Dennis Wiener
dennis.wiener@denniswiener.com
917-853-3802
www.denniswiener.comwiener.com
OBJECTIVE
Working in post-production, eventually as an assistant editor or editor.
EDUCATION
Manhattan Edit Workshop Six Week Intensive editing course April 2013
Queens College 1967-1972 Majored in Communications, Film And TV Production no degree
Bayside High School 1967
EXPERIENCE
Electric Dept. Pyrotechnician. NYC Opera Renaissance Jan 18-24, 2016
Special Effects Dept. The Wiz Live Oct 28 - Dec 7, 2015
Electric Dept. Pyrotechnician Wolf Hall Parts 1 and 2 Feb 2015 –July 5, 2015. Maintaining and
operating propane flame effects.
Electric Dept. Spot Light Operator Rocky Broadway Feb 2014 – August 2014. Operating spotlight and
calling show for other spot operators
Electric Dept Spot Light Operator Mamma Mia 2001 - 2013
Electric Dept and Pyro technician ABC Good Morning America 1986 - 2011 Working in studio and
Remotes doing electrics, and pyrotechnics for fireplaces and cooking segments (propane)
Special Effects Kate and Allie 1984-89 practical effects for shows as needed
Electric Dept Spot Light Operator Cats 1982-2000
Electric Dept Love Sidney 1981 Studio electrician
Electric Dept Sesame Street 1979-81 Studio electrician
Carpenter Shop CBS TV Network NYC 1977-79 Scenic carpenter constructing sets for various
productions
Electric Shop CBS TV Network NYC1977-79 repairing equipment and preparing shop orders for
various productions
Apprentice Special Effects Department of the CBS TV Network NYC 1975-77
SKILLS
Avid Media Composer User Certification
Final Cut Pro 7
Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop
NYC Fire Dept Class A Special Effects Pyro Technician
NYS Dept of Labor Class C Pyro Technician
HOBBIES
Scuba diving
Photography, above and underwater
Skiing
Cycling