About Me
Film and Television Production
Summary
Proven leader with 11 years of film and television production experience, who’s passion for creating content for viewers and fans first never waivers. Experience in all phases of production from budgeting, Directing and Producing, to post production. Versatile is all types of production from Live Sports, Studio Shows and Entertainment.
Current Experience
Freelance Director
Ferrante Productions (2010 to present)
Director: ESPN3 college football, Golf Channel’s “Live From” Japanese language highlight show. Associate Director: ESPN3 college basketball and Golf Central.
Digital Sports Broadcast Manager
ESPN Wide World of Sports (2010 to present)
Oversee content creation and live broadcast units at EWWOS. Responsible for budgeting, planning and production of all ESPN live broadcast events. Manage 6 direct reports. Also responsible for creating Original Content as main contact for Disney Sports Sales/ Marketing team. Act as Director or Producer for all EWWOS live broadcasts.
Producer
XOS Digital (2009 – 2010)
Oversaw Content creation for launch of SEC Digital Network, created live broadcast workflows.
Associate Director
ESPN (2007 – 2009)
Calling times cues, graphics and audio cues during live broadcast of Sports Center, ESPNEWS, and NBA Fastbreak.
Media Team Leader
ESPN (2004 – 2007)
Operator and lead trainer for Media Playback, Edit and Live Replay on all ESPN Domestic Broadcasts.
Freelance Film/ Television
NY/ CT (2001 – 2004
From PA to lighting, credits include Marta Stewart Living, My Life is a Sitcom, Summer Music Mania, Marc Anthony Live
Education
Associate of Science Film and Television Production
Full Sail University May 11, 2001
Technical Knowledge
HS Cameras, non linear editors, HD ingest and playback servers, live replay machine, live broadcast graphic generators, Sony and GVG switchers, electron rundown software, PC and MAC software
References
Kevin Corke – Freelance Talent – kevincorke@aol.com
Michael Cain – Sports Manager ESPN WWOS – Michael.t.cain@disney.com
Andrew Smiley – Coordinating Director Golf Channel – Asmiley@golfchannel.com
Ben Godwin – General Manager SEC Digital Network – Bgodwin@xosdigital.com
Jerry Min – Associate Manager ESPN – Jerry.min@espn.com