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Woody Bavota (Woody)

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Gender: M
Your vocation(s) (hold Control key to select multiple): Screenwriter; Film Director/Producer; Director of Photography; Cameraperson
Bio: Woody Bavota has been lighting, photographing, creating, producing and directing international productions for more than 30 years. He has worked on location in just about every state of the union as well as more than a dozen foreign countries.

While attending the New England School of Photography Woody worked in Bostons theater district as well as in regional night clubs as a stage manager, lighting plays and such bands as the New York Dolls and the Talking Heads.

Woody was hired in 1978 by the European firm Listenfine Management to light French drummer Pierre Moerlen, which included an exclusive performance at the Centre National d'Art et de Culture (Pompidou Centre) in Paris. Woody went on to provide his services to Pierre Moerlen as a lighting director and road manager for five world tours.

During the same year the English firm EG Management also hired Woody to light several of their touring musicians including Bill Bruford, Allan Holdsworth, John Wetton and Eddie Jobson. He also worked as a lighting director and consultant for televised concerts in Germany, Italy and France including a television special with Mike Oldfield.

Woody moved back to the US in 1989 and for the next three years worked with Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, including the lighting design and direction for the Black Velvet Pants music video.

In 1992 he opened up shop in MA offering his services as a lighting consultant and production manager to Bostons concert halls and theaters. Woody then worked on shows with Meat Loaf, Iron Maiden, Ratt, Cinderella, Quiet Riot, Skid Row, LA Guns and many more.

The culmination of Woody's years of practical experience combined with his interest in film making led him to in the year 2000 begin working exclusively as a producer, director and HD camera operator.


Woody's HD Camera Package includes:

JVC GY-HD110U w/Fujinon 16x HD Lens
Chrosziel 4x4 16:9 Matte Box
Marshall V-R70DP 7" Monitor
IDX Battery System
Sennheiser ME66 Shotgun Microphone
Lowell 3K DP Light Kit
I'm Looking For: (hold Control key to select multiple): Filming Gigs; Actors; Editors; Film-makers and Producers; Models; PR/Marketing
Current Project (s) and What you're seeking (explain in more detail what "I'm Looking For"): I am proud to say that Power of Purpose....a screenplay that I wrote to help prevent suicide is a finalist in the 2009 Roy W. Dean Film Grant.

http://www.fromtheheartproductions.com/finalists_ny_film.shtml
Assoc (e.g. SAG): Independent Feature Project, Film Arts Foundation, American Film Institute, International Documentary Association, MediaRights, The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.
Approx. Years of Exp: 30+
Rates (choose ALL potentially applicable): Upfront pay
Website: www.woodybavota.com
City: Sandwich
State: MA

