The following videos are a small sample of Valerie Visconti's work produced, directed, and scripted for broadcast, websites, social media and events.
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Achievement First: 25th Anniversary
Produced, Directed & Scripted by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Indigo Productions Client: Achievement First Cinematographers: Johnny Tsang and Rene Gonzalez Featured on social media Achievement First is a non-profit network of high-performing public charter schools that serve children in New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island. The 25th anniversary video celebrates the dedication, growth, and lasting impact of these schools on children in each region. |
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BTIG: Charity Day
Produced, Directed & Scripted by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Indigo Productions Client: BTIG Cinematographers: Johnny Tsang and Rene Gonzalez Featured on social media Each year, BTIG pools global resources and gathers the world's biggest celebrities in sports and entertainment to host the annual BTIG Commissions for Charity Day. The day’s net commissions are donated to nonprofit organizations, many of which support children in need worldwide. |
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Mount Sinai Queens Stroke: Liam's Story
Produced, Directed & Scripted by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Fly on the Wall Productions Client: The Mount Sinai Health System Cinematographer: Ross Klein Featured on social media The Mount Sinai Queens Stroke Center is the first of its kind in the United States. It provides the fastest and most efficient treatment for people experiencing the most devastating form of stroke. This story features Liam, an FDNY first responder who was saved from the brink of death after experiencing a stroke while driving. |
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One Family, Many Gifts
Produced, Directed & Scripted by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Fly on the Wall Productions Client: Gift of Life Donor Program Cinematographers: Greg Keras and Boris Shirman Featured on social media A liver transplant gave Rafiah Cheeks a second chance at life. He and his family share their journey and how grateful they are to his donor hero and their family. When their mother died, they donated her tissue and corneas, giving others the gift of life. |
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Dubin Breast Center Honors Mary Joe Fernández
Produced, Directed & Scripted by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Fly on the Wall Productions Client: Dubin Breast Center of The Tisch Cancer Institute Cinematographer: Boris Shirman Featured on social media and shown at the Dubin Breast Center Annual Gala Hear from current tennis commentator, former tennis champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Mary Joe Fernández about her brave battle against breast cancer with the support of the Dubin Breast Center. |
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Global Problem Solvers: The Series
Produced, Directed & Cast by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Ironbound Films Client: Cisco Animators: Murray John and Mark Farrington Featured on www.gpstheseries.com/ Global Problem Solvers: The Series is designed to teach middle school students the skills they need to become social entrepreneurs. Over the course of two seasons and fourteen episodes, GPS: The Series follows the adventures of teenage superheroes as they solve the world's toughest challenges. |
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SugarCreek's Recipe for Success
Produced, Directed & Scripted by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Ironbound Films Clients: Cisco & SugarCreek Cinematographers: Charlie Driscoll and Bryan Racine Featured on social media and SugarCreek's website SugarCreek was founded as a raw bacon manufacturer, but over the past 50 years they've become one of the most innovative food solutions companies in the industry. |
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Small Business at eBay: Three Bird Nest
Produced, Directed & Scripted by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Ironbound Films Client: eBay Cinematographer: Naomi Ture Featured on social media Three Bird Nest is an online mecca of women’s bohemian clothing and accessories, including handmade items and other curated designs. Three Bird Nest joined eBay to capitalize on tools that help them reach new customers, expand brand recognition, and grow sales. |
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Ultimate Mom Dance-Off Winner Goes Broadway
Field Produced and Directed by Valerie Visconti Production Companies: Sony Pictures/Trackdown Productions Client: The Queen Latifah Show Cinematographer: Scott Akin Aired on broadcast networks The Queen Latifah Show sent the Ultimate Mom Dance-Off winner Dominique Olagbegi to New York so she could join the cast of Chicago and fulfill her lifelong dream of being in a Broadway show. |
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JCP Launches Home Collections
Produced, Directed & Scripted by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Bader Media Group Client: JCP Cinematographer: Mike De Mita Aired on broadcast networks and featured on social media JCP celebrated the launch of its new Home collections and shops from renowned designers, experts and brands in a private event at Skylight at Moynihan Station. Michael Graves Design, MarthaHome, Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler, Design by Conran, BODUM, ORDNING&REDA and Pantone Universe are featured. |
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Small Business at eBay: Gelb Music
Produced, Directed & Scripted by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Ironbound Films Client: eBay Cinematographer: Barton Bishoff Featured on social media Gelb Music credits eBay for helping to keep its doors open when sales were down several years ago. With more than 75 years of history in this family-owned business, Gelb sells products around the world and introduces new customers to their San Francisco Bay Area store. |
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Cities of the Future: Songdo, South Korea
Produced, Directed & Written by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Ironbound Films Client: Cisco Cinematographer: Richard Patterson Shown at events worldwide and featured on social media and Cisco's Technology News Site, The Network Part one of a web series exploring the new Songdo International Business District in South Korea. Songdo has brought together the world's best technologies, building design, and eco-friendly practices to create the ultimate lifestyle and work experience for its residents. |
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The Unforgettables
Produced, Directed & Written by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Ironbound Films Client: NYU Langone Medical Center's Comprehensive Center on Brain Aging Cinematographers: Adam Shanker and Ken Fuhr Aired on PBS' MetroFocus, featured on NYU Langone Medical Center's website, and shown at events A short-form documentary that highlights a powerful research study on a chorus composed of people with dementia and their caregivers. Over the course of time, the video explores how music and social interaction have improved their quality of life. |
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AMIT Saves the Children
Post Produced & Written by Valerie Visconti Production Company: DMJ Digital Media Client: AMIT Cinematographer: David Jasse Featured on social media and shown at events A short-form documentary that showcases AMIT's network of schools, youth villages, and surrogate family residences across Israel. AMIT's programs are designed to enable at-risk youth to realize their potential and strengthen Israeli society. |
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Leadership: A Challenging Course
Paul Vallas in New Orleans Produced, Directed & Written by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Learning Matters TV Aired on PBS NewsHour and featured on social media and Learning Matters' website Paul Vallas moved at breakneck speed to turn around New Orleans’ failing schools, but the district’s legacy of academic bankruptcy had no quick fix or easy answer. 85% of students were functioning below grade level and the graduation rates were abysmal. In episode three of a twelve-part PBS NewsHour series on Paul Vallas, I followed Antoine Duplessis and Brittne Jackson, two of many RSD students who were struggling to remain in school. |
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When School is Home
Produced, Directed & Written by Valerie Visconti Production Company: Learning Matters TV Cinematographer: John Tulenko Aired on PBS NewsHour and featured on social media and Learning Matters' website A PBS NewsHour segment that reveals how schools have stepped in to fill the role of home for hundreds of homeless students in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The video examines whether schools can do it all: provide basic needs, help for parents in finding work and homes, and raise academic achievement. |
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