Joe Alonzi

Background

About Joe Alonzi

Experienced feature film, commercial, music video, documentary, television and short film producer/director. Event specialist (large festivals, concerts, galas, symposium, exhibitions, road shows, activations and conferences) Multiple award winning recipient of MMVAs (much music video awards), Multiple TIFF (Toronto international film festival) official selections, award recipient at the Toronto Indie Film Festival, MTV club land nomination, Prism Award Nomination and official selection of MWFF (Montreal World Film Festival). Actively working with mainstream film & event companies for 19 years and continuing. Formerly operated a not for profit production company aimed at assisting emerging artists, directors and musicians which had gone on to produce several short films garnishing festival acclaim, a series for local cable and assisted in producing multiple debut music videos for emerging artists. Instructed at the Toronto Film School for five years teaching students the fundamentals to three point lighting, cinematic camera use and set up, filming interviews, PSA’s, commercials and music videos with a thorough exploration of variable elements through pre production to post production and final deliverables. IMDB - Skills: Client/council/stakeholder negotiation, business development, partnerships, managing client accounts, strategic pitch packaging, purchasing, branding/advertising, grant applications, budgeting, budget advisement, film, video, lighting, sound, festivals, events, visual sales, sales/marketing, social media, SEO, directing, producing, production management and copy write.