Earl Newton

Outlined shoot objectives, occasionally helping to oversee field production (interviews, b-shoots, etc). Wrote VO, creating stringouts and scripts for finished pieces, utilizing or creating shoot and b-roll materials.

Assisted in production, wrote VO and commentary dialogue to accompany story stringouts from existing footage.

Conceived, designed, and produced web documentary series profiling acclaimed video game designer Jordan Mechner Directed interviews and b-roll shoots Co-wrote content for project Oversaw post-production and finalization of episodes Directed and produced additional "bonus" content for series

Designed motion graphics and edited full-motion trailer for re-release of video game classic "The Last Express." Featuring on GameTrailers.com, AdventureGamers.com, and others.

Directed / conducted interviews with over 1000 young adults from a variety of backgrounds. Interviews ranged from their professional aspirations to personal struggles and past crises. Job required sensitivity to interview subjects, building trust quickly and getting them comfortable and ready for camera within 20 minutes or less of meeting them.

Edited original sizzle reel sold to Comcast. Later brought in to help story produce additional materials for fleshed out promotion piece for sale to possible distributors.

Title production and placement for opening title sequence.

Directed and edited a promotional video for Bienvenidos, a Los Angeles-based charity group. Responsibilities included directing live interviews with Bienvenidos subjects, often navigating difficult personal material, and editing the resulting material into an informative, evocative piece.