Editor
Pearson Higher Education, 5 episodes educational web series, produced by JetPack Productions, New York, NY 2011 – Present
Bodden Partners, National Education Association promo, produced by Bodden Partners, New York, NY 2011
White Fox Mask, fundraising trailer, directed by Ricky Shane Read, New York, NY 2011
The Mountain Thief, feature film, directed by Gerry Balasta, New York, NY 2010
• Winner Special Jury Prize at SFIAAFF
• Official selection in over 16 film festivals around the world
• Official selection IFP Rough Cut Labs, New York, NY 2008
Private Nature, short film, directed by Daniel B.Gold New York, NY 2010 (currently in post-production)
A Closer Look, Tespis TV, web series - 4 episodes, New York, NY 2010
• DePedro
• Alex Cuba (Latin Grammy Winner)
• Museo del Barrio
• Bauhaus MoMa
Eva Herzigova for DKMS Americas, web promo, directed by Peter Elofsson, New York, NY 2009
Tara & the Good Seeds, pilot for television series, directed by Jason Watt, New York, NY 2009
Diet Riot, pilot for television series, directed by Jason Watt, New York, NY 2009
Visions, web promo for V-ME television, New York, NY 2008
African High Life, pilot for television series, directed by Chris Chea, New York, NY 2008
Meg's Song, short film, directed by Brett Berg, New York, NY 2008
• Grand Jury Prize for best drama at the Long Island International Film Festival
• Award winner in six other categories at the Long Island International Film Festival
DRAFTFCB, corporate videos and documentaries, New York, NY 2008
Assistant Editor/DIT
Pearson Higher Education, 17 episodes Educational Webseries, produced by JetPack Productions, New York, NY 2011 - Present
The Greater Good, feature documentary, directed by Chris Pilaro, New York, NY 2010
Amichai Film Project, feature documentary, directed by Sandi DuBowski, New York, NY 2010
Short Cuts from a Chef, Kaboose Network, web series - 2 episodes, New York, NY 2010
MJM Creative, corporate videos and documentaries, New York, NY 2010
Francisco Díaz has his own independent film studio where he has developed the following titles:
El Regreso Way, short documentary film, Nice Driving Films Studio, Brooklyn, NY 2010
• Bronze Remi Award Winner Houston WorldFest Film Festival
• Official selection Boston Latin American Film Festival
• Official selection Providence latin American Film Festival
• Official selection Loisaida Film Festival, New York/Barcelona
Puro Dominicano, short documentary film, Nice Driving Films Studio, Brooklyn, NY 2010
• Official selection Boston Latin American Film Festival
• Official selection New York International Latino Film Festival
Other
Final Cut Studio Professor, International Academy of Film and Television Cebu City, Philippines 2007
Professor Assistant, Editing Technician New School University New York, NY 2001-2007
Education
Diploma in Film Production, New School University, New York, NY 2003
AAS in Communication Design, Altos De Chavón The School of Design, La Romana, DR 2001
Professional Profile
• Expert knowledge of the NLE systems Premier Pro, Final Cut Studio and its components
• Expert knowledge of compression types for web and other delivery formats
• Expert knowledge of digital and analog video technologies
• Proficient with Adobe CS5.5 Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver
• Excellent film and video camera knowledge
• Experience with audio, video and lighting technology for the staging of live events
• Highly organized and dedicated with positive attitude
• Thrive on working in a challenging environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
FD editing reel from Nice Driving Films on Vimeo.