Production History

For more than 30 years Woody Bavota has been lighting, photographing, managing, producing and directing international productions. Woody has worked on location in just about every state of the union as well as more than a dozen foreign countries. His work history includes films, television, music video's, web video and live entertainment.

CONCERT PRODUCTION

From the mid 1970's through the late 1990's Woody toured the globe and worked on location lighting and managing live concert productions. Including lighting several live televised concerts in Italy, Germany and France. The musicians have included Joe Perry, Meat Loaf, Bill Bruford, Iron Maiden, RUN DMC, Allan Holdsworth, Ratt, Ace Frehley, Cinderella, Eddie Jobson, Quiet Riot, John Wetton, Skid Row, LA Guns and many more.

VIDEO PRODUCTION

TITLE - JOB - PRODUCTION CO. - PRODUCTION TYPE

1. Aftermath - HD Camera Operator - VH1 - TV Special
2. The Station – Associate Producer – Pete Crowley Producer - Documentary
3. Beg – HD Camera Operator - Kevin MacDonald Director - Horror Feature
4. Spilt Milk - Director of Photography/Producer- Kevin MacDonald Director - Thriller
5. Harvest of Horrors - Director/HD Camera Operator - Bruce Allan Producer - Documentary
6. KnowSeafood - Director/HD Camera Operator - Northcoast Seafoods - Industrial Film
7. The Ride - Production Coordinator - Meriwether Productions - Narrative
8. Gay - Director of Photography - Mike Messier Producer – Pilot
9. Entropy - Producer - Nathan Ehrlich Director - Comedy Short
10. Can Can - Associate Producer - Thumbalulu Films - Narrative
11. Bill Bruford "Footloose in NYC" - Producer - Dicipline Global Mobile - Concert Film
12. Terri Lyne Carrington - Producer/Director/Camera Operator - WVS - Concert Film
13. Gongzilla Live - Producer/Director/Camera Operator - Lolo Records - Concert Film
14. Joe Perry - Black Velvet Pants - Lighting Designer/Lighting Director - MTV - Music Video
15. First Jason - Director - Escape TV - Music Video
16. Tony V Live from the Comedy Connection - Director/Producer - Escape TV - Stand-Up
17. Frank Santorelli Live from the Comedy Connection - Director/Producer - Escape TV - Stand-Up
18. Paul Nardizzi Live from the Comedy Connection - Director/Producer - Escape TV - Stand-Up
19. Last Man Standing - Director - Mach Five Productions - Music Video
20. Land of Kaos - Director - Port Productions - Music Video
21. TriPod Live - Producer/Director/Camera Operator - Moonjune Records - Concert Film
22. Keeper of the Burnt Light - Director - Escape TV - Documentary
23. I Gotta Rock - Director - Escape TV - Documentary
24. Wisdom of the Eighties - Director/HD Camera Operator - Candy Fox Prod - Documentary
25. Ian McDonald - Producer - Camino Records - Promotional Interview
26. Spineshank - Producer - Roadrunner Records - Promotional Interview
27. Ill Nino - Producer - Roadrunner Records - Promotional Interview
28. Sepultura - Producer - Roadrunner Records - Promotional Interview
29. Chimaira - Producer - Roadrunner Records - Promotional Interview
30. Fear Factory - Producer Roadrunner Records - Promotional Interview
31. Dry Kill Logic - Producer - Roadrunner Records - Promotional Interview
32. Farm Aid Press Conference - Producer - Escape TV, Inc - Promotional Interviews.
33. Sky Spa - Director - Comcast - TV Commercial
34. Unique Boutique - Director - Comcast - TV Commercial
35. Royal Health Group - Director - Comcast - TV Commercial
36. Cycles 128 - Director - Comcast - TV Commercial
37. The E String - Director/HD Camera Operator - Web Video Specialists - Commercial
38. Focus On Fitness - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
39. Costa Construction - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
40. Suffolk Jewelers - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
41. Concorde Construction - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
42. Ormani's Epilation- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
43. Inspection Services of America - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
44. Minsok Restaurant - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
45. 365 Fitness- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Web Commercial
46. Ranco Enterprises Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
47. Orient Express Limo - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
48. Olive Tree Roofing - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
49. Ciro's Foreign Repair - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
50. Green Tea Restaurant - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
51. Lucio's Painting Co - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
52. Gold's Gym - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
53. Domenic's Italian Bakery - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
54. Hub Plumbing - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
55. Modern Hardware - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
56. Palma Law Office - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
57. Dr. Robert Baskies - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
58. ARS Services Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
59. Blackdog Design - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
60. Mass Lock Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
61. Pet World - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
62. Healthy Home Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
63. Boston Bark Corp - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
64. Eartheyes Inc - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
65. Pro Care Inc - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
66. Done Right Landscaping - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
67. George C Willard Co - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
68. Weeks & Devonish Ins - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
69. Dapper Dawg - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
70. Dr. John Dupuy - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
71. Subaru of Wakefield - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
