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TESS CACCIATORE
8730 West Sunset Boulevard #250, West Hollywood, CA 90069 | (C) 415-609-0757 | tcacciatore@gwennetwork.org
Professional Summary
  • Producer/Director offers 25+ years in all aspects of the film industry, including concept development, financing, contracts and physical production.
  • Producer/Director knowledgeable about cinematic procedures, as well as the latest technologies, editing software and cameras.
  • Versatile Radio & TV Anchor brings 20 years in broadcasting with experience in news, talk, variety and non-scripted formats. Poised and confident with a strong speaking voice and a talent for on-air interviewing.
  • Dynamic Director recognized for creative leadership and artistic innovation.
  • Recipient of awards, including the Medal of Excellence (Geneva/United Nations for Edu-tainment) Mobile Excellence Award (mobile app development).
  • Successful at bringing out the best in the cast and crew.
  • Results-oriented Producer with more than 20 years working on every angle of production from development to directing and producing.
  • Possesses an eye for innovative projects that will appeal to a broad audience.
  • Superb interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities.
  • Motivated film production crew member experienced with independent and web projects, as well as feature-length films.
  • Past work has included serving as Production Assistant for Herbert Leonard Productions, and executive assistant toBen Conway Literary Agency.
  • Innovative Director and Producer bringing comprehensive background in media and the film industry. Builds high-performing teams with an eye for creating innovative and entertaining pieces with commercial appeal.
  • Excels at concept development and delivering compelling stories.
Skills
  • Production expertise in all areas of production & post production
  • Project management
  • Digital video production process
  • EP Budgeting
  • Strong graphic and visual sense
  • Adobe Illustrator experience
  • Leadership
  • Works well under pressure
  • Social media
  • Flexible schedule
  • Self-starter
  • Fast learner
  • MS Office Suite
  • Collaborative
  • Deadline-driven
  • Skilled multi-tasker
  • Experienced with Final Draft – writing examples available
  • Experience with Photoshop – examples available
  • Experienced with Final Cut – editing examples available
  • Experienced and own camera equipment (3 canon HD), Sound, and Lights
  • Experienced still photographer
  • Experienced with social media, public relations, & marketing
  • 20+ years Global Traveler – Asia, Africa, South America, Europe
  • Valid passport
Work History
CVO & Producer, Director, Editor, Writer01/1994 to Current
GWEN Network – World Trust NetworkHollywood, CA

  • Produced feature films, documentaries that give social change impact: Road to Redemption (Producer 2015) Queen of the Dance Hall (Producer/co-Writer 2016) Operation Big Sister (Producer 2016) Prodigal Returns (Producer/Director 2016)
  • Produced live event for “Mega Sweets Build” realty series on FYI in conjunction with Entertainment One. (2015)
  • Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials. see sampleswww.TessCacciatore.com
  • Directed over 50 hours of talk show and reality show content,
  • Created shot lists, booked talent, wrote scripts, secured locations and prepared the location and set for shooting.
  • Camera operator (own 3 HD cameras: Canon 5D, (2) Canon 70D) produced and shot up to 3 camera shoots, live events, pre-taped, etc. Shot over 400 hours of content from global travels,
  • Managed casting and selected shot locations,
  • Coordinated with and supervised vendors, studios, crews, cast,
  • On-camera talent: hosting interviews, commercials and public service information. See hosting exampleswww.TessCacciatore.com
  • Led daily production meetings and weekly production calls.
  • Supervised the post-production process, including editing, dubbing and color correction.
  • Coordinated with the talent relations department to facilitate execution and payment of talent contracts.
  • Supervised 10+ staff, including offering feedback and enforcing deadlines.
  • Coordinated production schedules and implemented production with 30+ crew members
  • Offered feedback on the quality of segments and coached other staff members on how to improve segments.
  • Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected the unique sensibilities of the GWEN Network.
  • Produced live-stream events United Nations (Geneva & New York),
  • Media-accredited with the United Nations since 2000 – serving global issues through the power of media and technology,
Creative Director, Producer, Director, WriterCarLou Interactive Media & PublishingLos Angeles, CA

  • Wrote children’s book “Bella Wishes” published in 2004.
  • Coordinated with illustrator Dave Rodriguez with production style and design.
  • Coordinated and produced all aspects of publishing, from photoshop files to printing manufacturing 5,000 book sales.
  • Organized school and book store events, signings, interactive dance workshops, keynote speaking for elementary and middle schools.
  • Organized all media and public relations – hired PR coordinator with outcomem of several national and international publications.
  • Maintained PR tour with TV, radio, and print interviews.
  • Created Bella Wishes Plush Doll – from conception to delivery of product – all aspects of production, overseas manufacturing, import product, implement sales.
  • Created and produced “Pink Lotus Belly Dance for Girls of All Ages” young girls and young women come together for dance DVD – interactive belly dance.
  • Created and designed belly dance accessory clothing line (scarf, headband and hip scarfs) worked with manufacturing in Bali; chose fabrics, colors, and styles, did import and distribution.
  • Created Pink Lotus dance wear line: worked with pattern-maker and manufacturing for sample set.
  • Directed and Produced 3 camera, green screen shoot.
  • Created shot lists, booked talent and locations and prepared the location and set for shooting.
  • Produced voice-over sessions for 5 languages (English, Spanish, Italian, French, German.
  • Produced compilation of music “Pink Lotus Music”
  • Oversaw all phases of video production from pre- to post-production.
  • Operated a 5D or smaller camera for behind-the-scenes shoots.
  • Managed all music clearances
  • Supervised the post-production process, including editing, dubbing and color correction.
  • Operated Canon XL1 camera during shooting.
Producer, Content Creator, Writer, Creative Director01/1982 to Current
Freelance ProductionNew York, Los Angeles, San Francisco

  • Operated Canon cameras during shooting.
  • ?Produced segments for internet-based programming
  • Edited an average of 5 spots each week using final cut.
  • Build websites: site map development, content creation, graphic design, social media, video components for story-telling for the brand.
  • Project management for average of 30 clients at a time.
  • Excel in client relations.
  • Work in collaboration between programmers and creative team.
  • Coordinated with the talent relations department to facilitate execution and payment of talent contracts.
  • Supervised the post-production process, including editing, dubbing and color correction.
  • Operated a 5D or smaller camera for behind-the-scenes shoots.
  • Created shot lists, booked talent and locations and prepared the location and set for shooting.
  • Oversaw all phases of video production from pre- to post-production.
  • Coordinated with and supervised vendor studios.
  • Worked in commercials, soaps, films, music videos since 1981
  • Co-hosted & co-produced cable talk show “That’s Show Biz’ (New York) 1982-1983.
  • Record contract with Bobcat Records (CBS) 1981-1983 – toured with music group as a signed recording artist.
Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA): Theatre, Music, Dance, Production1981Stephens CollegeColumbia, MO

  • Minor in Child Psychology
  • 3.8 GPA
  • Continuing education in Theatre, Music, Yale Summer Conservatory – guest artist,
  • Continuing education in Theatre, Music, Dance New York classes and studios,