CV 2015 - Film and TV Pro

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ANDRÉ “PUNK” PAOLIELLO
FOCUS PULLER
SÃO PAULO - LONDON
• [email protected] • http://andre.paoliello.me • http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2144352/•
• MOBILE/VOICE MAIL: +5511997997865 • Whatsapp: +5531999720078 •
OBJECTIVE >>>
To work as Focus Puller in feature or short length, fiction or documentary films, plus, TV Series
commercial, corporate, productions captured on film or digitally. I have a passion for visual storytelling,
and in my particular role, I find very desirable the camera to be a precision instrument supporting a set
of accurate cine lenses. However, whatever the equipment at hand, I always strive to hit all my marks
and get the shot! I have 13 plus years experience working on camera departments, 8 years focus pulling.
My goal is to work for devoted professionals as a means to learn from the best. To be successful in
projects that relies on your cooperation means to me being a part of the elite people working with the
best cinematographers of my generation.
AVAILABILITY>>>
Immediate, worldwide. Brazilian and British valid passports.
LANGUAGES>>>
English: proficient | Portuguese: native | Spanish: intermediate | Italian: basic
MAIN CREDITS >>>
Focus Puller:
“A Garota da Moto” (TV Series – Arri Alexa 4:4:4, Brazil, 2015)
Cinematography: Jacob Solitrenick, ABC – Production: Boxx Filmes.
“Unidade Básica” (TV Series – day play - Arri Alexa 4:4:4, Brazil, 2015)
Cinematography: Mauricio Franco – Production: Gullane Filmes.
“Diminuta” (Feature Film – Arri Alexa 4:4:4, Italy, 2014)
Cinematography: Alberto Marchiori – Production: Boxx Filmes.
“A Comédia Divina” (Feature Film – day play - Canon C500, Brazil, 2014)
Cinematography: Carlos Salazik, ABC
“O Homem da sua Vida” (TV Series – Red Epic RAW, Brazil, 2014)
Cinematography: Pierre de Kerchove and Pepe Mendes –- Prodution: Gullane Filmes for HBO.
“Os Milagres de Jesus” (TV Series – day play – Arri Alexa 4:4:4, Brazil, 2013)
Cinematography: André Horta and Júnior Malta- Production: Academia de Filmes.
“Os Homens são de Marte e é pra lá que vou” (Feature Film – Arri Alexa 4:4:4, Brasil, 2013)
Cinematography: Pedro Farkas, ABC –- Production: Biônica Filmes.
“Psi” (TV series, 2 episodes – Arri Alexa 4:4:4, Brazil, 2013)
Cinematography: Barbara Alvarez - Production: Biônica Filmes for HBO.
“Crô” (Feature Film – Arri Alexa RAW, Brazil, 2013)
Cinematography: Hugo Colcace - Production: LC Barreto Produções.
“O Menino no Espelho” (Feature Film - S35mm 3 perf, Brazil, 2012)
Cinematography: José Roberto Eliezer, ABC – Production: Camisa Listrada.
“Até que a Sorte nos Separe” (Feature Film - Arri Alexa 4:4:4 , Brazil, 2012)
Cinematography: Juarez Pavelak, Production: Gullane Filmes.
“Merda!” (Short Film - 5DMk2, Brazil, 2011)
Cinematography: Vagner Jabour, Production: Cosa Nostra Filmes.
“Morte Cega” (Short Film - 5DMk2, Brazil, 2011)
Cinematography: Alexandre Baxter, Production: Abuzza Filmes.
Curriculum vitæ - ANDRÉ “PUNK” PAOLIELLO
Focus Puller (cont’d):
“Revertere Ad Locum Tum” (Short Film - RedOne 4K, Brazil, 2009)
Cinematography: Bruno Magalhães, Production: Abuzza Filmes.
“O Filme Mais Violento do Mundo” (Short Film - RedOne 4K, Brazil, 2009)
Cinematography: Leonardo Ferreira, Production: Abuzza Filmes. e Kinosfera Filmes
“Ouro Branco” (Documentary Short Film, HD Mini 35, Brazil, 2008)
Cinematography: Vagner Jabour, Production: Persona Filmes.
