Michael Pistello

I took over for the former Lead AE, and completed the season. I delivered 15 out of 20 episodes to online, while also working on picture and audio fixes. I also edited additional content for the show's website.

I took over as Lead AE half-way through post. I spent most of my time preparing locked episodes for online (both color correction and audio mix). The workflow was entirely tapeless.

Producer/Editor for two corporate crowd funding videos- 'Meet the Leaf' and 'The Big Picture'. These videos introduced a new wind turbine technology (called The Leaf), as well as NP Technologies (the company behind The Leaf).

Additional/Associate Editor for a documentary feature titled 'Father Joseph'.

I was the Editor for Episodes 102 and 104. I also locked (completed) Episodes 101 and 103, and I designed/edited the show's opening title sequence.

As the Lead AE for Electus, I refined and implemented the tapeless workflow currently being utilized by the company. As the head of the department, I was responsible for recruiting and training a team of Assistant Editors for both broadcast and You Tube projects. I also edited content as needed.

Editor for the Act 5 Pod Buster (Pilot episode).

Editor for a scripted/comedic pilot presentation titled 'Kept Spouses'.

Writer, Producer, Director, and Editor for a comedic short film titled 'The Commute'. Authored the script, recruited the cast/crew, locked down locations, directed talent , and designed motion graphics.

Editor for Episode #113 of 'Hungry In New York' (a Hungry Channel/You Tube web series).

I co-produced, directed, and edited this pitch presentation for Discovery Studios. The concept was presented to multiple cable networks in 2012, and was originally conceived by a former 'Seinfeld' staff writer. It briefly sold to The Weather Channel in 2013.

Editor for a pitch presentation titled 'The Kings of Con'.

I was an Assistant Editor for this BBC/OWN reality series.

Editor for a talk show titled '3 Rounds With' that aired on Blackbelt TV (an international cable network dedicated to martial arts programming). I also edited promos for the network.

I was an Assistant Editor for this Emmy nominated documentary series.

I co-produced, directed, and edited this pitch presentation for Ping Pong Productions during the Summer of 2010. The concept was later pitched to multiple cable networks.

Creator, Writer, Director, Producer, and Editor for a network TV pitch presentation (sizzle reel) titled 'The Science of Super Powers'. This project was pitched to multiple cable networks in 2010. A total of 8 unique videos were produced.

I was the Editor for Seasons 5 & 6 of DVD TV (Enhanced Version) on AMC.

I was an Editor for the Creative Arts Emmys in 2008. I also attended the ceremony.

I was the Lead AE for the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant. I worked on location in Vietnam for four weeks, and I also edited packages (for the live broadcast).

I edited multiple nomination packages for the 2008 broadcast, including Art Direction, Costume Design, and Best Picture. I was also the Lead AE.

I was the Lead AE for season 1 of this VH-1 reality competition spoof. I also edited clips for the website.

I was the show's Assistant Editor and Promo Editor during the 2006-07 season.

I was the Lead AE for the 2007 broadcast (we worked on nomination packages).

I was an Assistant Editor for Season 2 of this infamous VH-1 reality series.

I was an Assistant Editor for this spin-off VH-1 reality series.

I was an Assistant Editor for the 2006 broadcast. I also attended the ceremony at the Kodak Theatre.

I was an Assistant Editor for this Discovery reality series.

I was an Assistant Editor (and Casting Editor) for this FOX reality series.

I was a Tape Logger (and part-time Assistant Editor) for Seasons 2 & 3.

I was a Tape Logger (and Story Assistant) for Season 5.

I was a Tape Logger for season 2.

I was a Tape Logger (and part-time Assistant Editor) for this FOX reality series.

I was a Tape Logger on this NBC reality/competition series. It was my first job in post production.

I was a part-time set PA during the winter of 2002 - 2003.

I was a set PA for season 3. It was my first job in television.

I read scripts and wrote coverage for Jodie Foster. This was an unpaid internship (related to my Master's Degree from Syracuse/Newhouse).