Summary

Block produced the Oscar winning doc BIG MAMA (2001), the Oscar nominated doc POSTER GIRL (2011) and the Oscar short listed THE TESTIMONY (2016). His new doc SAVING EDEN premieres Fall 2016. He is currently producing #BlackLivesMatter.

Credits

10/14 – 6/16

Producer Saving Eden from the Sixth Extinction

Film (Feature-length) — Carrier Project, Inc. Details
10/14 – 6/16

Created the original project, produced it. All aspects of production from crewing to post, marketing and distribution.

10/15 – 1/16

Producer Vessel

Film (Feature-length)
10/15 – 1/16
7/13 – 11/15

Producer The Testimony

Film (Short) — Atria Film, Escape Artists Details
7/13 – 11/15

Worked with the director from the conception to completion. Worked on marketing and distribution

1/10 – 5/14

Producer Vessel

Film (Feature-length) — The Vessel Details
1/10 – 5/14

Worked with the director from initial cut to completion.

8/08 – 11/10

Producer Poster Girl

Film (Short) Details
8/08 – 11/10

Conceived project from existing footage, sold project to HBO. Produced project with director.

3/05 – 6/08

Executive Producer (EP) Carrier (Season 1)

PBS — TV — Carrier Project, Inc. for Icon Productions Details
3/05 – 6/08

Conceived multi-platform work, hired directors, raised funds. Obtained rights, sold it to Icon.

3/05 – 6/08

Producer Another Day in Paradise

Film (Feature-length) — Carrier Project, Inc. for Icon Productions Details
3/05 – 6/08

Conceived project, selected and hired directors, raised funds, produced project. Own, Carrier Project. Was intended to be theatrical documentary.

2/08 – 5/08

Executive Producer (EP) Stealing America: Vote by Vote

Film (Feature-length)
2/08 – 5/08

Unions

  • Producers Guild of America (PGA)

Orgs

  • Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
  • BAFTA
  • UFVA
  • Academy of Motion Pictures
  • IDA.

Recos

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Education

Class of '78

UCLA

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Almost/Film and Television Doctorat
Class of '75

American Film Institute

Fellow/Producing Fellow
Class of '74

Columbia University - Columbia Business School

MBA/Marketing and Finance
Class of '73

New York University, Tisch School

MFA/Film and Television
Class of '72

New York University, Tisch School

BFA/Film and Television

Skills

  • Avid
  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Broadcast
  • Content Strategy
  • Creative Direction
  • Digital Media
  • Documentaries
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Media Production
  • New Media
  • Photography
  • Social Media
  • Storytelling
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Screenwriting
  • Theatre
  • Research
  • Feature Films
  • Public Speaking
  • Short Films
  • Teaching
  • Web Video
  • Copywriting
  • Media Relations
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Publicity
  • Social Networking
  • Journalism
  • Creative Writing
  • Blogging
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Multimedia
  • College Teaching
  • Animation
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Fundraising
  • Facebook
  • Distribution Strategies
  • Educational Leadership