MICHAEL A. TOUBASSI 5512 Hollywood Blvd #201 Los Angeles, CA 90028 michael@upstairsfilm.com (323) 461-5844
QUALIFICATIONS
All aspects of film/digital video production and editing, specializing in reality, documentary and Behind the Scenes/EPK producing. Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, DVD Studio Pro, Compressor. Proficient in lighting design and camera operation (Sony HDV Z1U/A1U/VX2100, Panasonic HVX200/GS300, Canon XL1/S/GL2, various 16mm). Precision Driving.
WORK EXPERIENCE
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” World Premiere (also: Editor) Marvel Studios 2009
Giant Sand “Saint Conformity” (also; Editor) Litterbox Music 2009
“Role Models” MySpace Black Curtain (also: Editor) Universal Pictures 2008
“The Incredible Hulk” Red Carpet Premiere (also: Editor) Marvel Studios 2008
Heineken “Real” with Martin Sheen Biscuit Filmworks 2008
“The Incredible Hulk” Comic Con EPK (also: Editor) Universal Pictures 2007
“Trendspotting” With Nellie Sciutto (also: Editor) ABC News Television 2007
“Behind The Scenes” @ Tucson Film & Music Festival Arizona Daily Star / AZnightBuzz 2007
Let’s Go To Prison PSAs (also: Editor) Universal Pictures 2006
Going Back To Tucson - Concert Film Upstairs Film 2006
Be My Ex: How To End A Relationship… 20th Century Fox / Jetset Studios 2006
“Weiner Gone Wild” Comic Con (also: Editor) Universal Pictures 2006
Interview with Jonah Hill (also: DP/Editor) Universal Pictures 2006
High And Dry - Feature Documentary (also: Writer) Upstairs Film 2005
Howe Gelb “She Towers Above” (also: Editor) OWOM Recordings 2005
KFC “Starvation Island” (also: Editor) Upstairs Film 2004
Renegade Bookseller (also: Editor) Upstairs Film 2003
The Nads “Saigon Hooker” (also: Editor) Gearhead Records 2001
Harvest (also: Writer/Producer) Upstairs Film 1999
Number 13 (also: Writer/DP) Upstairs Film 1997
Bedspring Kiss (also: Writer/DP) University Of Arizona 1995

CREW POSITIONS
Jamesons “Outdoor Street Marketing” (Promo) Editor/Field Producer 2008
Universal Pictures “Wanted” w/ Danny Elfman (Promo) DP/Editor 2008
Universal Pictures “Hellboy II” Screening (EPK) Editor/DP/Camera Operator 2008
LA Times’ The Envelope (Red Carpet/Celebrity Interviews) Editor/DP/Field Producer 2008
Lifetime TV “Clean Start” (Reactions) DP/Camera Operator 2008
Honda “Pilot” & Acura “TSX” (EPK) Assistant Camera/Still 2008
Lifetime “State Of Mind” (EPK) DP/SteadiCam Operator 2007
Lifetime “Side Order Of Life” (Profiles) DP/Camera Operator 2007
Tru TV “Party Heat – Lake Havasu” (Reality Show) DP/Camera Operator 2007
Lifetime “Army Wives” (Profile Short) DP/Camera Operator 2007
Acura “Intrega LX” (Commercial) Assistant Director/Camera 2006
Animation Magazine (TV Pilot) Camera Assistant 2004
Food City Image Campaign (Commercial) Assistant Director/Camera 2002
McDonalds Olympic/Disney (Commercial) Art Department Assistant 2001
Lucky Numbers (Feature) Production Assistant 2000
A Tale Of Two Nations (Short Documentary) DP/Camera Operator 1998
One Night At Dinner (Short Film) DP/Camera Operator 1997

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Producer/Managing Director/Co-Founder UPSTAIRS THEATER COMPANY 1995-1998
• Produced 14 full stage productions from inception to closing. SubUrbia, Talk Radio and Breakfast Of Champions.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Communication, Minor in Media Arts 1995