ANTHONY S. LENZO - PRESIDENT AND CEO


Anthony has been an integrator of imaging camera systems most of his life. He has designed and created new and unique camera systems for both water and land based applications. He was one of the first users of the Jimmy Jib camera crane and the Amphibicam HD housing, quickly mastering both to become one of the industries most sought after operators.

He is now leading ASL into manufacturing with ASL Gear, Inc. (www.aslgear.com)

EDWARD LENZO - VICE PRESIDENT


Eddie has been with ASL since the beginning. In 1994 he started as a Jib Technician and quickly progressed to a two-time Emmy award winning Jib Operator. He’s been operating the Jimmy Jib now for over 15 years, and his services are always in high demand.

MARK BRITT - FIELD PRODUCTIONS


Mark has not only mastered what it means to be a professional Jib Operator here at ASL, but he has now added an Emmy to his name for his work on the Rachael Ray show.

Having been with ASL for over 9 years now, Mark has established quite a following. He is also a member of local 600.

In addition to the jib, he is a certified SCUBA diver and operates on ASL’s underwater projects.

SHEM ALLEYNE - FIELD PRODUCTIONS/JIB TECHNICIAN


Shem joined ASL at the beginning of 2006 and has quickly ingratiated himself with the entire staff. On the side, Shem is also in the Coast Guard, and one of his favorite hobbies happens to be construction.

ZACH SPIRA-BAUER - CAMERA OPERATOR/FIELD PRODUCTIONS/EDITOR/RED ONE-PHANTOM HD D.I.T.


Zach has been a full-time employee for ASL for several years now and he has steadily increased his knowledge in both cinematography, photography, and editing. He has fully mastered Final Cut Pro and color correcting along with obtaining a tremendous knowledge about filming with the RED One/ Phantom HD and their post work-flow.

Zach has also mastered capturing ultra high resolution timelapse footage and recently became involved in the realm of 3D HD video and it's new applications in media.

Currently, Zach has several HD shorts and features in development.

MARK HARRIS - FIELD PRODUCTIONS/JIB TECHNICIAN


Mark hails from the West Coast where he worked as a fisherman. After some work as a utility, Mark joined the ranks of ASL at the start of 2006. He left for a short time to work on other productions, but he is back and ready for more action.

PARKER BELL - JIB OPERATOR/TECHNICIAN & CAMERA OPERATOR


Parker started with ASL as an editing intern, quickly increased his duties to jib technician and utility and now he is honing his skills as a jib operator and camera operator.

MICHAEL WARNER - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS


A graduate of the University of Michigan and an award winning screenwriter, Michael J. Warner has expanded into becoming an overall filmmaker with his first 16-minute HD short called “Shocked Jock” which has been an official selection of eight film festivals so far. www.shockedjock.com

Michael’s sci-fi fantasy screenplay, “Born Again,” which has been a finalist in a few screenwriting competitions just took 2nd place in the 2009 Writemovies.com writing contest.

Overall, Michael has written 12 feature-film screenplays, 4 original TV dramas, 3 original sitcoms and 3 short films.

He runs the show at ASL, too.



GARY COSTANTINO - OPERATIONS MANAGER


Having grown up with Anthony and Eddie, Gary knows exactly what is needed to keep the shop and ASL in order. His strong mechanical background has been a great asset to complement his ever-increasing knowledge of video.


CLAUDIA MARTICORENA - PRODUCTION COORDINATOR


Claudia is a graduate of Pace University and she received her MBA from NYIT. Having always lived in Queens, Claudia fits right in with ASL since the majority of the staff also grew up in Queens.

RAY PARADA - FIELD PRODUCTIONS/JIB TECHNICIAN


Ray started working for us as an intern and is now gaining more experience in the field as a jib technician. In his spare time Ray making music videos and documentaries.

ERIC "BUCK" BUCHANAN - FIELD PRODUCTIONS


Eric has been with ASL since 1995. Starting off at TVFN, he has since been on several locations from concerts to commercials to music videos.

