NYWIFT (New York Women in Film & Television) is presenting a one-time production workshop on Saturday, June 27, taught by Third World Newsreel for girls and women of all ages (15+) who are immigrants or first-generation Americans. This workshop is a part of NYWIFT’s Cultural Immigrant Initiative, Immigrant Women: Sharing Our Voices Through Film, and will focus on teaching the basics of documentary storytelling and production. Participants will create a short group documentary.
The workshop will take place at Maspeth Town Hall located at 5337 72nd St Maspeth, NY 11378 from 10am-5pm. Food will be provided.
Topics covered in this workshop include:
• Camera techniques
• Executing interviews
• Shot composition
• Story structure
• Other technical production skills
By the end of this workshop, participants will have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of video production and will have completed a mini-documentary.
Space is limited so if you or someone you know would be an ideal candidate for this workshop, get information here.
Mike Pierantozzi joins Movers+Shakers as exec creative director
Creative agency Movers+Shakers has appointed Mike Pierantozzi as executive creative director. In this new role, he will help guide the creative direction of Movers+Shakers’ socially-native campaigns. Pierantozzi will report to co-founder and chief creative officer Geoffrey Goldberg.
With nearly two decades of experience as a copywriter, creative director, and multi-platform storyteller, Pierantozzi brings a wealth of knowledge from his work with major brands including Kraft, Unilever, IBM, and Walmart. He has led the creation of award-winning campaigns for agencies like Red Tettemer, Ogilvy, The Brooklyn Brothers, TAXI, Saatchi & Saatchi, and most recently, Vayner, where he spearheaded culturally iconic work for Planters including “Death of Mr. Peanut.” He led the National Down Syndrome Society and Luvs account, whose “First Kid. Second Kid” campaign was awarded by the Effies, ADC, Clios and LIAs.
Outside of the office, Pierantozzi practices what he teaches brands. He’s gone viral multiple times on his own TikTok account, featuring comedic interactions with his son and a trombone. He’s accumulated 15K followers on TikTok.
“Mike brings a rare and awesome combination of deep social and platform experience, a keen eye for excellent storytelling, and a humble and kind approach to leadership,” said Goldberg. “Mike’s got a knack for turning brand stories into cultural movements, making him the perfect fit for Movers+Shakers. He’s got the kind of bold vision and attention to culture that fits perfectly with our mission to push creative boundaries and drive industry firsts. Plus, as a creator himself he has the innate ability to make people stop, laugh, and share--which is exactly what we’re about.”
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