professional for over 20 years. An accomplished producer, cinematographer and editor, he began his career on the personal video staff of Bob Hope and as a videographer for Columbia/Embassy Television. Early corporate work includes working with Rockwell International creating videos related to Space Shuttle technology. His experience includes programs and documentaries for networks such as CBS, PBS, Fox, Discovery, Fox Sports, and Showtime. During DVD's infancy, Lester was hired as one of the first video compressionists to work for the prestigious Sony Pictures Entertainment DVD Center, ensuring the picture quality of Columbia and Tristar Films being transferred to DVD. He later also served as Sr. Video Manager and the Executive Producer of DVD and Digital Video Production at Panasonic Digital Solutions.
Academy of Arts and Sciences, has worked in broadcast television for over 20 years. John started his career as a page at Paramount Studios. After working on numerous shows, John joined Arnold Shapiro Productions where he was responsible for the final delivery of over 100 episodes of CBS’ hit show Rescue 911. As the VP of Post-Production Operations at MPH Entertainment, John has supervised numerous series’ and specials destined for networks such as A&E, Discovery, the History Channel, Sci-Fi, National Geographic, Animal Planet, The Learning Channel, and others as well as the feature film, Men Seeking Women. Some of his highlights include working on Histories Mysteries for The History Channel, Dog Whisperer for National Geographic and MTV’s If You Really Knew Me.