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Professional Resume:
Manny Merchan
818-943-2326 mannymerchan@me.com
www.mannymerchan.com
OBJECTIVE________________________________________________________
To obtain a full-time, part-time or freelance position as an editor which can also provide opportunities to concurrently utilize my skills in marketing, producing and directing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE________________________________________
POP FLASH PRODUCTIONS, INC. / Santa Monica, CA / 2002 ? 2009
Lead Editor
Edited nationally broadcast commercials, artist EPKs, image reels, webisodes, trailers, documentaries, industrial presentations, concerts and other live events.
I was also part of a collaborative team which conceptualized, wrote and implemented television marketing campaigns for major record labels and management companies.
Notable Commercial Campaigns:
? U2 (Universal Music) ? Gwen Stefani (Interscope Records)
? Red Hot Chili Peppers DVD (Warner Bros.) ? Brooks and Dunn (Arista-Nashville)
? Eagles Farewell 1 DVD (Azoff Music Mngmt.) ? Black Eyed Peas (Interscope Records)
? Papa Roach (Geffen Records) ? many others (see demo reel / website)
Other Clients include: A&M, Dreamworks, Walt Disney Co., Harmon-Kardon, Thrive Records, Trauma Records, Kingworld and many others
Director, Special Projects
Directed special projects such as local commercials, music videos, EPKs, documentaries and interviews with notable personalities. I was also responsible for the editorial of many of these projects.
Notable Projects:
? Kenny ?Babyface? Edmonds EPK & Commercial (Island/DefJam)
? ?J.D. and the Straight Shot? Music Video (Azoff Music Management)
? Lil? Rock Starz Commercial Campaign (Thrive Records)
? other short films and local spots (see demo reel / website)
Videographer
Responsibilities included shooting special events, live concerts, behind-the-scenes
B-roll and celebrity interviews.
Notable Projects:
? Dancing With The Stars: Behind the Scenes (Azoff Music Management)
? Eagles Farewell 1 Tour Documentary B-roll (Azoff Music Management)
? Misc. celebrity interviews (e.g. Quincy Jones, Josh Groban, Sergio Mendes)
THE CUT HUT, LLC / Brentwood, CA / 1999-2002
Editor / Machine Room Operator
Responsibilities included editing of national and local cable broadcast commercials, EPKs, music videos and concerts. Worked also as an editorial assistant with machine room experience in all formats including DigiBeta, BETA, DV, miniDV and DVD.
EDUCATION_______________________________________________________
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts, Radio-Television-Film
Emphasis in Film Production
Montana Edit
Santa Monica, CA
Certificate of Completions:
? Introduction to Media Composer ? AVID Advanced Editing Techniques
? AVID Troubleshooting ? AVID Advanced Effects
? Introduction to Final Cut Pro
SPECIAL SKILLS_____________________________________________________
~ Bilingual (Spanish)
~ I have written, produced and directed three short films:
Machina (1999) ? Official Selection: Seattle Underground Film Festival
Mohawk Wash (2006) ? Official Selection: BigMiniDV Fest, New York & North Carolina FF
Fall (2009 - Work in Progress)
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY__________________________________________
I have over 10 years of experience with AVID and other editing systems:
?AVID Adrenaline ?Nitris ?Media Composer ?Symphony ?Final Cut Pro
I possess working knowledge of many professional software applications:
?Adobe Photoshop ?Illustrator ?DVD Studio Pro ?Storyboard Quick
?Quicktime Pro ?MPEG Streamclip ?Compressor
In addition, I have extensive knowledge of the SONY V1U/Z1U HDV, Panasonic P2 HD/SD, XL-1&2 HD/SD and other digital video cameras and their respective workflows in post.
DEMO REELS & REFERENCES________________________________________
To view demo reel and full-length samples, go to:
www.mannymerchan.com or www.youtube.com/mannymerchan
For professional credits, go to:
www.imdb.com/name/nm2525095
DVD copies and references available upon request.
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