alisa selman

Direct, film and edit short-form media content for non-profits that creatively narrates the vision and mission of the organization Conduct interviews with subjects, manage sound recording, log, select and edit useful footage, maintain organization of schedule and project development

Organized two years of stored footage by transcoding, logging and pulling selects Created a story arc for the rough cut of film that guided the finishing stages of production Produced and filmed key interviews and shoots with scientists who are pioneering cannabis oil research in Madrid

Developed outreach and marketing strategies for the film, The Immortalists, such as revamping social media efforts, generating audiences for festival screenings by forging relationships with local collaborators, and formulating educational campaigns that will sustain the film’s momentum through the post-theatrical stage Assisted with proposal writing, shooting, editing, and pre-production as the company transitions into the next feature film

Coordinated and scheduled shoots, researched and sourced relevant experts for interviews, logged and organized an extensive database of footage, transcripts and research Recruited, trained, and supervised a group of five interns; oversaw all tasks in the production office and on shoots Field produced man-on-the-street interviews conducted in various neighborhoods throughout New York City

Created, wrote, and produced 30 televised infomercials designed to educate the public on environmental awareness and sustainable living Wrote a detailed proposal to UNESCO and was awarded full funding and support for the project’s implementation; televised infomercials have continued to air four years since production and have additionally expanded into radio-based public service announcement