FILM / VIDEO

Best of my directing & cinematography work up to June 2018.
Director: Jordan Zaslow DP: Alex Gao Producer/Editor: Kate Moran Gaffer: Greg Mezey Cam Op: William Robbins PAs: Hannah Squeglia, Jordan Terrell
America’s steel city was left for dead after the industry collapsed in the 1980s. Unemployment soared, the population plummeted and corporations fled. But gradually, Pittsburgh weathered the rocky transition from an economy built on manufacturing to one driven by cutting edge research. This is the story of its rebirth.
Torel DeVon Sims grew up living in poverty amongst crime infested areas of Cincinnati, OH. He overcame rough circumstances with a driving passion he developed for the art of "bboying" or "breakdancing" and now majors in computer engineering on a full ride to Ohio University. His dream is to one day develop into a world renowned breakdancer, but for now all he can do is practice. This portrait piece of Torel shows the inner-peace and joy that any dancer finds when they express themselves through practicing carefully choreographed and thought-out moves. Philip Bloom's "Portrait of a Boxer" was a huge inspiration for this piece both visually and audibly. It was shot on the Sony FS700 and 2.5k BMCC. To everyone that helped me bring this piece to life -- thank you so much.
Last minute decision to have the band play during an interview setup at Egg Studios in Brooklyn, eggstudiosnyc.com/ Music by Blac Rabbit Band, blacrabbitband.com Produced by Alex Gao, Eric Tiu, Park Studio ( www.parkstudio.nyc ) Camera & Lighting by Greg Mezey, Mitchell Matacia Edit by Eric Tiu Color by Jake Nemeth Animation by Jarrod Dowalter
Last minute decision to have the band play during an interview setup at Egg Studios in Brooklyn, eggstudiosnyc.com/ Music by Blac Rabbit Band, blacrabbitband.com Produced by Alex Gao, Eric Tiu Camera & Lighting by Greg Mezey, Mitchell Matacia Edit by Eric Tiu Color by Jake Nemeth Animation by Jarrod Dowalter
I produced, directed, and edited this piece. Produced by Park (www.parkstudio.nyc) From the Twin Frames EP Timkore Music ASCAP https://twinframes.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/twinframes https://www.facebook.com/twinframesmu... https://twitter.com/TwinFrames https://www.instagram.com/twinframesm... Video Credits: Producer: Tim Korenich Producer/Director: Gao (@gao.dp) Producer/DP: Greg Mezey (@gregmezey) AC: Eric Mcquiston Colorist: Jake of Nemeth (@tecnemcolor) Art/Props: Hannah Squeglia Grip/PA: Jared Ziegler PA: Steve Verez PA: Luke Swisher PA: Hannah Zidansek Location courtesy of Tom Korenich & Thermoflo Equipment Co. Lighting & grip equipment provided by Gabe Marchetti and Performance Lighting
Produced: 28 Park www.28park.tv Directing/Editing: Gao @Gao.DownBitches DP: Greg Mezey @gjmezey Colorist: Jake Nemeth @jnem74 Camera: William Robbins @notjeremyrobbins
Music video for Tim Korenich's single: What'll It Take off his new album "What a Weird Thing" What A Weird Thing will be released October 30th, 2015. For more music: https://timkorenich.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/timkorenich For more video things: www.alexbolinger.com www.4twelvepictures.com This could not have been made without the help and creative efforts of: 4Twelve Pictures LLC Gaoying & Jeffrey Bolinger Zack Eisenfeld Jared Ziegler Andrew Klein Frank Walsh
Crown By Colin King Promotional Video
fashion shoot we did with the 2016 miss usa pageant contestants -- never made air shot on A7Sii with Canon L-series glass
Viceland; Cam Op Strictly for Portfolio Use
Postion: DP Through EEG headsets and multifunctional instruments, a handful of creative pioneers are using technology to change how people experience and perform music. Hosted by Amber Mac. Presented by Delta.
Digital Content, PAART; DP, Editor Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) rescues at-risk animals and brings them from danger to safety. With a fleet of small airplanes and mobile rescue van, or Landplane as we call it, we are the last line of defense in helping at-risk animals. Since 2012 we have rescued thousands of animals all over the East Coast. Co-founded by Jonathan Plesset of Shadyside Inn All Suites Hotel and Brad Childs of Eyetique, PAART's 50 volunteers are on constant standby, ready at a moments notice to get the call to help animals.
Short promotional piece for Popcorn Sutton Distilling; DP, Editor
A short introduction to an upcoming documentary about the American Prairie Reserve and the Landmark project, a multi-year collaboration with Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation to collect key wildlife data, build a global constituency for this special ecosystem, and record the human experience of living on the prairie" In 2001, The American Prairie Reserve (APR) was formed to help restore the Northern American Great Plains. Their task, in this incredibly ambitious project, is to provide a natural habitat to house a large variety of species and offer viewers a glimpse of what Lewis and Clark witnessed over 200 years ago. When complete, APR will span over three million acres of private and public space. Full story can be found here: http://erikgoldstein.com/gallery/american-prairie-reserve/ For more information on both APR and ASC make sure to check out the following! http://www.americanprairie.org/ http://www.adventurescience.org/landmark.html
Found these kids while shooting a gig during golden hour Made this quick edit as a result
Caught these two rehearsing while shooting an event. 
The rehearsal was so short that I could only get a few shots. 
I used "Moonlight" as a creative test to see what I could do with a limited shot variety. Addendum:
 Contrary to popular belief, moonlight is not flicker-free Music by Toploader Shot on FS700 w/ 24-70 f/2.8 Film effects shot on bolex, projected, and recaptured with Canon7d
Footage shot on 7d Filters shot on bolex H-16, captured poor-man style with a projector Cut in Avid