Mario Novoa (He/Him)

Live event production and promotional video producer. Managing crew, schedule and budget.

FCPX Editor. Cutting documentaries interviews with archival interview footage for feature documentary.

Assemble team of camera operators and vendors to set up live event shoot.

Processed video for preparation of editing. Selected several clips that needed processing from AVCHD to compressed video files.

Camera operator managing one camera on a multi-cam shoot.

Remastered audio and video for preparation of Video On Demand distribution.

Directing talent to pre-recorded track, shooting at a number of location in Tampa, FL. Wrote outline and concepts for shooting. https://vimeo.com/207826592

Edited on FCPX for suspense film. Nominated for Best Editing at the La Jolla International Film Festival 2015.

Edited PSA for the #StoptheSlurs campaign that aired during the World Cup.

Interviews focus on creative producers, writers and directors and their journey in the entertainment industry.

Producer and editor on documentary feature. Working with first time director and guiding him through various steps of production. Created budget, schedule and marketing strategies.

Creative and Line Producer for short film drama starring Ashley Angel. Mentoring first time film director through entire production process. Using an extensive shot list, storyboards to capture California desert as a character in the story.

Produced event, training and marketing videos for individual clients and organizations like Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, The W Hotel, Hollywood Property Owners Alliance, Cedar Sinai Medical Center, MOFILM, Wal-Mart and Elevation TV. Manage production budgets, schedules, cast and crew. Worked closely with clients to outline concept and script.

Co-wrote outline with director to find the correct narrative for promotional video. Edited video and graphic assets as written in the outline on FCP X. Worked closely with client partners to stay within the brand guidelines and concepts.

Wrote, Directed and Edited short film comedy. Worked closely with 12 person crew to shoot a 14 page script in one day. Utilized online tools for budget, scheduling and pre-visualization. Began project on FCP 7 and converted over to FCPX in the middle of post. Film is currently being submitted to film festivals.

Consulted on marketing for a crowd source funding and private investment campaign. Guided team revise strategy to community engagement within filmmaking communities.

Work closely with producer and director on developing the script and story. Assembling the budget and schedule for an independent feature.

Produced promotional videos, uploaded to social media channels and screened analytics. Directed community engagement on Facebook to reach out to target demographic groups. Collaborated on Hatchfund crowd source funding campaign and meeting desired goal.

Created schedule for production and post-production. Digitized mini-DV tapes and readied for editing. Edited bi-lingual segments on Final Cut Pro 7. Adjusted script and story lines in post to strengthen narrative. Supervised assistant editors. Re-edited feature based on test screening surveys. Worked closely with director as we refined the final feature.

Curriculum development for Cinematography, Directing, Producing programs. Produced and created content monthly open house presentations. Created marketing promotional videos for the Film Education Program. Chaired committee, designed website meeting goal to boost online faculty engagement.