Will Politan
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Clio Sports Award Winning Producer, currently building a best in class sports show for television, and delivering high impact commercials/documentaries for broadcast clients. Experienced leading a team that consistently delivers massive social impact and millions of impressions per month.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Producer
Jersey Filmmaker/MoonBall Media
Jersey City, NJ
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and managed production pipeline for best-in-class MLB show currently airing on local and national television. Diggin' Deep.
- Created operational workflows from scratch in Notion to manage team efficiencies and tracking from pre to post-production.
- Responsible for all shoot quoting, budgeting, scheduling, hiring, and managing client relations.
Producer/Lead Creator
Jersey Filmmaker
Jersey City, NJ
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Led the production/creative team to produce documentaries, TV packages, and commercials for broadcast sport clients.
- Responsible for all budgeting, field producing, client relations, inventory management, and post-production delivery.
- Clients include MSG, New York Knicks, New York Red Bulls, Teton Ridge, Fountain Life, and The Post.
Director of Photography
Freelance Film Production
Brooklyn, NY
05.2015 - 07.2022
- Fendi Editorial: Cinematographer delivering an international campaign, 'Baguette Friends Forever,' with Kiernan Shipka.
- Netflix Series Promotional Ad: Cinematographer on a promotional video for 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina'.
- L'Officiel Magazine: Cinematographer on the cover shoot of Millie Bobby Brown for an issue of L'Officiel Magazine.
Documentary Film Intern
Third Party Films
Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - 12.2016
- HBO Documentary: 'The Truth About Killer Robots.' Duties included assistant editing, field research, and office tasks.
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Interactive Telecommunications Program
New York University Tisch School Of The Arts
Brooklyn, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film and Television
New York University Tisch School of The Arts
New York, NY05.2017
Skills
- Notion - Operational Workflows
- Sheets/Excel - Custom Budgeting & Deliverables
- Advanced Cinematography & Editing
- Post-Production Management
Timeline
Lead Producer
Jersey Filmmaker/MoonBall Media
10.2023 - Current
Producer/Lead Creator
Jersey Filmmaker
07.2022 - 10.2023
Documentary Film Intern
Third Party Films
09.2016 - 12.2016
Director of Photography
Freelance Film Production
05.2015 - 07.2022
Master of Professional Studies - Interactive Telecommunications Program
New York University Tisch School Of The Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film and Television
New York University Tisch School of The Arts
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