Mark Gasper

Introduction: I offer full services, from conception to completion. I will work on the basic concept of a program all the way through distribution and delivery. I have worked with Fortune 500 corporations, non-profits, educational institutions, start-ups, and very small businesses. Here is a summary of my career and capabilities: • Twenty-five years of experience in directing, writing, producing, project management, shooting, and editing in digital video and film • Creator of more than 300 broadcast and non-broadcast programs targeted for business television, B-to-C, and B-to-B • Management of creative teams of diverse skill sets and disciplines • Direct collaboration with the upper management (CEO, CFO, and COO level), business owners, product executives, marketing gurus, internal and external sales managers, directors of human resources, corporate legal staff, product specialists, etc. • Freelance writer for video, print, and the web • Direct-to-DVD and consumer programs creator • Independent filmmaker whose work has been exhibited, broadcasted, and distributed throughout the world • Experience in related fields includes work as a theater director, a magazine editor, and professional writer for hire Skills and Special Talents: • Directing professional and non-professional talent • Ability to conceptualize a project from start to finish • Long-form projects, as well as short and promotional clips • Ability to manage and direct a creative team • Writing skills – business and news writing, dramatic writing, and comedy writing • Ability to visualize and communicate that visualization to a creative team • Shooter – support camera (owns a Panasonic 100A camera) • Content editor – Final Cut Pro (owns a Final Cut Pro system with 4 tape formats) • Digital videographer – ability to light small scenes, interviews, or B-roll material not on the skill level as a DP, but for small low-budget shoots (valuable knowledge for larger shoots and managing large crews) • Training, corporate branding, corporate communications, sales and marketing, live event videotaping, meetings, trade shows, web clips, product launches, safety, and human resources