James Ritzman

Video Producer, Writer, Director, Shooter, Editor

See recent sample productions at SeattleFashions.com and on YouTube at YouTube/NWFashionMedia.

From 2009 - 2010 I worked at Seattle Children's Hospital shooting and editing various videos. Reference available on request.

Some older productions are shown in the table below:

	Title & Description	Position
	Sustainable Ballard Fashion Show 2008 The first annual fashion show at the Sustainable Ballard festival in Seattle, WA was produced by WiredLemonade.	Producer Director Camera Op. Editor
	Product Runway 2008 The first annual Product Runway architectural and interior design fashion show.	Co-Producer Director Camera Op. Editor
	Fortress Glasses Photoshoot Behind-the-scenes "making of" video during a photoshoot I did for Fortress Eyewear. The shoot was held in the VIP room at Seattle's Last Supper Club.	Co-Producer Editor
	2008 Corset & Lingerie Fashion Show Event video of the 2008 Annual Corset & Lingerie Fashion Show produced by Metrobon and Artifakt in Seattle, WA, USA.	Director Camera Op. Editor
	Seattle Arts and Style - Jewels by Jules A quick introductory video of Julianna Vezzetti a.k.a. Jewels by Jules shot for "Seattle Arts and Style."	Producer Director Camera Op. Host/Talent Editor
	Lavish Ladies Entertainment A short video clip to introduce the girls of Lavish Ladies Entertainment, shot before one of their performances in Seattle, WA.	Producer Director Camera Op. Editor
	Midnight Market III A video documenting the fashion show and some other artists at DefMode's Midnight Market III in Seattle, WA.	Producer Director Camera Op. Editor
	Ruby Room 2007 The 2007 Ruby Room Seattle benefit fashion show and auction held in the lobby of the Paramount Theater.	Producer Director Camera Op. Editor
	Donna Tollett photoshoot A behind-the-scenes video of a photo shoot for a car calendar featuring model Donna Tollett. The car's owner, Scott Hicks, shot most of the footage.	Producer Director Camera Op. Editor
	July 4th - Bellevue, WA A video documenting the festivities at the official 4th of July celebration in Bellevue, WA.	Roving Camera Op.
	Muad Mused video Independent video - the story of a veteran who returns from war to find his girlfriend has cheated on him.	D.P. Camera Op.
	Bunka University's Fashion School "Eyes" fashion show A video of the fashion show put on by Japan's Bunka University Fashion Department, performed at Seattle Central Community College, October 2006.	Director Camera Op. Editor
	Seattle Style Week Grand Finale The Grand Finale fashion show for Seattle's Style Week 2006.	Director Camera Op. Editor
	Trend Show A video of the on-floor fashion show held during the Pacific NW Apparel Association's Trend Show.	Director Camera Op. Editor
	Purple Cafe promo Promotional video for The Purple Cafe & Wine Bar's new location in downtown Seattle, WA. Shot for "Seattle Style TV."	Director Camera Op. Editor
	Ruby Room 2006 The 2006 Ruby Room Seattle benefit fashion show and auction held in the lobby of the Paramount Theater.	Director Camera Op. Editor
	CRAVE Party Fashion Show The "Saucy" fashion show at the CRAVE party in Seattle, WA; shot for "Seattle Style TV."	Director Camera Op. Editor
	Hummer2 Supercharger Installation An interview with the technician who installed a supercharger in a Hummer2 at Brad's Custom Auto.	Producer Director Camera Op. Editor
	Brown-Angel Wedding A wedding video for my friend Amy Brown.	Producer Director Camera Op.
	"The Picture in the House" An independent dramatic short produced by Matthew Grau.	D.P. Camera Op.
	"Avatar" An independent dramatic short about peoples' avatars in a virtual world, produced by Matthew Grau.	D.P. Camera Op.
	"Bar Wars" An independent dramatic short produced by Matthew Grau. Shot on location at Club Mercury.	D.P. Camera Op.
	"New Day Rising" An independent dramatic short produced by Matthew Grau. The sequel to "Quitting Time."	D.P. Camera Op.