“Bala Na Cabeça” (Short Film, 35mm, Brazil, 2008)
Cinematography: Luís Abramo, Production: Abuzza Filmes.
“Os Filmes que Não Fiz” (Short Film, S16mm, Brazil, 2008)
Cinematography: Luís Abramo, Production: Abuzza Filmes.
“Oxianureto de Mercúrio” (Short Film, S16mm, Brazil, 2007)
Cinematography: Bruno Magalhães, Production: Camisa Listrada.
“Embratur” (Corporate Film- medium length, S35mm, Brazil, 2007)
Cinematography: Ted Carioba. Production: VBC São Paulo
Commercials: From 2006 to present day I’ve assisted several established Cinematographers as 1st AC, including, José
Roberto Eliezer, Nonato Estrela, Jacob Soletrenick, Pierre de Kerchove, Lito Mendes da Rocha, Ricardo Della
Rosa, Duto Sperry, Luis Abramo, Juarez Pavelak, André Horta, Joel Lopes, Ching C. Wang, Ted Carioba, Pepe
Mendes, Leonardo Ferreira, Roberto Saúde, Vagner Jabour, João Giovani, Celso Gionvani, Feli Coelho and more.
Clapper Loader:
“Pequenas Histórias” (Feature Film, S16/35mm, Brazil, 2006)
Cinematography: Paulo Jacinto “Feijão”. Production: Quimera Filmes.
“Fronteira” (Feature Film, S16/35mm, Brazil, 2006)
Cinematography: Luís Abramo. Production: Filmegrah e Camisa Listrada.
“5 Frações de uma Quase História” (Feature Film, S16/35mm, Brazil, 2006)
Cinematography: Luís Abramo e Juarez Pavelak. Production: Camisa Listrada.
“Galinha ao Molho Pardo” (Short Film, S16mm, Brazil, 2006).
Cinematography: Feli Coelho. Production: Sala 2 Cinema e Video.
“A Chuva nos Telhados Antigos” (Short Film, 35mm, Brazil, 2006).
Cinematography: Luís Abramo. Production: Filmegrah.
Commercials: More than 50 films as clapper/loader assisting several established Cinematographers including José Roberto
Eliezer, Edgard Moura, Jacob Soletrenick, Juarez Pavelak, Maritza Caneca, Joel Lopes, Sergio Mastrocola, André
Horta, Tuca Moraes, Alexandre Ramos, Alberto Bellezia, Marko Costa entre outros.
Vídeo Assist Operator:
“O Balé da Utopia” (Feature Film, S16/35mm, Brazil, 2005)
Cinematography: Dudu Miranda, Production: LC Barreto.
“Batismo de Sangue” (Feature Film, S35mm, Brazil, 2005)
Cinematography: Lauro Escorel, Production: Quimera Filmes.
“Depois Daquele Baile” (Feature Film, S16/35mm, Brazil, 2004)
Cinematography: Nonato Estrela, Co-Production: Movimento Carioca e Quimera Filmes.
Curriculum vitæ - ANDRÉ “PUNK” PAOLIELLO
Other Credits / Workshops
Workshop in Cinematography with Bill Bennet, ASC and Ueli Steiger, ASC -2011 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brazil
Lighting Workshop with Roberto Schaefer, ASC, AIC -2011 – Mole Richardson Studios - Los Angeles, USA
Workshop in Digital Cinematography with Carlos Ebert, ABC -2009 Belo Horizonte - Brazil
“GÁS” (Medium Length. 56 min, Sweden, 2002) – Sound Mixer and Boom operator, Camera Assitant.
Direction e Cinematography: Cecília Torquato. Production: University of Gothenburg Film School.
