Editing and Directing by José.
Fiction and non-fiction filmmaking share one very important aspect: authenticity.
As such, a rich experience of documentary work informs our fiction work. Writing, acting, set design, sound design, music composition - must feel real.
If audience buy-in and suspension of disbelief is the goal in fiction, truth and authenticity is the way.
José was additional editor on the upcoming independent feature film, Major Arcana, written and directed by Josh Melrod. It is the story of Dink, a long-troubled itinerant carpenter who returns home to small town Vermont, hoping to prove to himself and those closest to him that he's capable of setting down roots and leading a more virtuous life. For viewing password contact José at jcasado@momentouscontent.com
The mission is to eliminate a retired spy and tie up some loose ends, but when friendship and loyalty are at odds, which will prevail? Written and directed by José.
5-minute narrative short. A not-so-young couple must decide whether to continue pursuing their artistic dreams or finally "grow up". Directed and produced by José. Written by Kristen Gray-Rockmaker.
A funding trailer for the narrative feature by the same name about best friends Eric and Jay, petty car thieves in the Bronx, at a crossroads between loyalty, friendship, and doing the right thing. Written and directed by José.
3-minute narrative short. Angel has decided to leave his boring life behind, will Alexa go with him? Written and directed by José.
These are 2 examples of shows edited by José.
More credits are listed on his IMDb page.
This episode was edited by José. He also did additional editing on other episodes.
Million Dollar Contractor is a home renovation show on DIY Network edited by José. An excerpt from one of the edited episodes, "UWS Gut Reno", can be viewed here.
How the Earth Made Man is a 2-hour History Channel Special about a mystery 4.5 billion years in the making: how has our planet transformed us, and why? José edited with Tom Swartwout.
Gates of Hell is a 2-hour History Channel Special that uses the mythical entrances to the underworld as a guide to actual, sometimes violent subterranean entrances. José edited with Tom Swartwout.
This feature documentary is the story of Borinquen Dance Theatre, on the eve of its 35th anniversary, and the impact it's had on the youth of Rochester. It is a rich history of service, heritage, culture, and above all love and support for kids and youth in need of expression and freedom, through dance. This is a Palacio Media co-production.
Lucha Libre: Life Behind the Mask is an award-winning feature documentary edited by José.
José is an additional editor on an upcoming feature documentary by Sally Rowe. The film explores the personal life and unique talent of Paul Sorenson, a world renowned sheep dog trainer.
To connect with an audience effectively, some projects benefit from a variety of content with a strategic focus. Here are examples of strategic content production and consulting.
The North American Refugee Health Conference is a young and growing yearly event where international refugee health professionals convene. We were tasked to record keynotes and workshops. We also produced the promotional video above.
For Maritza Buitrago's campaign for Family Court Judge we were tasked to create spots that went beyond the expected. Through discovery, we learned Maritza's experience with diversity and eclectic definitions of family were strong differentiators for her.
We produced a series of TV broadcast, online, and radio spots to be used strategically.
This was a recruitment spot for a new PUC charter school (Partnerships to Uplift Communities) in Rochester's northeast quadrant. The school successfully met its enrollment goals.
This was part of a broadcast and online effort for Borinquen Dance Theatre's recruitment campaign.