Demo reel: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ A video producer/director of photography/video editor with exceptional storytelling style based on creative ideation, emotional impact, and building a compelling visual and audio experience that fulfills critical communication/information needs to targeted audiences. Leader in the production of documentary-style video content, marketing campaigns, and social media needs for a diverse clientele ranging from non-profit organizations, government agencies, corporations and businesses. Proven success in managing multiple advertiser-sponsored video series for targeted audiences in Business/Lifestyle/Entertainment, conservation and environmental storytelling, and highlighting connections within the human experience. Extensive experience in end-to-end video production, including directing local and remote film crews, efficient post-production, cost management and publishing workflows. Excels in coordination and communication with clients and team members. Deep experience in ENG-style event coverage of major business/entertainment events such as the Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, Microsoft Ignite & Inspire conferences, and a Lamborghini press event. An exhibiting visual artist who creates unique 3D-stereo photo collages and installations. * Artistic Vision & Actuality: Brings creative inspiration, able to envision the “big picture” while maintaining strict controls on production costs and keeping production schedules on target to hit deliverables. * Creative Execution: Conceptualizes creative ideas, identifies needs, and executes projects with a keen eye on client priorities and budget allocations. Entrusted to lead content creation efforts, enhance brands, and develop relationships with key content partners. * Technical Skill & Expertise: Blends technical knowledge with creative demands. Agile in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, with robust skills in visual composition, camera operation (Sony, Canon, Panasonic), lighting, color correction, audio mixing, soundtrack creation, and web publishing systems. Telly Award-winning short film This Land Is Part Of Us, created for Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and Conservation Northwest, available at thislandispartofus.com Emmy-nominated & Telly Award-winning film Cascade Crossroads available at cascadecrossroads.com

Ted Grudowski

Demo reel: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ A video producer/director of photography/video editor with exceptional storytelling style based on creative ideation, emotional impact, and building a compelling visual and audio experience that fulfills critical communication/information needs to targeted audiences. Leader in the production of documentary-style video content, marketing campaigns, and social media needs for a diverse clientele ranging from non-profit organizations, government agencies, corporations and businesses. Proven success in managing multiple advertiser-sponsored video series for targeted audiences in Business/Lifestyle/Entertainment, conservation and environmental storytelling, and highlighting connections within the human experience. Extensive experience in end-to-end video production, including directing local and remote film crews, efficient post-production, cost management and publishing workflows. Excels in coordination and communication with clients and team members. Deep experience in ENG-style event coverage of major business/entertainment events such as the Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, Microsoft Ignite & Inspire conferences, and a Lamborghini press event. An exhibiting visual artist who creates unique 3D-stereo photo collages and installations. * Artistic Vision & Actuality: Brings creative inspiration, able to envision the “big picture” while maintaining strict controls on production costs and keeping production schedules on target to hit deliverables. * Creative Execution: Conceptualizes creative ideas, identifies needs, and executes projects with a keen eye on client priorities and budget allocations. Entrusted to lead content creation efforts, enhance brands, and develop relationships with key content partners. * Technical Skill & Expertise: Blends technical knowledge with creative demands. Agile in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, with robust skills in visual composition, camera operation (Sony, Canon, Panasonic), lighting, color correction, audio mixing, soundtrack creation, and web publishing systems. Telly Award-winning short film This Land Is Part Of Us, created for Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and Conservation Northwest, available at thislandispartofus.com Emmy-nominated & Telly Award-winning film Cascade Crossroads available at cascadecrossroads.com

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A video producer/director of photography/video editor with exceptional storytelling style based on creative ideation, emotional impact, and building a compelling visual and audio experience that fulfills critical communication/information needs to targeted audiences.

Leader in the production of documentary-style video content, marketing campaigns, and social media needs for a diverse clientele ranging from non-profit organizations, government agencies, corporations and businesses.

Proven success in managing multiple advertiser-sponsored video series for targeted audiences in Business/Lifestyle/Entertainment, conservation and environmental storytelling, and highlighting connections within the human experience.

Extensive experience in end-to-end video production, including directing local and remote film crews, efficient post-production, cost management and publishing workflows. Excels in coordination and communication with clients and team members.

Deep experience in ENG-style event coverage of major business/entertainment events such as the Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, Microsoft Ignite & Inspire conferences, and a Lamborghini press event.

An exhibiting visual artist who creates unique 3D-stereo photo collages and installations.

  • Artistic Vision & Actuality: Brings creative inspiration, able to envision the “big picture” while maintaining strict controls on production costs and keeping production schedules on target to hit deliverables.

  • Creative Execution: Conceptualizes creative ideas, identifies needs, and executes projects with a keen eye on client priorities and budget allocations. Entrusted to lead content creation efforts, enhance brands, and develop relationships with key content partners.

  • Technical Skill & Expertise: Blends technical knowledge with creative demands. Agile in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, with robust skills in visual composition, camera operation (Sony, Canon, Panasonic), lighting, color correction, audio mixing, soundtrack creation, and web publishing systems.

Telly Award-winning short film This Land Is Part Of Us, created for Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and Conservation Northwest, available at thislandispartofus.com

Emmy-nominated & Telly Award-winning film Cascade Crossroads available at cascadecrossroads.com

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Executive Producer at Ted Grudowski, LLC
April 1, 2014 - Present
Full-service video production and content development focusing on original content, event coverage, fundraising videos, case studies, and social media content for clients including Microsoft, University of Washington, Washington State DOT, Conservation Northwest, and Seattle Children’s Hospital, among others. Notable projects include the 2021 documentary 'Critter Crossings in the Cascades' (1,000,000+ views) which won a 2022 Gold Telly Award (People’s Choice), and the 2021 short 'This Land Is Part Of Us' which earned a Gold Telly Award (People’s Choice). Also produced the 2018 documentary 'Cascade Crossroads,' which garnered an Emmy nomination and multiple Tellys.
Senior Video Producer, MSN Video US at Microsoft
December 31, 2014 - September 24, 2025
Led a video production team of producers, editors, camera/audio technicians, and contractors to create original and branded content for MSN channels. Produced event coverage, celebrity interviews, and live-streamed music/film content; coordinated with external partners (e.g., BBC America) and internal teams to deliver feeds, transcoding parameters, CDN distribution, and web publishing for large-scale programming. Guided content development and technical specifications to optimize audience reach and ad revenue.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Photography at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025

Qualifications

Seven-time Telly Award winner
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
NW Regional Emmy Award Nomination
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Lectured and presented 3D artwork at The Annenberg Space for Photography
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
3D stereo photo and video artwork exhibited at various venues (Annenberg Space for Photography, Sea-Tac Airport, Bumbershoot, LA 3D Film Festival, Adobe Corp., Seattle Art Museum Rental/Sales Gallery)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Photography (Education listed separately)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
NW Regional Emmy Award Nomination
January 1, 2018 - September 24, 2025
Seven-time Telly Award winner
January 1, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Gold Telly Award – People’s Choice (This Land Is Part Of Us)
January 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
Lectured on 3D stereo artwork at The Annenberg Space for Photography
January 1, 2012 - September 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services