72. Father & Son Movers - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
73. Capt's Waterfront Gril l- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
74. No Name Restaurant - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
75. Esposito Construction - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
76. Ace Insulation - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
77. Latino Siding - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
78. No Bones About It - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
79. Rofe Denta l- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
80. Bob's Magic Broom- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
81. Boston Car Keys- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
82. Danubio Chiropractic- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
83. MB Painting- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
84. Patriot Fence- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
85. Hughes Century 21- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
86. MB Painting - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
87. Enchilada Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
88. Suspension Specialists Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
89. Basement Technologies - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
90. King of Swing Golf - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
91. Home Suites Inn - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
92. Ultimate Doors and Windows - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
93. David G. Prentiss - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
94. Boston Platinum - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
95. RF Cook Electric - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
96. Death Wish Piano Movers - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
97. James Senior Attorney - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
98. Northeast Foot & Ankle Specialist - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
99. Darrell's Music Hall - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
100. Galaxy Stone - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
101. Ryan Roofing & - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
102. Suspension Specialists Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
103. Private Party Cars - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
104. Tropic Isle Aquarium - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
105. Hub Plumbing - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
106. Siam Medical Travel - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
107. Truex Chiropractic - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
108. Dental Arts - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
109. Wagner Plumbing & Heating - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
110. Inspection Services of America - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
111. O'Lyn Roofing - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
112. Real Roof Doctor Inc.- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
113. Alpine Properties.- Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
114. Boston House of Pizza - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
115. Mexico Lindo Restaurant - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
116. New England Heating & Cooling - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
117. The Village Inn - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
118. Ideal Automotive Services - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
119. Video Game Exchange - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
120. Lewis Landscaping - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
121. Gregory's Fine Tailoring - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
122. Brookline Grooming - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
123. North Coast Seafood's - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Cooking Show
124. Mr. Jalapeno Mexican Grill - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
125. Difruscia Law Offices - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
126. AAAW Guaranty Pest Elimination - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Cooking Show
127. Boston Lock & Safe - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
128. Alford and Bertrand Law Office - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
129. ASAP Environmental Inc. - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
130. Benny's Moving & Storage - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
131. North Providence Tire and Brake - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
132. Adventure Limousine - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
133. Boston Cabinets - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS – Commercial
134. Ideal Fence - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
135. Melrose Family Dentistry - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
136. North Shore Pool and Spa - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Commercial
137. Theory 13 - HD Camera Operator - WVS - Concert
138. Johnny Barnes & The Thin Blue Line - Director/HD Camera Operator - WVS - Music Video

AWARDS

2007 Woods Hole Film Festival Official Selection - Director / Producer

2006 New York Short Film Festival Official Selection - Director

2004 Videographer - Camera Operator

2004 Communicator - Director / Producer

2004 Aegis - Director / Producer

2004 Aurora - Director / Producer2003 Telly - Producer

EDUCATION

New England School of Photography

Maine Media Workshops

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Work History : Narratives, Documentaries, Music Video, Concert Films, Television, Web Video and Live Entertainment.

Job Categories: Directing and Writing

Primary Citizenship: United States

Valid Passport: Yes

Job Title(s): Director, HD Camera Operator, Producer, Production Coordinator, Production Manager, Tour Manager, Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, Lighting Director.