Jesse Newman

Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor, Motion Graphics

Prole

Brooklyn-based lmantopia@gmail.com Cell: 352.422.4385 Site/Reel: www.jesselm.com

10 years of experience as a multi-skilled lmmaker. Received over 15 national awards for directed lm work. Procient in nuanced storytelling in lm and video. Committed to high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Experience
Video Director/DP, Tampa, FL - 2003-2009; New York, NY - 2009-Present On location video director, cinematographer, editor, and GFX for lms, music & promotional videos.

Clients Google Starbucks Unilever Superpages

Union Pacic Paul Mitchell Mark O'Connor WeDeeo

Clark McDowall Are You Interested? Dion Mavath Peacewalk Productions

Pervasive Pictures Aurelia Skin Care 2 Market Media Jackie Mason

The Victory Gardens Dru Cutler Square Three State of Florida

Projects Co-Director, DP, Co-Editor Co-Director, DP, Co-Editor Director, Editor DP Director, DP, Editor

Fly Away; Music Video for DJ Mavath - 2013 First Date; Promotional Video for the WeDeeo app - 2013 You and Me and The System; Music Video for Dru Cutler - 2012 Magnifier: The Rolling Stones; Google promo with Keith Richards - 2012 Sun Don't Set; Music Video for The Victory Gardens - 2011

Creative Director, Film & Color LLC, New York, NY - 2010-2012 Film, music video, and promotional production company. Responsible for the vision and quality of creative work, oversaw all aspects of production. Production Assistant, Manhattan, NY - 2011 Warner Bros., Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, May-July, 2011 GO FILM, Chase Bank Commercials, August, 2011 Technical Skills Directing Film & Video DSLR Cinematography Writing & Idea Development Lighting Graphic Design & Effects Video Editing Color Correction & Grading Audio Recording & Mixing After Effects Apple Motion Photography Aperture

Final Cut Pro X & 7 Photoshop Compressor Music Creation

Education
Graduated from the University of South Florida with B.A. in Social Science, 2009. Narrative Filmmaking Instructor, USF Honors College, Tampa, FL - 2008 Instructed accredited lmmaking course. Engaged undergraduates in the art and craft of lmmaking via hands-on experience. Organized a corresponding event to showcase student work on campus.

Accomplishments (Short Films/Music Videos)

2013 "Client Choice," Superpages; "1st Place," Are You Interested? Via Zooppa - People Powered Brand Energy 2012 "Grand Prize," Paul Mitchell; "Finalist," Union Pacic 2009 Best of the Bay [music video], Creative Loang 2008 Ofcial Selection, Sunscreen Film Festival; Best Picture, Audience Choice, AT&T Pick, Campus MovieFest USF; Best Picture, Campus MovieFest Florida, Top 10 Finalist, National Bridgestone/Firestone Safety Scholars; Florida choice Award, Independents Film Festival 2007 Florida Choice Award, Independents Film Festival; Best Overall Film, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival; 2nd Place, Jay Sanders Film Festival; 3rd Place Feature/Short, Palm Beach International Film Festival, Best Screenplay, Daytona Beach Film Festival