Bio
Born in San Francisco, Jimmy moved to Los Angeles to study music after high school. After graduating from the Musicians Institute, Jimmy played with various musicians, and had the opportunity to play concerts in Sweden and Italy.
Jimmy's current love is film production which he studied during college in Hawaii & Los Angeles.
He has worked on various television shows, and most recently has been shooting music videos, concerts and documentaries.
Having the good fortune to travel extensively, Jimmy’s life has been enriched by being exposed
to many cultures. He has traveled throughout Europe, but also been involved in humanitarian
trips to such places as Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Bosnia and Serbia.
Jimmy's philosophy about his work is as follows: "I am professional, and passionate about my work, I always give 110%, and am driven to excellence."
In his free time, Jimmy enjoys music, photography, sports, visiting the wineries in Northern California where his family lives, or watching Formula One Racing with his wife.
Besides his American Citizenship, Jimmy dually holds Italian Citizenship, as his grandparents came from Porticello, a small fishing village in Sicily.
Client Response
"I had such an amazing time working with all of you on ("Amber & Crystal's South Dakota Adventure" and "Isis Hospitality Group") productions. Truly I really really loved every bit of it. Oh my God, I felt really good about the work. We are all so on the money with getting the shots in, and being A to B. Thanks you guys! xxoooxxoxo.......Camille Solari, Actor / Writer
"Brilliant!!...Thank you!!"........Mark Gasbarro, Gasbarro Music Group
"Fantastic Work!!"........Margie Russomanno, Singer / Songwriter
"When it comes to building a team of filmmakers, Jimmy sets a standard for the type of people you want to work with time and time again. He loves people and what he does...and it shows in his work behind the camera."........Linzie McG, Creator & Ex. Producer on "Global Operation"
"We got some great-looking footage from Rudy's Total Access session; thank you, again, for all your hard work, your can-do attitude,
and your spirit of friendship and support"........ Allen Kaufman, Sunlight Digital
"GREAT JOB Jimmy!"........Annabella Åsvik, Director / Producer, Modelinia.com
"AWESOME!! It was shot beautifully, very detailed, and you'll be happy to know that it is it's own ACT in the film. Thank you again!!"
Junius R. Hughes, One Cor Productions
"A gigantic, huge thank you for putting so much into the "Ajuku Girls Music Video"...It’s so refreshing and nice to work with someone like
you who has a total I can do attitude......... Suzy Sachs, Director
"The entire show was a success...It was the best Speak On It production that I have done over the past five years...And, I beleive it
occurred because of each of you!"........Joshua Fredenburg, President of Vision XY
"Thank you for your professionalism, artistic eye, amazing shots and hard work!!"........Bobby Mardis, Fat Chance Films
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DIGITAL FILM:
"Three Days", (documentary); dir. Alex Hyde-White; principals: Richard Chamberlain; Stefanie Powers
"My Country", DP & Editor on music video for PJ Levy; Director, Susan Munao & Jimmy Alioto
"Quiero" & "Miedosa y Timida", DP & Editor; music videos for Jose Alonzo and Rosalino Records; dir. Sara Tello
"Global Operation", DP on episodic: "Age of Innocence", Creator & Executive Producer,Linzie McG,
"Tokyo Drift", musc video for Ajuku Girls; Director, Suzy Sachs
"She's Got Mine", music video for Mark Ludmer; shot partially on Green Screen; Director, Allen Kaufman
"The Weekend", DP on music video for Hip-Hop Rapper Booda; Shot on Green Screen. Director, Joey Medina.
"Real TV Freaks", DP on RealTVFilms productions
"Kevin O'Neil Group" Taping of his band _Alva's in San Pedro. director, Allen Kaufman
"Children of Fire", (Indie Award winning documentary) Director, Junius R. Hughes
"Silence / Rudy Leonardo"; EPK, director, Allen Kaufman
"Beverly Hills Salon", DP on Web Series; Director, Gil Hacohen
"Valley Girl", Reality; DP on Web Series; Director, Jameel Saleem
"Enemies Closer", DP on this Web Series. Director, Shelley Pack
"Psychics in L.A.", (documentary); Written and Director, Elisa Manzini; Producer, Ferliz Productions / Italy
"The Hoop Masters Show", (basketball documentary) Executive Producer, Tannaz Kamran-Rahbar
"I Hate You; Don't Leave Me", Written and Directed by Rob Macie.
