Jason Bennett Markowitz is a freelance producer, director, director of photography, editor and founder of Sunship Films, Inc. He has extensive experience in broadcast television, television development, web/digital content, events, press junkets, and films. Some of his career highlights include working on projects for ABC, Disney Channel, BET, MTV, National Geographic, and more. He has expertise in all aspects of production from acquiring clients to managing budgets and workflows.

1. Jason Bennett Markowitz
Freelance Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Editor and
Founder of Sunship Films, Inc.
Jason@sunshipfilms.com
www.sunshipfilms.com
SKILLS INCLUDE:
- Professional Experience as: Producer, Writer, Director, Director of Photography,
Camera Operator (still and video), Video Editor, Set Designer, Lighting Director
(Still and Video), Audio Engineer (Field & Studio), Sound Designer
-Acquiring new clients and maintaining existing client relationships
-Overseeing production from conception to completion
-Creating and managing project budgets
-Assembling crews and production gear
-Creating and managing workflows
-Delivering projects to meet broadcast TV technical specifications
FEATURED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
BROADCAST TELEVISION:
Network: ABC & Disney Channel
Project: Shanghai Disney grand opening celebration (Lang Lang Segment) / 2016
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography
Production Company: IMG
Network: BET
Project: Alicia Keys “Here in Times Square” / 2016
Job Description: Director of Photography and Editor (Show Open and Packages) /
Post Producer (Full Show)
Production Company: Done & Dusted/ Alicia Keys Worldwide/ IMG
Network: ABC & Disney Channel
Project: Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Specials / 2016
Job Description: Handheld Camera Operator
Production Company: IMG
Network: MTV
Project: "Summer Wraps" Promos / 2012-2013
Job Description: Writer, Producer, Director, Director of Photography and Lead
Editor of over 400 promos (200+ in the summer of 2012 and 200+ in the summer
of 2013) teasing MTV's prime time shows. Included integrated marketing with
Wendy's, CoverGirl, SunDrop, Secret, Clearasil and The Jonas Brothers.
Production Company: Sunship Films

2. Network: National Geographic
Project: "Duck Quacks Don't Echo" Season 1 / 2013
Job Description: Director of Photography on scripted re-enactments and packages/
Handheld Camera Operator for live audience studio shoots
Production Company: LC, Inc.
Network: BBC America
Project: "Dr. Who Clip Show" (1 episode) / 2012
Job Description: Director of Photography
Network: VH1
Project: "The Jenny McCarthy Show" (3 episodes) / 2013
Job Description: Pedestal Camera Operator
Production Company: Embassy Row
Network: MTV
Project: 10 On Top “Most Stylin’ Stars of the Year"
Celebrity Fashion packages / 2012
Job Description: Lead Editor
Network: Style Network
Project: “Style Awards" web packages / 2012
Job Description: Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunset Lane Entertainment
Network: MTV
Project: 10 on Top interview with the band Fun / 2012
Job Description: Director of Photography
Network: MTV
Project: 10 on Top integrated marketing segment with Monster Headphones / 2012
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography
TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT:
Network: USA Project: "All In" Pilot (Game-Show) / 2013
Job Description: Creator, Executive Producer
Production Partner: Brian Graden Media

3. Network: A&E
Project: "Married To Jonas" Sizzle Reel
(Docu-Series with Kevin & Dani Jonas) / 2011
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography
Production Company: Sunship Films for Cambio
Network: National Geographic
Project: "Boston Metal" Sizzle Reel (Docu-Series) / 2011
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for Jarrett Creative Group
Network: truTV
Project: "Making It Big" Pilot featuring Jeff Beacher’s Madhouse
(Docu-Series) / 2010
Job Description: Director of Photography
Production Company: Ish Entertainment
Project: Eric Nies "Lost & Found" Sizzle Reel / 2010
Job Description: Executive Producer, Director, Director of Photography,
Lead Editor
Production Partner: DiGa Vision
Project: "The Other 9-5" Sizzle Reel (Docu-Series with Karrie Goldberg, Eve
Salvail, DJ Timka and DJ Aaron James) / 2010
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Partner: Al Roker Entertainment
WEB/ DIGITAL/ DVD RELEASE:
Project: George Lucas testimonial (honoring Robert Redford for the Chaplin
Award Gala) / 2015
Job Description: Director of Photography
Production Company: Jump Cut Creative
Project: Lady Gaga- closing of Roseland Ballroom
(Verizon pre-show packages) / 2014
Job Description: Director of Photography, Editor
Production Company: Alex Coletti Productions

