PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Unique expertise in the convergence of film and video technology and technique. Uncommon ability to find the optimum expression for film and video productions from inception to post-production. Known as the go-to-guy for technical and aesthetic questions in the San Francisco film community. Cinematography ranging from nuanced to visually stunning images that serve rather than overshadow the story. Extensive skills in collaboration, communication and completion on time and on budget.
SKILLS:
Production: Over 20 years paid positions as director, editor, writer, cinematographer, actor, production supervisor, gaffer, sound recordist and grip.
Genres: Feature films, short subjects and documentaries.
Technical: Film laboratory engineering, custom loudspeaker and audio designs, installation of fine sound systems, and union projectionist.
Training and Skills: All aspects of production and post-production including Hollywood apprenticeships, assistant positions and union sponsored training.
Teaching and Mentoring: Created and taught cinema seminars at the San Francisco Art Institute to film students privately and at the San Francisco Art Institute.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
Final Cut Pro video Editng Flatbed motion picture film editing
Motion picture film cinematography Film negative cutter
Still photography Photoshop
ProTools Sound recording
FEATURE FILM EXPERIENCE:
Pre-Production "Drones, Clones and Pheromones"
Edited "Prospects" for Rick Schmidt and Curtis Imrie
Production Supervisor "Dead Life" for William Schotten
Edited "Mortuary" for Van Hazeleur Productions
Wrote final draft of Evan's Game" for Schottenfilmworks
Produced and directed "The Knight in Glass Armor"
Edited "Code 2000" for Don Radulovic
Directed and edited "Sticky Fingers" for Highland Productions
Edited "The Day" for Peter Simoni
AWARDS:
Best Dramatic Feature "Knight in Glass Armor" 2001 New York International Independent Film Festival, Hollywood edition
Excellence in Film Making "Endless Creativity" by Christabel Savalas, Aloha Film Festival
Best Cinematography "Not for Nothing" by Cathy Crane, Dublin Film Festival
Best Dramatic Screenplay "The Hologram Murders" Bay Guardian screenwriting competition
DOCUMENTARIES:
Editor "Helena Macree Tsavalas" for Christabel Savalas Productions
Cinematographer "Special Effects Wizards" for United Airlines/Silicon Graphics
Cinematographer "Women Who Tango" for Lisa Rothman
SHORT SUBJECTS:
Editor & Neg Cutter "Las Fruteras" and "Destino" for Mani Fatah
Cinematographer "Frolic" by Jennifer Kantner
Cinematographer "Dr. Island" by Nick Aquilino
Cinematographer "Fog" by Lisa MacElroy
FILMOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY:
2009 Pre-Production on "Drones, Clones and Pheromones
2009 Pre-Production on "Evan's Game
2008 "Chatterbox, Biography of a Bar", Alfie Kulzick, Final Cut editor
2008 "Oppression, a Slick Look at an Old Demon, Sam Lopez, Final Cut Editor
2008 "Robert C. Turner, other than a footnote", Sam Lopez, Final Cut Editor
2007 "..an Homage to Wong Kar-Wai", Final Cut editor
2005 "Helena Tsavalas" documentary video, Final Cut editor
2005 "Drones, Clones, and Pheromones" 35mm feature, writer/director
2004 "Las Fruteras" 16mm short, negative cutter, Mani Fatah
2004 "Hide N Seek" DVD feature, writer, William Schotten
2004 "Dead Life" DVD feature, consultant, William Schotten
2004 "Destino" 16mm short film, Mani Fatah
2003 "Mortuary" 16mm feature film, editor, associate director, cinematographer
2002"The Day" 35mm feature film, editor, camera
2001 "The Knight in Glass Armor" feature film, director/editor
2001 "Code 2000" feature film, editor Don Radulovic
2000 "Prospects" - feature film, editor Curtis Imrie, Rick Schmidt
1999 "Frolic" - 30 minute festival short, camera Jennifer Kantner
1999 "Left Turn Jesus" - editing, Gaer Amundsen and Paul Young
1999 "Doctor Island" - 30 minute festival short, camera Nick Aquilino
1998 "Utopia" - 20 minute festival short, camera Begonia Calomar
1998 "Metamorphosis" - 10 minute animated film, sound Charlie Ramos
1998 "Church Building Loans" - director, interviewer, Bank of the West
1998 TV Spot - 60 sec TV ad, director Erwin Home Equity
1998 "New product announcement" - 10 min video, camera Acclaim/ Jim Spidoni
1998 "Fog" - 12 min festival short, camera Lisa McElroy
1998 promotional stock footage - camera San Francisco Symphony
1998 "Undesirables" historical docudrama, camera, special effects Owen Land
1998 "Lavarat" - 30 min festival film, camera, editing consultant Stephen Wickline
1998 "Miller's Travels" insert stage camera Forte Films
1997 "Special Effects Wizards" - United Airlines in flight movie special, camera
1997 "Women Who Tango" camera Lisa Rothman
1997 "First Television Spot" - 30 sec TV ad, director Rochester Big and Tall
1997 "Thorn" - 20 min festival film, camera Christian Straight
1997 "Jurassic Period Dinosaurs" - documentary footage, camera Forte Films
1997 "Oh Mamacita" - Shelley Streeter, country music award winner, music video, camera
1996 "Say That / Balcony Beach" - 4 min music video, camera Lateef OM Records
1996 "Five Senses" camera Leo Yoshida
1996 "Not For Nothing" camera Cathy Crane
1996 "The Lift" - 10 min festival comedy short, camera, sound, editing Mala Malabashian
1995 "One Take Western" - 10 min festival short, camera Judd Dunning
1995 "Sex Lock" - 3 min festival comedy short, camera Jeff Cowan
1994 "I John the Beloved" - 12 min festival short producer/writer/director
1994 "Driving Me Away" - 4 min music video, camera Zachary Bell
1993 "No Trespassing" - 10 min festival short, camera Aida Ghidey
1993 "Tibetan Resettlement Project" - 30 sec TV PSA, director Tibetan Aid Project
1981 "Bay Area FM Radio History - 1 hr documentary, camera Rick Mackota
1980 "Magazine Movie" - 90 min feature, camera, editor Gay Movie Collective
1978 "Vietnam Rescue Mission" - historical documentary, editor World Airways
1975 "Sacred Art of Tibet" 20 min documentary, camera, editor Nyingma Institute
1974 "Sticky Fingers" - 100 min feature, writer/director Highland Film Productions
1973 "The C.O" - writer, director, editor
1973 "Teaser" 100 min 35mm feature, camera, editor Conde Productions
1973 "Metrics" - 30 min educational films, camera, editor, animator Paramount
1972 "Young Amy" - 100 min feature, camera, editor Bossick and Hallock Productions
1972 raw stock footage - 180 min, camera Mothers Against the War
1971 "Saga of Robin and Caruso" - 90 min feature, camera Spectrum Productions 1969 "Friday On My Mind" - 75 min feature, writer, director Continental Theaters |
