Mark Pleasant Small Wonder Studio

Motion Picture/Video Production/3D Animation Summary of Experience:

Small Wonder Studio was formed in 1973. Since then we have been producing, directing, and shooting original productions, music videos, TV commercials and documentaries. Working in film & video Small Wonder Studio is ready to tackle any production assignment. In recent years 3-D computer animation and graphics have been added to Small Wonder's capablities. In 1996 Small Wonder's Mark Pleasant received a regional EMMY award for his design and direction of a series of animated TV spots for Viacom Inc. Small Wonder rents 16mm film, DV video and audio gear as well.

Summary of Experience:

RCA/BMG RECORDS: Direct "Great Video Hits" compaliation series for national distribution.

CINEMAX: Cameraman for country music special.

CBS: Videographer for CMA awards special.

ABC: Serve as lighting director for "Good Morning America" Judds Nashville interview.

"NOAH'S ARK FOUND": Cinematographer for documentary film shot in Turkey and the USA.

"SUNFLOWER IN A HOTHOUSE": Film about the artist Red Grooms, nominated for Academy Award. Served as cinematographer for Nashville segments.

"FREDRICK REMMINGTION ( MYTH OF THE WEST )": Serve as cameraman for High-Definition video production shown on PBS's "American Masters" series.

"ATHENA: THE GODDESS AWAKENS": Co-Produce and shoot documentary about sculpter Alan LeQuire.

CURB RECORDS/ Independent Labels: Serve as cinematographer for various music videos; William Lee Golden, The Goldens, Ronnie McDowell, Verlon Thompson, Copperhead, Billy Hoffman.

"MODEL MANIA SERIES": Produce a series of four videos tapes demonstrating the techniques used to build and paint resin and vinyl figure hobby kits. Tapes use animation, motion control photography and studio demonstration to instruct. Tapes are distributed around the world.

"92 FM": Serve as cinematographer for television spots.

"MCI/Ruby Tuesday's": serve as lighting cameraman on green-screen compositing shots for interactive media and video presentations.

VIACOM CABLE INC.: Win regional Emmy Award for directing/designing series of television spots using 3-D animation.

Mark F. Pleasant Small Wonder Studio 1813 Lombardy Ave. Nashville, TN 37215-1301 615-298-1545 mfp@smallwonderstudio.com