David Brayfield
Producer/Director/Editor/Documentarian
404-617-1339
Introduction
As an independent producer/director/editor with a documentarian style, I have built my career and reputation on taking on the hard projects and creating something from nothing. Along the way I have learned to start and build business, make payroll and operate within a budget. I’ve learned to excel at video and TV production while keeping up with ever-changing technology, and I’ve learned to teach, mentor and lead a team.
I currently work with a variety of corporate, non-profit and private clients, helping them create personalized content to educate, inspire and inform. I offer insight, experience and attention to detail along with an understanding of the importance of branding, organization, a strong ability to communicate, and strategic input and support. My desire for seeing a project through from concept to completion makes me an outstanding leadership candidate.
An Accomplishment Timeline
2015 - Present
Independent Producer/Director/Editor. Have worked closely with numerous corporate, private and non-profit clients as a one-stop shop to create content for intranet, internet, in-house training, social media and personal applications.
• Southern Linc Communications (a division of Southern Company.) Directed, shot and edited a series of internal communications videos from 2013 – present, including engineering, sales and marketing update videos
• GDOT (Georgia Department of Transportation) 2016 -17 created a series of marketing videos in conjunction with Southern Linc Communications
• AEMA (Alabama Emergency Management Agency) 2017 created a marketing video in conjunction with Southern Linc Communications
• Cobb County Schools (Title One) 2015 -2017 created a series of internal communications videos focusing on Literacy, Science, Math and Social Studies
• Grateful Hearts Ministry (non-profit) 2014 – present, created 3 profile videos, several testimonies and website for this non-profit that helps support women transitioning from incarceration (Visit site)
• WCBS (Women’s Community Bible Study) 2015-2016 Produced/Directed/Edited a DVD study series and 25th anniversary video for this non-profit ministry located on the campus of Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA
• Serenity’s Steps (non-profit) 2016-2017 created a profile video to help tell their story of helping women transition from the sex industry (Visit site)
• Piedmont Driving Club (Private Club, ATL) 2016-2017 created an Interactive Employee Orientation Portal including history video and online employee “handbook” to help HR communicate with over 200 employees at two locations
• Purchasing Power (Corporate) 2017 – present, Produced/Directed/Edited a series of internal and customer communication videos for the marketing and sales department
2002 - 2015
Video Producer/Director and Media Director at Mount Paran Church, an 8,000 plus member mega-church in Atlanta, GA. Managed and balanced a large annual media budget
• Expanded and unified existing audio/visual support, tape sales and publications to include a website, video production, graphic design and printing, promotions, radio programming, social media, live production and live streaming
• Led the creation of the first full-functioning website at the church that ultimately promoted church-wide activities and events, studies and individual ministries’ purpose and outreach efforts, communication from the Senior Pastor including updates on the building program, daily and weekly devotionals, answers to most commonly asked questions and a comprehensive study on the history and beliefs of the church called Equipped! For Life, Leadership and Service. In addition, the site included a campus tour, weekly News On the Mount videos, and a library of promotional, testimonial and service videos
• Wrote, formatted and directed lead-ins, commercial breaks and lead-outs for half-hour daily and hour-long weekly radio program called Discover Life for 3 southeastern radio stations including WSB Radio in Atlanta
• Led and managed creation of promotional materials, brochures, banners and campus signage, including collaborating on graphic design, printing, finishing and mass mailings as needed
• Created an on-line bookstore to complement and support the campus bookstore for sales of books and sermon/music CDs and DVDs
• Helped implement, oversee and direct live-streaming of services, productions and concerts
• Wrote, produced, directed and edited a series of building progress videos to inform and inspire the congregation called Let Us Rise Up and Build, 515 Challenge and Crossing the Finish Line
• Led the marketing effort to write, produce, direct and edit on-going promotional, testimonial and vision videos to explain and promote church vision, values and branding effort for the church called, GROW and CORE3
• Produced media support and switched/directed cameras for numerous large live productions including multiple Christmas, Easter and other musical productions, (2) Governor Inaugural Prayer Services and dozens of major concerts and seminars
