Frank Ombres

• Scripted paper edits and directed rotating roster of multi-editor units on multiple hour-length episodes of a highly rated streaming series. • Ensured daily deadlines were met within a fast-paced and ever-evolving schedule and the projects received highest client satisfaction

• Directed eight-member crews on week-long field shoots, managing strict budget lines and schedules while sourcing compelling video assets • Scripted paper edits and post-produced the edit of multiple episodes, establishing a style guide for the new series

• Scripted paper edits, managed vendor contracts and assistant directed for international shoots of an archival-driven streaming documentary feature • Established cloud-based grids to track massive elements database and performed as a cross-functional team leader, guiding communication across stakeholders, including executives, editors, and clearance managers

• Field and post-produced a highly-rated documentary feature profiling the trial and biography of Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirator • Directed multi-camera crews, interviewed highly sensitive subjects and guided multiple edits, adapting to an ever-developing subject while deftly problem-solving risks and ensuring factual accuracy and client satisfaction

Developed and booked episode pitches and post-produced multi-episodes of series rebrand, scripting and guiding the edits.

• Develop multiple episodic treatments for a documentary news series profiling systemic racism hosted by journalist Soledad O’Brien • Conduct documentary-style, on-camera interviews with sensitive and high profile subjects including activists, abuse survivors, and elected officials, work with videographers to shoot verite scenes with on-air talent and gather video assets, identifying story opportunities and interviewees, • Oversee the editing process: Writing paper edits, collaborating with editors, managing archival team