Francis Battaglia

Freelance post-production work includes documentaries, corporate, educational, online series, national advertising campaigns and TV commercials. Deliverables include final composites and edited programs. Responsibilities include sound design, mixing, visual effects, motion graphics and color. Clients include Ford Trucks, Diet Pepsi and Time Warner.

Created the pilot episode of an original series for a start-up with 16 million viewers. Researched topics, developed, produced and edited original programs, coordinated guests, and managed production and post-production.

Delivered over 100 broadcast programs as a camera operator and on-line editor for multi-camera TV sports events, including the pro surfing world tour and the Vans/Hard Rock Triple Crown of Skateboarding.

Supervised post-production processes and performed on-line editing for a six-camera live concert video, integrating 3D animation for a video game.

Edited live projection videos with Nick Rhodes backstage during rehearsals for the world tour, ensuring high-quality visuals for performances.

Edited the first four years of the annual Surfer Magazine Video Awards, contributing to the establishment of the Big Wave Awards in the surf industry.

Directed and produced an educational surfing documentary, focusing on historic big wave surfing at Cortes Bank. Managed the project from concept to delivery, including the creation of wave energy animations using Autodesk Flame.

Directed and edited video content including documentaries, commercials, and live shows. Negotiated licensing contracts with major brands and received a prestigious Webby Award for 'Best Sports Website'.

Produced, directed, and edited multi-camera live events featuring celebrity speakers and interviews. Managed remote recordings in Liberia and Kenya, creating global humanitarian business video products and promotional content. Documented humanitarian projects focused on food, water, education and micro-loans.

Created a media operations plan for a live music venue project, collaborating with artists and investors.

Worked on the digital remastering of Star Trek TNG original TV episodes from 35mm film, collaborating with a networked post-production team.

Produced and edited a documentary that gained significant viewership and was featured in global media campaigns.

Created 3D branding animations for CNN segment program 'Simply Money' and other projects, enhancing visual storytelling and brand identity.

Produced and directed promotional videos featuring entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Focused on marketing and social media content for team development programs in California.

Produced and directed video content, focusing on testimonials and SEO-driven marketing for a tech startup specializing in a water leak detection app.

Worked as a live entertainment camera operator for various artists, utilizing Sony broadcast cameras, including Sony HSC Digital TRIAX cameras with 800mm telephoto broadcast lenses.

Directed talent and managed multi-camera productions while implementing SEO and PPC strategies for the company's YouTube channel, resulting in a 190% increase in sales.

Supervised editorial workflow and managed international teams for a reality TV series recorded over four years across four continents.

Led the creation of show opens, final edited programs, promos and conference videos for a live-streaming network. Collaborated with international teams to deliver high-quality video content.

Art classes focusing on various aspects of visual arts.

Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, Journalism, and Political Science.

Intercultural communications and independent media studies.