"Football Documentary", (Hoplite Pictures). Explores the subculture of Minor League Football
DIRECTOR and SWITCHER:
"King's University Conference and Concert", Multi-Cam live production; also, Streamed Live.
"The Church on the Way" Sunday and Wednesday Services; Multi-Cam live production; also Streamed Live.
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TELEVISION SHOWS:
"Eco-Rico"; an eco-lifestyle cooking show; DP
"China Central TV (CCTV)"; shoot & edit their Sport Packages
"ESPN Pilot", Sports Show, Producer, Todd Gallagher
"El Grito", in-house cam op for KAZA (54) celebrating Mexico's Independence. Director, Luis Chiarotti
"Baldwin Hills", BTS; Reality show on BET; Director, Donahue Tuit
"Fanatical Fan", Pilot for Sports show; Director, Mark Anthony Williams
"Grand Date" Pilot for TV; Filmed in Napa and Mono Hot Springs, CA. Director, Rodney Wilson
"Pepsi Musica", National show on TeleFurtura (46)
"Escandalo T.V.", National show on TeleFutura (46)
"Los Angeles en Vivo", (live magazine show) and "News" on KRCA (62)
"54321 Weekend Update", National show on Fuel Network
"American Latino", National show on ABC and SiTV
"Laura Pausini" (Italian Singer) interview for Cotorreando, KVEA (52) Telemudo
CONCERTS:
M Live by CJ - The Jungle Concert in L.A.", feat: "Yoon Mi-Rae" (aka Tasha Reid or Baby Tasha) and Tiger JK; SMTOWN'10 LIVE _Staples; CHEAP TRICK, Ashley Tisdale, Switchfoot, Identity - Zhongshan Zhuang, Cymphonique" (Master P's daughter), Frank Stallone, Soraya Moraes (4 time Grammy winner), The Wonder Girls, Christmas Show's Live Performances; MANA', Juanes, Ricky Martin, Laura Pausini, Marc Anthony, Rudy Leonardo, Julieta Venegas, Maroon 5, Jenni Rivera, Banda El Recodo, etc.; In-House camera operator for the concerts held at Whittier Narrows shooting top name Latin Bands.
EPK's / BEHIND THE SCENES:
"Doritos", national commercial (BTS); Caviar LA
"Tarina Tarantino", BTS for Photo Shoots for designer, Tarina Tarantino; director, Alfonso Campos
"Cymphonique" (Master P's daughter); BTS
"Storage", EPK for Horror Feature; Los Angeles Film Academy
"Julieta Venegas" (Latin singer), BTS for "En Concierto" LATV (57)
"Silence / Rudy Leonardo"; EPK, director, Allen Kaufman
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AWARD SHOWS:
"2010 Golden Score Awards" (House Crew - Universal Hilton); "2008 & 2009 Imagen Awards" (House Crew - Beverly Hilton); "2008 Premios Deportes Awards"; "2007 Que Buena Radio Awards" (House Crew-Gibson Universal); "2007 American Music Awards"; 20th Anniversary ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards; 2006 Oscar Nominations; Alma Awards; People's Choice Awards, etc.
FASHION SHOWS:
Designer's, Lauren Elaine, Tarina Tarantino, Coco Johnsen, Eric Kim of Monarchy, Maryam Arbab; Modelina.com; White Trash Beautiful for LookBookLA; Fuchsia (clothing line), BTS _ Ed Hardy (MBFW) show with owners Veronica Scott and Lawren Pope; Whitley Kros Fashion Show for Refinery29 with Host, Annabella Åsvik; Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios; LA Fashion Week; Tecate Beauty Pageant; GM Fashion Show, etc.
