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MIKE MALLAK

( Director/ Cinematographer/ Lighting Designer )


Phone:

Tehran: +98 (912) 605 - 2291

Los Angeles: +1 (323) 246 - 4641


Email:

fdp4lighting@gmail.com

mike@mikemallak.com


Mike Mallak on IMDB

Professional Experience ( Partial list ):

A:(2008) Pattern of love in persian art

( Writer/Director )

Tehran International Film Festival. ( http://www.shortfilmfest-ir.com )

Tehran Documentary Film Center. ( http://www.defc.ir/Fa/home.php )


B:(2008) Blue behind the mask

( Writer/Director )

Tehran International Film Festival. ( http://www.shortfilmfest-ir.com )

Tehran Documentary Film Center. ( http://www.defc.ir/Fa/home.php )


C:(2008) Requiem

( Writer/Director )

Santa Barbara International Film Festival.


D:(2007) 5 then 4 (Short)

( Director )

Best Short Film/ Louisville, Kentucky Film Festival.

Producer: Russ Stuart (Novamira entertainment). ( http://www.cine-fest.com )


Additional Freelance Experiences:

A:(2008) Khalidje (Multi Media play)

( Director/Producer )

France International play Festival


B:(2007) Yellow means distance

( Producer/DP )

Tehran International Film Festival. ( http://www.shortfilmfest-ir.com )

Tehran Documentary Film Center. ( http://www.defc.ir/Fa/home.php )


C:(2007) I dream of Jodie

( Director of photography )

13 episodes reality show, Channel 7 (Australia).
( http://www.rollingsurfproductions.com )


D:(2007) Dead Man's Hand (Full length, 35mm)

( Gaffer ) IMDB credit.

DP: Tom Callaway

Director: Charles Band

( http://www.wizardentertainment.net )


E:(2007) Best Protection (Varicam, HD)

( Gaffer/Electrician )

DP: Henryk cymerman. ( http://www.henrykcymerman.com )


F:(2007) Customer Service (HD)

( Gaffer )

Producer: Mr. Quanah R. (Warner Brothers).


G:(2006) Rockin Romeo and Juliet (Full length)

( Director of photography ) IMDB credit.

Berlin International Film Festival. ( http://www.oggimusic.com/featurefilm.htm )


H:(2006) Petrified (Full length, 35mm)

( Gaffer ) IMDB credit.

DP: Mac Alcberg

Director: Charles Band

( http://www.wizardentertainment.net )


I:(2006) Evil Bong (Full length, 35mm)

( Gaffer ) IMDB credit.

DP: Mac Alcberg.

Director: Charles Band.

( http://www.wizardentertainment.net )


J:(2006) Doll Graveyard (Full length, 35mm)

( Head Electrician )

DP: Tom Callaway.

( http://www.wizardentertainment.net )


K:(2006) Monkey mind

( Camera operator/Gaffer )

( http://www.monkeymindshortfilm.com )


L:(2006) Interview with Roy Disney (HD)

( Gaffer/Electrician )

Director: Leslie Iwerks.

Disney/Pixar Documentary & Oswald DVD.


M:(2004) Over lords of the underworld

( Director of photography - Digital )

Producer: John Butler.

( http://www.convergenceentertainment.com )


N:(2000-2006) Pars TV Network, Los Angeles, CA

( Director/Producer )

( http://www.parstv.tv )


Education:

A. (2006-Present) ELAC, CA, History of Art and Theater.

B. (2004) UCLA, CA, Directing for music video (2004) By Nigel Deck.

C. (2003) UCLA, CA, Certified camera operator (35&16mm ARRIFLEX).

D. (1997) Azad university of Tehran, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy.

E. (1996) University of art, school of Film and Cinema, Bachelor of Art/Directing.

F. (1994-1996) Concord English institute, Los Angeles, CA, Intensive English Literature.


Summary of qualifications:

A. Director of 50+ music videos / commercials /documentaries.

B. Director/ Director of Photography of many TV commercials Including: Bijan (Designer), Range Rover Automobile, Bernini Mens’ Suits, ChehrehNama sound recording and many more.

C. Extensive knowledge of lighting configurations.

D. Strong knowledge in technical aspects of television and film production including video integration and audio engineering, plus news.

E. ENG/EFP operations under extreme environments and/or high demand productions meeting deadline situations.

F. Set and/or flash photography with both 35mm and medium format cameras. (RB67-Digital), ( http://www.wildlotususa.com ).


Technical Expertise:

A. Digital video cameras (XL2, DVX100A, Sony DSR500, 900), JVC HD250 - Betacam (digital & SP), Sony Z1U HD, FX1 (HD), HVX200.

B. (On/Off line editing (Mac/PC/Photoshop/word).

C. Live television control and master control.

D. Extensive camera and lighting gear knowledge (HMI, Kino, 5K to 36k).

E. Script writing

F. ARRIFLEX CAMERA OPERATOR, ARRICAM,BL4,16SR3,16SR2,535,435,...