Supervised casting process for tattoo artists and psychologists. Managed 2 casting APs, 4 interns. Conducted research, outreach, interviews; edited interview tapes.
Summary
I am a Producer, Writer, and all around creative and logistical extraordinaire with great sense of story who can do anything from development and casting to post production. 8 years of experience as freelance and network production team member.
Credits
12/13 – 2/14
Casting Director – Ink Shrinks (Pilot)
Spike TV — TV — EASTERN (NFGTV) Details
12/13 – 2/14
12/13 – 2/14
Casting Director – Untitled Tattoo Show (Season 1)
Spike TV — TV — EASTERN (NFGTV) Details
12/13 – 2/14
Spearheaded nationwide search for talent to star in new series on SPIKE TV. Oversaw entire casting process from lead-generation to outreach to interviews to casting tapes and pitch documents. Supervised 2 APs and 4 casting PAs
10/13 – 10/13
Casting Recruiter – Untitled MTV International Development Project (Pilot)
MTV — TV — Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment Details
10/13 – 10/13
Research and find potential candidates Make initial contact with potential candidates Conduct phone interviews
6/13 – 8/13
Producer/Shooter (Casting Producer) – Untitled Development Project
Sizzle Reel — TV — Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment Details
6/13 – 8/13
Soured the state of Iowa for potential talent. Took camera, sound, and lighting gear around to film in-person interviews and B-roll. Embedded in sub-cultures throughout the state to build relationships with potential talent and gain access to further people and activities. Created one-sheets and pitch documents. Shot sizzle reel.
6/13 – 7/13
Field Producer – Mega Rv Countdown (Season 1)
Travel — TV — High Noon Entertainment Details
6/13 – 7/13
Directed and produced 2 segments for Travel Channel show Mega RV Countdown. Managed team of camera, AC, PA, audio.
1/13 – 5/13
Producer (Human Canvas) – Ink Master (Season 3)
Spike TV — TV — Original Media Details
1/13 – 5/13
Cast over 150 individuals as "human canvases" for Ink Master Season 3, meeting SPIKE TV requirements and goals for tattoo subjects. Conducted taped group and individual casting interviews, outreached to special populations, pre-produced and field produced all human canvases. Co-lead team of 4 and managed 2 APs.
10/12 – 11/12
Story Producer (Junior) – Heroes Of Hell's Highway (Season 1)
Discovery — TV — Big Fish Entertainment
10/12 – 11/12
4/12 – 8/12
Producer (Human Canvas Producer) – Ink Master (Season 2)
Spike TV — TV — Original Media Details
4/12 – 8/12
Cast over 150 individuals as "human canvases" for Ink Master Season 2, meeting SPIKE TV requirements and goals for tattoo subjects. Conducted taped group and individual casting interviews, outreached to special populations, pre-produced and field produced all human canvases. Co-lead team of 4 and managed 2 APs.
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Education
Class of '06
New York University
B.S. Communication Studies (Magna Cum Laude)
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