ANDREW PENZINER

Writer / Producer / Director

Boston - New York

617-803-1996

Employment History

Independent ProducerJune 2006 - Present

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Write, produce and direct an array of projects on a contractual basis for video, film and emerging platforms.

Accepting work ranging from advertising to corporate and educational to documentary and entertainment.

  • Planning that encompasses estimates, budgets and schedules, as well as production logistics and hiring creative resources, from all crew departments to talent, animators, sound design and editors
  • Produce and direct in the field, studio and during post-production
  • Research, conceptualize and write content for traditional and new media
  • Initiate and manage client relationships and all phases of concurrently running engagements
  • Additional roles include: Production Manager, Line Producer, Supervising Producer, Associate Producer,

Director and Assistant Director

Recent Projects/Credits: United Way Marketing Video (Writer/Producer/Director); Be A Bruin Reality TV Show, Moody Street Pictures (Producer/Editor); Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital Ad Campaign, Will Barratt Productions/Ariescope Pictures (Director/Producer)

Senior Promotion Writer / ProducerMay 2001 – August 2006

CBS4 Boston / UPN38 / UPN28, Boston, Massachusetts

Wrote and produced advertising for TV, radio and print that was designed to promote viewership and the identity of three television stations.

  • Developed and pitched on-air campaigns, concepts and scripts
  • Determined production needs, lead the scheduling and budget process, and managed the entire project life cycle
  • Hired and directed film and video crews, on-camera and voice-over talent, stylists and composers
  • Media formats utilized: High Definition, 35mm, 16mm, Digital Beta, Betacam SP and MiniDV utilized
  • Provided creative direction to graphic designers and animators
  • Supervised film and HD transfers, and directed AVID and Smoke edit sessions
  • Created department production schedules on a weekly basis

Project ManagerJan. 1999 – Feb. 2001

tvisions Inc., Watertown, Massachusetts

Led multi-disciplinary teams in the development of large-scale websites for Fortune 2000 companies. Launched the following internet products: e-commerce, marketing, intranet/extranet and education-based applications.

  • Conducted client kick-off meetings and managed all aspects of the customer relationship
  • Analyzed business requirements and produced summary documentation to be used as a guide for development
  • Produced comprehensive project plans for the design, production, testing and launch phases of sites
  • Generated estimates ranging from $20,000 to $350,000 using current project management methodologies
  • Tracked the progress of teams against schedules and budgets
  • Promoted from Lead Content Developer to Project Manager in the fall of 2000

On-Air Promotion ManagerDec. 1994 - Dec. 1998

FOX Sports New England, Woburn, Massachusetts

Manager and producer responsible for marketing the on-air brand of a regional sports cable network

  • Designed and implemented a strategic operating plan for the department
  • Wrote, produced and directed on-air promotion campaigns for TV, radio and print
  • Contracted and directed film crews, voice and on-camera talent, composers and broadcast design firms
  • Developed graphics packages for television programs and live sporting events
  • Provided creative support to the Marketing, Programming, Advertising and Affiliate Sales departments
  • Hired and managed part-time and freelance production assistants

Commercial ProducerOct. 1992 - Dec.1994

Rainbow Advertising / Cablevision of Boston, Lexington, Massachusetts

Writer and producer of television commercials for regional clientele

  • Operated camera, lighting and sound equipment in the studio and field
  • Hands-on editing and post-production

Awards

2005 New England Emmy- Outstanding News Promotional Announcement Campaign

2002 New England Emmy- Outstanding News Promotional Announcement Campaign

2001 New England Emmy- Outstanding Non-News Promotional Announcement Single Spot

1998 New England Emmy- Outstanding Non-News Promotional Announcement Single Spot

1998 New England Emmy- Outstanding Individual Achievement in Promotional Writing (Executive Producer)

1998 PROMAX Gold Medallion Awards- Silver

1997 Telly Awards Competition- (2) Silver

Professional Affiliations

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences; serve on the Board of Governors as Emmy Awards Chair

Community Art Center, Cambridge (Teen Media Project & DIYDS Youth Film Festival); serve on the Board of Directors

Education

1989 State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication

Video and Software Skills

Video editing: analog (eight years) and digital with Final Cut Pro 5.2. Software: Filemaker Pro, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator (MAC and PC platforms). Web development: HTML code.

Demo tape and references available upon request