Josh Penchina

Developed story, strung out verite scenes and OTFs on avid, directed edit, and wrote script for one episode.

Developed/streamlined story, wrote scripts (VO & dialogue) & post-produced all six episodes of season.

Wrote scripts and post produced for three episodes, DP & director for series-wide pick-up shoots.

Developed/booked story; conducted interviews with law enforcement and victims’/perp’s friends & family; wrote, produced, and directed scripted (but factually accurate) on-location re-creation scenes; wrote script and post-produced episode. DP for series-wide pick-up shoots.

Developed/booked story; conducted on-camera interviews with actual victims, their friends/loved ones, witnesses and law enforcement; wrote, produced, and advised direction of scripted (but factually accurate) on-location re-creation scenes; wrote script and post-produced.

Developed/booked story; produced correspondent’s on-camera interviews with law enforcement and victim’s/perp’s friends & family; wrote, produced, and directed complex, scripted (but factually accurate) on-location re-creation scenes.

Developed story, produced/directed interviews and re-creations, and wrote scripts for multiple episodes about actual homicides.

Developed content, cast experts, conducted interviews, directed ENG crews, wrote segments for special about record warm temperatures.

Researched and developed multiple episodes about intriguing missing person cases. Pitched stories to seniors, drafted treatments, act breakdowns, and shot lists. Casted talent, secured locations and props, and formed relationships with actual law enforcement and rescue personnel to produce accurate and compelling re-creation scenes. Managed and coordinated all field operations.

Sourced and licensed compelling third party video. Conducted on-camera interviews with law enforcement and directed ENG crews. Wrote multiple segments.

Sourced and licensed compelling third party video. Conducted on-camera interviews and directed ENG crews. Wrote multiple segments.

Was as the sole producer in the field on a multifaceted episode about triathlon training for the Emmy Award-winning series.

Successfully filmed, interviewed, and field produced during high-paced traumas, critical medical interventions, and intimate moments among patients, families, and caregivers while embedded in the ERs and ORs of various New York Presbyterian Hospitals. Worked under Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producers of Hopkins 24/7 and Boston Med.

Developed, cast, and produced pilot about everyday people who prepare for doomsday scenarios in extraordinary ways.

Researched, developed, and pitched filming locations and episode content. Determined appropriate local personnel needs and base of operations for each episode, taking into account creative, logistical, and safety/security concerns. Assisted director with developing episode content and structure, Conducted OTFs. Coordinated and supervised daily shooting operations and all field personnel.

Wrote copy for host reads, interstitials, and VO intros and bumpers.

Developed original, non-scripted television, feature film, and live event concepts. Met with prospective cast members and consulting producers/partners. Conducted market and creative/story research. Drafted analyses, treatments, and proposals of potential projects for network and studio pitches.

Scheduled, coordinated, and supervised all field and studio shoots; secured permits & releases; developed story outlines, shooting scripts, & shot lists; pre-interviewed talent; directed talent and crew during interview & recreation shoots; operated B camera; wrote VO copy and pulled interview selects for final script. Oversaw post production schedule and workflow.

Independently covered the immediate aftermath of US Airways Flight #1549’s emergency landing into the Hudson River, 1/15/09

Researched, developed, and pitched potential story topics and interview subjects for Emmy & Peabody awarded producer; drafted analyses of stories/topics and edited interview questions; coordinated the filming of high-profile politicians, spiritual leaders, and academics.

Managed the field production and logistics of a highly mobile film and HD shoot throughout the U.S.; assisted award-winning producers/director with interview questions, story analysis, and creative direction.

- coordinated and managed all casting, production, and post-production operations, including shooting logistics, scheduling, legal (permits & releases), accounting, and network deliverables - estimated, created, and managed multiple budgets (casting through post); effectively negotiated staff, crew, and vendor (equipment & facility) contracts; managed payroll, invoice, and petty cash affairs

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