Griffon Quinn Sgroi Jacobs is a Filmmaker and Musician from Brooklyn, NY. While he completes all sorts of projects from corporate video to narrative films to weddings, the bulk of his work is focused at the cross section between film and music. From music videos to live sessions to promotional material, Griffon has helped musicians and other creatives all over NYC gain exposure and recognition through eye catching visuals.
Griffon is also a multi instrumentalist and composer with a focus on film and video projects. He can offer high quality custom music that is tailored to augment the emotional and narrative impact of your video project.
Resume
Education:
Pratt Institute
BFA Film Production
with High Honors
(2018-2022)
Software Skills:
Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Davinci Resolve, Microsoft Office
Production Skills:
Cinema cameras (Canon, Sony, Arri, Blackmagic, Panasonic and more) lighting and audio equipment, gimbal stabilizers
Experience:
-Cinematography for Capella University Behavioral analysis coursework (Manhattan, December 2022)
-Coordinated with the producer and director to determine the production approach.
-Hired a qualified assistant and delegated tasks on set.
-Provided and maintained camera, lighting, and audio equipment.
-Set up the shot to the specification of the director on set and the clients remotely over Zoom.
Cinematography for Litnerd web series “Dance of the Deep Sea” (Brooklyn, September 2022)
-Developed an approach with the film director and CEO of the company.
-Advised producer on equipment and studio rentals.
-Provided and maintained camera equipment.
-Oversaw and executed the lighting design.
-Referred a qualified production sound recordist.
Videography and Assistant Editing for Kathy Westwater’s Dance Performances (Staten Island, Manhattan August 2022 – December 2022)
-Completed coverage of three public dance performances.
-Provided and operated multiple cameras and hired a qualified second operator.
-Managed and backed up all footage from sources.
-Organized and synced all elements to the editor’s specification in Premiere Pro.
Cinematographer for Ship of Fools: The Motion Picture (Marlboro NY, August 2020)
-Captured a feature length concert film in a studio.
-Provided and set up multiple cameras as a one-man operation.
-Coordinated with the director to develop specific approaches for each song.
Camera Operator for Elliot Moss’s Blackbox Live Sessions. (Westchester NY, January 2020)
-Operated one of 12 Blackmagic cameras in a large mulitcam music video shoot.
-Assisted in general equipment management and breakdown.
Wedding Videography (Livingston Manor NY, June 2019)
-Ensured all important moments were captured.
-Provided audio and video equipment and hired a second operator.
-Traveled to the wedding musician’s house to record an original soundtrack.
-Edited and provided complete uninterrupted coverage of the event as well as a cinematic montage.
Thank you!