David LoPresti

Outlined, filmed and edited sizzle reel, which was key component for TNT purchase. Collaborated with Executive Producers on developing the treatment and scripts from research & pre-production through postproduction. Oversaw fieldwork and managed production team. Managed postproduction department and simultaneously guided multiple editors to meet contractual cut obligations.

From inception to national broadcast, oversaw every component of developing and creating a commercial TV spot for Zing Vodka. Defined and executed strategic and creative direction for content to meet client’s specified business objectives. Developed and spearheaded all creative aspects from storyboarding to casting to producing to editing.

Played an integral, hands-on role through every step of the preproduction, production and postproduction process. Worked closely with Executive Producers on developing the documentary treatment and scripts from pre-production through postproduction for every episode. Conducted fieldwork and assisted story department in finding storylines and assembling episodic structures.

Researched every facet of the targeted world and compiled findings for screenwriter. Assisted screenwriter in outlining the script’s narrative from first draft to final draft. Worked on business presentation, which enabled the film to receive $full funding and led to the attachment of Justin Timberlake and Spike Lee.

Collaborate with founders to set development initiatives on unscripted development projects to ensure they're honed into marketable properties. Participate in meetings with prospective networks in which projects are pitched and sold. Oversee the pre-production, production and post-production process on all applicable pilots, presentations, specials, sizzle reels and projects.