Brian Wade is an experienced director, producer, and editor with over 15 years of experience in television, film, and music videos. He has worked as the head of operations for an independent production company and as an executive producer and show runner for a media arts organization. His skills include videography, camera operation, editing, sound, graphic design, and creative writing. He aims to foster creative experiences and grow as a producer and director through media.
1. Brian Wade
Phone #: 347 262 5347 E-mail: brianwadeartist@gmail.com
Summary: Professional and experienced TV/Film/Music video director/editor, casting director, and producer. I
possess strong work ethic, positive attitude, and stellar communication skills. Fast paced environments, communication,
working with diverse groups of people, using critical thinking, and dealing with whatever comes with the given circumstance
are all strong suits of mine.
Objective: Fostering productive experiences in pursuit of growing as a producer, director, and creator of art through
media.
Work Experience:
SubUrban Underground Ent: SINCE 2005: Head of Operations for small, independently run production company.
Handling of marketing, promotions, customer relations, drafting of contracts, negotiations, book keeping/accounting, hiring, sub-
contracting third party assistance when necessary and execution of projects are all responsibilities. The company handles
everything from web/graphic design and layout, to creative direction/consulting, logistics, casting and crewing for multimedia
(TV/Film/Web Series) work, writing (pitch and script), Videography/Editing for multimedia (TV/Film/Web Series) work
BRIC Arts Media: Since 2010: Executive Producer/Show Runner, Field and Studio Production Camera Operator,
(Panasonic, Sony, and Canon DSLR Camera Systems), Editor (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid), Sound Technician and
Designer, CG Operator, Lighting Tech, Grip, Assistant Director (Logistics), Floor Manager
The Biko Center: 2011-2013; Videographer, Grant Writer, Office Manager, Event Coordinator
5th Edition Productions: 2011-2012; Casting Director, Assistant Director, Acting Coach, for both Off Broadway run of two
shows as well two short films. I continue to collaborate with them from time to time
Face Agent Film Productions: 2011; Director Of Photography, Camera Operator, Casting Director
Theater For The New City: 2011; Office Intern, set building, ticket holding, clerical duties
The Producers Club: 2010; Office Intern/Marketing Director
Space On White: 2010; Live Theatrical Show Production Manager
Where Eagles Dare Theater: 2009; Office Intern/Show Producer/Production Manger
Mix Lounge- Astoria Queens: 2009; Party Planner, DJ, Event Coordinator, Production Manager
Embora Studios- Brooklyn, NY: 2009; Office Intern, PR/Marketing Assistant, Office Manager
Savalas- Brooklyn, NY: 2009; Event Coordinator, Marketing/PR, DJ
Hetrich Martin Institute/Harvey Milk High School: 2008; English/social studies tutor. Working on creative projects
for after school projects.
The Children's Shelter: 2008; Community Outreach Volunteer- Working and playing with the babies (newborns to 8).
Building character and self esteem.
Aid Of Imprisoned Mothers: 2008; Working with children whose mothers are incarcerated- tutoring in English/Creative
Writing.
The Urbanite: 2007; Editor and Chief of weekly publication at GA State University. Experience delegating responsibilities to
2. writers as well as graphic design, layout, clerical functions and phone operating.
Café 458: 2006; Working with homeless people and bettering opportunities for people who are at a disadvantage. Helped to
coordinate Saturday and Sunday brunch, wrote proposals, head of fundraising.
Odum Library, Valdosta State University: 2005; Worked as librarian in the archives department preserving and
reformatting important documents that pertain towards the university at large. Also responsible for event coordinating for
homecomings and anniversaries
Freelance Production Work
Colours- Feature Film- Director (Casting, photography, performance), 1st AD
Canvas- Short Film- Director (Casting, photography, performance), 1st AD
Between The Single File Lines- Webisode- DP/Editor
Gay Puberty- Webisode- DP/Editor
Dating Do's and Don'ts- Webisode- DP/Editor
SubUrban Underground TV- TV Show (2 seasons)- Executive producer, pitch writer, DP/Editor
Beat Them To The Punch- Reality TV Show- Pitch Writer
Party House- Reality TV Show- Pitch Writer
Various Music Videos (Director, Camera, Editor, Creative Consultant)
Special Skills:
Videography/Camera Operating (Field and Studio equipment), Direction of Photography, Still Photography,
Photo Editing (Photoshop/Photoscape), Video Editing (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid), Sound
Design/Sound Technician (TV/Film & Event), Casting Direction, Assistant Directing/Logistics (TV/Film), Set
Dressing, Make Up Artistry, Hair Styling, Graphic Design (Entire Adobe Suite), Periodical Layout (Adobe
Illustrator) Web Design/Development (HTML/MTHL5), Creative Writing (TV/Film Script, Blogging, etc...), Video
Journalism
Equipment:
Canon 550D T2I, 18-55 mm kit lens, 50 mm lens, wide angle lens, 58 FLD mm color lens, CPL 58 mm lens,
close up lens plus 1 58 mm lens, 2 studio lights, 5 flood lights (2 on stands), 6 clamp lights, reflector, overhead
light, slider, tripod, memory card reader for mac/pc, canon g10, shotgun microphone for DSLR, 4 schure
chorded mics, 1 mic stand, 4 male to female XLR chords