Writer/Director/Producer of the feature film MILLIES (in development). MILLIES follows a bankrupt, modern-day mill owner visited by mill workers from 1912 when they discover her future threatens their historic past. Read our news about Olympia Dukakis here!
"Cutting Edge Camera Has MILLIES Seeing RED" article by Lorre Fritchy for IMAGINE media magazine (08/08).
"What's In A Word?" article by Lorre Fritchy interviewing documentarian Fran Rzeznik for NewEnglandFilm.com (06/08).
WINNER, One In Ten National Screenplay Competition (2004) for original script KIND HEARTED WOMAN.
"You've Got A Friend in Media Mentors" article in IMAGINE film news magazine (2004).
Finalist in Movie Poet's 5-Minute Screenplay
Competition (2002).
Advanced to second round of Sundance Screenwriting Competition with original script PORCH PEOPLE.
Created and Wrote a series of articles for
New England Film.Com entitled, "The First-Hand Adventures
of a First-Time Filmmaker." Outlined the nuts and bolts
of producing the one-hour documentary on Sandy 'Spin' Slade.
Series was honored as a Filmmaker's Indispensable Hot Site by
American Dreamer Independent Filmworks.
Wrote reviews and interviews published on
NewEnglandFilm.com, a comprehensive web site for New England filmmakers.
Interviewed New England filmmakers for articles
published in the Northeast media arts news magazine, IMAGINE.
Published reviews of films and film festivals
for The Writers' Website.
Wrote for a national audience, more than
30 news items 1:30 in length, for "Women's Health Update"
series; aired on more than 120 U.S. television stations.
Helped launch three news series and created
title for Prescription: Health series.
Researched and wrote hundreds of fact sheets
pertaining to medical, crime prevention, women's health and
education topics. Composed newsletters, flyers, marketing materials
and articles.
Served as Senior Writer for a national job
marketing organization. Wrote thousands of resumes and job marketing
materials for entry- through executive-level clients.
Film/Video Production
Director/Writer/Producer of the feature film MILLIES (in development). MILLIES follows a bankrupt, modern-day mill owner visited by mill workers from 1912 when they discover her future threatens their historic past. Read our news about Olympia Dukakishere!
Director/Producer/Editor/Camera for a promotional video for Andover School of Montessori, a PreK-8th Grade school following the innovative educational methods of pioneer Dr. Maria Montessori. Preparing Your Child for Life has proven to be an effective and important marketing tool for this private school dedicated to honoring each student.
Director/Producer with crew obtaining multiple interviews and b-roll elements to integrate into national corporate video for AAA.
Director/Producer/Editor/Camera for Trust & Believe - a charity music video by LawTown Voice to raise funds for Haiti. This was a one-day marathon shoot with a We Are The World inspired purpose, the brainchild of dance music performer Bylli Crayone. The song is available on iTunes, with all funds going to Haiti's earthquake relief. Watch the video on my YouTube channel: Trust & Believe.
Juror for the Online New England Film Festival sponsored by NewEnglandFilm.com.
Director/Editor/Camera for
Greater Hartford Legal Aid's (GHLA)
50th Anniversary Video, celebrating decades of pioneering advancements in the pursuit of justice for people in poverty.
Director/Editor/Camera for fundraising video for
Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF), a non-profit organization empowering women, girls and their families with the legal tools to achieve equal opportunities in their personal and professional lives.
Executive Producer/Editor/Camera for documentary
"The Gay
Marriage Thing" about the politics, the piety, and the people engaged
in the same-sex marriage debate in Massachusetts. Now available on DVD!
Media Mentor to new artists as part of the Women
In Film/Video Media Mentor program. Advised college graduates
and new-to-the-industry individuals on the business and creative
aspects of pursuing their film and video goals.
Immersed in comprehensive 2-Day Director's Workshop with renowned instructor/director Guy Magar.
Director/Producer/Editor/Camera on long-form and short-form videos for The Community Group multi-faceted child care agency. Required multi-location shoots and extreme clarity of vision
for the overall large scope and message of the piece.
Editor of two montage videos for
national dance company’s production of “The Stringmaker.”
Consisted of a nature theme and an urban theme with artistic
rendering, which were then projected onto a large-scale format.
Committee Member - Women In Film/Video Charity
Grant committee. Reviewed and selected non-profit applicants
to receive a promotional video written, produced and directed
by the committee.
Director/Producer/Editor/Camera on fundraising video for Adelante! urban youth center, raising money to serve its predominantly low-income minority community.
Production Consultant to community-based video production program to get inner-city and minority youth interested in film/video career paths.
Managed logistics from locations, studio
rental, and transportation to actors and set lockdown as Production
Coordinator/Talent Manager on NYC human resources video shoot
for international Fortune 500 company.
Coordinated talent and crew as Studio Manager
for a 3-camera shoot of the instructional video, The Goddess
Dancing.
Director/Producer/Editor/Camera - "Sandy
'Spin' Slade: Beyond Basketball" -- a one-hour documentary
on the unique occupation and inspiring persona of Sandy Slade,
considered the best basketball handler in the world. Performed
research, fundraising, budgeting, interviews, production and
distribution aspects of this piece, including submission to
film festivals, special venues and television stations. Also
includes shooting on Sony TRV-900 and editing in Final Cut Pro
on a G4 system. Now available on DVD!
Fulfilled Assistant Producer role for an
IBM video shot in the heart of Boston. In addition to hiring
crew, coordinating support materials, and scouting locations,
responsibilities included obtaining all film permits, and acting
as a liaison to government, police, and public park officials.
Also coordinated logistics for the in-studio green screen portion
of this production.
Functioned as Researcher and Assistant Producer
of a 20-minute documentary celebrating the 70th anniversary
of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Operated QTV VPS-600LT
teleprompter and coordinated supporting aspects of the production.
Gathered extensive assets on the history of this chefs' organization,
and worked directly with Producer and Editor to shape the final
product.
Edited rough cut of a 3-minute piece focusing
on the future of the American Culinary Federation, using a Media
100 system.
Served as Assistant to the Producer on the
independent film "Gavin's Way," written and directed
by D.R. Farquharson. Obtained a number of community contributions
and assisted with various production and set duties for this
low-budget picture.
Wrote and produced 4:30 demo tape for the
leading syndicator of medical, crime prevention, women's health
and education television news in the country. Worked directly
with senior editor on shot selection, soundbites, graphics,
music and effects.
As 2nd 2nd AD on one-hour TV pilot, "Eternal
Embrace," locked down set, assisted Art, Craft Services
and other departments, and supported 1st and 2nd AD in production
capacities.
Served as 2nd AD for Greg Joyce's feature-length
comedy, "Working Stiff." Responsible for wrangling
talent and locking down the set while working with Extras, overseeing
make-up & wardrobe, and coordinating production assistants.
As Assistant Producer for Ivanhoe Broadcast
News, coordinated all aspects of in-house production including
script input, voiceovers, audio/video dubs, segment topics research,
and correspondence with a national network of freelance producers
and TV stations.
Acting (Non-Union)
Scene Study for Film and Television with
Bates Wilder – CP Casting, Boston
Played Stenographer in Max Kovalsky's post-apocalyptic,
Kafka-esque feature film "Mere Formality."
Basics Of Acting workshop with Susan Shaw
- CP Casting, Boston
On-Camera Auditioning workshop with Carolyn
Pickman - CP Casting, Boston
Extra for film and video shoots including indies, corporates and big-budgets.
Voice-over workshops with Wren Ross and Dan Levine.