Experience and Training

FILM: TITLE - JOB - PRODUCTION CO. - PRODUCTION TYPE

1. Aftermath - HD Camera Operator - VH1 - TV Special
2. Gay - Director of Photography - Mike Messier Producer - Pilot
3. Beg - Director of Photography - Kevin MacDonald Director - Horror Feature
4. Spilt Milk - Director of Photography/Producer- Kevin MacDonald Director - Thriller
5. Harvest of Horrors - Director/HD Camera Operator - Bruce Allan Producer - Documentary
6. KnowSeafood - Director/HD Camera Operator - Northcoast Seafoods - Industrial Film
7. The Ride - Production Coordinator - Meriwether Productions - Narrative
8. Entropy - Producer - Nathan Ehrlich Director - Comedy Short
9. Can Can - Associate Producer - Thumbalulu Films - Narrative
10. Bill Bruford "Footloose in NYC" - Producer - Dicipline Global Mobile - Concert Film
11. Terri Lyne Carrington - Producer/Director/Camera Operator - WVS - Concert Film
12. Gongzilla Live - Producer/Director/Camera Operator - Lolo Records - Concert Film
13. Joe Perry - Black Velvet Pants - Lighting Designer/Lighting Director - MTV - Music Video
14. First Jason - Director - Escape TV - Music Video
15. Live from the Comedy Connection - Director/Producer - Escape TV - Stand-Up
16. Last Man Standing - Director - Mach Five Productions - Music Video
17. Land of Kaos - Director - Port Productions - Music Video
18. TriPod Live - Producer/Director/Camera Operator - Moonjune Records - Concert Film
19. Keeper of the Burnt Light - Director - Escape TV - Documentary
20. I Gotta Rock - Director - Escape TV - Documentary
21. Wisdom of the Eighties - Director/HD Camera Operator - Candy Fox Prod - Documentary
22. Ian McDonald - Producer - Camino Records - Promotional Interview
23. Spineshank - Producer - Roadrunner Records - Promotional Interview
24. Ill Nino - Producer - Roadrunner Records - Promotional Interview
25. Sepultura - Producer - Roadrunner Records - Promotional Interview
26. Chimaira - Producer - Roadrunner Records - Promotional Interview
27. Fear Factory - Producer Roadrunner Records - Promotional Interview
28. Dry Kill Logic - Producer - Roadrunner Records - Promotional Interview
29. Farm Aid Press Conference - Producer - Escape TV, Inc - Promotional Interviews.
30. Sky Spa - Director - Comcast - TV Commercial
31. Unique Boutique - Director - Comcast - TV Commercial
32. Royal Health Group - Director - Comcast - TV Commercial
33. Cycles 128 - Director - Comcast - TV Commercial
34. The E String - Director/HD Camera Operator - Web Video Specialists - Commercial
35. Focus On Fitness - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
36. Costa Construction - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
37. Suffolk Jewelers - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
38. Concorde Construction - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
39. Ormani's Epilation- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
40. Inspection Services of America - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
41. Minsok Restaurant - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
42. 365 Fitness- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Web Commercial
43. Ranco Enterprises Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
44. Orient Express Limo - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
45. Olive Tree Roofing - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
46. Ciro's Foreign Repair - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
47. Green Tea Restaurant - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
48. Lucio's Painting Co - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
49. Gold's Gym - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
50. Domenic's Italian Bakery - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
51. Hub Plumbing - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
52. Modern Hardware - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
53. Palma Law Office - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
54. Dr. Robert Baskies - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
55. ARS Services Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
56. Blackdog Design - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
57. Mass Lock Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
58. Pet World - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
59. Healthy Home Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
60. Boston Bark Corp - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
61. Eartheyes Inc - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
62. Pro Care Inc - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
63. Done Right Landscaping - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
64. George C Willard Co - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
65. Weeks & Devonish Ins - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
66. Dapper Dawg - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
67. Dr. John Dupuy - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
68. Subaru of Wakefield - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
69. Father & Son Movers - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
70. Capt's Waterfront Gril l- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
71. No Name Restaurant - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
72. Esposito Construction - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
73. Ace Insulation - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
74. Latino Siding - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
75. No Bones About It - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
76. Rofe Denta l- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
77. Bob's Magic Broom- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
78. Esposito Construction- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
79. Boston Car Keys- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
80. Danubio Chiropractic- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
81. MB Painting- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
82. Patriot Fence- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
83. Hughes Century 21- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
84. MB Painting - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
85. Enchilada Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
86. Suspension Specialists Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
87. Basement Technologies - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
88. King of Swing Golf - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
89. Home Suites Inn - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
90. Ultimate Doors and Windows - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
91. David G. Prentiss - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
92. Boston Platinum - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
93. RF Cook Electric - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
94. Death Wish Piano Movers - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
95. James Senior Attorney - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
96. Northeast Foot & Ankle Specialist - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
97. Darrell's Music Hall - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
98. Galaxy Stone - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
99. Ryan Roofing & - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
100. Suspension Specialists Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
101. Private Party Cars - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
102. Tropic Isle Aquarium - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
103. Hub Plumbing - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
104. Siam Medical Travel - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
105. Truex Chiropractic - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
106. Dental Arts - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
107. Wagner Plumbing & Heating - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
108. Inspection Services of America - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
109. O'Lyn Roofing - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
110. Real Roof Doctor Inc.- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
111. Alpine Properties.- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
112. Boston House of Pizza - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
113. Mexico Lindo Restaurant - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
114. New England Heating & Cooling - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
115. The Village Inn - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
116. Ideal Automotive Services - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
117. Video Game Exchange - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
118. Lewis Landscaping - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
119. Gregory's Fine Tailoring - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
120. Brookline Grooming - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
121. North Coast Seafood's - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Cooking Show
122. Mr. Jalapeno Mexican Grill - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
123. Difruscia Law Offices - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
124. AAAW Guaranty Pest Elimination - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Cooking Show
125. Boston Lock & Safe - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial

CONCERT PRODUCTION

From the mid 1970's through the late 1990's I toured the globe and worked on location lighting and managing live concert productions. Including lighting several live televised concerts in Italy, Germany and France. The musicians have included Joe Perry, Meat Loaf, Bill Bruford, Iron Maiden, RUN DMC, Allan Holdsworth, Ratt, Ace Frehley, Cinderella, Eddie Jobson, Quiet Riot, John Wetton, Skid Row, LA Guns and many more
AWARDS: 2007 Woods Hole Film Festival Official Selection - Director / Producer
2006 New York Short Film Festival Official Selection - Director
2004 Videographer - Camera Operator
2004 Communicator - Director / Producer
2004 Aegis - Director / Producer
2004 Aurora - Director / Producer
2002 Telly - Producer
TRAINING/SCHOOLING: 1974 New England School of Photography - Commercial Photography
2008 Maine Media Workshops - Advanced Digital Cinematography Certificate
SPECIAL SKILLS: Directing and writing.
 

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Woody Bavota - Director and Writer

– Monday, July 20 2009 –
Woody Bavota Signs Deal to Make Power of Purpose
  I have signed a contract with Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions. Carole and
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– Friday, June 19 2009 –
Power of Purpose....A Screenplay to Help Prevent Suicide
I am proud to say that Power of Purpose...a screenplay that I wrote to help prevent suicide is a
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– Saturday, March 01 2008 –
2008 Station Nightclub Benefit Concert - The Story Behind The Story
Hello Everyone, I thought it very important to write the story behind the story of the 2008
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– Monday, July 02 2007 –
Tiffany Shepis New Horror Film
I have been hired to DP and Produce Spilt Milk the latest (50th) Tiffany Shepis horror film. Boston's own Kirsten Babich is also acting in the fil...
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– Saturday, June 23 2007 –
Wisdom of the Eighties - Official Selection - 2007 Woods Hole Film Festival
I am thrilled to announce that my latest film Wisdom of the Eighties and Beyond has been accepted as official selection in the 16th Woods Hole Film Fe...
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