Summary

Lisa Ginsburg is an accomplished director, writer and editor for film and television. In addition to directing award-winning narrative, documentaries, PSA's and commercials, Ginsburg has edited for multiple networks and independent filmmakers.

Credits

7/21 – 7/22

Director (and Writer) Waringa Hill (Pilot)

In development — TV — Saraben Productions Details
7/21 – 7/22

I am developing a pilot for a limited series. Julie Fong of Partizan Entertainment is eager to produce the project. "Waringa Hill" is a multi-character, sweeping historical narrative about three generations of a Jewish family living in Singapore, then, after escaping the devastation of WWII, making a home for themselves in San Francisco.

8/20 – 11/20

Director (and Writer) Spec Commercial: "Play The Game"

Nike — Advertising — Saraben Productions Details
8/20 – 11/20

Directed "Play the Game," a Nike Spec Commercial featuring two Junior Olympic Gold Medalists. We shot with an Alexa and Zenmuse Drone. I wrote "Play the Game" as a rallying cry to action, inspiring teens to get off video games to enjoy the outdoors, the comradery of friendly competition and the thrill of beating their personal best.

7/19 – 10/19

Second Unit Director She's Missing

Technowolfe Films — Film (Feature-length) — Technowolfe Films
7/19 – 10/19
6/17 – 8/17

Second Unit Director (Director, Alexandra McGuinness, Leads: Lucy Frye and Eiza Gonzalez) She's Missing

Vertical Entertainment — Film (Feature-length) — Ripple World Productions Details
6/17 – 8/17

2nd Unit Director on location in New Mexico. Coordinate and direct 2nd camera for a rodeo shoot: barrel racing, Rodeo Queen, cattle roping, audience reactions, atmospheric cutaways. Also directed 2nd camera for driving shots and establishing shots/exteriors. Direct still camera shoots of stills to be used in the film, including social media photos.

1/11 – 10/14

Editor (AVID) Unusual Suspects (Season 2)

Investigation Discovery — TV — LMNO Productions
1/11 – 10/14
1/14 – 4/14

Editor Unusual Suspects (Season 6)

Investigation Discovery — TV — LMNO Productions
1/14 – 4/14
1/13 – 4/13

Editor Unusual Suspects (Season 5)

Investigation Discovery — TV — LMNO Productions
1/13 – 4/13
1/12 – 4/12

Editor Unusual Suspects (Season 4)

Investigation Discovery — TV — LMNO Productions
1/12 – 4/12

Orgs

  • WIF
  • Film Independent
  • Film Fatales
  • Women in Media
  • Alliance of Women Directors
  • Outfest

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '84

Johns Hopkins University

BA, Humanities

My Gear

  • AVID Editing Studio

Skills

  • Director
  • editor
  • writer
  • Script Supervisor