Tom Bracone | Director / Cameraman
"Immediatley after completing my studies in 1980 from a very prestigious
NYC film school," Bracone says, "I began what I never thought would be a very illustrious
career in the commercial film industry.
My first job working as a production manager for one of the few bi-
coastal commercial production companies, Sunlight Pictures Corp.
brought me in contact with some of the most notable Directors in the
industry. Melvin Sokolsky, a principal in the company was considered one
of the top five commercial directors at the time. The roster also included
Alex Fernbach,Jerry Shore and the first American representation of Ridley
Scott and Tony Scott. All of whom proved to be huge influences in my life
and my work.
After four years and a strong mentorship with Tabletop Director Alex
Fernbach, I set out into the freelance world where I immediatley found
myself assisting two of the industries most prominent Tabletop Directors,
Elbert Budin and Santiago Suarez of Ampersand Productions. This began
a three year stint and a very deepley rooted love of the Tabletop genre.
With a strong desire and the discipline to do this type of work,a reputation
began to flourish along with steady work from the likes of Michael
Somoroff, Greg Ramsey,Phil Marco,Alex Fernbach,Michael Schrom and
Irv Blitz. With my experience,dedication and time spent working with these
Directors as both Camera Assistant and Camera Operator I’m sure you’ll
agree that my vision and approach to this type of work is evident in the
spots on my current reel." |