Stills Photographer (Several formats)–
As a hobby since 1975. Former collaboration with publications, websites e online magazines and
blogs for A Obra Produções, Motormusic, Monstro Records, Midsummer Madness, and others; digital processing of RAW/16 bits,
development and print of Black & White 35mm film.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE >>>
Cameras:
Film: AATON Penélope, Arri 235, 435, Arri 3, Arri 2C, Moviecam SL, Moviecam Compact, Aaton 35 III, Arriflex
BL4, Aaton Xterà, Aaton XTR Prod, Arriflex SR3, SR2, Arri 16 BL, Bolex, Arriflex 16S
Digital: Arri Alexa XT, Arri Alexa Studio, Red Epic, RedOne MX, Canon C Series, Phanton Miro, Sony A7S, Sony
FS700, DSLRs (5DMk II and III and 7D), Sony F55, Sony F3, Sony HDCAM F950R, Weisscam SH-1,
Panasonic HVX200, Panasonic HPX500, Sony XDCAM EX-1 e EX-3.
Assistance for Steadicam rigs, Gimbal rigs (MoVi and Ronin), Helicopter stabilizers, Assemble and operation of
Remote Focus, Zoom and Iris systems such as Preston, Arri RCUs, Bartechs and Microforce; use of
“Mini35” adapters: Brevis, Redrock, P+S Technik, Letus, Angenieux.
PERSONAL KIT>>>
Ambient lightmeter Spectra Cine Pro IV-A, Pentax Digital 1° Spotmeter, Digital Colorimeter Minolta II, Director’s Finder Alan Gordon
MkIV 1:10, Swiss Army knife, Leica Disto D2 Laser Tape Measure, Iphone with Pcam, Hélios, Sunseeker and many more useful
software, French Flags, Clapper Board, Insert Slate, Spirit Level, Laser Pointer, Contrast Viewing filters, Space Blanket, Harrison’s
Changing Bag (35mm e 16mm), several tools, cables, connectors and adaptors.
REFERENCE BOOKS>>>
Optics and Focus for Camera Assistants, Cinematic Storytelling, The Visual Story, The Negative, Hands on Manual for
Cinematographers, Professional Cameraman’s Handbook, The Camera Assitant’s Manual, Five Cs of Cinematography, Set
Lighting Technicians Handbook, Motion Picture Câmera Techniques, Lighting for Television and Film, Matters of Light and
Depth, American Cinematographer Manual.
GENERAL INTERESTS>>>
Travel, technology, photography, flying, driving, city, country, music, eat and drink. Business or pleasure!
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE>>>
• Personal and corporate support to MacOS X e Windows systems
• Technical translations: English/Portuguese
• Ex-member of the surfmusic band thesurfmotherfuckers: saxophone, backing vocals, sound effects.
• Authoring of several multimedia presentations and institutional microsites - Platforms Macintosh, Windows and Linux, DVD
Video, CD ROM, Webdesign with Flash, HTML. and CSS standards, using, among others, Final Cut, Flash, Photoshop, After
Effects, Premiere, Dreamweaver, Corel Draw, Director, FTP, Excel, Word, notepad, gopher, etc, etc .
• Executive production, graphics and web; Press Release: Fluxo Independent Music Festival Vol.1 - Belo Horizonte (2002);
• Lecturer, Flash programming - UNITE (computer school) - Belo Horizonte (2002);
• Maintenance service in workstations, LANs, DTP Operator, Translations, Bar Staff - Various Locations - Belo Horizonte / Los
Angeles / London (2001-00);
• Runner for Production and Art Direction in commercials, documentaries, video-clips and home videos - Elektra Films - Rio de
Janeiro (1999-97)
• Several essays and photographic records (concerts, weddings, childbirth, festivals, etc.).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Informatics - King's College London - London (1997-95);
• Dentist - General Practice - Several establishments - (1995-93);
• Trainee Assistant Camera - MTV (ENG) - Rio de Janeiro (1992);
• Camera operator and assistant in various events live trasnmission and simulcast on big screen (shows, fairs, etc..) - Today Video Belo Horizonte (1991-89);
• Camera Op, camera assistant, lighting and editing (linear) SD video - Video Media - Belo Horizonte (1988-86).
October 2015