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Jason J. Tomaric
Director/Cinematographer
Personal Details
Name: Jason J. Tomaric
Last visit: Jul 7, 2008
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Web site: Click here
Interests
Besides working in show business? When I have free time, I enjoy sailing, playing the piano, traveling, working out and of course, hitting the beach.
Books
I'm currently reading "Confessions of an Economic Hitman," a great read if you're interested in international politics.
Movies
Anything with a strong, compelling story that makes me rethink my life, surroundings and attitudes in life.
Television
Dare I say I don't watch TV?
About Me
Jason J. Tomaric is a 14-time Emmy, Telly and CINE Award-winning filmmaker. With four feature films, numerous shorts, thirty commercials, music videos and several educational DVD series on the market, Jason’s on-time, on-budget directing approach has made him an invaluable talent on every project.
Jason has worked in over 20 countries as a director/DP and has taught at some of the nation’s most prestigious film schools including UCLA and the New York Film Academy.
His new book on filmmaking, "The Power FIlmmaking Kit" is on store shelves around the world (published by Focal Press). Coinciding with the book release is the premiere of the world's first online film school, www.powerfilmmaking.com.
Jason currently resides in Burbank, California.
Professional Experience
Director
Quantus Pictures, Inc.
February 1998 - Present
FEATURE FILMS
“The World Without US”
-Director/Cinematographer, 100-minute docudrama
-Production spanned 20 countries, included dramatic sequences
“American Secrets”
-Cinematographer, 100-minute documentary
-Production spanned 2 countries, 3 US cities
"The Ray Kurzweil Project"
- DIrector of Photography
- 110-minute docudrama
“Clone”
-Director/Director of Photography, 112-minute feature
-Internationally and domestically distributed
-Winner of (3) Telly Awards (Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Picture),
(2) CINE Awards (Best Drama, Special Jury Prize)
-Screened at Sundance and South by Southwest Film Festivals
-3,000 extras, 48 locations, 650 digital effects
“Time and Again”
-Director/Cinematographer, 62-minute feature 1950’s period film
-Winner (3) Telly Awards
-Internationally distributed
"The Uninvited"
-2nd Unit Director of Photography, 90-minute feature
“The Ultimate Filmmaking Kit”
-Writer, Director, Producer, DVD, CD-ROM kit
-5-hour instructional kit for first-time filmmakers
-Internationally and domestically distributed.
“Minty: The Assassin”
-Gaffer, 90-minute action/martial arts feature
PRODUCTS
Author, “The Power Filmmaking Kit”
- Published by Focal Press, available in bookstores worldwide
Producer, “The Ultimate Filmmaking Kit”
- Multimedia kit sold in stores around the world
Producer, “The Ultimate Script Writing Kit”
- Multimedia kit sold in stores around the world
Producer, “The Ultimate Scheduling & Budgeting Kit”
- Multimedia kit sold in stores around the world
SHORT FILMS
"Love Is a Crime," Director of Photography, 30-minute police drama
“The Overcoat,” Writer, Director, Producer, 20-minute dark comedy
“Happy Birthday Little Gracie,” Director of Photography, 25-minute short film
“Without Warning,” Director of Photography, 35-minute narrative
“The Unseelie Court,” Director of Photography, 33-minute narrative
“Viva Zapata,” Director of Photography, 16-minute narrative
"CTRL-Z," Gaffer, 5-minute short
“Agencies,” Director of Photography, 8-minute narrative
“The Convict,” Director of Photography, 9-minute narrative
“That 70’s Year,” Director of Photography, 12-minute narrative
MUSIC VIDEOS
Shiny Toy Guns, Universal
- Director/Director of Photography
Angela Oliver, Warners Music
- Director/Director of Photography
Rheanne Rivers, Warners Music
- Director/Director of Photography
Sandy Brookes, Warners Music
