Passerby Films

General info
See the Change
These days, making change includes making videos. But what visual stories will you tell, and how?
That’s where Passerby Films comes in. Our team is more than just expert video makers—we’re experienced visual-messaging strategists. With a deep belief in your goals, Passerby will analyze your needs and translate them into impactful messages for multiple platforms.
Our communications expertise can sharpen your policy advocacy … fundraising … internal communications … organizational identity … and more. We’ll make sure your messaging is tailored to—and effective at moving—the audiences you need to reach.
In these times especially, your organization needs the best tools. Let Passerby bring our radical optimism to effectively amplifying your message.
Experience
New York
Nov 2015 - Present
Producer/DP/Editor
Fatherly.com
* Direct, shoot & edit ongoing content for growing, popular online parenting community, Fatherly.com

* Cast and co-produce shoots and interviews with leading academics and leaders in the field of family dynamics and the topic of work-life balance.

* Create original content for Fatherly brand and branded content for sponsors.
New York
Jan 2013 - Present
Shooter/Editor
AOL Originals/Huffington Post
* Ongoing production and editorial on original web series with AOL/Huffington Post, including: "Simple Acts of Kindness", "Lifestage Lessons", "Makers" & "Built by Girls: Girl U"

* Edit Telly-award winning series "Simple Acts of Kindness".

New York, NY
Oct 2013 - Present
Director / DP / Editor
* Produced, Shot, Directed & Edited a 16 webisode series (Microbrew Madness) focusing on the evolution and culture of the craft beer movement across America.

* Researched and produced shoots in 16 cities across the country. Organized and handled logistics for four separate hosts, managing travel and shoot production.

* Directed talent, shot all segments and recorded sound on all shoots.

* Edited all segments and handled all aspects of post, including music selection and mixing all the way through finishing.

Featured equipment on shoots: Canon 5D, Sony EX1, Lenses: 70-200mm, 17-40mm, 100mm macro lens, GoPro Hero 3, Zoom Audio recorder, LitePanel LED light.
New York
Nov 2013 - Present
Director / DP / Editor
* Executive Produce, direct talent, shoot segments and edit the series "A Well-Designed Life" http://www.ulive.com/a-well-designed-life

Featured equipment on shoots: Canon 5D, Sony EX1, Lenses: 70-200mm, 17-40mm, 100mm macro lens, Zoom Audio recorder, GoPro Hero 3, LitePanel LED light.
New York
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
DP
HGTV
* Lead DP on 6-part television series for HGTV.

* Managed and conducted on-camera interviews periodically for segments.

* Co-edited segments for post-production team.

Featured equipment on shoots: Canon 5D, Sony EX1, Lenses: 70-200mm, 17-40mm, 100mm macro lens, Zoom Audio recorder, GoPro Hero 3, LitePanel LED light.
New York
Oct 2004 - Sep 2012
Director / DP / Editor
Wieden+Kennedy NY
* Content and commercial director / editor for Global Ad Agency.

* Directed talent, producing content for various clients ranging from Nike to ESPN.

* Award-winning Editor for ESPN's SportsCenter series, winning the Bronze Lions at Cannes in 2011 for "Spy" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkJednDFJGA
Education
Athens, GA
Sep 1993 - Jun 1996
BA English Literature
University of Georgia
Minor in Philosophy
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