John Bennardo

Traveled to select cities to produce segments highlighting businesses that hire and look after military veterans. A creative call and script preceded the visit; then directed the segment, interviewed all on-camera participants, and worked with editor to bring the piece to completion.

Independent film which I produced, wrote, directed and edited. Won Best Film at the Manhattan Film Festival, runner-up for Best Film at the Palm Beach International Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the YES Film Festival in Indiana. More info at 2dollarbillmovie.com

• Head of video production for clients in the corporate, marketing and sports realms. • Worked with clients to conceive short form videos for their product or service; served as lead writer on most projects. • Producer, director and lead videographer on ENG shoots: scripted pieces, live events, testimonials & interviews, commercials and original content. • Coordinated and produced numerous studio productions. • Lead editor on all client and original projects. • Managed a team of ten videographers and editors. • Ran all aspects of company’s social media and advertising campaigns. • Managed two YouTube channels; company’s main channel has over 500 videos, 2000 subscribers and nearly 7.5 million views. • Footage has been used on 60 Minutes, CNN, Bleacher Report, TED talks, Fox Sports 1, ESPN, NFL Network, CBS Sports and NBC Sports.

Producer interstitial content for a weekly documentary series; Coordinated and directed field/ENG shoots; Created show rundowns, scheduled post sessions, prepared show for network delivery