Michael Bernardi

• Responsible for in-depth inspections of all rented production equipment used by students at Ithaca College. Concentrating in managing requests and returns of all industry-standard film equipment: camera, sound, and lighting equipment. Received In-depth training towards troubleshooting different pieces of gear.

• Park Productions is a student-run production company at Ithaca College, where aspiring filmmakers, directors, writers, editors, and cinematographers collaborate to create compelling, thought-provoking, and visually stunning films.
• Spearheaded productions for the camera department, aligning short-term objectives with long-term goals
• Led operational and strategic planning, fiscal management, and administrative oversight of facilities, equipment, and personnel, while also educating staff and students on relevant regulations and procedures.
• Developed budget proposals, policies, and fiscal guidelines to support departmental goals and growth.

Responsible for guiding students through their first experience with a Cinema Production class at Ithaca College. Responsible for aiding students with understanding gear and learning camera/lighting/sound basics of film production.

• Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
• Jordan shoe photoshoot for the new “Spizike Low ‘Team Red’” shoe. Directed by Satchel Lee.

• Assisted and prepared the audio recordist, mic'd up talent, and be a helping asset to any other departments needed during the project. I also assisted the BTS production department and G&E Department.