PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE            


Documentary Film – “Simply Raw”

Feature length documentary that follows 6  diabetics who attempt to cure themselves through a 30 day raw food diet.

Lead Editor and Cameraman

November 2008 – Current Brooklyn, NY.

- Interviewed and filmed the featured experts, coordinated lighting and sound setup.

- Assisted in story-line development and general pacing of the film.

- Collaborated with 2 other editors in cutting the feature.

- Post-production sound editing and soundtrack composition.

- Designed title graphics as well as nameplates and chapter headers.

-Composed 4 minute promotional trailer for the film.

Documentary Film – “Try it On Everything”

Feature length documentary that puts a new holistic healing technique known  as “EFT”  to the test

on 10 participants suffering from an array of physical and emotional ailments.

Director and Editor

March 2007 -  October 2008 New York, NY.

- Developed storyline and overall production strategy.

- Directed a team of camera and audio professionals over a 4 day healing retreat.

- Filmed much of the documentary footage including all expert interviews,

participant intros and background, and b-roll footage during the retreat.

- Supervised all editors in post-production and executed a large portion of final

editing personally.

- Composed 3 minute promotional trailer for the film.

Audio Book – “21 Days to Health”

A 7 CD audio program that outlines the nutritional properties of plants and minerals while taking the listener through a 3 week, vegan superfood diet. Narrated by nutritionist, David Wolfe.

Producer and Editor

June 2007 – August 2007  New York, NY.

-  Developed and edited all audio content.

-  Choreographed sound design and setup.

-  Assisted in the design of packaging and assorted print materials.

SKILLS

Proficient in Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.

Soundtrack Pro, Livetype and DVD Studio Pro.

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

Patagonia Investment Group

Real Estate Investor

July 2003 – March 2007  Brooklyn, NY.

- Negotiated the purchase of single and multi-family dwellings in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

- Collaborated with local attorneys, title companies and lending institutions while performing due diligence on all potential real estate ventures.

- Oversaw all renovations and managed contractors on each acquisition site.

- Assisted in generating private investment capital for future projects.

EDUCATION

The College of Saint Rose

May 2002 Albany, NY

Bachelor of Arts Degree. Graphic Design.


 

2 "Films For Sale" Listed:

Try It On Everything 85 mins. Hi-Def. Documentary. eng. $200,000. Completed. P: Nicholas Ortner. D: Nick Polizzi. W: Nick Ortner. C: 10 Participants plus 15 Expert Interviews. 10 People from around the country, with varying health problems, go through 4 days of dramatic transformation using a new holistic healing technique. Try It On Everything 85 mins. Hi-Def. Documentary. eng. $200,000. Completed. P: Nicholas Ortner. D: Nick Polizzi. W: Nick Ortner. C: 10 Participants plus 15 Expert Interviews. 10 People from around the country, with varying health problems, go through 4 days of dramatic transformation using a new holistic healing technique.