	":16" Video coverage of a live stage play produced by the Alternative Theater of Tacoma.	Camera Op.
	GTE Wireless - "Save Our Subscribers" A motivational corporate sales video.	D.P. Camera Op.
	"Quitting Time" An independent dramatic short produced by Matthew Grau. Shot on location at the University of Washington.	D.P. Camera Op.
	"The Fall of Jimmy Ritz" An independent dramatic film (yes, actual film) about a lawyer trying to sever his connection to the mob. The main character, and thus movie title, were named after me. Produced by MagicHour/RainMaker Films.	Production Photographer Still Photographer
	"Teenage Wasteland" A mock PSA with the message "Friends don't let friends do drugs... alone." Shot on 16mm film.	D.P.
	"Mom's Special Sauce" An independent comedic short produced by the University of Washington's Film and Video Production class.	Grip
	"Cocktails With Job" An independent short produced by the University of Washington's Film and Video Production class.	Production Mixer Boom Operator
	Angel Tree PSA A Public Service Announcement for the non-profit organization Angel Tree, produced by the Film and Video Production class at the University of Washington.	Make-up Wardrobe
	"Here We Go" (talk show pilot) Pilot episode of a minority-based talk show produced in Seattle, WA.	Tape Operator
	"The Spud Goodman Show" Sitcom on FOX network produced and shot in Tacoma, WA. Worked with bands and celebrities including Meredith Brooks, They Might Be Giants, Wilco, Peter Fonda, John Tesh, Sandra Bernhard, Jon Lovitz, Mark Harmon, Brendon Fraser, David Arquette, Failure, Julianna Hatfield, Fountains of Wayne, Blinker the Star, George Carl	Lighting Director Camera Operator
	"Explorer 13" An independent parody/comedic featurette about high school kids driving a Ford Explorer from Seattle to Portland and back, and the problems which ensue.	Producer Director Screenwriter D.P. Camera Op. Talent
	"Elvis" An independent short written, produced, and directed by Karl Husson.	Production Mixer Boom Operator
	"Before the Lights, Camera, and Action" A documentary about the pre-production phase of an independent dramatic short. Emerald City Video Awards Award of Achievement winner.	Producer Director D.P. Editor
	WA Special Olympics PSA A Public Service Announcement for the Washington State Special Olympics organization, a production of the Editing class at the Art Institute of Seattle.	On-Line (tape) Editor
	Christmas In April Project Promotional video showing the Christmas In April foundation remodeling a house on Capitol Hill in Seattle, WA.	Camera Op. Editor
	"Moonlight Sonata" music video Music video set to Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata." Unfinished.	Producer Director D.P. Camera Op.
	"Hello, Mr. Scary" Independent horror video short shot in Everett, WA.	D.P. Camera Op.
	Women In Communication, Inc. awards ceremony videos Interviews of personas to show at the awards ceremony/banquet for Women In Communication, Inc.	Camera Op. Editor
	Carol of the Bells Video of a performance of "Carol of the Bells" by the Shorecrest High School Chansons.	Producer Director Camera Op. Editor
	John Hansen - Graphic Artist Studio interview with graphic artist John Hansen, shot at the Art Institute of Seattle.	Technical Director
	Art Institute of Seattle Fashion Design Dept. Fashion Show Videos of the fashion shows produced by the Art Institute of Seattle's Fashion Design department.	Technical Director
	Art Institute of Seattle Winter Graduation Ceremony Event video of the Art Institute of Seattle's Winter graduation ceremony.	Technical Director
	Art Institute of Seattle Departmental Graduation Videos Series of videos produced for each department at the Art Institute of Seattle for display at their graduation ceremonies after the Winter and Spring quarters.	Camera Op. Editor
	Women In Communication, Inc. awards ceremony videos Interviews of personas to show at the awards ceremony/banquet for Women In Communication, Inc.	Camera Op. Editor