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He is incredibly serious and passionate about writing and film. It is his goal to make a career out of this love. His writing has often been described as dark and detailed, but clear enough to have commercial appeal and his films have always been praised for their technical and narrative proficiency.
O'Brien lives and works in New York where he teaches English, writing and film at an International Language School.
SKILLS
Management, Directional Lead, Audio & Video Production/Editing, Narrative Prose, Screenwriting, Character & Story Development, Editing, Graphic Design, Developmental Editing, Research, Copy Editing, Proofreading
GENRES & SPECIALTIES
General fiction, Mystery, Fantasy/Science Fiction, Horror, Suspense, Comedy, Satire, Journalism
TRADE REFERENCES
“I've had the pleasure of working with Peter O'Brien on many narrative and documentary projects. His attention to detail and meticulous planning is at the core of his work ethics. He has an exceptional talent for telling stories that goes hand in hand with his expansive imagination. If you're not working with Peter O'Brien you're probably doing something wrong.” - Ray Zablocki (Video Production Specialist - Google)
SKILLS
Management, Directional Lead, Audio & Video Production/Editing, Narrative Prose, Screenwriting, Character & Story Development, Editing, Graphic Design, Developmental Editing, Research, Copy Editing, Proofreading
GENRES & SPECIALTIES
General fiction, Mystery, Fantasy/Science Fiction, Horror, Suspense, Comedy, Satire, Journalism
TRADE REFERENCES
“I've had the pleasure of working with Peter O'Brien on many narrative and documentary projects. His attention to detail and meticulous planning is at the core of his work ethics. He has an exceptional talent for telling stories that goes hand in hand with his expansive imagination. If you're not working with Peter O'Brien you're probably doing something wrong.” - Ray Zablocki (Video Production Specialist - Google)
“I was always beyond impressed with Pete's writing abilities and motivation. His fiction pieces showcase a great deal of talent and depth. His work, be it the documentary or his writing, are well crafted and creative.” - Kaitlin Brunsden (Associate Editor at ebizQ)
"I first met Pete when he wrote, directed, and edited the Riphouse 151 documentary and found him to be incredibly professional. Seldom have I seen such an even blend of good writing, shooting, and editing from a first-time filmmaker. Pete can wear many hats and wear them well.” - John Rarrick (President at BullsEye PR)
MOST RECENT PROJECTS
"I first met Pete when he wrote, directed, and edited the Riphouse 151 documentary and found him to be incredibly professional. Seldom have I seen such an even blend of good writing, shooting, and editing from a first-time filmmaker. Pete can wear many hats and wear them well.” - John Rarrick (President at BullsEye PR)
MOST RECENT PROJECTS
Misery Loves Company (2012) - Feature Film
Misery Loves Company is a narrative film about personal growth and understanding disguised as a dark romantic comedy.
United States of Arson (A Novel) PURCHASE
United States of Arson is a 90,000-word political thriller that chronicles the rise of a contemporary revolution brought on by the suicide of the American dream. Although it is a work of fiction, United States of Arson is both socially relevant and timeless in terms of the current world issues it explores.
BEST-KNOWN PROJECTS
- Crossing the Line: A Square World Anthology (Story Collection)
- RIPHOUSE 151: Could've Been's & Wanna Be's - Feature Film (Documentary)
- Visually Hidden (Film Blog)
United States of Arson is a 90,000-word political thriller that chronicles the rise of a contemporary revolution brought on by the suicide of the American dream. Although it is a work of fiction, United States of Arson is both socially relevant and timeless in terms of the current world issues it explores.
BEST-KNOWN PROJECTS
- Crossing the Line: A Square World Anthology (Story Collection)
- RIPHOUSE 151: Could've Been's & Wanna Be's - Feature Film (Documentary)
- Visually Hidden (Film Blog)
SPECIALIZED TRAINING - WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate of the Lily Lieb Port Creative Writing Program - Purchase College, SUNY (January 2008)
- Crossing the Line: A Square World Anthology (Story Collection)
Graduate of the Lily Lieb Port Creative Writing Program - Purchase College, SUNY (January 2008)
- Crossing the Line: A Square World Anthology (Story Collection)
Editor/Writer - Visually Hidden (Film Blog) Congers, NY - 12/10 – Present
• Writing reviews of films both current and past
• Pioneering ideas and concepts for articles and layouts
• Conducting research and interviews for articles
• Editing all submissions for print
• Writing reviews of films both current and past
• Pioneering ideas and concepts for articles and layouts
• Conducting research and interviews for articles
• Editing all submissions for print
ILS Teacher - EF International Language School Tarrytown, NY - 09/10 – Present
• Conduct Cinema Studies & Film Production classes for Certificate & Diploma courses
• Teach English to International students of varying skill levels (Beginner to Cambridge)
• Create additional interactive course material utilizing iPad technology
• Work one-on-one with students to improve their written communication skills
• Conduct Cinema Studies & Film Production classes for Certificate & Diploma courses
• Teach English to International students of varying skill levels (Beginner to Cambridge)
• Create additional interactive course material utilizing iPad technology
• Work one-on-one with students to improve their written communication skills
Contributing Writer - GearsofRock.com (Music Website) New York, NY - 06/08 – 08/09
• Writing reviews of musical artist and albums
• Pitching ideas and concepts for articles and layouts
• Conducting research and interviews for articles
• Editing all submissions for print
Features Editor/Fiction Board - Italics Mine (Literary Magazine) Purchase, NY - 08/06 – 12/06
• Interviewing award winning guest speakers
• Analyzing and critiquing submitted works
• Editing submissions and interviews for magazine
• Proof reading all submissions for print
Staff Writer - Outlook Student Press (Tri-Weekly Newspaper) Suffern, NY - 07/05 – 12/05
• Pitching ideas and concepts for articles and layouts
• Conducting research and interviews for articles
• Attending out of state conferences and meetings
• Working in a deadline oriented environment
• Writing reviews of musical artist and albums
• Pitching ideas and concepts for articles and layouts
• Conducting research and interviews for articles
• Editing all submissions for print
Features Editor/Fiction Board - Italics Mine (Literary Magazine) Purchase, NY - 08/06 – 12/06
• Interviewing award winning guest speakers
• Analyzing and critiquing submitted works
• Editing submissions and interviews for magazine
• Proof reading all submissions for print
Staff Writer - Outlook Student Press (Tri-Weekly Newspaper) Suffern, NY - 07/05 – 12/05
• Pitching ideas and concepts for articles and layouts
• Conducting research and interviews for articles
• Attending out of state conferences and meetings
• Working in a deadline oriented environment
