created for Vanity Fair and premiered on their YouTube channel in 2013.

See the full web-series here.

 

 


WEVOLVE - WORLDBANK - 2015

Show of Force worked in partnership with the World Bank on WEvolve, a global initiative to empower a generation of young women and men to challenge the societal norms that lead to gender-based violence.

News about the launch of WEvolve South Asia reached nearly 4 million people on social media through the #WEvolve hashtag. A partnership with Twitter also provided a platform to engage multiple Bollywood celebrities at the event and increase the campaign’s reach on social media. Since launch, Show of Force has created five campaign videos and multiple extras with over half a million views, thousands of positive comments and mainstream media coverage on Elle India, Huffington Post India, Hindustan Times, and NDTV.

Together, the World Bank and Show of Force have created a scalable communications model to raise awareness on gender-based violence and promote positive actions from men addressing the problem. By leveraging the power of local influencers including celebrities, Show of Force has created a media intervention that engages people on an individual level and acts as a robust mechanism to increase understanding about the need for action on this issue. This leads to further funding for the initiative and a deeper engagement and investment in NGOs successfully tackling this issue on the ground.

Find more about WEvolve at: www.wevolveglobal.org

 


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