4. Project: "ARTST TLK" with host: Pharrell Williams (1st & 2nd episodes) / 2012
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for DiGa Vision
Project: Demi Lovato (live performance / behind the scenes included with
"Unbroken" album release) / 2011
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for Hollywood Records
Project: Smashing Pumpkins Oceania: Live in NYC 3D / 2012
Job Description: 3D Camera Operator on Hydraulic Dolly
Production Company: Rock Fuel Media
Project: Guess "Urban Casual" watches promo / 2010
Job Description: Director of Photography
Production Company: Dorian Orange
Project: Enfamil Baby Formula (marketing presentation) / 2015
Job Description: Director of Photography
Production Company: The Visual MD
Project: Freelancers Union 15th Anniversary Documentary / 2010
Job Description: Director of Photography
Production Company: Sunship Films
Project: Sketch Book Skool (online art courses) / 2014-2016
Job Description: Director of Photography
Production Company: Sunship Films
Project: Dance Power instructional video (with host Joe Tremaine) / 2009
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for The National Children's Leukemia
Foundation
Project: Maverix Electric Skateboards promos / 2015
Job Description: Director of Photography
Production Company: Sunship Films for Bigger Bang Media

5. EVENTS:
Project: Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative / 2016
Job Description: Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films
Project: Nickelodeon Upfront sizzle (featuring live performances and behind the
scenes with Justin Bieber, Victoria Justice, Jamie Kennedy and the first ever live
performance by Big Time Rush.) / 2010
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for VP+C Partners (formerly Event Quest)
Project: The Macallan honoring Annie Leibovitz and Kevin McKidd
(Masters of Photography series) / 2012
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for MBooth
Project: Martha Stewart Upfront event coverage + packages (unveiling her first
ever mobile app) / 2010
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for VP+C Partners (formerly Event Quest)
Project: Forbes philanthropy summit (Featuring Steve Forbes, Bill Gates, Buzz
Aldrin, Warren Buffett, Sean Parker and Martine Rothblatt) / 2016
Job Description: Still Photographer
Production Company: Sunship Films
Project: Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings (Runway and Behind the Scenes, designer
Kirstie Kelly reveals the Princess Tiana gown from “The Princess and the
Frog”) / 2009
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for Vital Photo
Project: Catherine Malandrino runway (at Fashion Week + in store location
shoots) / 2010
Job Description: Director of Photography
Production Company: Dorian Orange

6. Project: The Michael Awards (Charity Event for The National Children's
Leukemia Foundation hosted by Vivica Fox with special guests John Varvatos,
Keyshawn Johnson, Lydia Hearst-Shaw, Duff McKagan, Dov Charney and
more.) / 2008
Job Description: Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for The National Children's Leukemia
Foundation
Project: NBC "Women at NBCUNI" (Hosted by Andy Cohen with special guest
Sarah Jessica Parker) / 2011
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films
Project: Riviera at World Trade Center (Launch Party and Promo Videos)
Job Description: Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films
Project: Zynga’s first NYC press event ( Event Coverage + Video Wall +
Promotional Packages for Mafia Wars, Farmville, Words with Friends, Café
World featuring Super Fans) / 2011
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for VP+C Partners (formerly Event Quest)
Project: Noxzema marketing event (Event Coverage + Video Wall) / 2010
Job Description: Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for Medoff Inc.
Project: Time Warner Cable Upfront packages / 2014
Job Description: Editor
Production Company: Dorian Orange
PRESS JUNKETS/ MARKETING SIZZLES/ PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL:
Project: John Frieda/ Katie Holmes "The Decision” short film (Behind the Scenes
and Interview) / 2011
Job Description: Director of Photography
Production Company: Dorian Orange
Project: Cafe Press marketing sizzle (includes product detail shots, behind the
scenes at their factory and interview with CEO, Bob Marino) / 2012
Job Description: Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for MBooth

7. Project: Arhaus store opening - first NYC location (featuring a live performance of
"Our House" by David Crosby and Graham Nash) / 2011
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for MBooth
Project: Panasonic tour promo (Panasonic traveled the world to promote the
launch of their first ever 3D-HDTV) / 2010
Job Description: Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for Medoff Inc.
Project: Bebe Neuwirth interview (for Actors Equity sizzle on set of
"The Addams Family" musical) / 2010
Job Description: Director of Photography
Production Company: Dorian Orange
Project: Brugal Rum marketing sizzles / 2012 & 2013
Job Description: Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for MBooth
Project: NBC scripted re-enactments / 2012
(“Marketing to the 21st Century Mom” sizzle reel)
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography
Production Company: Sunship Films
Project: Camplified sizzle reel / 2009 & 2014
Job Description: Director, Director of Photography, Lead Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films for Primary Wave Music
Films:
Project: "The Dahl House" short film (Sci-Fi/ Family/ Drama) / 2014
Job Description: Writer, Director, Director of Photography, Editor
Production Company: Sunship Films
Official selection at:
-Philip K Dick film festival
-The Art of Brooklyn film festival
-Coney Island film festival
-New Filmmakers (New York) film festival