Cody Signore
Townsend
Summary
Creative Multimedia Producer with a strong focus on storytelling and audience engagement through film. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, delivering unique projects that meet specific needs. Expertise in video editing, digital storytelling, and sound design, complemented by strong communication and adaptability skills. Committed to continuous learning and achieving excellence in multimedia production.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
SR. MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
06.2016 - Current
- Liaising closely with Content Developers and Product Managers to create and lead multifaceted film and animation for the leading business school in the world.
- Establishing honest creative relationships with leading faculty of Harvard Business School to create unique and informative courses with 6 hours of video content.
- Leading the creative design and direction of a team of animators, editors, cinematographers and art directors to produce two to three courses per year, each with its own unique design and color palette, with filming taking place worldwide.
- Establishing processes to work with multiple teams to create and implement quick turnarounds for fast approaching deadlines while ensuring 'hard-to-match' quality.
- Striving to push educational media as far as it can go with each new course to be at the forefront of innovation.
- Leading business school in the world.
DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER
04.2007 - Current
- Since graduating from CDIA at BU, I have become an experienced director, director of photography, editor and art director for narrative, documentary, and commercial films.
- I have also worked as an assistant director/producer for a number of short and feature films.
- My most recent directorial works have been the award-winning music video 'Congested Conjurist' for Benjamin Grenville and the men's fashion piece 'What's Keeping You Alive' for Dresscode Boston.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
CHARLES RIVER MEDIA GROUP
05.2010 - 04.2014
- Supporting an established production company in Boston as a 'Jack of all trades' with a focus on directing and cinematography.
- Facilitating the upgrade from a small office to fully functioning studio while creating and sustaining top-quality media content across a wide field of projects.
- My work included the poster photography for the 'Transcendent Man,' as well as art director for the 'Appliance Zone' commercial.
- Established production company in Boston.
Education
DIGITAL FILMMAKING - CERTIFICATE -
Center For Digital Imaging Arts At Boston University
Waltham, MA01.2007
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Video editing and production
- Directing and cinematography
- Scripting and storyboarding
- Team collaboration and project management
- Creative leadership and photography
Websites
Awards
- Platinum Hermes Creative Award, Across the Table for Harvard Business School, Director/Writer
- Award of Merit, Congested Conjurist for Benjamin Grenville, Director/Writer
- Platinum Dot Comm Awards, Leadership Principles for Harvard Business School Online Course, Director/Producer
Personal Information
Title: Film Director, Cinematographer and Producer
Introduction
Hi, I'm Cody, and I am passionate about storytelling and connecting with an audience through film and creativity. I am highly motivated to become the best version of myself and to continually learn in every situation I find myself in. I thrive on collaboration between multiple creative personalities, as well as finding the best common path to create something unique given the needs and desires of each project. I am at my best when I am surrounded by individuals with a passion for their work and want to be the 'best of the best' in their field.
Certification
Building a Digital and AI Mindset - Harvard Business School
Timeline
SR. MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
06.2016 - Current
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
CHARLES RIVER MEDIA GROUP
05.2010 - 04.2014
DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER
04.2007 - Current
DIGITAL FILMMAKING - CERTIFICATE -
Center For Digital Imaging Arts At Boston University