JIMMY ALIOTO
Camera Operator
Los Angeles, CA
Telephone: 818.635.5389
USA Passport & Italian Passport
Available for Travel
Experienced in Studio and Field Camera Operation. My resume ranges from Live Television to Documentaries. I have experience in all styles of shooting: Cinematography, Magazine, Fashion, News, Sporting Events; Concerts; Hollywood Events (Red Carpets, Charity, etc.). Also, I have experience working with talent [Reporter(s); Actor(s), etc.]. I am a team player, passionate about my work and I always give 110%. I am driven to excellence.
CURRENT WORK:
"En la Zona", LATV (57)
"The Church on the Way" [weekly church service telecast, airs on KDOC (56) at 10am.]
PAST PROJECTS:
DIGITAL FILM:
"She's Got Mine", Music Video; Shot partially Green Screen; Director, Allen Kaufman
"Booda", DP on music video for Hip-Hop Rapper Booda. This was shot entirely on Green Screen. Director, Joey Medina.
"Children of Fire", (documentary) Director, Junius R. Hughes
"Beverly Hills Salon", DP on Web Series; Director, Gil Hacohen
"Valley Girl", Reality; DP on Web Series; Director, Jameel Saleem
"Enemies Closer", DP on this Web Series. Director, Shelley Pack
"Psychics in L.A.", (documentary); Written and Directed by Elisa Manzini; Produced by Ferliz Productions (Italy)
"The Hoop Masters Show", (basketball documentary) Executive Producer, Tannaz Kamran-Rahbar
"I Hate You; Don't Leave Me", Written and Directed by Rob Macie.
“Football Documentary”, (Hoplite Pictures). This film explores the subculture of Minor League Football in Southern California and across the United States.
TELEVISION SHOWS:
"ESPN Pilot"; Sports Show, Producer, Todd Gallagher
"El Grito", house for KAZA (54) celebrating Mexico's Independence. Director, Luis Chiarotti
"Baldwin Hills", Reality show on BET; Director, Donahue Tuitt [air date: July 3]
"Fanatical Fan", Pilot for Sports show; Director, Mark Anthony Williams
“Grand Date” Pilot for TV; Filmed in Napa and Mono Hot Springs, CA. Directed by Rodney Wilson
“Pepsi Musica” (National show for TeleFurtura (46)
"Escandalo T.V." (National show for TeleFurtura, (46.) Latin events for magazine style show.
"Hollywood Dreams", Reality show
“Los Angeles En Vivo” (Daily Live Magazine style show) and "News" for KRCA (62)
“54321 Weekend Update” (Fuel Network)
CONCERTS:
Soraya Moraes (4 time Grammy winner); MANA', Juanes, Ricky Martin, Laura Pausini, Marc Anthony, “Colombia Sin Manas” (“Columbia Without Mines”), Julieta Venegas, Maroon 5, Switchfoot, etc.
AWARD SHOWS:
"2008 Imagen Awards" (House Crew - Beverly Hilton); "2008 Premios Deportes Awards"; "2007 Que Buena Radio Awards" (House Crew-Gibson Universal); "2007 American Music Awards"; 20th Anniversary ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards; 2006 Oscar Nominations; Alma Awards; People's Choice Awards, etc.
FASHION SHOWS:
Fuchsia (clothing line), BTS @ Ed Hardy (MBFW) show with owners Veronica Scott and Lawren Pope; Whitley Kros Fashion Show for Refinery29 with Host, Annabella Asvik; Designer's, Coco Johnsen; Eric Kim of Monarchy; Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios; Tecate Beauty Pageant; GM Fashion Show, etc.
HOLLYWOOD EVENTS: [Red Carpets; Film Festivals; Charity Events, etc.]
Red Carpet for Movie Premieres; 2008 Victoria Secrets Interviews with models and Red Carpet; Pirates of the Caribbean; AFI International Film Festival, etc.
I have covered countless events. I have listed just a few below:
INTERVIEWS:
Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Jay Leno, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Jerry Bruckheimer, Salma Hyack, Faith Hill, Eva Longoria, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, Carmen Electra, Ricky Martin,Tommy Lasorda, Los Angeles Dodger Players, Helio Castroneves, Kyle Busch, Danica Patrick, Britney Murphy, Anthony LaPaglia, Penelope Cruz, Dwayne Wade, Josh Groban, Henry Winkler, Deborah Gibson,etc.
MISC:
"Los Angeles Korean Festival", house cameraman for live concerts. Producer, Derek Lee
"2008 Children's Christmas Muscal" (Word Records) for DVD release. Multi-Camera setup
"Total Pop Star " (Final 6 and Season 1 Finale)
"Autism Benefit" for Hollywood Arts Society, Producer, Mike Foster
"Stephen Perkins" (drummer from Jane's Addiction) instructional video for IMV LLC
"NextGen Summit" House Camera Crew at Anaheim Convention Center
"Laura Pausini" (Italian Singer) interview for “Cotorreando”, KVEA (52) – Telemudo
"2007 Children's Christmas Play" (Word Records) for DVD release. Multi-Camera setup
"Luis Chiarotti Productions" (Concerts; Awards Shows, etc.)
CORPORATE:
"LAPD SWAT Training Video", So Central LA; Director, Stephen Grudenic
"CAbi" (Carol Anderson Clothing), Director, Ethan Higbee
"Do Something.Org", Producer, Jordyn Wells
"Sun West Mortgage", Director, Bob Mardis (Fat Chance Films)
"AKC Eukanuba Dog Show" for Eukanuba
BEHIND THE SCENES:
"Julieta Venegas" (Latin singer), BTS for "En Concierto" LATV (57)
"Allison" (Latin Band) Music Video for "En La Zona" LATV (57)
SPORTS:
NASCAR; Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach; X Games 12; USA vs. Mexico Soccer, etc.
COMMERCIALS:
Universal Studios; 24 Hour Fitness; Daniels Jewelers
INFOMERCIALS:
"mySKY" Telescope Infomercial for Westbound Communications; "Bio-Flora" (Infomercial for beauty products.); Superior Nissan, etc.
EQUIPMENT:
Panasonic HVX200 HD camera; (3) 16gig P2 Cards; Laptop w/external drive for off loading P2 Cards; Sennheiser Wireless Audio Kit; Sachtler/Miller tripod; Arri 650 light; on camera Frezzi Light, Reflector Kit; Final Cut Pro Studio 2, etc.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Sony XD Cam, DSR-570, Beta SP, SX; Panasonic DVC Pro; Ikegami HLV 77; Panasonic DVX 100; Canon XL-1; XL-2; Hitachi Digital (studio camera); AVID; Final Cut Pro; Media 100, etc.
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Director; Technical Director; Editor; Segment Producer; Musician/Drum Instructor.
SPECIAL INTEREST:
Photography, Sports, Traveling, Wine Tasting, Formula One Racing, etc.
**References available upon request.
