Mellissa Manzagol Resume'

CURRENT STATUS

Documentary Producer
Carom Video
Sole Proprietorship; Entertainment industry
January 2008 – Present

Producer of in-house documentary projects of varying type, mostly sports related. She also provides videography & editing work for hire for other companies producing business profile videos, mostly. This spring she will be producing hot rod / classic car and real estate showcase videos.

Currently in production on the second feature Ice Bikes documentary for Carom Video while seeking distribution / appropriate festivals / screening venues for the first. INQUIRIES MOST WELCOME!

The first is "Addicted to Ice: The Michigan Ice Biking Adventure", and the second will likely be "Addicted to Ice: Michigan and Beyond", depending on the weather!

“Mellissa has a great eye for direction when it comes to documentary productions. Her ability to tell a story is a trait not found in all producers. She also looks at all angles when covering an event as to get the best shot - even if it means going away from the norm.” December 2, 2010
Duane Weed, Owner, DW Video & Multimedia, LLC
worked directly with Mellissa at Carom Video

Rodent Specialist / Handler
RatLandia Rattery
July 2005 – Present

Owner / Operator of a Fancy Rat breeding facility that produces top quality Rattus Norwegicus for qualified pet homes. Over twenty years with rats as pets, nearing the five year mark with RatLandia, all which started due to nearly four years working in a university animal care facility as a husbandry technician.

RatLandia Rattery Description: Health, temperament and beauty are what we look for in our fancy rats, in that order!

Our rats begin acclimation to humans a few days after being born so they know we are part of their family! Before weaning they learn three key behaviors while mom is near by reassuring them with her calmness; pay attention, stay on the hand and halt underhand. This basic training helps our pups be the greatest pets they can be!

Some of our resident RatLandia Rats are in training for the thesis project SPACE RATS, part of the MFA underway being produced by CAROM VIDEO. The thesis will be a pilot webisode about rats traveling to fulfill the legend of RatLandia, their home land. They will teach lessons of diversity and understanding while they are on their journey!

HISTORY

Adjunct Faculty
Ferris State University Television and Media Production Department
Educational Institution; Higher Education industry
January 2006 – September 2008
Taught Photoshop for Video, DVD Production, & TV Studio Techniques. Experienced in writing student learning outcomes, class syllabi and projects based upon current industry trends.
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Colorist
University of Southern California
Educational Institution; Higher Education industry
February 2003 – June 2005
Staff Colorist providing all telecine needs on campus for current and recent past students. Worked as part of a design team improving campus facilities as well as wrote the policies and procedures manual.

Owner / Colorist
TelecineMojo
Entertainment industry
January 2001 – December 2004
TelecineMojo provided Telecine services to music video, documentary and other types of film productions in the Los Angeles area. It closed due to conflict of interest when I took a full time staff job at USC as a Colorist.

Staff Colorist
Laser Pacific Media Corp
Public Company; Entertainment industry
August 1998 – December 2000
Graveyard dailies colorist for episodic television shows such as "7th Heaven", "Gideons Crossing", "Diagnosis Murder", "Promised Land", "The Journey of Allen Strange" and several other shows.

Freelance Colorist
Hollywood Digital
December 1996 – October 1999
Freelance Colorist, episodics, A-title features, MOW’s, cartoons.

Freelance Colorist
Matchframe Video
November 1996 – August 1998
Freelance Colorist, documentaries, cartoons, commercials, music videos.

Staff Colorist
CCI Digital
November 1995 – April 1998
Staff Colorist, music videos, episodics, commercials, indie films.

Freelance Colorist
Astro Film and Video, Chicago Illinois
September 1994 – November 1995Indie films, archival footage, student clients.
Assistant Editor / Dubber
IPA The Editing House
1994 – 1995

Assistant Colorist
The FilmWorkers Club
1994 – 1994

Assistant Colorist
Film Craft Video
1992 – 1994

Education

Academy of Art University
MFA, Motion Picture Television
2008 – 2011 (expected graduation 2011 but possibly 2012)

Thesis film "Space Rats: The Legend of RatLandia" has been green lighted and has begunpre-production.
Activities and Societies: This is an online study situation so I do not have the opportunity to participate in group activities.

Ferris State University
BS/AAS, Television Production & Audiovisual Production
1988 – 1992