• Produced and directed 10 major theatrical productions for Theatre On the Mount and Mount Paran Players, raising over $100,000 for World Missions support
• Created, co-produced and directed Straight Talk, a two-person Q&A and Chat Style live-to-tape series featuring the Senior Pastor and a professional moderator
• Created and managed the first Social Media presence for the church including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Vimeo
April 2001 - November 2001
Created, produced and directed a monthly version of Campus Live for WGCL-TV46 (CBS affiliate)
• Overcame the challenge of re-introducing the television program after a (2) year hiatus
• Independently secured sponsorship funding
• Transitioned to new non-linear editing platform (Apple Final Cut Pro) and worked with local post production houses
1997-1998
Produced a public television version of Campus Live called, Campus Live, Renaissance Generation for GPTV, Atlanta’s (9) station PBS affiliate
• Transitioned completely to non-linear editing (AVID) at the newly constructed GPTV facilities
• Produced an on-going weekly television program within the parameters of a government agency
• Worked with in-house sponsorship procurement team to secure sponsorship and underwriting
• Produced seamless, half-hour, commercial-free programming
• Learned to understand and navigate the complex rules and regulations associated with public broadcasting
1989 - 1997
Created a non-profit company called Campus Live, Inc., and produced, Campus Live, the longest running youth magazine style television program of its kind on WAGA-TV FOX5. The highly rated program was nominated for (4) Southeastern Emmy Awards and was a “grass roots” marketing success with schools, teachers, students, parents and community
• Ran and directed a full functioning video production company
• Developed budget and sales skills
• Tremendous marketing education while learning to develop and market a new concept and product
• Developed good production skills including producing, directing, shooting, writing, lighting and editing
• Hired and worked with freelance production talent and contractors
• Responsible for payroll, taxes and financials
1986-1989
Formed, created and developed Classic Images, Inc., one of the first Video Yearbook Production companies in the country
• Ran and directed a full functioning video production company
• Developed budget and sales skills
• Tremendous marketing education while learning to develop and market a new concept and product
• Developed good production skills including producing, directing, shooting, writing, lighting and editing
• Hired and worked with freelance production talent and contractors
• Responsible for payroll, taxes and financials
1980 - 1985
Produced and/or directed several theatrical productions including high school, college and community theatre which led to Equity Agreement, Regional and Professional Productions
• 1983 Co-founder and vice-president of Theatre in the Square, the first professional regional theatre in Marietta, GA which operated for 30 years
• 1984 Best Director Award for the theatre’s premiere production of On Golden Pond
• Formed ADB Productions and produced and directed, Mame the first professional musical theatre production at the Anderson Theatre in Marietta, GA starring Ralna English of Lawrence Welk fame
• Led, directed and motivated people of all ages and professional backgrounds
• Worked and negotiated with AEA (Actor’s Equity Association) union and officials under letter of agreement
• Learned to negotiate and compromise with actors, crew and city officials
• Created and founded both a non-profit and for-profit corporation
• Raised funds and operated within a budget and made payroll
Additional notable accomplishments
• 1995 | Produced and directed the WAGA-TV Hearts for Youth Salute, both live and for broadcast. Event was the station’s annual community service awards ceremony featuring live performances, speeches, multi-media, guest hosts and celebrity presenters including Sydney Poitier and President Jimmy Carter
• October 1999, 2000 & 2001 | Wrote, produced and directed Encore, Cobb Celebrates, at the Jenny T. Anderson Theatre in Marietta, GA. An annual black-tie gala celebrating the Arts in Cobb County, produced in cooperation with the Cobb County Cultural Affairs Division of Parks and Recreation
• November 1999, 2000 & 2001 | Wrote, produced and directed the televised version of Encore, Cobb Celebrates for TV23
• 1998 - 2002 Partnered with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to produce a series of PSAs (Public Service Announcements) and a live Talk Show for high school campuses focusing on the dangers of impaired driving involving teen drivers. The PSAs and Talk Show were broadcast on local radio and television stations including Atlanta’s ABC, FOX, CBS, WB and PBS affiliates and PeachStar Satellite
