Rick Brown (Editor)
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SUMMARY
Over 20 years experience editing film, TV & video. A committed storyteller, creative problem-solver and a helluva nice guy. In addition to seasoned editing skills: excellent with client & producer relations; good under pressure; performs “seamless” turnovers for color & sound; experienced in conforms, managing a post team, supervising sessions, scheduling, producing, and keeping things fun. FEATURE FILMS:
Magic Lantern (Directed by Amir Naderi) 2018
Premiered in Sconfini section at the Venice Film Festival. Vegas: Based on a True Story (Directed by Amir Naderi) 2008 Premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival. Sound Barrier (Directed by Amir Naderi) 2005
Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival, award winner at Rome Film Festival. Also Assistant Director, Associate Producer. TALK SHOWS
NBCUniversal Distribution - STEVE HARVEY (Series Editor) Multi-camera daytime talk show. Intense schedule, fast turnarounds. 2017 VH1 - Big Morning Buzz Live (Series, Senior Editor) Multi-camera morning talk show, pkgs, post-tape fixes, post supervision. Senior Editor. 2011 - 2015 VICE - The Business of Life (Series, Lead Editor)
Multi-camera panel discussion talk show series. Lead Editor. 2016 - 2017 BRAVO - Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Fill-in Editor) Live and live-to-tape talk show, roll-in pkgs, post-tape fixes. 2016 UNSCRIPTED/DOCU-STYLE & BIOGRAPHY
MTV2 - Funk Flex Full Throttle 2 Half-hour interview/car customizing show. Series Lead Editor. 2011 AFROPUNK - Let’s Get Free Web series documentary of world class skateboarders roaming NYC. 2012 VH1 Soul Cities Half-hour soul-inspired travel show. 2009 RUSSIA! The Drama of Art Epic doc of the history of Russian art, produced for Guggenheim Museum. 2006 PBS American Masters: One Bright Light Hour-long biography of Sidney Poitier. 2000 LIFETIME Intimate Portrait Hour-long biography show, 2 eps, Mia Farrow and Barbara Eden. 1999, 2002 AWARDS/CONCERT/EVENT SHOWS
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2017 Multi-camera awards show. Lead Editor. 2017 MTV The Woodies 2016 Packages and live-to-tape show edit. Lead Editor. 2016 OWN Legends at the Apollo (series) Multi-camera concert show. 2015 Palladia SXSW Austin Showcase 2015 Multi-camera concert show. 2015 MTV O Music Awards 2013 Marathon 24hr live online broadcast; pkgs, roll ins. 2013 BET UNCF: An Evening of Stars Awards show, music performances, packages. 2011 Nickelodeon’s World Wide Day of Play Almost-live event show, music perfs, sports events, packages. 2011 Nickelodeon HALO Awards Awards show, music performances, packages. 2011 BET Jay Z at Radio City Music Hall Music performances for Nike World Basketball Festival. 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: Def Jam Live-to-tape awards show, packages. 2009 AFROPUNK Festival 2009 Multi-camera concert performances, host wraps, sizzle videos. 2009 BET Yes We Can! Roll-in pkgs for live show celebrating Pres. Obama inauguration. 2009 Rick Brown (Editor) (cont’d)
917-***-**** ● ********@***.*** ● www.rikpix.com
COUNTDOWN SHOWS
BET & VH1 Top 10 & Top 25 Countdown Various half-hour interview/clip shows. 2009, etc. GAME SHOWS
EMBASSY ROW Someone Has To Win! Pilot for a “Remote Control!” style comedy game show. 2016 COMMERCIALS
CRATE & BARREL “Couples” :30 image spots advertising the CB wedding registry. 2010 DOMINO’S PIZZA “Anxiously Waiting” :30 commercial, national spot. 1997 AD COUNCIL “Be Cool About Fire Safety” Full ad campaign PSA for kids. 20 min featurette + many spots. 1996 NETWORK PROMOS & BRANDED CONTENT
TV LAND - NICK AT NITE - NICKELODEON
(via Douglas Jines Editorial, Penny Lane Productions and direct freelance work) Countless number of On-Air Promos, Host Wraps, Sales/Corporate Videos, and UPFRONT Videos. 1998 - 2005 BLOOMBERG TV (via Barker DZP Ad Agency)
Network branding image spots, various On-Air promos, Sales/Corporate Videos 2007 - 2009 HBO (via Penny Lane Productions)
“Sunday is Promo for Sunday night lineup 2002
WEB SERIES/WEBISODES/WEB CONTENT
BRAVO - Sitting in Diners Eating Donuts Jill Klargman web series promoting “Odd Mom Out” (Lead Editor) 2016 MARIE CLAIRE - A Season of Style Style tips web promotions for Kensie clothing line. 2013 DAVID JONES - Denim Diaries (series) Man on the street interviews and games, hosted by Jason Dundas. 2013 TV LAND - She’s Got the Look (series) Web content (sizzles, bonus ftg, promos) for reality show contest. 2008 TV LAND - Elvis Comeback Special Web content (unique interviews, mini docs) for classic concert rebroadcast. 2007 NICK@NITE - America’s Funniest Moms 2 Web content (sizzles, bonus ftg, promos) for reality show contest. 2006 TV LAND - I Pity The Fool (series) Web content (sizzles, bonus ftg, promos) for Mr. T reality show. 2006 TV LAND - TV’s 100 Best Quotes Web content for TVLand.com - tons of short interview spots. 2006 SALES TAPES, CORPORATE VIDEOS, SIZZLE REELS & TRAILERS NBC GIVE Sizzle reel for celeb charity reality show. 2016 SONY Retail Group Sales Video Sales presentation video for CEO global sales report. 2011 AXA EQUITABLE Words From the Field Corporate video, top insurance salesmen tell their strategies. 2010 PBS Electric Company Outreach Tour Sizzle video for EC outreach tour to school kids. 2010 TIME, INC. Anne Moore Lifetime Achvmt. Corp. video celebrating the life and career of CEO Anne Moore. 2009 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Swimsuit Sizzle Promotional sizzle video highlighting SI swimsuit supermodels 2008 MLS Football. Fútbol. Soccer. Branding video for Major League Soccer. 2008 ESSENCE Smart Style. Corporate sales and marketing video. 2007 MISS GULAG Trailer Trailer for doc on beauty contest in Siberian women’s prison 2005 FOOD NETWORK Cooking Tour USA. Sizzle reel promoting sponsored cooking convention tour. 1999 2
Rick Brown (Editor) (cont’d)
917-***-**** ● ********@***.*** ● www.rikpix.com
DIRECTOR/EDITOR/PRODUCER
“Free Housecleaning” Narrative short film. 12min. 2010
“Principles & Practice of T’ai Chi” T’ai Chi instructional video. 45min. 2001
“Choices” Narrative featurette written by/starring NYC high school students; 30min. 2000
“RockyTop” Comedy music video. Performed by Jason Ellis. 3min. 2006
“Empty Pockets” Narrative short film. NYC 48 hour film festival competition. 4min. 2005
“Meditation 0.16” Experimental short, shot on the Fisher Price Pixelvision camera. 4min. 2003
“Meant to Be” Narrative short film. Project Greenlight Top 250 Finalist. 3min. 2002 EDUCATION
New York University, Tisch School of the Arts.
BFA, Film/Television Production 1995
SOFTWARE
• Expert with Avid, Premiere Pro, FCP 7, Photoshop. MISC
• Photographer.
• Tai Chi practitioner & instructor.
• Juggler.
REFERENCES, EDIT SAMPLES and WAR STORIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. 3