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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.
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Work History
CVO & Producer, Director, Editor, Writer01/1994 to Current
GWEN Network – World Trust Network – Hollywood, CA
GWEN Network – World Trust Network – Hollywood, 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 & Publishing – Los 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 Production – New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco
Freelance Production – New 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 College – Columbia, 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,
