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Brian Giallorenzo

Astoria,NY

Summary

Dynamic media production professional with extensive experience on major film and television productions and a proven track record in camera operation and assistance, and creative vision. Successfully produced impactful political ads and managed high-stakes projects, demonstrating strong staff management and troubleshooting skills. Recognized for enhancing campaign visibility and delivering high-quality content under tight deadlines.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Cameraman

Freelance, Film and Television
09.2013 - Current
  • Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for Majors level film and television projects.
  • Maintained and organized large equipment packages for expeditious and efficient use.
  • Troubleshot camera and camera support issues to minimize impact on film schedule.
  • Maintained flexibility in order to manage long hours with very early or very late call times.
  • Utilized remote focus control systems to maintain precise sharp focus during dynamic scripted and non-scripted scenes.
  • Credits Include: Saturday Night Live (1st AC, NBC), Reimagined (1st AC, Upcoming) Etoile (1st & 2nd AC, Prime Video), Good One (1st AC, Peacock), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (1st & 2nd AC, Prime), Law & Order: Organized Crime (1st & 2nd AC, NBC), Killing Mary Sue (1st AC, VOD), Bridge & Tunnel (2nd AC, MGM+), Luckiest Girl Alive (2nd AC, Netflix), Can You Keep a Secret (1st AC, VOD), 21 Bridges (1st AC, Hulu), Dating Around (1st AC, Netflix)

Director of Media Production

Campaign to Elect Suhas Subramanyam to Congress
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Produced 3 cable and broadcast worthy political ads and countless social media featurettes to establish broad outreach to constituents both in support of our campaign and to attack our opponent.
  • Took client feedback into account during every step from concept to delivery of our work.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to produce high quality media pieces at a fraction of the cost and time.
  • Maintained a constant presence at political events to capture dynamic, cinematic footage of campaign moments such as speeches and meet and greets.
  • Managed a six figure budget for production costs and payment, housing and meals for our production team of four.
  • The election campaign was successful, and our media presence was sited as a driving force for our candidate's visibility and likeability.

Tech Manager

Project Runway, Seasons 17-20
06.2019 - 08.2023
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Operated scissor and man lifts to run video lines from antennas placed around the studio back to the Tech Department.
  • Placed wireless video receiver antennas for optimal studio coverage.
  • Managed a video wall feed to accurately reflect which cameras were up and running and when.
  • Liaised with camera department to staff additional cameras
  • Spear headed repairs and equipment replacements.

Digital Loader

Freelance, Film & Television
10.2017 - 02.2022
  • Upon joining the camera union i stepped back to re-learned much of what I knew about the camera department in order to do things the "union way"
  • Managed department timecards, keeping meticulous records on in/out times and checking pay stubs to make sure everyone was paid properly.
  • Other paperwork responsibilities including gear in/out logs, rental agreements, Battery Counts, Lost and Damaged logs and Physical Camera Logs.
  • "Arts & Crafts" projects including extensive label making, coroplast monitor hoods, coroplast housings, foam core protective covers, custom cut rain covers for cameras and camera carts, Lens labels, lens and cast cheat sheets.
  • Utilized download software and a mobile computer kit to download all shot footage for the day, keeping meticulous logs on the amount of footage shot, where each mag has been downloaded to and when mags were safely ingested by post so they could be re-circulated
  • Credits include: Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), Suspicion (BBC), Bride & Tunnel (NBC), Luckiest Girl Alive (Netflix), , Law & Order: Organized Crime (NBC), Evil (CBS), FBI: Most Wanted (CBS), Elementary (NBC)

Affiliations

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, class of 2012. Bachelor of Arts in Film-Video and English

IATSE International Cinematographer's Guild, Local 600

FAA Part 107 Drone Operator License

Timeline

Director of Media Production

Campaign to Elect Suhas Subramanyam to Congress
08.2024 - 11.2024

Tech Manager

Project Runway, Seasons 17-20
06.2019 - 08.2023

Digital Loader

Freelance, Film & Television
10.2017 - 02.2022

Assistant Cameraman

Freelance, Film and Television
09.2013 - Current

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