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CAREER SUMMARY Ben Benedetti has worked in the industry for the past fifteen years as both a freelance post producer and corporate executive. He has extensive experience in management and administration of all phases of production including network, studio operations, and facility’s management.
Ben is currently employed as a marketing and client service specialist in the field of feature film and television post production wherein he is able to take advantage of his production experience in the entertainment industry ranging from intellectual property development, principal photography, video and audio editing, finishing, to final delivery.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Executive Director Sound Editorial and Digital Services Sony Pictures Entertainment - Post Production Facilities - 2010-present Primary responsibilities include: Providing complete post production service packages including both digital picture editorial and sound packages for both feature and television clientele. Directly administrating award winning Sound Editorial department as well working as a sales representative for Sony's Digital Picture Editorial, Post Media Center, Colorworks, and Sony Pictures Sound Facility.
Vice President Sales and Business Development Modern VideoFilm - 2008-2010 Supplying post production services to Hi-Definition Television and Feature Films including Digital Cinema packaging, Digital Intermediates, 4:4:4 Telecine and Color Correction, Non-Linear and Linear HD Assembly, 2D and 3D Finishing, Advanced Data Compression and Distribution.
Vice President Client Services Ascent Media - 1999-2008 Maintenance of key relationships within entertainment production and post production industry, overseeing services provided to all existing clientele, and continued investigation of related, emerging technologies; maintain working knowledge of all related production technological issues in order to understand the growing demands on producers, directors, and editors during the production process as the networks and studios continue to invest in finding ways of saving money and producing better programming.
Executive Producer "America's Hidden Treasures" 2006 Hi-Definition Television Pilot An exploration of America's most remote and breathtaking wilderness locations and a study of the proper preparation and tools necessary to find them. Created and produced series concept and presentation episode.
Executive Producer
A weekly magazine looking into the
explosive computer gaming industry and the astonishing personalities
and business in it following select professional gaming leagues
across America.
Consultant - Supervisor of Post Production The Disney Channel – Original Programming 1998-1999 Developed new department for Disney Channel able to administrate the post production of the network's original movies; also fielded various technical and creative issues for all original programming for the network and series; co-developed technical delivery specifications for all final deliveries to network; implemented and designed post production budgets and patterns; negotiated deal memos for post production personnel as well as all video, audio, and off-line packages with outside vendors. During consultation, directly supervised the post production for the following Disney Channel Original Movies:
Post Production Consultant “Papa’sAngels” 2001 CBS Productions “A Lesson before Dying” (prep and production) 1998 HBO NYC Feature Presentation Associate Producer
Post Production Supervisor
Additional Production Experience
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