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Francis Joseph Battaglia,
Jr.
Professional history
Co-director / Camera Operator
- "The Awakening Brilliance Conference"
Humanity Unites Brilliance (H.U.B.), co-directed with Melinda Woolf
- Los Angeles - Nov.30 - Dec.2
Multi-camera inaugural conference recording for a for-profit social
sharing community affiliated with Nelson Mandela. This three-day
conference included a hand-to-hand service helping out the homeless
in Santa Monica.
Director / Camera Operator
- Feng Shui From The Heart Event at OPCC
Evolve - Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC) - November 30
This event brought talented female speakers to OPCC where they introduced
mentally-challenged women to helpful gifts.
Co-Director / Camera Operator
- "World Luminaries" (series launching in December)
Luminara (http://www.luminara.com/) with Melinda Woolf - Los Angeles
County - October to Present
Multi-camera interviews for an inspiring start-up network. Guest
interviews include Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne.
Documentarian
- Speaker, Deepak Chopra
Green Festival - San Francisco - November 2007
Documentarian
- Speaker, Paul Hawken
Green Festival - San Francisco - November 2007
Planning Committee Member
- Active since 2006
Los Angeles Social Forum, first event coming in April 2008.
Executive Co-Producer
- "Green Health Live" broadband program series
Co-creator of concept and program. Created website and original
show opening.
Final Cut Pro Editor
Quantum Alliance (QA) with Melinda Woolf - training / marketing
programs - Eagle Rock, CA - April 2007
Processed HD footage, edited programs on QA's advanced NASA scientist-developed
medical software.
Executive Co-Producer
- "The Barefoot Doctor Medicine Show" pilot program
Co-founder. Designed logo and branding; Co-directed, shot, edited
and composited the short format pilot.
Documentarian
- Speaker, Cindy Sheehan - link:
Winograd for Congress rally - Mar Vista, CA - May 2006
Documentarian
- Speaker, Scott Ritter - link:
United Methodist Church - Venice, CA - May 2006
Documentarian
- Speaker, Howard Zinn - link:
Immanuel Presbyterian Church - Los Angeles - April 2006
Producer, Co-creator
The G Living Network (http://gliving.tv) - Venice, CA - March 2006
to November 2006
One of the founding volunteer members; Co-Producer, Co-Director,
Cameraman and Editor of "LIVE" show. Responsible for researching
topics, coordinating guests, managing production, developing original
programs for a startup modern green lifestyle network
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Non-profit clients include Surfrider Foundation, Waterman's Ball,
United Way and American Cancer Society. For most of 2006 Fran produced
broadband shows for The G Living Network, a contemporary green lifestyle
network with guests Howard Zinn, Marc Ryan and Olesia Farberov,
Emergency, Global Green USA, Ruckus Society, RawVolution, Lovecraft
Biofuels, green architects, athletes, inventors, ecofashion designers,
raw foodists and many inspiring people. Fran has been freelancing
for over 15 years in the commercial entertainment and action sports
industries...
On-line Editor, Camera Operator
– DynoComm Sports – international television production
Multi-camera broadcast events / action sports tours – based
in San Clemente, CA - 1993-1997
Edited and mixed over 100 shows for FOX, ESPN2 and others for international
broadcast. Documented special events like the Indigenous People's
First Annual Expression Session at Sunset Beach, Oahu, and Quiksilver's
surf film "Metaphysical" in G-Land. Worked and traveled
extensively with an amazing small crew on multiple action sports
tours, including pro surfing's World Championship Tour (WCT) in
places like Indonesia, Australia, and Hawaii.
Awards
2001 "Best Sports Website" Webby Award – Swell.com
– (Video Director, Cameraman, Editor)
1999 Promax Award – The WB’s "Thanksgiving Day
Promo" – (Hal Artist)
1992 Cindy Award – U of DE - "ITC Promo" - (Director
of Photography)
1989 Cindy Award – U of DE - "Wellspring" - (Writer,
Producer, Drummer)
Education
Santa Monica Community College – Art classes - 1998
University of Delaware: B.A in Comm./Journalism/Political Science
1990
University of Costa Rica in San Jose: Independent Media Studies
– 1988
Albright College – Academic scholarship, varsity soccer, radio
broadcaster –1986
francis.battaglia at gmail dot com - cell 310.351.7493 - reference:
http://www.nomads-cafe.com/letter.html
Awards
2001 "Best Sports Website" Webby Award – Swell.com
– (Video Director, Cameraman, Editor)
1999 Promax Award – The WB’s "Thanksgiving Day
Promo" – (Hal Artist)
1992 Cindy Award – U of DE - "ITC Promo" - (Director
of Photography)
1989 Cindy Award – U of DE - "Wellspring" - (Writer,
Producer, Drummer)
Education
Santa Monica Community College – Art classes - 1998
University of Delaware: B.A in Comm./Journalism/Political Science
1990
University of Costa Rica in San Jose: Independent Media Studies
– 1988
Albright College – Academic scholarship, varsity soccer, radio
broadcaster –1986
francis.battaglia at gmail dot com - cell
310.351.7493 - reference: http://www.nomads-cafe.com/letter.html
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