HOLLYWOOD EVENTS: [Red Carpets; Film Festivals; Charity Events, etc.]
SUNDANCE 2011; Red Carpet for Movie Premieres; 2008 Victoria Secrets Interviews with models and Red Carpet; Pirates of the Caribbean; AFI International Film Festival, etc.
INTERVIEWS:
Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Jay Leno, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Jerry Bruckheimer, Salma Hyack, Faith Hill, Eva Longoria, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, Carmen Electra, Ricky Martin,Tommy Lasorda, Los Angeles Dodger Players, Helio Castroneves, Kyle Busch, Danica Patrick, Britney Murphy, Anthony LaPaglia, Penelope Cruz, Dwayne Wade, Josh Groban, Henry Winkler, Deborah Gibson, etc.
SPORTS:
China Central TV (CCTV); Shooting and Editing their Sport Packages; 2011 MLS Cup; LA Galaxy Games; Real Madrid; Manchester City; 2011 Gold Cup (Mexico vs USA); Chivas USA; Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach; NASCAR; X Games 12; USA vs. Mexico Soccer
TRADE SHOWS:
The Fit Expo; The LA Travel Show; Los Angeles Auto Show ; IEEE MTT 2010;
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INSTRUCTIONAL:
"Stephen Perkins" (drummer from Jane's Addiction) instructional video for IMV LLC
"Designing Tour Home Studio" with Grammy Award Winning Engineer/Producer Francis Buckley; Director, Allen Kaufman
"The Pit Workout", instructional video with John Hackleman; Director, Victor Sellinger
"LAPD SWAT Training Video", So Central LA; Director, Stephen Grudenic ATV (57)
COMMERCIALS:
HotelReels.com; Hip Hop SouthAfrica; Universal Studios; 24 Hour Fitness; Daniels Jewelers
CORPORATE:
"Brincatti" - Infomercial; Director, Jimmy Alioto, camera and editor
AOL Latino; Tu Voz; Infomercial; Director, Francisco Bulgarelli; camera and editor
"Ameriprise Advertising; sound and editor
"CABi" (Carol Anderson Clothing), Director, Ethan Higbee
"Do Something.Org", Producer, Jordyn Wells;
"Sun West Mortgage", Infomercial; Director, Bob Mardis (Fat Chance Films)
"AKC Eukanuba Dog Show" for Eukanuba
IEEE MTT 2010 International Microwave Symposium Conference
IB5k Corp., dir. Francisco Bulgarelli
Automobile Infomercials; Power Nissan, Hawthorne
Misc:
"Audience of One"; Productions in California and Hawaii; camera & editor
"2008, 2009 & 2010 Christmas Show's Live Performances", in-house studio camera; director, Kevin Aveni & Liza McDonald
The Silence is Broken", HIV Benefit Concert; producer, Patrick Gandy, director, Bobby Mardis
Los Angeles Korean Festival", house cameraman for live concerts. Producer, Derek Lee
"2007, 2008, 2009 Children's Musical" (Word Records) DVD release. Directors, Kevin Aveni / Susie Williams
"Total Pop Star "; Internet Singing Competition, (Final 6 and Season 1 Finale)
"Artists of the Roundtable" for Hollywood Arts Society, Producer, Mike Foster
"2007 NextGen Summit", house cameraman at Anaheim Convention Center; Director, Luis Chiarotti
Equipment
EQUIPMENT
CAMERA"S:
Panasonic HVX200 HD camera w/ P2 Cards
EOS Canon 7D Camera
LENSES:
Canon 24-105/L series
Canon 50mm Prime
OTHER EQUIPMENT:
Sachtler Tripod
Laptop w/external drive for off loading P2 Cards
Sennheiser Wireless Hand-Held / Lav. Audio Kit
Arri Light Kit, China Balls, etc.
C-Stands, Silks, Flags, etc.
Camera Light
Reflector Kit
Final Cut Pro Studio 2, w/ G-Raid Drives
Experience using adaptors; lenses, etc.
Experience with various ENG cameras,
Sony's, Panasonic's, Ikegami, JVC's, etc.
