In our modern society we are bombarded with images from a plethora of sources competing for our attention. We also live in a society that encourages speed.  Images come and go devoid of meaning that gives them value.  Consequently, we look at more images and yet see less.  Many of us fail to realize that in the mundane fleeting moments of our daily living reside significant moments that mostly go unnoticed. In my life as a photographer, these moments construct my artwork.  Interacting with the natural phenomena, such as the blue sky and light, ordinary objects are transformed into treasure chests of beautiful images. The photographs that are the outcome of these moments create a new reality.  The goal is to emphasize that there are different dimensions to each object and that the “whole” is made of many smaller and yet complete components.

Mr. Ali Farhoodi
Television Production Management

Profile
-Comprehensive experience in the organization and management of television Programs from concept to completion. The management style encourages creativity and promotes ownership, with proven results.
-Comprehensive experience in building a highly motivated team, managing creative staff, budgeting and scheduling in a multi-project environment.
-Proficient in theoretical and practical aspects of television production and the use of emerging technologies; including Internet and DVD design.
-Award winning producer of over 700 one-hour and half-hour television programs that set trends for live satellite television programs for children’s programming in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Career History:
Producer/Director, Documentaries, Los Angeles, California, 2004-Present
-“My Name is Igor,” the story of a Russian Puppeteer who infused life into his wooden puppets, yet himself succumbed to an untimely death
-“Genia,” the simple tale of a woman who is trying to make sense of the events that have shaped her life

Photographer, Image Arts Inc., Westlake, California, 2004-Present
-Photographer with a large, expanding portfolio in portrait, architectural urban landscape, and fine art photography
-Exhibits: Los Angeles, 2005, 1998; Boston, 2002, 2000,1995,1994

Project Director, WGBH, PBS Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 2001-2003
-Directed the development of a multi-million dollar 21-part video series funded by Annenberg/CPB.
-Hired content experts, trained the producers and associate producers, created a nationally known advisory board, selected locations for videotaping that represented the diversity of the population of the United States, and monitored the priorities of the funding agencies and PBS’s rules and regulations.
-Managed budget, schedule, producers and unit managers to ensure series remained on time and within budget.
-Supervised post-production activities, monitored and approved graphics, animation, rough cuts, and secured client approval after off-line and on-line phases 
-Consulted and collaborated with the interactive department to develop online support and promotion for the project

Producer/Director, Massachusetts Corporation for Educational Telecommunication (MCET), Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1991-1999
-Produced over 700 live and taped studio and field television programs for children and adults on a variety of topics including media, theatre, literature, history, social issues, visual arts, talk shows and music presentations.
-Managed associate producers, production assistants, talents, guests and the crew -Directed numerous studio and field programs
-Managed six to eight projects concurrently

Videographer/Project Consultant, 1994
-History of the Russian Orthodox Church in America, a documentary project videotaped in Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia, New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania in the United State

Senior Producer, Wang Laboratories Inc., Lowell, Massachusetts, 1990-1991
-Managed remote broadcasts from different locations across U.S.A. involving producers, production companies and satellite up-link and downlink facilitators
-Provided consultation to clients and subject experts who needed to develop their rough ideas into well organized concepts or scripts

Producer/Director/Project Manager, Wang Laboratories, 1987-1990
-Produced and directed numerous documentary-style field segments working with production crews across the United States
-Produced studio and remote broadcasts managing budget and negotiating contracts for satellite and all other necessary production equipment

Television Engineer, Boston University College of Communication, 1984-1987
-Maintained facilities and instructed faculty and students on the use of studio and field equipment as well as editing techniques

AWARDS
-Emmy Award for The Outstanding Children Program (1999), Nominated for Emmy
Award for best children's program (1998), received grant awards from Somerville Cultural Council and Belmont Cultural Council for a documentary project 1999), first place in New York Festivals (1994), finalist for the best television program in International Television Association competition (1990) and other group awards

EDUCATION
-Master of Education, Media and Technology, Boston University, 1984
-Bachelor of Science, Broadcasting and Film, Boston University, 1981

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Faculty, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1989-2002
-Taught television production to graduate and undergraduate students at the College of Communication and the School of Education

SPECIAL SKILLS
-Experienced videographer, editor with working knowledge of Final Cut Pro, computer literate, seasoned fine art photographer with intimate knowledge of Photoshop, very familiar with web design and architecture.