"Buck" is currently working on the Tyra Show, and his main hobby is running marathons.

ANSEL NUNEZ - FIELD PRODUCTIONS


After having previously worked with us in the late 90s, Ansel has returned from his Fear Factor stint in South America to contribute his jib operating skills to ASL. He has received much praise from directors in a short matter of time.



SHANE TOUHEY - JIB OPERATOR


Shane has worked for ASL for many years as a freelancer while maintaining his full time position at CNN.

PAUL CANGIALOSI - FIELD PRODUCTIONS


Paul brings his vast jib operating experience to ASL.

Currently, he also works on SNL and the Today Show.

DAVID REEDER - FIELD PRODUCTIONS


Dave has started with ASL this year and has quickly added to his experience as a jib operator.

ANNE JO LEE HARVARD - CAMERA TECHNICIAN/OPERATOR AND PRODUCER


Anne Jo Lee is ASL’s most recent addition. The camera department is usually where you would find Anne Jo Lee, as an operator or a technician. Equipped with an XDCAM, Anne prefers the pace and excitement of ENG style shooting but also enjoys working in sound stages and studios. She is a NAUI Certified scuba diver and ASL has given her the opportunity to learn about underwater cinematography, one of her life long interests. Anne Jo Lee’s knowledge of the technical aspect of shooting has been a huge benefit to her as a producer. With these skills combined, Anne is ready to travel to any location.


JAMES PALCZEWSKI - FIELD PRODUCTIONS


James has worked for over 8 years as a freelance jib operator for ASL while working full-time on the Conan O'Brien show as a handheld camera operator. He is also a fully-certified diver and has some experience shooting underwater in HD.

Now that the Tonight Show has moved to LA, James will be heading up ASL West for all of our client needs on the West Coast.

STEVE MILLER - FIELD PRODUCTIONS


Steve Miller is a three-time Emmy award-winning cameraman, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Steve's work focuses on ENG/EFP production, with a specialty in underwater video. Currently, he is based in Florida.

MICHAEL GORDON - PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR, CAMERAMAN


Michael Gordon is entering his 8th year in the television and music industry. Originally from Virginia, he moved up to NYC during his final year in college.
He started his career in New York City as an intern at MTV. He then worked with MTV a couple of years, before beginning his freelance career with companies such as ESPN, Wave Entertainment, NBA Entertainment, The NFL Network, The Tennis Channel and various record companies.

BOB O'REILLY - FIELD PRODUCTIONS/EDITOR/CAMERA OPERATOR


A recent graduate from Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia, Bob is now cutting his teeth as a jib tech as well as ASL's 2nd editor. It's only a matter of time until his short films bring him and ASL more into the movie business.

NICK LINDNER - FIELD PRODUCTIONS


Nick Lindner started in television as a teenager directing a cable access show in Philadelphia. By his early twenties he was actively freelancing in mainstream broadcast television as a production assistant, jib technician, grip and audio engineer.


GIUSEPPE RESTIVO - FIELD PRODUCTIONS


With ASL for over 5 years, Joe’s a thoughtful, caring, and dedicated individual, always willing to go the extra mile.
He freelances as a utility, jib or audio technician and hopes to one day become an operator.
Joe is also a musician and has released two CD’s. For more information, please contact him at GIUSEPPERESTIVO@aol.com.

RON THOMPSON - EDITOR


Ron is a 10 year veteran of the broadcast industry. His career started in cable news with the launch of MSNBC in 1996 where he developed his skills as a studio camera and robotics operator, and later as a video editor for daytime and primetime programming.

Currently, Ron has worked with ASL and its graphics department on various editing projects. Ron's specialty is editing in HD, but he is very capable editing in many formats.

VITTORIA LENZO - FIELD OPERATIONS


Vickie has been with ASL since the beginning, but more so since 2001. Vickie currently works as a jib technician with high ambitions to follow in her brothers' footsteps as becoming the third Lenzo Jib operator!