- Director/Director of Photography
Jewlia, Independent
- Key Grip
COMMERCIALS
Porsche :30
- Director of Photography
- Rusnak Auto Group
Mercedes :30
- Director of Photography
- Rusnak Auto Group
Hyundai :30
- Director of Photography
- Rusnak Auto Group
BMW :30
- Director of Photography
- Rusnak Auto Group
Audi :30
- Director of Photography
- Rusnak Auto Group
Mercedes (2) :30
- Director of Photography
- Rusnak Auto Group
Porsche (2) :30
- Director of Photography
- Rusnak Auto Group
Audi (2) :30
- Director of Photography
- Rusnak Auto Group
Medicare :30
- Director of Photography
- Hu-Man Element Productions
Digene :60
- Director of Photography
- Cervical Cancer test
Soriatane :60
- DIrector of Photography
- Prescription for Psoriasis
Microsoft :60
- DIrector of Photography
Verizon Wireless :60
- Director, DIrector of Photography
Monster.com, :30
-Director, Director of Photography
“Paul Mitchell” :30
-Director, Director of Photography
“Hope Academies” :60 national
-Director, Director of Photography
-2004 Emmy Award Winner, Best Director/Best Cinematography
-2004 Telly Award
“Hey Mom!” :60 national
-Director, Director of Photography
-2004 Emmy Award Nominated, Best Director/Best Cinematography
McDonald’s, “The Race”
-Director, Director of Photography
-2002 Telly Award
Browner & Henderson, LLC, :30 regional
-Director, Director of Photography
-2003 Telly Award
Dancing Wheels, :30 regional with Christopher Reeve
-Director, Director of Photography
-2001 Telly Award
“Life Skills Center” :60 national
-Director, Director of Photography
-2003 Telly Award
“CryoGel,” :60 national
-Director, Director of Photography
"Jewels," :30 regional
-DiFranco Jewelers
-Director, Director of Photography
"The Loan," :30 regional
-Major League Mortgage
-Director, Director of Photography
"Children," :60 regional
-Major League Mortgage
-Director, Director of Photography
BROADCAST/MARKETING
"Vision"
- Director of Photography
- LogoMark, industrial
"Oil Change"
- Gaffer
- U.S. Defense Department
- Laura Irvine, producer
"Fairy Tale Strand"
- Director of Photography
- NBC Pilot Presentation
"The Making of 'Clone'"
- Writer, Director, Producer, DP
- 45-minute behind-the-scenes special on the making of the movie.
“The Producer’s Notebook”
-Writer, Director, Producer
-Interactive CD-ROM
-Internationally and domestically distributed.
Powerfilmmaking.com
-Online film school featuring 75 twenty-minute instructional videos
-Launching January, 2007
Disney Studios
-Director/Cinematographer
-Live-action sequences for 50th Anniversary special
Microsoft
-Director/Cinematographer
-6 –minute short film for Bill Gates presentation
-2002 Telly Award
“Let’s Talk About...,”
-Director/Cinematographer
-Documentary for inner-city children’s programs
-Winner 2002 Telly Award
“Applause”
-Weekly PBS arts program
-Segment producer
Hu-Man Element Productions
-Director of Photography
-(14) 1-hour long fitness videos
Metro Productions
-Gaffer
-Marketing film for US Military, featuring Iraqi village, tanks, vehicles
INSTRUCTION
• Instructor, UCLA (2002-2008)
- Producing Movies
- Adobe After Effects
- Editing with Adobe Premiere
• Instructor, New York Film Academy (2002 - 2006)
- Directing
- Cinematography
- Editing
- Producing
- Sound Recording
• Ohio Center for Broadcasting (1997-2004)
- Broadcast Journalism
- Television Commercial Production
- Music Video Production
- Videography and Lighting
• Cleveland Film Society (1998-2001)
- Producing on a Budget
- Directing
- Cinematography
• Tri-C College (2002-2005)
- Directing
- Cinematography
- Editing
- Producing
- Sound Recording
• Ohio State University, guest lecturer
• John Carroll University, guest lecturer
• Kent State University, guest lecturer
• University of Akron, guest lecturer
• Sundance Film Festival, guest lecturer
• South By Southwest, panelist
• Albuquerque Film Festival, panelist
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