I am an Emmy Award-winning independent producer, DP/Camera Operator, and editor with a passion for storytelling and hands-on collaboration. I bring reliability, integrity, and a commitment to quality to every project, whether I’m working remotely or on set. From corporate pilots to major network specials and award-winning films, I thrive in professional production teams and excel at delivering on tight timelines while keeping the creative vision intact.

Perry Waska Finkelstein

I am an Emmy Award-winning independent producer, DP/Camera Operator, and editor with a passion for storytelling and hands-on collaboration. I bring reliability, integrity, and a commitment to quality to every project, whether I’m working remotely or on set. From corporate pilots to major network specials and award-winning films, I thrive in professional production teams and excel at delivering on tight timelines while keeping the creative vision intact.

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I am an Emmy Award-winning independent producer, DP/Camera Operator, and editor with a passion for storytelling and hands-on collaboration. I bring reliability, integrity, and a commitment to quality to every project, whether I’m working remotely or on set.

From corporate pilots to major network specials and award-winning films, I thrive in professional production teams and excel at delivering on tight timelines while keeping the creative vision intact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer, Director, DP/Camera Operator, Editor, Social Media Manager at Pro Video Productions, Inc.
January 1, 2001 - Present
Emmy Award-winning independent producer and multi-camera production specialist; responsible for end-to-end production, directing, camera operation, drone operation, editing and social media management.
Producer/Director/DP/Editor (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2002 - Present
Independent production work for diverse clients across broadcast, digital and live events.
Broadcast Technician / Producer at NEP Image Group Studios
January 1, 2021 - Present
New York-based broadcast facility; contributed to projects including Netflix's Don't Look Up (2021).
Producer / DP / Editor at ESPN
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Contributed to Get Up, First Take, NBA Countdown broadcasts.
Camera Operator / DP at Watch What Happens Live – Bravo
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Cinematography and camera operation for a live talk-show format.
Camera Operator / Producer at The Chris Gethard Show – TruTV
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
On-air production support including multi-camera setup.
Producer / DP at Night of Too Many Stars with Jon Stewart
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Live benefit event production.
Producer / Director at Presidential Inaugural Concert, D.C.
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Live event production for inaugural concert.
Producer / DP / Editor at Chance the Rapper, music video
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Music video production.
Producer / DP at Victoria's Secret Live
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Live event production and broadcasting.
Producer / DP / Editor at Live Wire – Amazon TV
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Work on Amazon TV production.
Producer / Editor at Al Jazeera America
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Television production work for Al Jazeera America.
Producer / Editor at Third Rail – News
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
News production.
Producer / On-Target Host at Ali Velshi – On Target
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
News/feature production.
Producer / Editor at Out in Hip Hop – VH1
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Docu-style production focusing on hip hop community.
Producer / Editor at Auctionata – Live auctions
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Live auction production.
Producer / Editor at Veria TV – Over the Hump, YogaPalooza, Zen Out Ballywood, Rock Your Yoga, Natural Beauty, et al
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Various health/fitness programming and specials.
Producer, Director, DP/Camera Operator, Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2002 - Present
Freelance production work across TV and film; multi-role duties including production oversight, direction, camera operations and editing.
Director of Photography / Camera Operator / Drone Operator at NEP Image Group Studios – New York, NY
January 1, 2002 - Present
Broadcast productions for major networks; provided DP/camera operation and drone work for live and taped programs.
DP/Camera Operator on Netflix Original Movie Don’t Look Up at Netflix
January 1, 2021 - Present
DP/Camera Operator on the Netflix original movie Don't Look Up (production involvement).
Independent Producer, DP/Camera Operator & Editor at Pro Video Productions, Inc.
January 1, 2001 - Present
Emmy Award-winning independent producer, DP/Camera Operator and Editor providing remote and on-location production services; extensive corporate and broadcast work.
Camera Operator at Netflix
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Don’t Look Up, Original Movie (Broadcast 2021)
Camera Operator at ESPN
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
GetUp, First Take, NBA Countdown
Camera Operator / On-Camera / Production at Bravo (Watch What Happens Live) / The Chris Gethard Show
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Night of Too Many Stars with Jon Stewart (2017) and continued Bravo appearances

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Communications at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in Mass Media at State University of New York at Plattsburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026

Qualifications

Emmy Award
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Telly Award
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Emmy Award
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Emmy Award
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Telly Award
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Telecommunications