Owner, PilotGirl Productions
Albany, New York Area
- Current
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- Owner -Videographer/Editor/Travel Writer at PilotGirl Productions (Sole Proprietorship)
- Travel Writer at GoNomad
- Past
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- Videographer/Editor at WRGB- TV6 (CBS News Affiliate)
- ENG Videographer/Editor at Freedom Broadcasting - WRGB
- Education
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- State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
- Connections
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- Industry
- Media Production
- Websites
Sony Stark’s Summary
PilotGirl Productions has 15 years experience crafting shows and documentaries that center around news, nature, history, travel, cooking and culture. We assist in producing, shooting and editing quality programming for dozens of clients from broadcast to commercial to independent ideas. PilotGirl Productions has shot shows in over 25 countries including Russia, Vietnam, Greenland, Mauritius, China and Myanmar. With a creative emphasis on script writing, lighting, sound and graphics, the PilotGirl Production team is currently generating pilot programs that appeal to viewers wanting to support a green-conscious philosophy.
Sony Stark’s Specialties:
Shooting in the news environment, travel experience shooting in 30 countries including Vietnam, China, Japan, Russia and Burma, speak German and French, Non-Linear certified on FCP and Avid
Sony Stark’s Experience
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Owner -Videographer/Editor/Travel Writer
PilotGirl Productions (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
March 2006 — Present (2 years 3 months)
PilotGirl Productions is built on 12 years experience at CBS news shooting/editing news, sports, features and series. Now, more happy than ever, I shoot for all networks including filmmakers, travel and tourism companies, web portals and not-for-profits looking for documentaries to support with their fund-raising. I revel in all fields, especially travel-related assignments. Equipment includes Panasonic HDX900, GlideCam, FCP Studio 2, and loads more toys.
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Travel Writer
GoNomad
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
March 2005 — Present (3 years 3 months)
I've written and published over 15 travel articles for GoNomad on destinations like Taiwan, Argentina, Brazil, Greenland, France, Panama and England. My travels also inlcude shooting a documentary with Semester at Sea and the University of Pittsburgh. During my travels overseas I filmed 700 University students learning about the cultures and traditions in the following countries: Vietnam, Myanmar, China, Japan, Mauritius, South Africa and India.
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Videographer/Editor
WRGB- TV6 (CBS News Affiliate)
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
June 1993 — August 2005 (12 years 3 months)
CBS- 6 TV is the oldest television news station in the country. I worked as a Videographer/Editor for 12 years in the News Departement. Some of the assignments I covered landed me throughout Europe and the Americas. I shot and edited several exclusive news pieces that won upwards of 8 New York State Emmys and several National Broadcasters Awards.
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ENG Videographer/Editor
Freedom Broadcasting - WRGB
(Media Production industry)
1993 — 2005 (12 years)
Sony Stark’s Education
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State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
1989 — 1993
Additional Information
Sony Stark’s Websites:
Sony Stark’s Interests:
Travel, Docs, B&H, NPR, Pandora.com, 5K's, Skiing, SCUBA, Full moons, Writing, Wired, Mother Jones, NY Times, Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, Skiing
Sony Stark’s Groups:
NABET - National Association Broadcasters, Electricians, Technicians, The Guild of Television Cameramen and Camerawomen
Sony Stark’s Honors:
• 2005 NY State Broadcasters Award for Special Documentary
• 2004 NY State Emmy Award for Special Documentary
• 2003 NY State Emmy Nomination for Religious Programming
• 2002 NY State Asscociated Press Award - for Commentary
• 2002 NY State Associated Press Award - 1st Place Best News Special/Documentary
• 2002 RTNDA Edward R.Murrow - 1st Place Feature Reporting
• 2001 NY State Associated Press Award - Special Mention Best Feature
• 2000-2001 NY State Emmy Nomination for Teen Programming
• 2000-2001 NY State Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Multi-part News Feature
• 2000 NY State Associated Press Award - 1st Place Best Feature
• 1999 NY State Associated Press Award - Special Mention Best Spot news coverage
• 1998-1999 1st Place NY State Emmy Award for Late Breaking news story
• 1998-1999 1st Place NY State Emmy Award for Children's Programming
Sony Stark’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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- expertise requests
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